Tag: Reconciliation
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Rebuild Connection with Your Son After Divorce: A Guide
Understanding why your son might be distant Divorce can shake the foundation of a child’s world. Even when the parents part on good terms, kids may feel confused, angry, or loyal to one parent. Over time, silence can become a protective shield, a way to avoid painful questions or perceived blame. If your son hasn’t…
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Diaspora Engagement Fuels Ethiopia’s National Dialogue
Diaspora Engagement Strengthens Ethiopia’s National Dialogue In a move that underscores the far-reaching impact of citizen diplomacy, the Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) reports that Ethiopians living abroad are playing a decisive role in advancing the country’s National Dialogue. Through proactive agenda setting, inclusive consultations, and sustained participation, the diaspora is helping to shape a process…
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First Nations Voices Unearthed in Overland Telegraph Line Documentary
The Overland Telegraph Line: A Tech Marvel Meets Indigenous History The Overland Telegraph Line, a feat of 19th-century engineering, stretched roughly 3,000 kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin. It connected colonial Australia to the world, shrinking distances and accelerating communication. Yet, as a new documentary reveals, the line’s legacies are not simply electrical or technological—they are…
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Rebuilding Trust After Being Kicked Out as a Teen
Introduction: When the past won’t stay in the past Being kicked out of your family as a teenager is a wound that can shape your adulthood. The ache to repair a broken bond with your parents is normal—yet the path to reconciliation is rarely simple. In this Care and Feeding column, we explore practical steps…
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When Estrangement Hits Home: Rebuilding Parental Relationships After Being Kicked Out at 14
Facing the Past: When your parents kick you out at a young age Being expelled from home as a teenager leaves a mark that isn’t erased by time. When the people who are meant to protect you cut you off, the path to healing often starts with acknowledging the hurt, understanding the context, and recognizing…
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Reconnecting with Parents After Being Kicked Out at 14
Understanding the pain and the impulse to reconnect Being kicked out at 14 is a trauma that can shape your life in profound ways. Adolescence is a time of forging identity, learning independence, and testing boundaries. When those boundaries are breached in such a dramatic way, the ache to reconnect can feel loud and confusing.…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree, Citing Harms of the Honor
Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has rescinded the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous rights activist and musician Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision, announced after extensive review, follows years of discussion sparked by a Mi’kmaw student and ongoing scrutiny of how universities recognize public figures. The move underscores…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie’s Honorary Degree After Student Concerns
Dalhousie Takes Action on an Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has officially revoked the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous musician and activist Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision follows ongoing concerns raised by Mi’kmaw students about the appropriateness of maintaining the honour in light of broader community impacts. The move underscores a growing…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie Honorary Degree
Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has formally withdrawn the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous musician and activist Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision, announced after more than two years of scrutiny, follows concerns raised by a Mi’kmaw student about the potential harms of maintaining the honour and the…
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Libya Moves Toward a Unified, Lawful State Under Al-Menfi
Libya’s Path to a Unified and Lawful State Tripoli — In a decisive address, Mohamed Al-Menfi, head of the Presidential Council of Libya, signaled a clear commitment to building a unified and stable state that respects the rule of law and honors all commitments. The remarks, delivered at an official reception, underscore Libya’s broader aim…