Happy Eid al-Fitr. @RahatNZaidi from Werklund School of Education has written a research-based article making the case for #Eid, #Diwali, and #LunarNewYear becoming public holidays in Canada. Read her piece in @PancouverMedia (via The Conversation). https://t.co/gdlJvLIgZl
Don't miss the next CCERBAL bimodal research forum | Critically Engaged Pedagogies: Integrating Lived Experiences and Intersectionality in Language and Literacy Education
Speaker: Rahat Zaidi
Thursday, October 31, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Register now: https://t.co/8cX7Z2ZKdl
Explore perspectives given by immigrant and newcomer high school students as they discuss, through open dialogue and social media, their main challenges living in a new country in Jeunesse 16.1: https://t.co/BqdPlhmPUI
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In the words of our partner and filmmaker @ninasudra, Bridging the Gap is about the stories we need to tell 🎬 This was the one chance to make their voices heard! @RahatNZaidi@UCalgaryEduc@ucalgary
The premiere for Bridging the Gap was a success! Check out some of the highlights of this wonderful event. 🎬 You can rent or buy the doc in our bio
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.@RahatNZaidi and @ninasudra discuss "Bridging the Gap," their documentary about the #newcomer experience in Brooks, Alberta and how the insights gained can be used to build inclusive schools and communities.
https://t.co/J07nMxoxMI
"Islamophobia is a classic example of othering, and it's really important to be aware of it first of all — to recognize that it exists in society and then combat it in very proactive ways."https://t.co/X5zDsHBy4V
In dialogue with @deanasumanac@CBC@nccm
Congratulations to @PatriannSmith on the publication of this new and important book. A must read for all interested in issues of language, culture and race.
Looking forward to working with @RahatNZaidi Jennifer Phuong, Ari Chinchilla, Alice Lee, Christian Fallas-Escobar, Ryan Pontier, Guofang Li, Zhen Lin, Ziwen Mei, @PatriannSmith
Quelle chance j’ai eu de pouvoir m’entretenir avec @RahatNZaidi Nous avons parlé de son incroyable parcours de vie, de langues, de cultures et de combats pour un monde plus juste. C’est ici ⬇️ @CTLOISE @CERLLOISE @AntoinetteOISE@uoftfrench@universiteON
The Youth speak out @Aera2023 brilliant session this morning in Chicago and honoured to learn from President Milner @MilnerHRich thank you for this opportunity to bring our research onto the world stage!
We are still working to include everyone! After Eid, we are now rallying for days off for Diwali and Holi! I am honored to be a part of a research that is changing the lives of students AND empowering them to advocate for what they believe in. https://t.co/AHlRsEzEN6