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Back to SearchHow Inuk activist Aaju Peter learned to 'decolonize' her mind
Aaju Peter was 11 years old when she was taken from her Inuk community in Greenland and sent away to learn the ways of the West. She lost her languag…
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Can the fierce wars of today end in peace?
If intractable conflicts in the 90s could end in peace agreements, is there hope for the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond? What can we…
5 months, 1 week ago
How rhythm helps us walk, talk — and even love
Rhythm is more than a fundamental feature of music. It's what makes us human. Rhythm begins in the womb and the heartbeat. And neuroscience research …
5 months, 1 week ago
The natural — and unnatural — history of air on Earth
Air is one of the most essential elements for human life. Yet even though we depend on air, we humans are dramatically changing the atmosphere — maki…
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Why the world feels like a shipwreck
For thousands of years, Shipwrecks have been a mainstay trope of literature and storytelling. IDEAS dives into the history of shipwreck tales to disc…
5 months, 1 week ago
Can a conference change our troubled world?
As the United Nations turns 80, calls for reform are louder than ever. Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, strongman diplomacy and rising…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Was justice served by South Africa's peace accord?
The apartheid era in South Africa ended in 1991 with the National Peace Accords. The peace agreement also paved the way for a Truth and Reconciliatio…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Listen to the sound of metal in musical form by 8 composers
Eight composers, five instruments, and a world of metal. IDEAS explores a project by the University of British Columbia called The Heavy Metal Suite …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Without justice, can unbearable grief subside?
In June 1985, Air India Flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland. It's considered the worst terror attack in Canadian history. Sujata Berry's 16-…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why smell — our invisible superpower — deserves more acclaim
Smell this yogurt, is it still good? Our sense of smell has the ability to keep us healthy and safe. In fact in some cases, our ability to detect "of…
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