Tag: syria
Understanding the Syrian experience
Friday March 15th marked the eighth year of the ongoing
conflict in Syria; the war that forced 5.6 million Syrians to be displaced away
from their...
MPs address Syrian refugee issues in Q&A
Last Thursday, the Young Liberals Club at UTM hosted several members of parliament representing the Liberal Party of Canada in a round-table Q&A session...
Syria to ’Sauga: Nazar reaches UTM
A single Google search with the terms “Syrian refugee” brings up heart-breaking images, policy debates, and controversial comments. What also pops up on the...
MSA and Tarboosh unite to sponsor a family
As Canada welcomed its first 10,000 refugees from Syria on January 13, UTM’s MSA will soon also welcome its first sponsored Syrian refugee family.
Last...
Welcome to Canada: come study with us
On January 24, A.K. arrived in Canada to continue her educational journey at UTM, leaving her parents, brother, 22, and sister, 7, behind in...
Second refugee student yet to arrive
UTMSU’s newest sponsored refugee student has yet to arrive in Canada.
Last November at the UTMSU AGM, VP external Naveed Ahmed announced the union’s intentions...
First world media crises
Syria. You have most likely heard the name in the media over the last few years. For many people, it might be a tragic...
XAO challenges privilege, supports black lives
A panel called “Black Lives Matter” addressed how black people are treated at U of T on Friday.
The panel, part of the month-long eXpression...