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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences
Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Read more.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The Aboriginal Health Sciences Initiative's second Junior University took aboriginal youth on a tour through the health disciplines, drawing connections between western and indigenous knowledge.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Burnley "Rocky" Jones, beloved activist and human rights champion who passed away this week, helped establish Dal's Transition Year Program and the Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq Initiative.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Rainy skies didn't dampen spirits as hundreds of visitors toured Dal's Agricultural Campus during the Faculty of Agriculture’s annual community event last Thursday.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Dal medical students with the Heartland Bike Tour share their experiences travelling across Nova Scotia promoting heart health.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
World-renowned animal expert Marc Bekoff comes to campus this week to speak about "compassionate conservation."