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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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Creating space to belong: Award‑winning Inuk soprano inspires students through music and mentorship

Kate Hayter

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.

Dal’s Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

Georgia MacDonald

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.

Mawio'mi: In pictures

Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude

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.