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The Federation blog is a space for Federation members and researchers in the humanities and social sciences to respectfully discuss ideas and issues of importance to the community. Please review the Federation's blog policy for submission information.

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Federation’s VP-Equity receives award

The Federation would like to extend deep congratulations to Malinda S. Smith, vice-president of Equity Issues, on receiving the Anti-Racism Award 2010 (individual category). Awarded by the Centre for Race and Culture (formerly the Northern Alberta...

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The new Canadian citizenship test: No 'barbarians' need apply

Radha Jhappan, Carleton University Guest Contributor Photo courtesy Chealion on Flickr. The Conservative government of Canada recently issued a new guide to citizenship entitled “ Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.” The...

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Equity and Collective Bargaining in Canadian Universities

Linda Briskin, York University Guest Contributor Interventions to promote employment and pay equity often focus on legislation. However, collective bargaining is a significant although often invisible instrument for promoting workplace equity. Unions...

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Employment Equity or Affirmative Action in Canada?

Anthony Stewart, Dalhousie University Guest Contributor The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) held its first forum on equity issues in February 2009. When you consider that this forum helped to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of...

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Equity (Still) Matters

Malinda S. Smith, University of Alberta Vice President, Equity Issues Equity matters. It matters in our homes, in parliament, on corporate boards and in the halls of academe. Equity matters to individuals as an expression of our desire to be treated...