I am a white-presenting woman, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. My mother is white, born and raised in eastern Canada, and my father, of Indian and Portuguese descent, immigrated to Canada
As a second-year UBC Occupational Therapy student at UNBC, I witnessed firsthand how northern communities are tackling their healthcare challenges at the 2024 Rural Voices Gathering. This virtual event brought together over
During my occupational therapy practicum at St. John Hospital, I met someone who left an indelible impression on me – a patient named Rick. While I typically write about OTE to reflect
During my recent holiday break, something strange happened. Free from school, work, and other commitments, I finally had time to relax – yet I couldn’t fully enjoy it. While reading, I felt
Look familiar? You spot someone you know at the mall, but instead of saying hi, you duck behind a display. Or maybe you’re in an elevator, instinctively reaching for your phone rather
Fancy drinks are my weakness – not alcohol, but those pricey bubblies and San Pellegrinos that keep my chronic under-hydration at bay. When my wallet couldn’t keep up with my fizzy habit,
“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn At the University of
We are excited to introduce UNBC’s Graduate Student Faculty Ambassadors – your dedicated peer support network across all five faculties. As part of an innovative pilot project, we’re here to help you
A successful UNBC graduate recently returned to campus to share valuable insights about breaking into the federal public service. Melissa Lynn Bolster, who graduated in 2006 with a joint major in Political
I never thought Prince George would hold such fascinating historical secrets. The city always seemed too quiet, too ordinary for anything truly intriguing to be hiding beneath its familiar streets. That all