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Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ÆÞÓÑ Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing. Read more.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
University Teaching Fellow Lesley Choyce says a former student’s determination while living with ALS shaped his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A captioning event series hosted by Dal Archives kicked off this month, inviting participants to identify photographs documenting decades of queer and feminist life in Nova Scotia.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Joy Akinkunmi of Bedford turned a personal caregiving challenge into a celebrated device for improving medication routines for people living with dementia with mentorship from Dal’s Imhotep’s Legacy Academy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi’kmaq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Three tailored programs — Launch, Navigate, and Beacon — offer flexible learning and peer-driven growth, equipping ÆÞÓÑ employees with tools to lead confidently in an evolving academic landscape.