Survival from cancer has doubled over the last few decades, but it is still the leading cause of death in Canada. This century will continue to be shaped by cancer as we meet the challenge to overcome it. Join us to revi...
La littérature d'aujourd'hui est obsédée par la vérité. Alors, quelles sont les règles pour écrire vrai ? Et qu’entendent les romanciers.ères par vérité ? C’est surtout l'affirmation de Boris Vian, que « l'histoire est e...
Bestselling author Billy-Ray Belcourt discusses his new collection of intersecting stories about Indigenous love and loneliness. Across the prairies and Canada's west coast, on reserves and university campuses...
Is it the engaging characters, the compelling plots, the sense of familiarity, or a bit of all that make crime fiction seriesÂ’ so addictive? In this one-hour talk, we look at why we love this immersive and addictive read...
What's at stake when news becomes click-bait? In a data-driven world where success is often measured by likes and shares, news outlets are fighting for eyeballs. In the race against fleeting attention spans, what's the r...
Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, leader of the Liberal Jewish Movement of France, shares stories from her new book, an exploration of loss, mourning, and consolation informed by her work caring for the dying and their loved on...
Join award-winning author Erin Silver for a creative writing workshop where you'll write a story inspired by your heritage. Discover Erin's journey to becoming author, learn about Jewish artists who've influenced her, an...
This talk discusses the history of Uncle Tom's Cabin and its centuries-long relevance and appeal, as well as the various forms the controversial narrative has assumed. Pres...
La littérature d'aujourd'hui est obsédée par la vérité. Alors, quelles sont les règles pour écrire vrai ? Et qu’entendent les romanciers.ères par vérité ? C’est surtout l'affirmation de Boris Vian, que « l'histoire est e...
Food sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, foo...