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McGill University challenged over its “Redmen” sports teams

McGill University challenged over its “Redmen” sports teams

McGill University is facing growing pressure to change the Redmen name of its male varsity sports teams, which has been used for nearly a century. While the precise origin of the nickname is uncertain, McGill historians believe it originated in […]

Vincent MacDonald’s football journey from the James Bay Eagles to the McGill Redmen

Vincent MacDonald’s football journey from the James Bay Eagles to the McGill Redmen

It was a hot and sunny afternoon September 15 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal when the McGill Redmen and Concordia Stingers faced off for the 50th annual Shaughnessy Cup, a trophy awarded to the winner of a football […]

Romeo Saganash speaks about UNDRIP’s human rights application in Canadian law

Romeo Saganash speaks about UNDRIP’s human rights application in Canadian law

Romeo Saganash is a relentless campaigner when it comes to human rights for Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world. The NDP MP for the Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou riding since 2011, Saganash spoke at McGill University’s Faculty of Law March 15 […]

The Nation’s annual list of continuing education, colleges and universities

The Nation’s annual list of continuing education, colleges and universities

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life,” or so the saying goes. But in reality, choosing a career is not always a clear-cut process. As people grow older and gain life […]

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McGill University’s annual powwow shares traditions

The 14th annual McGill Powwow took place on the university’s lower field September 18 with a full day of traditional dancing and drumming. The event has always been a great way for McGill students to browse artisan vendors, learn about […]

McGill University launches its Indigenous Studies program

McGill University is known globally as a top-tier research university, attracting elite students from Canada and beyond. But some say its commitment to First Nations studies and students lags behind other Canadian post-secondary institutions. This December McGill embarked on a […]