Anti-South Asian Hate Online in Canada
Canada on the international stage has always portrayed itself to be welcoming to newcomers. However, this is not the reality for many Indians and other South Asians living in Canada. Anti-South Asian sentiment on social media has become increasingly visible. Every person in Canada has the right to free speech. However, this right is subject to certain restrictions. So, one could ask: How far can a joke go before someone is offended? And can that offence be criminalized?
Teachers, Social Media, and the Limits of Professional Responsibility - a Podcast
A recent podcast by Amy and Georgia takes a close look at a question that is becoming increasingly common in Manitoba schools: how much control can school divisions have over what teachers do on social media, especially outside of working hours? The discussion begins with a simple but important observation. Policies across Manitoba are inconsistent. Some school divisions have detailed rules about social media and communication with students, while others provide only minimal
