Alberta addressing shadow pandemic
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By Letter to the Editor on April 22, 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a devastating mark on communities across the province. Daily, we are reminded of the importance to remain vigilant and safe by complying with public health measures. While this is helping fight the spread of COVID-19, this inevitable isolation is leading to increased rates of domestic violence. The United Nations has deemed this worldwide spike a “shadow pandemic.” In Alberta and around the world, we are facing a tragic wave of increased violence. We are taking action in Alberta. In fact, we are leading the way with domestic violence prevention practices.
Posted: Jan 19, 2021 4:46 PM MT | Last Updated: January 19 These women are doing essential work, caring for our loved ones and doing work that Canadian-born people have no interest in doing, says sociologist Naomi Lightman. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
A researcher at the University of Calgary is hoping a new project will shine a spotlight on the lives of long-term care workers in the city.
Most are immigrant women from places like Africa and the Philippines who fill low-paid positions, doing work that others simply aren t willing to do.
Naomi Lightman s latest project will find out more about the workers who fill these roles at long-term care facilities, hopefully influencing current and future policy.
Christmas hampers bring Filipino comforts of home to newcomers in Calgary
There are some key components to a traditional Filipino Christmas meal, and this year a non-profit group is delivering those comforts of home to families who now call Calgary home.
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Christmas hampers bring Filipino comforts of home to newcomers
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2:11This year, the cultural group called Fiesta Filipino decided to bring the comforts of home to some Filipino families who now call Calgary home.2:11
For many Canadians, the traditional holiday meal is turkey and stuffing, or perhaps ham with all the fixings. But in the Philippines, the Christmas meal of choice is a bit different.