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Weekly Round Up: March 12
Illustration: Erin McPhee
Award winning Gitxsan journalist Angela Sterrit has premiered an article series on the Globe and Mail on First Nations sex education:
“Indigenous languages recognize gender states not even named in English”
“A nature-based program provides a powerful First Nations metaphor for lessons on consent”
“How the traditional indigenous practice of beading can lead to frank talk about sex”
The release of J.K. Rowling’s new series of short stories History of Magic in North America has come a series of important critiques:
“J.K. Rowling’s History of Magic in North America draws criticism for cultural appropriation”
“J.K. Rowling’s History of Magic in North America Was a Travesty From Start to Finish”
Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo has recently been cast as Federation President in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond film.
This past Tuesday was International Women’s Day. To keep the celebration going, check out these amazing musicians (via The Fader):
Vancouver-based rapper Horsepowar released a new EP: