Crypto Jews in Iberia, the Spanish Inquisition, and Nation Building
One's identity frequently serves as a cornerstone for one's sense of belonging, often intertwined with their traditions and heritage. The case of Iberian Jews compelled to convert to Christianity, underscores their remarkable duality and resilience required to uphold their traditions and beliefs. These covert observances, deemed as Judaizing, were punishable by severe penalties, including execution by Inquisitional authorities in Spain and Portugal. The legacy of these Crypto-Jews persists in their descendants to this day.
Truth First: The Legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools
Explore the hidden history of WWII’s ‘comfort women.’ Between 1931 and 1945, 50,000-200,000 girls and women endured sexual slavery under the Imperial Japanese military. Join experts Woohee Kim, Phyllis Kim, and Miki Dezaki as they shed light on this issue, discuss the significance of peace monuments and survivor stories, and debunk political rhetoric.
Unraveling the ‘Comfort Women’ Issue
Explore the hidden history of WWII’s ‘comfort women.’ Between 1931 and 1945, 50,000-200,000 girls and women endured sexual slavery under the Imperial Japanese military. Join experts Woohee Kim, Phyllis Kim, and Miki Dezaki as they shed light on this issue, discuss the significance of peace monuments and survivor stories, and debunk political rhetoric.
Demystifying Climate Science: Achieving Climate Justice in the Era of Misinformation
Climate justice is once again making headlines. On today's episode, we sit down with Assistant Professor Hanna Morris and Professor Kariuki Karagia from the University of Toronto to discuss climate change as an intersectional barrier to social justice. This episode is a collaboration with the Munk School Environmental Working Group. The EWG is a student-led organization that aims to raise the profile of environment, sustainability, and climate-related issues at the Munk School, while providing a platform for students to explore the intersections of sustainability, environmental policy, and climate change as they relate to other pillars of public policy and global affairs.
Will Canada meet its Sustainable Development Goals?
This week's episode dives into the BRI's evolution over the last ten years where we take a closer look at BRI's as a tool of China's foreign policy, its impacts in the Global South, and its ongoing recalibration.
Sheltering Futures and Building Tomorrow: Navigating Youth andHousing Policy in Ontario
This week's episode dives into the BRI's evolution over the last ten years where we take a closer look at BRI's as a tool of China's foreign policy, its impacts in the Global South, and its ongoing recalibration.