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Point and counterpoint: Exchanging views on the future of Atlantic Canada
Prominent former politicians (several alumni) of different political stripes gathered at Dalhousie Monday, September 30 to discuss the big policy challenges that lie ahead for Atlantic Canada.
Improving the welfare of Indigenous children in Canada
Professor Naiomi Metallic (BA’02, LLB’05) saw her years of research and advocacy into improving the welfare of Indigenous children in Canada finally crystallizing with the passage of Bill C-92, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families, in June of 2019.
Fred Fountain (LLB’74) receives 2019 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service
The 2019 recipient of the Schulich School of Law’s Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service is Fred Fountain, CM, LLD (LLB ’74), a lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist and a former chancellor of Dalhousie University.
Honouring Dal’s first alumni Aurum Award winners
Four of Dal’s outstanding alumni were feted last week at the first Dalhousie Aurum Awards ceremony, recognized for their innovative and visionary achievements.
Edward Snowden talks surveillance and security
Whistleblower Edward Snowden earned international infamy when he leaked secret documents that revealed the extent of global surveillance culture. Last week, speaking via livestream to a packed house as part of Dal Alumni Days, Snowden discussed the rise of the surveillance state — and what a “digital arms race” means for our future.
Candace Thomas (LLB’95) set to lead Dal’s Board of Governors
An accomplished lawyer and devoted community advocate, Candace Thomas is set to become chair of Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors on July 1.
Peter A. Herrndorf (LLB’65, LLD’00) receives the Key to the City- Ottawa
Dalhousie alum Peter A. Herrndorf (LLB’65, LLD’00) was recently awarded Ottawa’s most prestigious award, the Key to the City.
Lawyer representing Nova Scotia human-rights case
Vince Calderhead (LLB’85) is representing three of four complainants in a human-rights case seeking to establish community-based housing options for people with disabilities.
Dal connections named to Order of Canada
Alumni Catherine Anne Martin (BA (Theatre)’79) and Raymond Murphy (BScPH’73), as well as four others with connections to Dalhousie, are among the most recent Order of Canada appointments.
Two alumni honoured with NS Human Rights Awards
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission recognized Angela Simmonds (JD’17) and Nicole Doria (BScHP’14, MA’17) for their efforts to help African Nova Scotian communities obtain land titles and to promote health among Indigenous peoples, respectively.