Posts by UCN

Can you imagine a feeling of loneliness so strong that it forces you to seek human connection with a non-human creature? In Marry Shelley’s award-winning novel Frankenstein she tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a man who begins the story as a respected, mentally stable man until the death of his mother triggers grief that…

The main reason as to my desire to peruse a career in nursing is the road to diverse, endless life long opportunities. Just like some other professions, I believe that nursing is one of the many noble professions which may not only grant us the opportunity to nurse those who are sick, but also to…

By Jessica Gendereau Her hands wrinkled – 22 years of serviceAiding the sick, this was her purpose.Her goal was to make a changeCarefully, intently, she tried to arrangeHer deadlines and duties, to achieve her dream“Impossible!” said everyone, “that’s how it seems”Against the odds – a drunk husband and six childrenShe beat their doubts, she was…

by Daniel John Werstroh Conflict and tensions are a certainty in life. These conflicts may be long-term, short term, easily solvable or unsolvable. In Death of a Salesman, the primary conflict is the unsolvable struggle the salesman, Willy, has against himself. His inability to control his pride and to care for himself and others grows…

by Amy Jackson 1914 was a tumultuous year for all of Europe as the First World War was being waged. While the eyes of the world were on those engaging in hostilities, the Ottoman Empire was engaging in a secret war of their own. The Ottoman mobilized in the First World War, while simultaneously launching…

by Brie Phillips Many Indigenous groups were traditionally matrilineal societies–women existed wholly sacred in many different Indigenous cultures; they were respected and honoured: their divine power was understood and held high. The power, wisdom, and importance that all women hold had been recognized, yet when European colonizers came they neither see this power, nor they…

​by Allison McLeod There is an abundance of controversy that surrounds Aboriginal deaths in custody. Only recently the issue has been getting more attention; however, Aboriginal deaths in custody continue to be often overlooked. Deaths in custody can happen in multiple locations other than just prison; they can occur in hospitals, fields, highways and streets…

​By Gloria Yeboah The Canada that we know today which forms part of North America was originally a vast land that belonged to Aboriginals formerly referred to as “Indians” (Titley, 1986). Before the arrival of the Europeans, the aboriginal people had their way of life. They lived off the land by fishing, hunting, trapping, and…

by Blake Marks The audio drama podcast has three characters: Annie, Danny, and Franny:Annie: a resident of Churchill who has been waiting so long for the repair of the railway line between Thompson and Churchill. The line hasn’t being functional since May of 2017.Danny: the representative of Omnitrax, the rail line company which was approached…

by Christina Roeckenwagner Although largely undocumented or ignored, during World War II many women flocked to join the military to contribute to their countries’ war efforts; however, traditional gender roles held in society often prevented women from realizing their full potential. Nevertheless, whether they belonged to the Axis or Allied countries, and for a variety…