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CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
LU professor wins 2025 Canada Prize for book documenting Indigenous women's experiences
Social Sharing Candace Brunette-Debassige was surprised to learn she had won an award for her debut book — Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration. Brunette-Debassige's book was selected as the best scholarly book of the year, winning one of the 2025 Canada Prizes by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. "I did not expect that at all," Brunette-Debassige said Wednesday on Morning North. Brunette-Debassige — an assistant professor in the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University — said the book was "seven years in the making, and it's born out of my doctoral research, which I did at Western University and the Faculty of Education" "What I did was I drew on my own experiences working in leadership, post Truth and Reconciliation, trying to institutionalize this reconciliation movement that's upon us and grappling with trying to lead change in an institution that's not really built for Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge," she said. The award was presented to Brunette-Debassige on Tuesday during the 94th edition of Congress, Canada's largest academic gathering, being held from May 30 to June 6 at George Brown College in Toronto. Brunette-Debassige said Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration has struck a chord with a lot of people. "I think one of the most rewarding things for me is when I get an e-mail or Facebook message or something like that from somebody I've never met who's an Indigenous woman who just says 'thank you for writing this book, I felt so validated, I couldn't put it down,'" she said. "It's those moments that really make me feel like, OK, this was worth the pain and many, many hours that I put into writing." A handbook about how not to change Brunette-Debassige said her research focused on "amplifying" the experiences of Indigenous women. "It's not really, I would say, a handbook on how to change, but I think how not to," she said. "There's so much more work to do, there's no doubt about it. But I think what this book was really about was documenting Indigenous women's experiences." Brunette-Debassige was one of five Canadian authors to receive the prestigious 2025 Canada Prizes award and $4,000 each in recognition of their "inspiring, impactful and transformative work," the federation said. The awards, given by the national non-profit voice for researchers in the humanities and social sciences in Canada, recognize outstanding authors and works that provoke and inform national conversations on important topics and draw attention to the contribution of scholarship to Canadian society. "At a time of deep social and political change, the Canada Prizes remind us why the humanities and social sciences matter," said Karine Morin, president and CEO of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in congratulating the 2025 Canada Prizes winners.
Extra.ie
27-04-2025
- Health
- Extra.ie
University student shares 'ultimate lifehack' to beat hangovers
A Canadian University student has claimed to have the ultimate 'LIFEHACK' in helping people worldwide beat their hangovers and all that is required is just a small bit of preparation. We've all had the horrific experience of feeling like we're in the pits of hell, googling how to get rid of a hangover, but one of the most common reasons for hangovers is hydration — or lack thereof. 21-year-old Lucy Welcher from Nova Scotia has the hack to beat the hangover, meaning people worldwide don't have to waste their Sundays (or whatever day) away pledging to never drink again. A Canadian University student has claimed to have the ultimate 'LIFEHACK' in helping people worldwide beat their hangovers and all that is required is just a small bit of preparation. Pic: Getty Images Taking to TikTok the content creator shared a clip of herself pouring an electrolyte sachet into her glass in the middle of the club. 'POV: putting electrolytes in my drinks at the bar so I won't be hungover in the morning LIFEHACK.' In the caption, the Canadian native added: 'Lemon electrolytes in a vka soda is soo good and you're hydrating.' @lucywelcher Lemon electrolytes in a vka soda is soo good and you're hydrating 🙌😍 #lifehack #girlhack #girls #nightoutoutfit #favdrink ♬ NOKIA – Drake She followed up in the comments to confirm that she 'felt great' the following day. Dehydration after a few drinks can lead to a hangover which can be quite nasty and be a combination of tiredness and a headache as well as dizzyness and thristy. Electrolytes, in turn, balance the amount of water in your body, therefore helping with hydration. They can be beneficial during workouts as well as sickness. Eat Well notes that while electrolytes likely do help with hangovers, it doesn't permit you to 'drink excessively without consequences.' Pic: Getty Images Eat Well notes that while electrolytes likely do help with hangovers, it doesn't permit you to 'drink excessively without consequences.' Dietitian Catherine Gervacio explained that while they won't wholly prevent a hangover, they could reduce the symptoms of one. Ultimately, the best way to prevent a hangover is to refrain from drinking altogether, electrolytes can help in replenishing nutrients that you are losing. Eat Well adds that this could be done between alcoholic drinks as well as right before bed.
