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Hamilton Spectator
23-07-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Six Nations features in new docuseries looking at birth through an Indigenous lens
A new docuseries about reclaiming Indigenous traditions around birth could serve as a useful tool for health-care workers and people who are expecting — whether they're Indigenous or not, says filmmaker Rebeka Tabobondung. 'We binge-watched it,' Katsitsionhawi Hill said of the eight-part 'Spirit of Birth' docuseries, out now on APTN's Lumi app. Although Hill and her partner, Joe Doolittle, were featured in the series, they were curious to see 'what other people are doing, too, and what we wanted to do differently for this baby,' she told The Spectator. The docuseries was inspired by Tabobondung's own experience giving birth nearly 20 years ago. As she spent time in Wasauksing First Nation (between Barrie and Sudbury) connecting with family, she told The Spectator that she got to wondering: What were the traditional ways of thinking around pregnancy and around birth? 'It was a powerful and transformative stage of life,' but Tabobondung didn't see Indigenous reflections or resources around it in the mainstream media, she said. The desire to ask elders and Indigenous midwives about their traditional knowledge — and document and share that — took her to six communities, to explore how they are 'restoring birth for themselves,' she said. That included Six Nations of the Grand River and the Tsi Nón:we Ionnakerátstha (Birthing Centre), 'probably the most established Indigenous-led midwifery practice in Canada,' Tabobondung said. They were 'trailblazers,' establishing the practice 25 years ago with the guidance of the community, after traditional knowledge was silenced by colonization, she said. In that time, the centre has welcomed more than 3,000 babies and trained over 20 midwives in a program balancing contemporary and traditional knowledge, according to the docuseries. The program operates under an exemption clause, meaning it is regulated by the community, not the College of Midwives of Ontario. It means they can practice midwifery on Six Nations. If a delivery gets transferred to the hospital, a doctor would take over the care, but the midwife could still provide support. It's something Brantford General Hospital is working to change from a credentialing perspective, so the Indigenous midwife could continue to oversee care, Brant Community Healthcare System CEO and president Bonnie Camm told The Spectator. In a production still, Joe Doolittle sits with his daughter at the Six Nations Birthing Centre. This has happened to Hill for two of her three deliveries. Because she knows there's a chance it could happen with her current pregnancy, she registered with Midwives of Brant, who are collaborating with an Indigenous midwife, so she has consistent care working in tandem if she does get transferred to the hospital. But she will still incorporate Indigenous traditions into her delivery — like for the first language her baby hears to be Mohawk, she said. They're thinking of having people wear ribbon skirts at the birth — and Hill may even deliver wearing one with the intention of reclaiming the space and connection to culture and the Earth. 'Our teachings are that wearing that ribbon skirt, you're fully grounded,' she said. Since watching the docuseries, Hill and Doolittle have also been thinking of doing 'a little birth ceremony,' she said. It could involve preparing tobacco ties — a significant gift for Indigenous people — at a midwife appointment, and 'putting our positive intentions into them' and tying them up and saving them. At the beginning of labour, they could use it to smudge the home, cleaning the space and air where she plans to give birth. 'I just thought that would be really beautiful and honourable for the space and the environment that we're going to be bringing baby in, showing baby that love spiritually,' she said. The series was released on Mother's Day, but Tabobondung said they're 'just starting to kind of get it out into the world.' Still, she has already heard of aspiring midwives hosting watch parties. 'I'm excited to have people learn about it and invite them in to learn about it, because these teachings, I think, are for everybody, not just the Indigenous community,' she said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Cision Canada
22-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
D2L Advances Breakthrough Personalized Learning with New AI Features
Latest updates to D2L Lumi deliver automated grading, tutor support, and deeper learning insights SAVANNAH, Ga., July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, today announced new Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiences with D2L Lumi, to help learners access more tailored, highly personalized study supports. These new features can also make it easier to build higher-quality, personalized learning activities and assessments quickly, allowing educators to reinvest time saved into their learners. D2L Lumi now includes: D2L Lumi Study Support: After completing a quiz, learners receive tailored recommendations based on their performance, helping them focus on areas for growth and upskilling. D2L Lumi Insights: Educators gain immediate visibility into learner behavior around quizzes – including the Lumi Study Support recommendations and how learners can put those adaptive recommendations into practice after a quiz. D 2L Lumi Tutor: An intelligent teaching and learning chat, integrated into course content, delivering real-time assistance to learners about everything from due dates, personalized study plans, instant practice, and roleplay. D2L Lumi Feedback: Instructors can automate grading by generating text and rubric feedback based on their own notes, saving time while seeing that feedback remains authentic and accurate. "We're thrilled to share the latest AI updates with D2L Lumi, marking a step forward in how AI can help elevate teaching and learning," said John Baker, President, Founder and CEO at D2L. "With new features that can make it easier and faster to deliver personalized learning activities, guide learners with timely study support, and gain deeper insights into learner progress and where to act, educators can focus more on what truly matters—helping learners succeed. By putting humans in the driver's seat, we're designing and harnessing AI-native capabilities in our learning platform to help unlock insights and bring to life new possibilities for the future of learning." "D2L Lumi is a phenomenal product. It is the wave of the future," said Elizabeth Pearsall, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning at The American College of Financial Services. "Somebody told me a few years ago one of reasons they like D2L as a company was because it really focused on taking the software and the LMS platforms to the next level. And I think D2L has done a phenomenal job with that with D2L Lumi." D2L Lumi is helping learning leaders build experiences that are tailored to help learners reach their goals, backed by insightful analytics. Hear how educators are leveraging the power of AI to help elevate learning at Reimagining D2L Link D2L also introduced enhancements to D2L Link, designed to help simplify integrations across D2L Brightspace. With automated workflows and improved data accuracy, D2L Link helps institutions create a more connected learning ecosystem, streamline tasks, and unlock a more holistic view of learner progress. Learn more about how D2L Link can unlock better insights and increase efficiency at About D2L D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and business at The D2L family of companies includes D2L Inc., D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte Ltd, D2L India Pvt Ltd, D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda and D2L Sistemas de Aprendizaje Innovadores, S. D2 R.L de C.V., and H5P Group AS. All D2L and H5P marks are owned by the D2L group of companies. Please visit for a list of D2L marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
No One Prepared for How 50-Pound Dog Rides Subway: 'So Many Questions'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A New Yorker has gone viral for showing how she brings her enormous dog on the subway while sticking to the rules of public transport. Jackie Jacob and her husband, Ben—who were married this month—are the proud owners of Samoyed dog, Lumi, who is an expert at getting around the Big Apple. As she explained to Newsweek: "We moved to NYC when Lumi was just six months old. "I had found out about the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) rule that all dogs had to be in bags [on the subway], but by that point he was already over 30 pounds." Determined to stick to the rules, however, Jacob thought outside of the box: she got a large bag from IKEA and cut four leg holes out, allowing Lumi to travel with her on the subway while still, technically, being in a bag. "We used that for a while, and then I found a backpack I thought would be better," she said. So, for the past three years, Lumi has been riding the subway with his owner carrying him on her back, in a giant backpack. Lumi has gone viral over years for how he travels in style, and on July 10, Jacob shared a video to her TikTok account, @littlebearlumi, of herself carrying the 50-pound dog through the subway, speaking to the camera as he relaxes casually in the bag over her shoulder. She carries him through the concourse and down the stairs, waits on the platform with him before finally settling into a seat—and all the while, Lumi is simply looking around him. Jackie Jacob takes her dog Lumi on the subway in a backpack. Jackie Jacob takes her dog Lumi on the subway in a backpack. TikTok @littlebearlumi Needless to say, they get a lot of attention on their travels, with Jacob explaining to Newsweek: "He does like the backpack, largely because of all the attention and pets he gets from people! "He absolutely loves people and always loves getting to say hi on the subway. We always get tons of comments, people absolutely love seeing a giant 50-pounds cloud in a backpack on the subway! It brightens up their day which also makes me so happy." On TikTok, too, users had a huge reaction, awarding the video more than 120,000 likes and 1.2 million views, as one commenter asked: "How do you even fit that polar bear in a backpack?" "I get the feeling he really likes it in there," another said, as one sympathized with Jacob: "Your poor back! But so cute!" One declared: "I have so many questions like did he voluntarily get in? How long did it take to get him in the backpack? How did you trick him?" "I would simply cry tears of joy if I saw this in person," another admitted, as another said: "Lumi is living his great life while you break your back for him." And another compared her dog to Lumi, writing: "Meanwhile my Yorkie is a complete menace that could never ride in any form of public transportation." Jacob carries Lumi through the concourse and down the stairs to the subway platform. Jacob carries Lumi through the concourse and down the stairs to the subway platform. TikTok @littlebearlumi According to the MTA website, pets are welcome to ride the subway and the bus, but must be put in a "bag or other container," and carried for the entire journey in a way that doesn't annoy other commuters. On the Long Island Rail Road, the pet must be in a container that fits on your lap, and the Metro-North Railroad requires the pet to be carried in a container or securely controlled on a leash. Jacob said: "Of course, this started because we wanted to follow the MTA rule, but now it's grown to be so much more than that. We love bringing a smile to people's faces." Lumi is an important part of Jacob's life, and he recently traveled with her to something major: her wedding to her husband, Ben, where he was the guest of honor—performing as their "ring bear," and bringing the rings down the aisle to them. "For him to be a part of our wedding after all he has done with us just seemed right," she said. "It was a magical day—and to think his backpack adventures started all of this, and now people got to see him in our wedding, is wild and all the more beautiful." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Samoyed Has His 1st Burger & Instantly Falls in Love
It's always fulfilling for dog owners to see their fur babies trying out new food items and liking them. This particular video captured a pet parent's experience of taking their Samoyed, Lumi, to have a burger treat for the first time. The dog's reaction to eating the burger will capture anyone's heart. On July 17, the human parent of the canine, Jackie, took to Instagram to share the wholesome video through the dog's official account @littlebearlumi. Since then, the video has gone viral and garnered a total of 49.9K views and more than 4K likes. Samoyed gives burger a 10/10 after trying his very first one in adorable video A video on Instagram showing a Samoyed named Lumi trying a burger for the first time and absolutely loving it is winning hearts on the internet. People are in awe of the furry baby's cuteness as they see him having a taste of a burger for the first time. In the caption of the post, the paw parent of the canine, Jackie, revealed what the Samoyed thought of the burger. The owner wrote, 'It's safe to say Lumi gives @smackingburger a 10/10.' The Instagram video began by showing the dog owner explaining that they were taking their Samoyed for a midnight burger treat. The text further gave the context, 'Come get a midnight burger with us,' inviting viewers to join them on their gastronomic journey. Soon, the duo entered a burger place at a gas station. There, the pet parent disclosed that it would be the first time Lumi would try a burger. As soon as their burger order arrived, the owner went on to feed the dog a piece of his 'pup patty.' Needless to say, the Samoyed fell in love with it and went for more. The entire experience turned out to be very fulfilling for both the pet parent and their fur baby. The clip concluded with the owner disclosing that Lumi would definitely eat a burger again. In the comment section of the video, people had expressed their thoughts on the Samoyed. One person expressed, 'Gotta get him a happy meal next.' Meanwhile, a person showed their admiration for the dog by adding, 'Lumi and his permanent smile.' Another Instagram user wrote, 'Nothing like a late night snack run.' The post Video: Samoyed Has His 1st Burger & Instantly Falls in Love appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wuthering Waves version 2.5 release date and server maintenance schedule for every region
Image via Kuro Games. Wuthering Waves fans are highly excited for the version 2.5 update. The recently held livestream had already revealed what is coming their way, and as a result, the excitement level is soaring even higher. Before the release of version 2.5 update, there will be a server downtime as well to implement the patch completely, but the timings of this server maintenance can vary in different regions. Let's delve into the release dates and maintenance timelines of Wuthering Waves version 2.5 for every region. Wuthering Waves version 2.5: Release date and server maintenance schedule Wuthering Waves version 2.5 is going to be released on July 23, 2025. | Image via Kuro Games. Kuro Games has recently confirmed that the version 2.5 update in Wuthering Waves is going to be launched on July 23, 2025. But this release date and timings will surely differ in different timezones as this patch is going to be a global release. So, here are the release timings of Wuthering Waves version 2.5 in different regions and timezones: Region Timezone Release Date Local Time Los Angeles PT (UTC –7) July 23, 2025 8:00 PM Denver MT (UTC –6) July 23, 2025 9:00 PM Chicago CT (UTC –5) July 23, 2025 10:00 PM New York ET (UTC –4) July 23, 2025 11:00 PM London BST (UTC +1) July 24, 2025 4:00 AM Berlin CEST (UTC +2) July 24, 2025 5:00 AM Delhi IST (UTC +5:30) July 24, 2025 8:30 AM Singapore SGT (UTC +8) July 24, 2025 11:00 AM Tokyo JST (UTC +9) July 24, 2025 12:00 PM Sydney AEST (UTC +10) July 24, 2025 1:00 PM Now coming to the maintenance schedule, the server downtime will begin on July 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM and will run for around 7 hours. So, players in different regions can easily calculate the server downtime end time as immediately after that, they can jump into the game to relish the version 2.5 contents. For an example: If the server downtime begins in New York on July 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, then the maintenance will run until July 23 at 11:00 PM ET and version 2.5 will launch exactly on that time. As version 5.6 is a full-fledged update, this patch will end after six-week, as per the regular update cycle in Wuthering Waves. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo That means, if this patch is released in Berlin on July 24 at 5 AM CEST, then version 2.5 will be available until September 2, 2025, at 10:00 PM CEST. The highlight of this update is going to be the introduction of the new 5 star Resonator Phrolova. She is going to be the first playable character from the main antagonist faction of the game, Fractsidus. Not only that, there will be 4 star units as well in the form of Lumi, Yuanwu, and Taoqi. Read More: Wuthering Waves 2.5 livestream codes for July 2025 Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
