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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Sophie McDougall, Sask. Métis language keeper, to appear on Canada Post stamps
WATCH: A Saskatchewan woman who worked to preserve and celebrate the Métis culture is being honoured by getting her likeness on a stamp.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Some still believe natives live on trees, laments tourism minister
Federal tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing highlighted the potential of community-based tourism in Sarawak. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Federal tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing has urged his ministry to step up efforts to promote Sarawak's indigenous heritage, noting the persistence of outdated stereotypes about the state's indigenous communities among foreigners. 'Some still believe our native people live in the jungle,' he was quoted as saying by the Borneo Post. Tiong, the Bintulu MP, said he had urged ministry officers to 'go all out' in showcasing Sarawak's cultural heritage to tourists and Malaysians alike. He also highlighted the potential of community-based tourism, saying longhouse residents were open to developing homestay programmes. He said such programmes would allow tourists firsthand experience of the indigenous way of life. 'We'll be exploring this idea further to see how best we can move it forward in a way that respects tradition while embracing modern tourism, developing both culture and economy together side by side,' he said. Tiong also emphasised the importance of preserving Sarawak's traditional longhouses. He said longhouses like Rumah Raymond Plen were rare examples of how traditional longhouse architecture had been preserved in its full cultural richness. 'It's absolutely beautiful and full of character. Traditional longhouses like this are becoming increasingly rare in Bintulu, so finding one so well-preserved is truly something special.'
SBS Australia
13-05-2025
- Science
- SBS Australia
The need to understand indigenous knowledge
Josh Trinadad from the Institute of Indigenous Knowledge Timor Leste is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne. According to Josh, every indigenous person has a strong relationship with nature because nature is the giver of life. And the more they are inland, such as Australia, which is a continent, the stronger their ties to their native areas. And the indigenous people of Australia are considered as the indigenous people with the oldest culture in the world. A good understanding of indigenous knowledge enables the preservation of their culture and also the making of appropriate policies by the government. Listen to every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 3 pm. Follow us on and and listen to our .
Times of Oman
11-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Monday column: Do we have to ruin our heritage for modern trappings?
Earlier this month, I walked into the backstreets of Muscat to enjoy the simple life there and this month I thought I should venture further and drive beyond the city to take a look, just out of curiosity. From a short distance to the Batnah towns, I ventured deeper, beyond the urban areas. I parked my car from the nearest shopping area and braved the heat of the summer to see more. In the two hours I was there, I visited forts, aflaaj systems, narrow village roads and even farms. Not many of them are left. Modern villas, new dual carriageways, bridges and shopping malls are competing with centuries old heritage. Let me correct myself, these modern trappings are actually threatening the existence of the Omani heritage. Old houses have been demolished for new ones and farms have been erased to make way for the sites of shopping centers. The old souks are not there anymore. As a matter of fact, I was looking for an auction site that I visited ten years ago and it vanished. A block of flats has been built on its site. I turned a few corners to look for the silver shops. Again, they were all gone. The silversmiths, who used to craft jewellery, such as rings, bracelets, armlets and earrings, are now ghosts from the past. Instead, I found a line of butchers, supermarkets, shoe shops, boutiques and coffee shops replacing the now gone silver shops. I also was on the lookout for the Khanjar maker, that I visited years ago. His shop, right at the end, is now a building material shop. I looked back at the street and thought that if I had taken a photo of it at that time, then I would have evidence of what it was then. Can we say what has replaced the vanishing heritage has no character? Yes, we can. It may be about progress, but at least some of these streets should have been preserved to reflect the old characters of typical Omani heritage. Yes, we understand that, as the country's population is increasing, we need to modernize for greater mobility, new housing units and expansion of businesses to boost our economy. We also understand that employment is important and we must expand the economy to create jobs. But we should have preserved some areas in the hearts of towns and cities to reflect the past and the rich culture and heritage that made this country great. Without it, the future generations will find nothing in their surrounding to reflect their heritage. As it stands now, our heritage would soon be just records in the history books. One of the economic pillars of Oman is the development of tourism. When tourists come here, they look for the old settlements, artifacts, villages, buildings, traditions and relics. If we keep demolishing them then there will be none left. When that happens, fewer tourists would come here and that would drop our national revenues. Also, our hotels that have costs billions of rials, would be mostly vacant.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Al Ismaelia spearheads first-of-its-kind partnership with Coventry University Cairo
The collaboration will give students the chance to shape real projects while learning how to balance heritage, function, and design in a living urban context Al Ismaelia aims to expand similar initiatives across Egypt's public and private universities to raise the bar for adaptive reuse and cultural preservation Cairo, Egypt: Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment and Coventry University Cairo Branch at The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) launched a landmark collaboration to connect academic learning with real-world urban development. This collaboration will give students direct opportunities to contribute to Downtown Cairo's revitalization while raising the standard of architectural education in Egypt. Unveiled during a media roundtable at Consoleya, the partnership connects academic training with practical work on the ground. It covers architecture, interior design, product and graphic design, digital media, and film production, namely disciplines that all play a role in how cities function, feel, and evolve. Preparing students for the reality of working in cities like Cairo The partnership opens the door for students to work on Al Ismaelia's Downtown sites, take part in research that addresses actual development challenges, and explore what it means to design for a city with layers of history and constant evolution. 'Education doesn't stop in the classroom. Downtown Cairo, with its historic architecture and layered urban character, offers an unparalleled setting for applied learning,' said Philopateer Dimitri, Deputy CEO of Al Ismaelia. 'What we're trying to do is simple: bring students into the field, let them work on real challenges, and help them understand how buildings, branding, and spaces affect everyday life. At the same time, we're supporting their growth as professionals.' Over the past decade, Al Ismaelia has been at the forefront of efforts to revive Downtown, leading pioneering projects in adaptive reuse, sustainable renovation, and heritage preservation. By breathing new life into neglected spaces while preserving their original spirit, Al Ismaelia has set a model for urban regeneration that balances modern needs with cultural legacy. The partnership with Coventry University Cairo Branch builds on this foundation, giving students direct access to one of Egypt's most dynamic and historically significant neighbourhoods as a living laboratory for their designs, research, and creative work. As part of the agreement, Al Ismaelia will offer internship placements, host student exhibitions, and integrate student projects into ongoing urban development efforts. Some of the student work will focus on redesigning spaces, rethinking how people move through Downtown, and creating visual identities for the area that reflect its heritage while supporting its immense future potential. A university approach that goes beyond theory For Coventry University, this partnership is part of a larger effort to make its programs more grounded in practice. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to research on adaptive reuse, sustainable real estate, and branding for public spaces - topics that are particularly relevant to a city like Cairo, where new development often overlaps with heritage buildings. 'Part of our mission is to ensure students learn concepts, but more importantly, apply them,' said Prof. Dr. Yasser Sakr, the President of The Knowledge Hub Universities, the hosting campus of Coventry University Egypt's branch. He added, 'Partnering with Al Ismaelia was a natural choice for us. Few companies in Egypt have demonstrated the same level of care, expertise, and long-term commitment to sustainable urban development. This approach offers our students a rare opportunity: to learn from a living example of how heritage, modern design, and community needs can come together successfully. This partnership allows our students to see their work take shape in the real world, and to understand the weight of designing in a city like Cairo.' Part of a wider ambition This isn't a one-off: Al Ismaelia plans to grow these types of collaborations across Egypt's public and private universities to support students and raise the standard of architectural thinking and implementation in the country. 'There's an opportunity here to rethink how we build,' added Dimitri. 'We want to work with students who are curious, capable, and eager to get involved, and we want to show them that Egypt's cities are places that need thoughtful design and solid execution.'
