Presence as resistance: Connecting service learning with global change Every year, students in the Department of Global Development Studies at St. Mary’s University (SMU) participate in an experiential learning initiative connected to the “Fair Trade and Free Trade” course taught by Dr. Gavin Fridell. This involves volunteering at the Halifax [...]
Celebrating the contributions and insights of our volunteers (from left to right) BTS volunteers Kathryn Anderson, Yvette Michaud, and Lisa Roberts By: Maren Mealey and Rae Millis, BTS summer interns Like many solidarity organizations, Breaking the Silence (BTS) relies heavily on the dedication and commitment of volunteers to [...]
First summer trip to Meander River Market By: Maren Mealey and Rae Millis, BTS summer interns On July 21st, Breaking the Silence (BTS) had their first Meander River Market day of the year. Several BTS volunteers set-up a tent along with other vendors outside of the Meander River Farm and [...]
Summer interns visit Just Us! Café and Roastery Just Us! Café and Roastery in Grand Pré By: Maren Mealey and Rae Millis, BTS summer interns On June 28th, Breaking the Silence (BTS) summer interns, Maren and Rae, had the privilege of visiting the Just Us! Café and Roastery in [...]
