October 27, 20168 yr http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-adopts-finland-baby-box-program-1.3821072 This is wonderful. The native communities up north are so hard hit due to their location and being so far away from anything at all. I really hope this helps
October 28, 20168 yr University of Florida Offers 24/7 Counseling to Students Offended by Halloween Costumes The University of Florida is promoting a 24/7 counseling hotline for students to utilize if they feel troubled or offended by their peers' Halloween costume choices this October 31. In a Gator Times newsletter posted Monday, the administration encourages students to “think about your choices of costumes and themes." “Some Halloween costumes reinforce stereotypes of particular races, genders, cultures, or religions. Regardless of intent, these costumes can perpetuate negative stereotypes, causing harm and offense to groups of people. Also, keep in mind that social media posts can have a long-term impact on your personal and professional reputation,” the statement reads. “If you are troubled by an incident that does occur, please know that there are many resources available. Please take advantage of the 7 day a week presence of the U Matter, We Care program at the University of Florida by emailing [email protected]. Additionally, there is a 24/7 counselor in the Counseling and Wellness Center available to speak by phone.” Halloween costume choices have become somewhat an issue of political correctness since last year, when a Yale faculty member's memo encouraging students to push the boundaries set off a wave of protests and discussions on "safe spaces." It started when the university's Intercultural Affairs Committee circulated a notice, similar to UF's, urging students not to dress up in racially insensitive costumes. Erika Christakis, then an associate headmaster at Yale's Silliman College, followed up the notice with an email to the students living in the residence hall where she was an administrator. "Is there no room anymore for a child or young person to be a little bit obnoxious, a little bit inappropriate or provocative or, yes, offensive?" she wrote. "American universities were once a safe space not only for maturation but also for a certain regressive, or even transgressive, experience; increasingly, it seems, they have become places of censure and prohibition."
October 28, 20168 yr Just now, Prettyphile said: University of Florida Offers 24/7 Counseling to Students Offended by Halloween Costumes The University of Florida is promoting a 24/7 counseling hotline for students to utilize if they feel troubled or offended by their peers' Halloween costume choices this October 31. In a Gator Times newsletter posted Monday, the administration encourages students to “think about your choices of costumes and themes." “Some Halloween costumes reinforce stereotypes of particular races, genders, cultures, or religions. Regardless of intent, these costumes can perpetuate negative stereotypes, causing harm and offense to groups of people. Also, keep in mind that social media posts can have a long-term impact on your personal and professional reputation,” the statement reads. “If you are troubled by an incident that does occur, please know that there are many resources available. Please take advantage of the 7 day a week presence of the U Matter, We Care program at the University of Florida by emailing [email protected]. Additionally, there is a 24/7 counselor in the Counseling and Wellness Center available to speak by phone.” Halloween costume choices have become somewhat an issue of political correctness since last year, when a Yale faculty member's memo encouraging students to push the boundaries set off a wave of protests and discussions on "safe spaces." It started when the university's Intercultural Affairs Committee circulated a notice, similar to UF's, urging students not to dress up in racially insensitive costumes. Erika Christakis, then an associate headmaster at Yale's Silliman College, followed up the notice with an email to the students living in the residence hall where she was an administrator. "Is there no room anymore for a child or young person to be a little bit obnoxious, a little bit inappropriate or provocative or, yes, offensive?" she wrote. "American universities were once a safe space not only for maturation but also for a certain regressive, or even transgressive, experience; increasingly, it seems, they have become places of censure and prohibition." Gator nation what the fuck are we doing I love UF sports but this is.. no.
October 28, 20168 yr Brock University stamps out ‘prohibited’ Halloween costumes ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — One Ontario university has already laid down the law on what costumes will be “prohibited” at the campus Halloween party this year. Brock University’s list includes ankle-length robes worn by Arab men, makeup depicting Japanese geishas, anything with the Confederate flag on it, and costumes that depict Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender celebrity. According to the school’s “costume protocol” developed by the student union, traditional or religious headdresses such as feathered bonnets and turbans, are also off limits. “If a member of your party is denied entry because of their costume, they will be escorted to a space where they can change or remove the offending item,” students have been told. Brock’s list of political correctness is just the latest in a trend that’s picking up across North America. The University of Florida recently issued a memo reminding students they can submit a “bias incident report” and seek counselling if they encounter an offensive costume. Last year, when Yale University sent out a mass e-mail about appropriate Halloween wear, Erika Christakis, a lecturer in early childhood education, wrote back wondering if administrators had lost faith in the ability of young people to “exercise self-censure, through social norming.” “Is there no room anymore for a child or young person to be a little bit obnoxious ... a little bit inappropriate or provocative or, yes, offensive?” Christakis wrote. Brock University’s student union developed its costume rules following outcry two years ago over a group of students who dressed in blackface as the Jamaican bobsled team. In a Friday statement, Brock University said “applauds our student union’s efforts to educate people about the importance of being respectful in what we say and wear, including at Halloween. “Brock is a vibrant, tolerant community where people of all cultures, religions and orientations are accepted and welcomed,” the statement continued. No Killer Clowns or Zombies
October 28, 20168 yr Meanwhile at Amazon But still being sold So banning Islamic costumes is imperative because its racist even though Islam is a Religion and not a Race, but Catholic Priest Costumes... that's perfectly fine I'm going to make my Halloween costume the most tasteless triggering shit ever
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