Posted on September 26, 2025 by douglascollegeblog
Truth before reconciliation: Historian researches closing down of the residential school system
Historian Carling Beninger reveals why residential school integration took so long, and why understanding the history of closing the system down is crucial to truth and reconciliation today.
Posted on August 28, 2025 by douglascollegeblog
Five common misconceptions about psychiatric nursing
Psychiatric Nursing student Afreen Gill reality-checks five common myths about psychiatric nursing.
Posted on July 30, 2025 by douglascollegeblog
Ask an Expert: Is Vancouver a lonely city?
Sociology instructor Dr. Joey Moore explains why it seems like cities are getting less friendly – and how we can build more connected communities.
Posted on March 28, 2025 by douglascollegeblog
Myth-busting the Vikings: What this History student wants you to know about old Norse gender roles
Sierra Monforton’s research on gender roles in early Norse society is a testament to the power of historical inquiry — not just in uncovering hidden stories of the past, but in challenging how we understand the world today.
Posted on November 7, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
On tap: “Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: A History of Craft Beer in Vancouver, Then and Now.”
English instructor Dr. Noëlle Phillips uncovers Vancouver’s brewing history in her new book.
Posted on October 25, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
Ask an Expert: What are microplastics?
Biology Instructor Dr. Jessica Clasen explains what exactly microplastics are – and what we can do to mitigate their impact on the environment.
Posted on September 27, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
Douglas instructors find archaeological evidence for Indigenous oral histories in Líl̓wat territory
An excavation project co-led by Anthropology instructor Bill Angelbeck and Geography lab technician Sasha Djakovic in collaboration with the Líl̓wat Nation analyzes artifacts through the lens of traditional Líl̓wat oral histories and knowledge.
Posted on July 16, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
Five easy steps to upgrade your English at Douglas College
Discover how to easily upgrade your English skills at Douglas College with our step-by-step guide. Enroll in tuition-free English Upgrading courses to meet the language requirements for Early Childhood Education or Child and Youth Care programs, all without needing a placement test.
Posted on May 29, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
This playwright is telling the stories missing from stages
For Elaine Ávila, theatre and storytelling bear a central role in creating a more equitable, just and creative society. She uses her passion for stories from the margins to build a more representative curriculum.
Posted on May 23, 2024 by douglascollegeblog
The virtual advantage: Equipping next-gen nurses to build a stronger health care system
Nursing instructor Lisa Kirk is preparing future and current nurses across Canada to tackle the complexities of their field through virtual simulations.
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