Behind the Aroma - Episode 2 (Camels, Culture and Economics)

Bibliography Abubakar, U., Mohammed, F., Shehu, S., & Mustapha, R. (2010). Foetal Wastage in Camels Slaughtered (Camelus dromidaris) at Maiduguri Abattoir, Borno State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 5(4), 86–88. doi: 10.3923/ijtmed.2010.86.88 Basker, D., & Negbi, M. (1983). Uses of saffron. Economic Botany, 37(2), 228–236. doi: 10.1007/bf02858789 Bathaie, S....

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Behind the Aroma - Episode 1 (Breakfast in Africa)

Breakfast in Africa - https://radiopublic.com/behind-the-aroma-6Lzn0Q/s1!ded87 Bibliography “About the Somali Kitchen.” The Somali Kitchen, N.A, http://www.somalikitchen.com/about-the-somali-kitchen/ “Bajiya (Bajiyo).” Xawaash, 16 Sept. 2011, http://xawaash.com/?p=953#sthash.RedoFKxS.dpbs Bedford, Ed. “Kentucky chicken Somali-style.” San Diego Reader, https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/aug/12/tin-fork-coffee-time-daily/....

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Hikma 360: Trailer

We believe people should consume safe and appropriate foods and there should be no hidden information in the food market. Based on our pursuit of symmetric information in the halal food market, we have developed an application that will provide information that will help stakeholders understand their food market better. ECVOntario, SEDRD, University of Guel...

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Mom’s Kitchen

I remember Mom’s kitchen, the way it was 20 years ago. The space was not that much, only enough room to hold a medium sized refrigerator, an L-shaped counter top that held the stoves and fitted a small-sized aluminum sink where all household dishes were cleaned, lots of overhead shelves, a grinding machine that uses an installed sharp plates within its grinding box to chop and blend large quantities...

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The Logic

Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations and park at the University of Guelph Imagine a conversation among three individuals about global issues. The three individuals are Dara (intellectual), Ade (futuristic), and Monday (fatalistic). Dara: Hello friends. I am happy you agreed to meet. It’s been a while – busy attending conferences. I just arrived from a workshop in Kigali. Monday:...

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The Canadian Compromise: Immigration and Food Access

              Over 250,000 immigrants from around the world come to Canada every year seeking a better life which has established our country’s “open arms” attitude. Immigration, or as I like to call it a “new chapter of opportunity” allows families and individuals to live in a country that is safer and more stable than the circumstances...

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Three Strong Women: A story of immigration and its challenges

Immigration to a wealthier country offers the lure of a better life which might end up being a façade rather than a reality. As an immigrant, I am thankful for the opportunity of moving to Canada and the lure of a better life has become a reality for me. However, I recently read Three Strong Women and it reminded me that immigration is not always an escape to paradise. The Journey The novel...

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The Resilience of Somali Bantu: Explained through the lens of food (in)security

Jareer Weyne or Somali Bantu, as they are neologized, is a distinct, ethnic minority group in Somalia who are believed to comprise of aboriginals of the horn of Africa and decedents of ex-slaves brought from Southeast Africa. They were treated as outcasts, facing constant discrimination, marginalization dating back through the centuries. Geographically, they inhabit the most arable and fertile...

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