https://www.kathryntoure.net Education, Research, Partnerships Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:34:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 https://www.kathryntoure.net/2023/08/10/two-rich-days-of-solo-travel-in-halifax/ https://www.kathryntoure.net/2023/08/10/two-rich-days-of-solo-travel-in-halifax/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:35:24 +0000 admin https://www.kathryntoure.net/?p=2099 In this travel letter about two days in Halifax, I share about the roles of Viola Desmond and Carrie Best in the fight for civil rights in Canada, and about Pearleen Oliver who fought for Black nurses to be accepted into nursing schools in Canada. I describe my visits to the Black Cultural Centre and the former city of Africville, both of which are well worth visiting. I mention Faith Nolan, a Canadian folk and jazz singer-songwriter of mixed African, Mi’kmaw, and Irish heritage who works to prevent the erasure of Black experiences and contributions in Canada.]]> https://www.kathryntoure.net/2023/08/10/two-rich-days-of-solo-travel-in-halifax/feed/ 0 https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/23/contextualising-ethics-in-a-dynamic-world/ https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/23/contextualising-ethics-in-a-dynamic-world/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:02:53 +0000 admin https://www.kathryntoure.net/?p=1960 On the one hand, research ethics are universal in that they have to do with respecting rights and dignity, not doing harm, and ensuring community participation in research and benefits to the communities where the research takes place. On the other, context is dynamic and plays a role in determining the ethical considerations in research processes. Tensions exist. How do [...]]]> https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/23/contextualising-ethics-in-a-dynamic-world/feed/ 0 https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/18/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-4ir-in-africa-a-dialogue-on-policy-perspectives-and-investment-options/ https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/18/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-4ir-in-africa-a-dialogue-on-policy-perspectives-and-investment-options/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:50:00 +0000 admin https://www.kathryntoure.net/?p=1949 Africa was largely left out of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd industrial revolutions. In the 4th, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship will be the norm in all sectors of society. This could greatly benefit the people of Africa, however, any deep societal inequalities will be reproduced. If, on the other hand, inequalities are consciously brought forward and addressed, I anticipate an inclusive 4th industrial revolution that contributes to the Africa We Want. That is why I argue for applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to all policies and programs at national and regional levels. ]]> https://www.kathryntoure.net/2021/04/18/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-4ir-in-africa-a-dialogue-on-policy-perspectives-and-investment-options/feed/ 0