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Most teachers and educators, translators and interpreters look at interference as a serious language mistake. Interferences are traces of one language in another language. For example, it is observed that Canadian French is heavily influenced by the majority language, English. On the other hand, Cameroon English is heavily influenced, in much the same way, by French, which is the majority language in that country. In both contexts, is this influence avoidable?

What began as a bold and audacious plan has culminated as a rousing success, changing forever the economic, social and cultural fabric of southern Alberta and laying the foundation for future growth and prosperity in years to come. Image

The University of Lethbridge is joining today more than 40 universities and colleges from across Canada in signing the Scarborough Charter, a commitment to eliminating anti-Black racism and advancing Black inclusion in Canadian higher education.

Utilizing the latest in web technology, the new Mootookakio’ssin website launched today creates a bridge that connects Blackfoot peoples to historical Blackfoot items housed in British museums, thereby reinvigorating a rich, cultural past through in-depth storytelling and laying a foundation to keep the knowledge of Elders alive for future generations.

This afternoon, the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) organized an “information rally” regarding the significant and ongoing Government of Alberta cuts to the operating grants of post-secondary institutions throughout Alberta, as well as inform the public that negotiations are ongoing between teams representing the faculty association and the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors.

After three years of research, construction and creation, Mootookakio’ssin, a collaborative project led by Blackfoot Elders with researchers from the University of Lethbridge and the UK, arti

The University of Lethbridge is a vital part of the southern Alberta economy and the success of its partnership with Blue Sky Analytical Labs, which recently captured the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce’s New Business of the Year award, is a perfect example of the synergy that results from such collaborations.

At a time when students are facing multiple stressors including mid-term exams and assignments coming due, the University of Lethbridge Bookstore and Housing Services have joined forces for the Hugs from Home support campaign.

The University of Lethbridge is excited to present a week of online activities celebrating the Fall 2021 graduating class. Convocation has once again been forced online this fall and much like previous celebrations, Fall 2021 Convocation will applaud the excellence and recognize the resilience of this outstanding group of graduates.

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Lethbridge is ready for the spooky season! Due to current public health measures, the usual Spooky Science on-campus event is not possible, however, the Let’s Talk Science crew did not want Halloween to pass without sharing some science! In its place, they have created take-home activity kits, complete with all the materials and instructions needed for a fun night of science activities at home. WHAT: Spooky Science 2021 community outreach science event