While I was pleased to highlight the work of the Elizabeth Fry Society in helping women who've been in conflict with the law, I neglected to point out that not ALL of the women who the society serves have criminal records. The society's services are open to women from all backgrounds in the community. I feel the need to point this out and to apologize for not mentioning the broader mandate of the society, as readers may mistakenly jump to the assumption that the women photographed in Our Thyme Cafe and everyone who accesses The Elizabeth Fry Society's services have criminal records, which is not true in this case. -Lizzy Hill
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Hello again yyy- Upon reflection and discussion with others about my use of the phrase "ethnic food," I've come to agree that it's a troublesome word and one probably best used in quotation marks. The problem with the word "ethnic" is that people often use the word to describe people they view as different from themselves, viewing their own culture as invisible and normative- not "ethnic." That's not how I feel that I use the word. Having travelled and moved a fair bit, I've frequently found myself in situations where I was able to share dishes from my "ethnic" background with others, whether that be greasy British food or poutine. But given the social context in which the word "ethnic" is frequently used, I've resolved to use it with more caution in future. Thanks for opening this discussion.
Hi yyy. In an increasingly globalized world, describing all food sold by those from other cultures as "ethnic" would be incorrect. However, I used the term "ethnic food" to describe foods specific to certain cultures and regions, which is not an incorrect usage of the term. But I am open to suggestions if you have a better word in mind.
I think your concern about the manner in which Westerners approach the cuisine of those from other cultures is valid, though your anger a bit misplaced. Lisa Heldke's book "Exotic Appetites" is an interesting read, discussing the ways in which Western "food adventurers" often have a colonialist approach to consuming food from cultures they deem "exotic" and "other." She critiques Westerners for consuming the foods of those from different cultures and expressing little interest in the cultural context surrounding the dishes. Visitors to the International Market, a great initiative developed by ISIS (http://www.isisns.ca/events/seaport-intern…), can engage in a more positive, community-building form of culinary adventurism. I found vendors at the market eager to share stories about the dishes they were serving and provide cultural context to dishes that are unfamiliar to some Halifax locals.
There is nothing "whiny" or "self centered" about suggesting that we take a more active role in working to reduce the human cost of cocaine use in Halifax. I think we all agree that the purchase of cocaine is far from ethical when one considers that the cocaine industry has displaced and destroyed the lives of many in cocaine producing regions. But seeing people struggling with addictions and engaging in risky behavior in your community and saying "Fuck Em" is also far from ethical. It would be best if all those addicted to cocaine could simply stop abusing the drug, but that's far from likely.
If cocaine addicts knew that doing a line could trigger a total immune system crash, then they might think twice before endangering their health. I'm inspired by the work of harm reduction organizations such as DanceSafe (http://dancesafe.org/) in Seattle, which distributed hundreds of free test kits to drug users to help prevent drug-related deaths and illnesses.
You're right in a sense Dr. Fever. It does seem obscene that some people are playing with food, while others line up for it. However, I think an artful presentation of food can cause people to take time to savour and enjoy their food, creating a greater respect and appreciation for each meal. This can help reduce food waste (as people are satisfied with less) and mindless self-indulgence. Sushi can be expensive, but is less so when you make it yourself using vegetarian ingredients, such as yam, egg or carrot.
I agree with you entirely that Ash's interests extend beyond the arts. I never implied Ash had a narrow agenda, nor did I fail to discuss Ash's other interests with him during our interview. In fact, I specifically mentioned that Ash's interests weren't limited to the arts and included reducing child poverty and investing in green energy. However, the piece was done for the film section of the paper, which is why I focused on his unique arts background and his admirable commitment to the arts. I believe that supporting the arts and nourishing local creative talent invigorates our communities and belongs on the list of "truly pressing issues" worth interviewing Ash about. I am disappointed to find that so many readers feel focusing on the arts is a negative thing, especially in a city like Halifax where we have such a wealth of creative talent.
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I think your concern about the manner in which Westerners approach the cuisine of those from other cultures is valid, though your anger a bit misplaced. Lisa Heldke's book "Exotic Appetites" is an interesting read, discussing the ways in which Western "food adventurers" often have a colonialist approach to consuming food from cultures they deem "exotic" and "other." She critiques Westerners for consuming the foods of those from different cultures and expressing little interest in the cultural context surrounding the dishes. Visitors to the International Market, a great initiative developed by ISIS (http://www.isisns.ca/events/seaport-intern…), can engage in a more positive, community-building form of culinary adventurism. I found vendors at the market eager to share stories about the dishes they were serving and provide cultural context to dishes that are unfamiliar to some Halifax locals.
If cocaine addicts knew that doing a line could trigger a total immune system crash, then they might think twice before endangering their health. I'm inspired by the work of harm reduction organizations such as DanceSafe (http://dancesafe.org/) in Seattle, which distributed hundreds of free test kits to drug users to help prevent drug-related deaths and illnesses.
I agree with you entirely that Ash's interests extend beyond the arts. I never implied Ash had a narrow agenda, nor did I fail to discuss Ash's other interests with him during our interview. In fact, I specifically mentioned that Ash's interests weren't limited to the arts and included reducing child poverty and investing in green energy. However, the piece was done for the film section of the paper, which is why I focused on his unique arts background and his admirable commitment to the arts. I believe that supporting the arts and nourishing local creative talent invigorates our communities and belongs on the list of "truly pressing issues" worth interviewing Ash about. I am disappointed to find that so many readers feel focusing on the arts is a negative thing, especially in a city like Halifax where we have such a wealth of creative talent.
Lizzy Hill