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A New Memorial in Paris Honors Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
In a significant moment of remembrance and reconciliation, French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Located along the Seine River in the heart of the French capital, the memorial stands as a permanent tribute to the lives lost during one of the darkest chapters in modern history. It also represents an important milestone in the evolv
Lama Mugabo
3 days ago2 min read
Building Community with Youth Leaders in New Westminster: Family, Home and Belonging
The face of Black immigration to British Columbia has changed dramatically over the decades. Earlier generations of Black settlers arrived from places such as California, Arkansas, and Texas. Today, many Black newcomers to Metro Vancouver come from nations across the African continent, bringing with them rich cultures, resilience, and aspirations for a better future. The population is growing by 37%. At the same time, many African newcomer families continue to face significan
Lama Mugabo
Jun 123 min read
Returning Home to Pearson CollegeReflections on Resilience, Renewal, and the Power of Community
This fall, I received a call from my alma mater - Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, the school that changed the course of my life and opened the door to Canada when I was a teenager. From Refugee to Scholar At the time, I was living in Burundi as a political refugee. Refugee children like me had almost no access to secondary education. To change that, our parents - with the help of the Catholic Church, founded Collège Saint Albert, a school built out of necessity and
Lama Mugabo
Nov 7, 20253 min read
Resisting the Childhood Trauma of Food Insecurity
Modern wellness culture often celebrates fasting — praising it as both an art and a science. I have always admired Muslims for their discipline during Eid al-Fitr , fasting from sunrise to sunset. The idea that one can consciously choose not to eat for six, twelve, or even twenty-four hours fascinates me. It’s a testament to the power of the mind over bodily desire. Yet for those of us who grew up in the shadow of hunger, fasting triggers a deep, unspoken fear — a reminder of
Lama Mugabo
Nov 4, 20252 min read
Seeds of Division: How Colonial Borders Still Fuel Violence in Eastern DRC
By Lama Mugabo September 13, 2025 Introduction Colonialism did more than redraw maps — it planted seeds of division that have continued...
Lama Mugabo
Sep 25, 20253 min read
In conversation with Jacquie Lowe- Landscape Architect & Divine Ndemeye- Landscape Designer
The process: How Nora Hendrix Place Landscape Garden came to be Jacquie Lowe: When the project started, the land was looked at by the...
Lama Mugabo
Sep 25, 20253 min read


A New Memorial in Paris Honors Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
In a significant moment of remembrance and reconciliation, French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Located along the Seine River in the heart of the French capital, the memorial stands as a permanent tribute to the lives lost during one of the darkest chapters in modern history. It also represents an important milestone in the evolv
Lama Mugabo
Building Community with Youth Leaders in New Westminster: Family, Home and Belonging
The face of Black immigration to British Columbia has changed dramatically over the decades. Earlier generations of Black settlers arrived from places such as California, Arkansas, and Texas. Today, many Black newcomers to Metro Vancouver come from nations across the African continent, bringing with them rich cultures, resilience, and aspirations for a better future. The population is growing by 37%. At the same time, many African newcomer families continue to face significan
Lama Mugabo
Returning Home to Pearson CollegeReflections on Resilience, Renewal, and the Power of Community
This fall, I received a call from my alma mater - Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, the school that changed the course of my life and opened the door to Canada when I was a teenager. From Refugee to Scholar At the time, I was living in Burundi as a political refugee. Refugee children like me had almost no access to secondary education. To change that, our parents - with the help of the Catholic Church, founded Collège Saint Albert, a school built out of necessity and
Lama Mugabo
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