“Studies suggest that over 70 per cent of Canadians have been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and that nearly 1 out of 10 Canadians may develop PTSD at some point in their lives” To be…
As I sit here shortening my friend list, and making some real enemies I wonder if there is a way that we can talk, like have the real conversation that needs to happen? My answer is the ever hopeful, steeped…
Two-Eyed Seeing is a Mi’kmaw concept brought forward by Elder Albert Marshall. Etuaptmumk, as it is understood in Mi’kmaw, “refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing, and from the other eye…
As we wrap up this year so many things race through my head. In the midst of all of them all, a few personalities stand out from the crowd, in terms of iconic symbols….at least for me. Trump Standing under…
The question that I am asked most often in my day-to-day reality is; “How do I Indigenize my classroom?” Or “How do I engage Indigenous learners?” and the answer is deceivingly simple. The answer is relationship, kinship, and a student…
Fortunately it still surprises me when an educated human makes blatantly colonial and racially thoughtless public statements. This was the case with Bronwyn Eyre’s comments about Saskatchewan education as shared in the House last week. The fact that they were…
There is a story I heard about a man who spends everyday at the pool in the summertime. He is the only one in the pool and becomes accustomed to having it all to himself. One day the pool is…
As adults who work in educational settings we are trained to lead students through an array of experiences, some that even we are unfamiliar with. And often when there is a difference in culture, we are more afraid to be…
There are so many young people in our communities stepping forward to carry the burden of land stewardship, and yet so few ways to honour them. KidsRights.org offers one very spectacular opportunity. Each year they gather nominations from around the…
I am very grateful to Patti Rowley for her leadership as an ally. Patti has found her calling as someone who can support, highlight and set the stage for groups who struggle to find or share their voice. This beautiful…