Three and a half months left. Even though I’m down to the last quarter of my epic year, I’m still…
And she’s off!
My epic journey started while I was on a cruise with my mum and siblings. I had time to make…
Saying “good-bye” to my 50’s
I’m completing the last year of my sixth decade. Since I’ll be reaching the age of 60 this year, I…
Indigenous Canada – Week 12
The last module in Indigenous Canada is about Indigenous art, in all its forms. Using creative expression, Indigenous artists are…
Indigenous Canada – Week 11
Understanding the myriad of ways that people form themselves into communities requires that we understand differences between people. Without this…
Indigenous Canada – Week 10
It’s interesting that cultural groups that immigrated to Canada and moved to urban areas weren’t expected to give up their…
Indigenous Canada – Week 9
This week’s lesson was on the role of Indigenous women within their own communities, the Indigenous concept of gender, and the different gender roles. The lesson also differentiated between gender and sex, providing a very clear and understandable explanation. It raises the question: Why is there such confusion around gender and sex? Perhaps this confusion […]
Indigenous Canada – Week 8
In an article written by Mohtar and Lawford (2016), they explain how a systems-thinking based approach is necessary to address…
Indigenous Canada – Week 7
The way the Nehiyawak (aka Cree) granted authority to certain individuals resonates with me. It’s a system that makes sense…
Indigenous Canada – Week 6
How well did Indigenous peoples adapt to the changing realities around them? Surprisingly well. This was definitely new knowledge for…