Author Archives: mam267

I think the idea of this piece of writing was fairly simple. Students learn more, connect more, engage more through experience versus sitting in a desk listening to a lecture or writing generic notes from a textbook. Regardless of our … Continue reading →

Writing the Self Analysis-àRE: Race& Racism, “Whiteness” & Common Rebuttals Almost with a sense of relief I found commonalities between my own story, Robyn’s and Averie’s stories when speaking about race, racism and “whiteness”.  It was obvious amongst our words … Continue reading →

With the raw taste of a Tim Horton’s decaf on my breath I began to breath a bit heavier. The air smelling sterile with a hint of nerves and coffee. I grew self conscious. Can the nurse smell my breath? … Continue reading →

Growing up I experienced mild bullying and I feel as though this stemmed specifically because of my perceived “class”. It was often mentioned or made fun of that my family and I were the only house in the whole neighborhood … Continue reading →

I must make an admission before continuing on in this conversation. I will admit that majority of my knowledge in regards to treaties and the importance of identity is minimal. Perhaps even incorrect at this point. Some may perceive that … Continue reading →

As I grow older my appreciation for my family has only grown stronger. I hope to pass on the family values I was blessed to experience for generations to come. Equality. It was never a lesson we were taught but … Continue reading →