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Learning from place, week 5

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

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Week 4 learning through crisis

What does it mean to be a good student? A good student does not disrupt others in the classroom, they most likely participate willingly in classroom activities, they are simply implicitly obedient. A good student would produce good grades on … Continue reading

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Assignment One

Hip Hop and The Curriculum, this is the topic I am pursuing for the first assignment. I chose this topic because it seemed like something I know about but I have never formally looked into before. I am aware music … Continue reading

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Writing the Self Analysis: Race, Racism& “Whiteness”

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

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Self Story 4: Just another day….

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

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Self Story #3: Same but different

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

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Treaties& Identity: Opening of Mind& Eyes

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

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Self Story #2: Recognition

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

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Writing the Self 1: (ECS 110)

This Is Home As a small-town resident, I often find myself feeling rather nostalgic, especially during times of transition throughout our petite community. Every area seems to tell a different story. Then there are the stories that your town is … Continue reading

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