As our Inquiry question continues to evolve, I was thinking about what we wanted to investigate and question further. As our long practicum start date also gets closer, I find this looms larger and larger in my mind and I was thinking about how I might incorporate some of our …
In our inquiry, we have taken note that many Indigenous stories have been erased. In a previous note, I was wondering how many stories there are today about hardships faced by Indigenous people that are not widely available to the public, or are just not sought out for by others. …
To reflect upon the inquiry question “what stories live on the land,” I decided to take a walk in a local forest that is right beside my house. As I began on my journey, I brought my two dogs to accompany me Aussie and Oakley. As I walked further and …
Since moving into my Vancouver home in August, I have had the opportunity to explore and walk along Kitsilano beach more often than I ever have before. On average, I walk along the beach path three days a week and it is one of my favorite past times. I love …
Over the weekend I explored Jericho beach and came across a family of bunnies roaming freely on the land. Many gathered round to alert their friends and family, or document their experience with videos or photos. I began to ponder the ways in which stories are a vehicle for interconnectedness …
Some of the members of our inquiry group visited the Vancouver Art Gallery in the past week, and experienced the Yoko Ono exhibit together. I couldn’t think of a better experience than modern art to ponder one of this week’s guiding questions: What shared experiences will support our thinking and …
While stuck at home with COVID, I read the book Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga. It speaks about the deaths of seven Indigenous students attending school in Thunder Bay. Police did not take helping Indigenous people, their missing reports or investigations seriously, and as a result, First Nations youth …
Every time I take a visit to Terra Nova’s Rural lands, I learn something new. Terra Nova is a beautiful part of Richmond, BC that overlooks the Fraser River and contains some of the five heritage buildings left in the city. There are so many stories to be found at …
Our UBC Botanical Garden Experience At the UBC Botanical Garden, our favorite spot was the bridge! It was exciting to learn about the different plants and trees, all growing in the same garden. We liked the circle sharing activity, focusing on grounding ourselves before the tour. The UBC Botanical Garden …
Outdoor Play: An Integral Component of Wellness and Learning Homma outdoor school was an intriguing experience that highlights the importance of outdoor education. When observing a class in session, we noticed that children were provided with valuable learning opportunities to appreciate the land, engage in risky play, and foster meaningful connection …
