I realize that I am far too sporadic in writing here. But I have long struggled to find my voice in writing. I have been overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chaos in the world that has become a loud constant hum that drones on and on in the
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There is so much fear in this country since the election of the 45th president; especially for people of color doing absolutely ordinary things. The tactics used to win the election are suspect, outlandish, and in many ways terrifying.
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I am writing to write this morning. I have no clear idea or agenda on my mind. I feel the pressure of the time crunch I created by not getting up around 5:00 or 5:15 this morning. I could have even done more if I had simply got moving by 5:30.
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~Transformation isn’t about improving, it’s about re-thinking. Malcolm Gladwell It was one year ago today, that my beagle Chloe, and I had been in Canada for our first twenty-four hours. This past week I have been reflecting upon
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Cool, Crisp Morning Walk This morning’s walk with Chloe was a bit cool. The sun was just starting to rise, and the birds were singing, it was an enjoyable walk. Though cars were zooming here and there, it was easy to get lost in the
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As an educator, and Indigenous scholar, I sometimes have my impartiality questioned, like today. Things have become very fluid in my life—a lot of decisions are being made quickly. My research through Fulbright is coming to a rapid close.
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David Brooks taken to task I have been ruminating on this editorial by David Brooks, “How we are ruining America.” Apparently a number of people on the internet lit up with objections to Brooks piece. Here is a sampling: from Garet Williams at
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Busy weekend this weekend. In the US, people are preparing for the Fourth of July—America’s Independence from tyranny, and from Britain. On Saturday, 01 July 2017, Canadians celebrated their 150th anniversary of existence. In both of these
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Vancouver Earlier this week I returned from Vancouver, after ten days. I had been in Vancouver to research Creation narratives (via Fulbright Funding), visit with Mohawk Scholar Taiaiake (Gerald) Alfred, and visit with folks at the Native
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Yesterday I found myself wandering all over the University of British Columbia. I am here on research, and to visit another scholar from Haudenosaunee communities who lives out here; I am also going to attend NAISA at UBC. But I had some time to