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PENGUINS GIGGLE!

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I’ve heard a penguin giggle! One ill penguin was in a German zoo and spent his rehab time in the kitchen, where he could go out into a courtyard as he wished. But he would run inside when someone sat down, roll over on his back for a tummy tickle, and then giggle. If the … Read more

RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL LEGACY All native children were forced by law to go to residential schools from 1831 and parents were forced by hunger, jail, and other punishments to let their children be taken. And so many didn’t get home either. Death, brutality, disease and shame-indoctrination for their heritage and culture; exportation to other parts of the country (sent to TB facilities and let loose not knowing where home was) and adoption into white families; mental health was destroyed leading to alcoholism, drugging, PTSD and suicide; discrimination preventing employment, education and medical assistance; de-parented, de-languaged, de-cultured. Families relocated to un-arable un-sustainable land, their ancestral homes having been given to white people. Did you know, Residential Schools were still in existence until 1995? Did you know, First nations people were only granted citizenship in Canada in 1947? First Nations women were excluded from the federal vote until 1960, but actively discouraged from doing so for another 2 decades. Active removal of native children and placement into white homes (numbers difficult to determine) possibly as many as 50,000 in the decades from 1960 – 1980. Today, many Native communities do not have clean drinking water. Oh, it would take volumes to complete the list.

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SEASON’S GREETINGS.

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I think, if someone wishes you Merry Christmas, or Happy Hanukkah or whatever, regardless of what beliefs you adhere to, say “Thank you”. Please don’t take offence. It is a wishing of good will to you. Take it as a blessing. It is not necessary for everyone to say, and mean, the same thing. We, … Read more

CRYING

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I feel heart-broken at the fear, anger, need for revenge, compulsive hatred; need to shout dissent, perceived errors of others; castigating actions of others regardless of truth; bitterness, forsakenness, pain and sorrow that is being expressed lately thanks to the ease of doing so by the internet media.Doesn’t it want to make you cry!We are … Read more

BUFFY SAINT MARIE I am of the same generation as Buffy. I am blessed to have been around to witness a magnificent phenomenon. In an age when being native was a shame – by misinformation given to white children in regular school and beatings and brutality given to native children in Residential Schools – you, Buffy, brought dignity and pride to native children and a curiosity and desire to learn the truth to white children. Perhaps we would still be in the dark ages if it wasn’t for you. Not that we are out of the dark yet but at least there are not more Residential Schools and some movement is being made for Truth and Reconciliation. And we have a wonderful serving of music, culture, philosophy, dress to enjoy. And most of all ancient wisdom. Thank you, Buffy.

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Review of THROWAWAY PEOPLE by Pat Spencer, author of Golden Boxty in the Frypan

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Read Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024 https://www.amazon.com/review/R5MWLM5P8GC42/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_SRTC0204BT_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rvThank you, Author Mallory Eaglewood, for writing “Throwaway People”. This poignant study of cultural misconceptions and the damage prejudice does is an important book to read. Throughout this story, Ms. Eaglewood skillfully interweaves these universal human issues with the … Read more

Review of A BAKER’S DOZEN by Pat Spencer

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July 8, 2024 This is NOT another dry old textbook.The difference is reading a telephone book and seeing a technicolour movie.It is NOT simply another rant on all forms of bad writing, what not to do or criticism of other writers.The Baker’s Dozen is a comprehensive and comprehensible encouragement to write and believe in yourself. … Read more

Aretha Franklin Singing ‘Nessun Dorma.’

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July 8, 2024 Aretha, Aretha, Aretha. How could you??? Aren’t you a champion for human rights? I’m so appreciative of your talent and you as a champion. You are a great lady. You did so much for other human beings and for women to give RESPECT. And then you do this!!! How could you sing … Read more

Responsibility and Power to Change

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July 8, 2024 Our existence is based on the system of cause and effect. What happens today is a result of yesterday. The result of yesterday is the day before.  And that system has been in effect for thirteen billion years. How can we, with our ‘intelligence’ bypass the simple logic of pinpointing one moment … Read more

Cultural Encounters: Immersing Yourself in Local Traditions

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Exploring the diverse civilizations that comprise our globe can be done through travel, which is a singular opportunity. Getting fully immersed in local customs not only makes for a more enjoyable trip but also promotes greater awareness and respect for the variety of lifestyles that exist. Every interaction, from partaking in customary practices to enjoying … Read more

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