All posts tagged First Nations

Lee Maracle

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 2:02pm by admin No Comment

Lee Maracle is a celebrated author, poet, educator, storyteller and performing artist. She’s a member of the Stó:lo Nation of British Columbia, and is a descendant of Mary Agnes Joe Capilano, known as the Princess of Peace of Capilano Reserve. Maracle is also the granddaughter of the renowned Chief Dan George, and two of her four children…

The ‘Indian’ Problem!

Posted on January 13, 2012 at 4:46am by admin No Comment

There are many stories within me. There are many stories within people I know. We get together and shape our relationships with the stories we share with each other and what we decide to disclose. Stories that reinforce who we are or ones that jerk us into a different reality that we did not know…

Zanana Akande

Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:10pm by admin No Comment

anana has had an outstanding career as a teacher and administrator in all levels of education, and as a lecturer in university. As a consultant, she designed and coordinated programs for pupils with special needs, including gifted students and immigrant children to the Canadian system. As a principal, she was been responsible for the redirection…