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Author: Andrea (page 2)

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Pow Wow Protocol

Posted on: January 22, 2018 Last updated on: January 22, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
The Honouring Our Students’ Pow Wow 2018, hosted by the Indigenous Studies Student Union, is being held at the Goldring Centre on March 11th. As many people may have never had the opportunity to attend a pow wow, I thought…
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Stepping Outside of My Academic Comfort Zone

Posted on: January 15, 2018 Last updated on: January 15, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
I’m sure you’ve all seen the ‘Math Lady’ meme. You know, this one:   Well, that’s me. (Not actually, but how I feel when I hear things like “formulas” and “equations.”) I’ve always done well in the arts, English, music…
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The End is Near!

Posted on: December 4, 2017 Last updated on: December 4, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
I can’t believe it’s December already. The last few months have been a bit of whirlwind and I’m in need of a break. I’m sure everyone is in the same boat! However, just because classes are out doesn’t mean the…
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Missing Deadlines ?

Posted on: November 28, 2017 Last updated on: April 2, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
What happens when you miss a deadline? I’ve always prided myself in being one of those people who isn’t often late, who doesn’t miss assignments and always has the ability to manage their time effectively. Well, guess what? I missed…
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Media, Narratives and Empowerment

Posted on: November 20, 2017 Last updated on: November 20, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
As a Book and Media Studies major, I’m obviously inundated with the study and analysis of books and, well, media. I’ve been working on an assignment for my Indigenous studies course that examines the representation of Indigenous peoples in the…
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Mapping Out My Future ?️

Posted on: November 13, 2017 Last updated on: November 13, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
Studying abroad is something I have always dreamed of doing. I love travelling and new places, but there’s something different about living in another place, even temporarily. You can’t gain the true experiences and the culture that you would get…
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Indigenous Language Revitalization

Posted on: November 6, 2017 Last updated on: November 6, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
One of the things that brought me to Toronto was to attend George Brown College for their American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program back in 2011. Many people—myself included, prior to taking that program—assume that there is a universal…
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Indigenous Education Week!

Posted on: October 30, 2017 Last updated on: October 30, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
First Nations House is celebrating their 25th anniversary at U of T and this week marks the beginning of Indigenous Education Week! All events are free and open to the public. (Click here for Facebook events page) (Click here for…
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How Are You Feeling Today? ?

Posted on: October 23, 2017 Last updated on: October 24, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
Welcome back from midterms. This was an immensely stressful week for me and I thank green tea, 30 minute naps, brisk walks, hot showers and study-focused playlists to help get me through writing over 4,500 words, intense note-taking and endless…
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Food, Frybread and the Rise of Native Cuisine

Posted on: October 17, 2017 Last updated on: October 18, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
One of the great things about living in Toronto is the food. With so many cultures, flavours and fusions, the opportunities to explore the world through your taste buds are endless. Indigenous food has been vastly underrepresented in mainstream culture…
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