Who’s Land is it? The Social Impact of the Wet’suwet’en Nation Conflict

Abstract In my research, I chose to focus on the Coastal GasLink news article informing us that the Indigenous groups signed historic equity option agreements with TC Energy on Coastal GasLink, and the TheTyee News article, A Pipeline, A River, and an Indigenous Nation. The contrast between the media sources reviewed documentation from the BCContinue reading “Who’s Land is it? The Social Impact of the Wet’suwet’en Nation Conflict”

The Absence of a Fruitful Marriage is the Collapse of the State

Essay by Christine Reeves (Communications Class) The state governing system is dependent on the state of lawful Marriages. We see this playing out all over the world. We witness the breakdown in government and economic systems where abuse of overreach, greed and power of the elected has stripped the middle class into slave labour, reducedContinue reading “The Absence of a Fruitful Marriage is the Collapse of the State”

The Fall and Rise of a Stink Bug

Our sun rose at 7:41 AM this morning, and the wind blew a lot of the dead leaves over the lawn, I felt the surge of exhaustion, but it wasn’t because I didn’t sleep; it was because of the autumn glory, where the sun beams through the colours of gold and reds, and I wantedContinue reading “The Fall and Rise of a Stink Bug”

After Visiting the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory

I could go into detail about the grand tour I went on with our Astronomy class that the faculty of Astronomy from UBCO arranged; however, that in itself is self-explanatory given the idea that I love the universe of star births and deaths and everything in the Milky Way and beyond! The tour impressed meContinue reading “After Visiting the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory”

Conversations Waiting for the Washroom

Sometimes, waiting is necessary for hope to make its way into our lives. Hope that there is still prayers to be said, hope that people can connect with each other and share a moment that impacts our lives forever. I am surprised by the conversations I had with strangers waiting for the washroom. I wasContinue reading “Conversations Waiting for the Washroom”

Career Pathways to Success – Open Door Group

When a significant life transition happens, many emotions can move a person into a state of questioning, “What do I do now?” It happens to all of us when faced with a job loss, transitioning from staying at home to returning to work after a significant illness. Disabilities can have a considerable impact on one’sContinue reading “Career Pathways to Success – Open Door Group”

Caged Birds and the Hope of Flight

I was born in a time of protests and revolutions, where rallies rose as the vices of students and groups had their say to make changes to long-standing systems. We were moving away from the first wave of feminism into the second wave. Two years ago, life changed for all nations of the world. TheContinue reading “Caged Birds and the Hope of Flight”

Victim of a Scam

I fell prey to a scam. However, if it wasn’t for my wise father, It could have been worse for me. There are a lot of feelings that come from being scammed. The feeling of being stripped as another trusted person gets into one’s space and then strips your belongings and leaves you standing thereContinue reading “Victim of a Scam”

Essay 3 Part 2

Blackhole within the Ministry of Children and Family Development for Some Families Millions of dollars are used in court, battling parents in public hearings, adjournments, and trials. The Ministry of Children and Families (MCFD) must go to court to assume guardianship until the matter is set for another public hearing to prove the child/children needContinue reading “Essay 3 Part 2”

Essay 3-Part 1

Black hole within the Ministry of Children and Family Development for Some Families There is discord within the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) that reveals some families are being torn apart by MCFD, who remove some children with no proven cause. One mother I know shared her sorrow and grief of being aContinue reading “Essay 3-Part 1”