People read books to step away from their own world. Stories transport us somewhere else, letting us live through the thoughts, choices and emotions of characters who feel real. Some of the most well-known books among teens like I, are The Hunger Games, Divergent, and other dystopian novels. Yet what often flies past as us […]
Descending into a Dystopian World
Helloooo everyone! If you read my last post, you’ll know that we just wrapped up a unit on dictatorship’s and the kinds of societies they create. Now, we’re diving into something new – dystopia – with our guiding question: “How does dystopia function as social criticism?” · · ───────────────────────── · · · · ───────────────────────── · […]
Freedom Isn’t Free
We choose how we live every day, to wake up, get dressed, step outside and talk to people. We choose what we want to learn and what matters to us. All those little choices we make, are the things we should be grateful for. They are the signs of our freedom, something people don’t always […]
Haawa Haida Gwaii! 🌀💜
· · ───────────────────────── · · Our final BCFP 12 project was a deep dive into reconciliation through the lens of the Haida nation. By engaging with their stories, connecting to the land, and having real conversations, we explored the history of the harm done to the Haida people. We reflected on what our own roles […]
My Last T-pol… ever
“Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and […]
Telling the Whole Truth: Collaboration for Change
Reconciliation involves everyone – but how do we ensure people are properly informed? Institutions with a wider reach, like museums and the government, play a vital role in this process. They are key to moving forward, acknowledging past wrongs, and taking steps to make things right. In our BCFP course, we dived into the question: […]
Refining My Voice 🎤
The best part about humans is how different we all are. I love how everyone’s humour, point of view, and way of thinking can vary so much, yet somehow, we find people who compliment who we are – people who bring out our best parts and help us through the worst. So, of course, everyone […]
The Problem with Pretendians – BCFP
Indigenous status in Canada has a complex and messy history. For decades, government policies, particularly the Indian Act, have stripped Indigenous peoples of their legal recognition. Laws like Bill C-31 were especially unfair and sexist, causing many Indigenous people – especially women – to lose their status due to marriage. This loss had generational consequences, […]
mPOL 2025 🌱
Declaration: Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening […]
Looking Through the Lense of Anthropology 🔍
B.C. First Peoples is a very interconnected course where every bit of information we learn connects and builds upon our previous learnings in meaningful ways to deepen our understanding. At this point in our BCFP journey, we started by exploring the many branches of anthropology and their importance in understanding human societies; afterwards, we then […]