The Complexity of Identity

Hi all! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I’m reflecting on our latest BCFP project—a mini project about status and Indigeneity. Our driving question was: How might understanding the sensitivities around Indigeneity help us understand B.C. First Peoples? This project was both fascinating and challenging because it explored complex and sometimes controversial topics: status, identity, […]

šŸ”Ž Digging Deeper

Hey! Welcome back to my blog!Ā  Imagine holding an artifact—a beautifully carved mask, an intricately woven basket, or a centuries-old tool. What stories does it hold? What can it reveal about the people who made it, their traditions, and their way of life? Anthropology is the key that unlocks these stories, offering us a deeper, […]

ReconciliACTION

Hey people! Welcome back to my blog! As we dive into new, exciting projects this year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our 2024 winter exhibition project, which centered on reconciliation. Reconciliation. You’ve likely heard the word before—on the news, in class, or discussions, especially in Canadian politics. But what does it […]

The Road To Rights

Hey everyone, I’m back! Welcome to my first blog post of grade 11! This year has been full of new courses and exciting beginnings, including PLP B.C. First Peoples 12. For our first big project, we explored a powerful and timely question: How might the acknowledgment of rights impact Indigenous peoples now and in the […]