Adventures in Jasper National Park
Photos and first glimpses of a week in Jasper National Park.
Canada
3 Months In
Back on September 1st I dragged me, myself and 97 pounds of luggage onto an airplane bound for Quebec City. A few days later I was dropped off at a house full of people who don’t speak english, and life has been flashing by ever since.
Rethinking ReThink: Citizen Engagement Does Not Imply Youth Engagement (Part 1)
…just because a process is seen as open and engaging for adults, does not mean youth see it that way too.
On Being One Of The Youngest In The Room: London’s State of the City Address
My first thought as I came up the escalator and joined the long line of people filing into the room was, gosh it’s too early to be alive. My second thought? I don’t belong here. “Impostor syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist even in face of information that indicates that the …
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Orchestra London: Saving vs. Enabling
As a former band kid and a person who’s life to date has been strongly influenced by music, what’s happening with Orchestra London is heartbreaking. Participating in community jazz bands and orchestras turned me into who I am today because of the friends I made, the places I traveled to, the events I participated in, …
Age-Friendly Cities…Perhaps Not The Best Name?
If we’re going to focus only on older adults, then perhaps the more inclusive term of “age-friendly” should not be used.
Homecoming is More Than Broughdale
I knew I wanted to write something about homecoming, but as I sit down to write this I’m a little bit stuck on what to say. A lot has already been said, and from the practical perspective (policing measures, university collaboration etc.) I don’t really have anything new to add. So I figured I’d throw out …
Despite The Bad Press, Don’t Paint All Student Leaders With The Same Brush
Recent events that have happened on post-secondary campuses are entirely unacceptable and need the attention and discussion they have rightfully gained. However, for every student leader who does something attracting negative attention, there are countless others doing incredible things on our post-secondary campuses, incredible things in their own right as well as a lot of …
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