Friday, January 29, 2021
Reflections
Please watch the following videos and answer the reflection question for each.
8th Fire is a four-part documentary series hosted by Wab Kinew. It explores the relationship between Canada and Indigenous peoples by looking at the past, present and future. This short clip summarizes 500 years of history in a two minute synopsis.
Reflection Question:
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Do you believe that this 'short walk through history' was an effective way to summarize the history of First Peoples and their relationship with settlers? Why/why not?
Does this synopsis align with your own knowledge of First Peoples history?
This video is a compilation of clips from the four-part documentary series, 8th Fire. It draws attention to the importance of engaging with our history so that we can better understand our present and find our path forward.
Reflection:
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Write down a quote from one of the people interviewed in this clip. Why did you choose this quote?
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Throughout our learning journey in English First Peoples 11, we will be applying a First Peoples 'lens' to our coursework and learning community. In this video, Chimamanda Adichie eloquently explains the importance of multiple stories and viewing the world from multiple perspectives.
Reflection Question:
“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete.”
What do you think Adichie means here?
Do you agree with her? Why/why not?