Disclaimer: What follows are my own ideas and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher (Brindle & Glass) and contributors. Also, I recognize the weirdness of two settlers discussing some of these ideas back and forth. But as some of my colleagues have told me, “we’re sick and tired of explaining this crap. YouContinue reading “How Contrarians Read a Book on Reconciliation: Jonathan Kay and In This Together”
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Reconciliation Talk at Indigenous Arts Festival @ Fort York in Toronto
Quill & Quire Praises In This Together Anthology!
A selection of personal essays by indigenous and non-indigenous writers, In This Together: Fifteen Stories of Truth and Reconciliation is a call for meaningful reconciliation between colonizers and indigenous people. Edited by author and historian Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, the anthology looks beyond government lip service and into the heart of Canada’s shameful past—and present. The theme of lossContinue reading “Quill & Quire Praises In This Together Anthology!”
In This Together off to a great start!
I am truly humbled by the excitement in Edmonton around the launch of the anthology – and the willingness of people to engage with the messy reality of reconciliation. It has been an incredible week with the launch at Edmonton Public Library, media chats, conferences and learning. Here’s a roundup of some of theContinue reading “In This Together off to a great start!”
In This Together set to launch in Edmonton soon!
Wise words from Shelagh Rogers and Justice Murray Sinclair
When renowned CBC radio host Shelagh Rogers and Chief Justice Murray Sinclair offered to record a candid conversation on Gabriola Island (British Columbia) last year for the In This Together anthology, I’ll be the first to admit I had a major fangirl moment. I have been a fan of Ms. Rogers’ since I became anContinue reading “Wise words from Shelagh Rogers and Justice Murray Sinclair”
An overdue post
The past couple of months have been beyond hectic with amazing, challenging projects and a slightly chaotic move south of the border. Now my Southwestern Houston, TX house and family are slightly organized and I realize it’s time to take stock and catch up on things! A quick round-up of links and news! In This Together:Continue reading “An overdue post”
2016 CAHF Inductees Announced
Wonderful news from Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Fred Carmichael from Inuvik, NWT will be recognized for his incredible achievements and contributions. I am so happy I was able to help honour him by nominating this amazing aviator! After interviewing him in 2010 and writing about him in Polar Winds, I knew he deserved it.Continue reading “2016 CAHF Inductees Announced”
Holiday Moving Sale!
I realized I have 12 copies of Polar Winds and 24 copies of For the Love of Flying hanging around in my basement, ready for a new home. I don’t feel like boxing them up and moving them down to Texas, so I am offering signed and personalized copies to you for $30, shipping andContinue reading “Holiday Moving Sale!”
Search is on for Edmonton’s Fourth Historian Laureate!
My two-year term as YEG’s third Historian Laureate winds up in late March 2016 and so it’s time to find someone new to fill the role. The Edmonton Historical Board and Edmonton Heritage Council co-manage the position and they’ve issued the call for nominations (self-nominations are acceptable too). Deadline is December 16th! If you orContinue reading “Search is on for Edmonton’s Fourth Historian Laureate!”