Poverty in Canada

As you finish your scavenger hunt, share your thoughts on the information you've heard and read about poverty in Canada.  What surprised you?  Shocked you?  What questions came to mind?  What didn't surprise you?  What should be done, if anything?  What is a priority?  Why?  What other comments can you make?

On the LIne

1. What do you think the purpose of this movie is?  Do you think it is successful?  Is there any way it could be more effective, in your opinion?

2.  What are some examples of bias you noticed in the movie?  In what ways was it objective?  Which approach is more effective?

3. What are some pros and cons of the Enbridge proposed  pipeline/  Did the film affect your opinion  at all?

Agents of Change

What does the LVR movie Agents of Change show us about social justice?  Record as many thoughts as you can, big and small.  (Be sure you've watched right to the end.)  Are these new ideas?  If not, where have you heard them before?  Is this film an effective method of demonstrating those ideas?  Why or why not?

Poverty:  can we end it?   Why isn't it declining with all of the aid provided, organizations and individuals involved, resources available?  Why should we care?

How do different NGOs, individuals, charities, government agencies apply certain principles to their attempt to achieve personal, local, and global social justice.  Consider the various elements of the social justice lens reviewed in class, and assess one of those individuals or institutions.

An Opportunity to Share

Share any books, videos, films, experiences you have related to social justice.  I'm looking forward to learning a lot from all of you, and expanding my vision.

First Nations

Marilyn James presented an informative and provocative look at the current issues around the Sinixt Nation and the federal government's insistence that for the purpose of The Indian Act, they are extinct.  She spoke passionately, and it was clear that there was a great deal of pain and frustration behind her words.  How would you sound if Rosslanders were declared extinct and thus had no claim to their property in Rossland, to any government funds ( no schools, social institutions, etc), access to cemeteries, or sense of belonging?  What would you do?  What would you want to happen?  How would you feel?