Ying’s Beginning
I was born and raised in Nanjing, China. My dad was doing his Master’s degree in the US so I bounced between my grandparents in Nanjing and my other grandparents in Shanghai. Both sides of my family are made up … Read More
Jamie Drozda – Now
I currently work at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), my title is Curriculum Multimedia Develpoer. TRU is approximatley 35 minutes from Savona, where I grew up and where I currently live. TRU has two campuses one in Kamloops and on in … Read More
Melanie Laurie – Now
I am thrilled to live in a such a culturally diverse place. My children have access to so many different types of cultural learning opportunities, from Chinese calligraphy lessons to the Highland Games. They love to celebrate Christmas, Chinese New … Read More
Melanie Laurie – Born and raised Calgarian
My parents came to Canada as college students. They wanted a fresh start and more opportunity. In order to do this, they had to assimilate into Canadian culture. My parents don’t even have the ESL accent in their speech. They … Read More
Melanie Laurie – My Family Origin
My family history and origins always seemed like a veiled mystery to me. Maybe it was the language barrier with my grandma, but maybe it was how I struggled with my ethnicity as a child growing up in a predominately … Read More
Steve Scott – Beginnings
I grew up in the heart of Langley, BC. I was happy to live in the same home from birth until I moved out to attend University. Our neighborhood was filled with many children and young families. My memories are … Read More
Steve Scott – Now
I am currently the vice principal at Haldane Elementary School in Chase, BC about 45 minutes east of Kamloops, BC. The village of Chase is located on the shores of the spectacular Little Shuswap Lake. It is a privilege and … Read More
Kevin Monkman Now – Tsartlip, BC
Kevin Monkman Today I have had the privilege of working for the WSANEC school board, in W̱JOȽEȽP, for the past thirteen years. I work at the Saanich Adult Education Center, educational home to the four SENCOTEN speaking WSANEC communities,W̱JOȽEȽP, BOKECN, … Read More
Kevin Monkman’s beginnings – Peguis First Nation
I, Kevin Monkman, am registered through Peguis First Nation, as both a band member, as well as with the Federal Government’s registry of Indian Status. Though I have never lived in Peguis, my ancestors originated from the red-river area and … Read More
Jamie Drozda – Beginnings
I grew up in Savona BC, a small town with a population of 700. Savona is located on the shores of beautiful Kamloops Lake, just 32 kilometres west of Kamloops. Savona is named after Francois Savona who in 1859 established … Read More