Dear Liv,
(and every young adult beginning a new journey at post secondary programs,) As a high school teacher, I get to watch young people grow from an uncertain 14 year old…
Author: Marilyn R.
I’m a Métis wife, mother, daughter, friend, teacher, and advocate. I love coffee and squirrels. I married my high school sweetheart and don’t know where I’d be without him. I’m a mama bear to two amazing sons with autism who teach me things every day. I struggle with anxiety and depression. I find joy in the little things in life. I discovered my Métis heritage in my 20s and have been learning about Indigenous traditions and issues since. Life has taken me on many twists and turns I never saw coming. I try to walk the path with Bravery and look to Love.
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What a Difference a Decade Makes
A decade ago I had just given birth to my second son. Our family was growing, and I had no clue what was in store for us. In the first…
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Embracing Myself as a Métis Woman and Teacher
This past month I bought a ribbon skirt. A ribbon skirt is worn by indigenous women. It’s a way of showing your indigenous heritage, showing resilience, and some even say it…
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Living on Both Sides of the Line
As a Métis woman on Canadian holidays, I live on both sides of the line. This past weekend was May 24 – the May long weekend. Queen Victoria’s birthday celebration…
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How a She Shed saved my mental health
Boundaries. They are always hard for me to set. Since recovering from depression and anxiety, I’ve learned to set boundaries for my mental health. One of the most important boundaries…
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Accepting Hearing Loss
If you had asked me 3 years ago about my hearing, and I’d have said there was nothing wrong with it. If you had asked me in Sept 2019 when…
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Everyday Blessings
The snuggle of a child The purr of a kitten A Nuzzle from the dog Kiss of a spouse Laughter from a student Smile of a coworker Compliment from a…
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Dear Michelle…
As encouragement for blog writing this month, Stacey suggested we think about replying to a blog entry from someone else. I immediately thought of a specific post. This is my…
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Encouragement to Keep Dreaming
Dreams. I used to have dreams as a kid. Not the kind where you’re sleeping and your subconscious takes over. The kind where you dream (while fully awake) of what…
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Self-Isolation
Editor’s Note: This post was written in December before Christmas and before the province of Ontario declared a province-wide lockdown. Well it happened. My son’s class had a positive case…