INQUIRY INTO IDENTITY THIS TERM!

WELCOME to the Crossroads Co- op where we are going to be exploring the theme of identity cross curricularly...in the courses Comm. 12, First Nations studies 12, Career Explorations 12 and Work experience 12!

I know that you will gain a better understanding of yourself as a learner, person, and future working adult in this next few months...it is a valuable process to share with each other and reflect on our growth personally! We will look at First Nations Peoples and their LOSS of identity in many cases, and relate to our experiences.

I'm eager to also let you know that this fulfills the BC curriculum NEW Core competencies also. In the area of Personal and Social Competence, you as students are to be engaged in deep learning and life long learning in PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE:

"Positive and Personal and Cultural Identity involves the awareness, understanding and appreciation of all the facets that contribute to a healthy sense of oneself. In includes awareness and understanding of one's family background, heritage, language(s), beliefs, and perspective, and a sense of place:) (BC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DRAFT CURRICULUM WEBSITE)

The first of the major projects in our ongoing inquiry into identity is the WHERE IM FROM poems you composed. I am eager to share these with each other in class, and to learn more about how we are all more connected than we think!

Be prepared to share lots, get personal, and most importantly make room in your heart for growth and compassion as you learn about each other:)