This is a collection of my thoughts, questions, ideas and what I have seen. These are my opinions and experiences. In 2017 I experienced a head injury that has given me concussion like symptoms, one is memory loss, that is one of the drivers for this blog, to record what I may not remember later. Your feedback and open discussion is always welcome. Haters will always be mocked. Thank you to Lisa for your editing. Illustrations by Sydnee.
The Hudson's Bay Company built Lower Fort Garry in 1830 after a flood damaged the original fort that was located at the junction of the Red River and Assiniboine Rivers. Lower Fort Garry operated in the fur trade until the early 1900s. From 1911 to 1963 Lower Fort Garry was used as a Golf course... Continue Reading →
Riel House National Historic Site of Canada. Riel Family Home. Twelve people lived in this little house, 8 of them in the second floor attic. There are two bedrooms on the main floor and a common room, the kitchen was an add on at the back. The building is a Red River construction, it was... Continue Reading →
Acknowledging and labeling our identity is a hot topic today. Can you imagine a time when colour, religion and pronouns are no longer used as labels to identify people. A time when the term “ I came out “ is only found in the history books. A time when parades celebrate unity and not differences.... Continue Reading →
