Tanya Talaga Podcast Reflection
Tanya Talaga Massey Lecture 1: We Were Always Here https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/the-2018-cbc-massey-lectures-all-our-relations-finding-the-path-forward-1.4763007
Answer the following questions:
1. Share your reflections on why it was significant for Tanya/CBC to hold the first lecture of the series in Thunder Bay.
2. Tanya Talaga argues that the suicide epidemic in Indigenous communities is a direct result of colonial policies that deny Indigenous people the basic determinants of health. Share your reflections on this argument, how do you feel about this argument? Explain your thinking.
3. Tanya Talaga’s overarching argument is “We Were Always Here” (before European contact) and she presents a number of findings from Australia and North America. Share your reflections on this argument, how do you feel about this argument? Explain your thinking.
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For full marks, you must demonstrate critical thinking – this means making reasoned judgments that are logical and well-thought out. It is a way of thinking in which you don’t simply accept all arguments and conclusions you are exposed to but rather have an attitude involving questioning such arguments and conclusions. Please review the rubric for grading criteria.
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Question 1
At least two points/ideas are presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared demonstrates critical thinking. At least one point/idea is presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared lacks evidence of critical thinking.
Learner has shared a very basic reflection.
3 2 1-0
Question 2
At least three points/ideas are presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared demonstrates critical thinking. At least two points/ideas are presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared lacks evidence of critical thinking.
Learner has shared a very basic reflection.
4 2 1-0
Question 3
At least three points/ideas are presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared demonstrates critical thinking. At least two points/ideas are presented in the learner’s reflection.
Reflection shared lacks evidence of critical thinking. Learner has shared a very basic reflection.
4 2 1-0
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