Taking a crack at #smallstories, to honour the wonderful #OER19 session and my friends @lauraritchie @katebowles @tdorey@playvicious.social
I attended the 2019 journal launch of Knowledge Makers, an Indigenous student research network at TRU. KM embodies the power of human scale, intimacy, care. Each student gave a speech, and presented their first copy to a family member or supporter. Many spoke of a new sense of self-worth and connection because of their journey.
Previous years here: https://knowledgemakers.trubox.ca
@blamb @lauraritchie @katebowles @tdorey@playvicious.social
I admire that concept of gifting the work (first edition) to someone close and supportive as a way to honor and show love for the person ... that’s a nice intersection between academic and personal ...
@dogtrax @blamb @lauraritchie @katebowles @tdorey@playvicious.social It's a nice sentiment but it has to be kept in perspective.
When I was doing my undergrad I didn't have anyone close and supportive. Something like this would have caused a world of fear and stress. It would be the sort of thing that is good for other people but it just wasn't a part of my life.
@Downes @dogtrax @lauraritchie @katebowles @tdorey@playvicious.social
I feel like in my brevity I did a disservice to the Knowledge Makers, I don't think anyone was coerced. The researchers could have declined to speak if they wished. The care and respect given to the researchers was what made this project special. Hope people will check out the site rather than me speak.
One researcher gave her first copy to another in the cohort, thanking her for being a "warrior" that encouraged and supported. It was moving.
@Downes@mastodon.social@blamb @dogtrax @lauraritchie @katebowles @tdorey@playvicious.social i'm sure nobody was coerced. All I'm saying is that this would have made me really uncomfortable.