Erin and Brian Interview Mayor Karen Farbridge
Posted by Erin in Brian, Erin on 21. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
For the final project in their Issues in Human Rights course, the Reach Lesotho students were given the task of interviewing inspiring community leaders. Erin and Brian chose to interview current Mayor of Guelph and lifelong environmentalist, Karen Farbridge. Watch the video by clicking here.
“Handshakes not Handouts”
Posted by Erin in Erin on 09. Mar, 2011 | 1 Comment
She enters in flurry, greeting people by name as she passes with a warm “Good Morning!” or “How are you?”. When she arrives to where we are standing she greets us, total strangers, with the same warmth she offered to her friends and co-workers. We make our way over to the free table, sit down, [...]
Seven Billion People
Posted by Erin in Erin on 07. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
Today in my World Issues Geography class, my teacher shared a really interesting and thought-provoking video about population growth made by the National Geographic. The video demonstates the immensity of the number 7 billion (it would take 200 years to count to 7 billion out loud), and challenges the viewer to consider the environmental implications [...]
The F Word? Feminism.
Posted by Erin in Erin on 05. Mar, 2011 | 1 Comment
Do you consider yourself a feminist? After watching the CBC documentary “The “F” Word: Who Wants to be a Feminist?”, Erin was inspired to learn more about issues with gender equality globally. In this video, Erin shares her thoughts on feminism and women’s rights. Click here to watch the video.
