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Frank E. Wheeler silent film music score fonds (1888-1928)
Get PDFThe fonds consists of musical scores, music related advertisements, and the envelopes originally storing the scores. Most of the scores originate from either New York or England. The records were kept by Frank Wheeler in England, then moved with him to Canada in Vancouver, then Nelson. Sandra Martin, Frank's granddaughter was given the scores and had them for years before donating them to the Selkirk Regional Archives in 2020. There are 10 boxes of musical scores comprising 194 files containing 225 individual scores.Francis (Frank) Wheeler was born March 24th, 1887, in Brackley, Buckinghamshire, England. When he was a young man, he decided to move to Canada to earn his fortune before marrying his fiancee, May Twist, a teacher in England. As a musician in Vancouver, BC, he searched for work and after finding other musicians to play alongside, he formed a small orchestra which played for silent movie theatres on Granville Street. Five years later he could afford to pay for May's boat to Vancouver, where they were married. Frank and May had three children, Frances, Ed and Dorothy. After years in Vancouver with his family, Frank proposed a trip around British Columbia to develop his photography career. The family left for Banff and any other spots that offered good photograph material. When they arrived in Nelson, BC, Frank loved the area, so they stayed. He taught piano lessons there to supplement his income as a meter reader, which he served as in the streets of Nelson for 25 years. They lived on Falls Street which displayed Cottonwood Falls in their backyard. He also became the organist at Nelson's Anglican Church. In 1958, Frank passed away due to bronchitis, in Nelson at the age of 71
IN RESPONSE TO PAIN: MOVING TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
No full textThis paper considers the role of an emergent embodied art practice in better understanding, communicating and managing the experiences of chronic illness and chronic pain. Referencing a history of pain scales, diagnostic tools, and pain management strategies that fail to provide adequate relief to those living with chronic conditions, this thesis illustrates the process I have taken to reconstruct my art practice which, built in tandem with intentional lived practices, has enabled me to inhabit my sick body in new ways. At an intersection between queer and chronic illness discourse, following an autotheoretical approach to making and writing, this project is built in deep connection to my own lived experiences. Life with chronic illness is shrouded with uncertainty and demands a practice that embraces the ebbs and flows, trial and errors, and desperate reaches directed by a wavering physical capacity. As such, I rely upon a network of actions that together build the foundation of my research praxis. Connecting my work to artists Janine Antoni, Zoe Leonard, Louise Bourgeois and Jo Spence, my thesis body of work weaves together drawing, photography, video, sculpture, digital collage, note-taking, dancing and walking as different modes of making. The residual artworks produced through these embodied practices work together to communicate my experience as an artist living with chronic illness. Concurrently, these practices offer themselves as maintenance, aiding in managing the symptoms of my physical condition and in the development of a sustainable art practice, re-imagined to work with the needs of my body rather than against it.Chain reactionsPainPracticeMovementAutotheoryResidueEmergenceBodyChronic illnessOpen acces
"How do we know this works?" : an evaluation of two British Columbia gang violence hotspot projects using a knowledge-to-action framework
No full textAcademic research is one component of evidence-based policing, but must be paired with knowledge translation, implementation, and evaluation strategies that integrate real word outcomes and frontline feedback into the knowledge cycle. One framework for understanding this knowledge cycle is the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework adapted by Santos and Santos (2019) from Graham et al. (2006). This paper uses the KTA framework to critically assess one police agency’s implementation of directed patrol hotspots policing to target gang-related violence in British Columbia, Canada. Overall, the projects were effective, but real-world operational demands limited the research design, and the analytical team was unable to design a deployment model to maintain test and control conditions that would have enabled more rigorous evaluation methodologies. Post-hoc analysis of gang-related homicides and attempted homicides pre- and post-intervention showed that directed patrol hotspots policing is effective at reducing gang-related violence in British Columbia, but more rigorous evaluation is needed to understand differences between completed homicides and attempted homicides. Furthermore, the agency’s use of research, briefings, feedback, and evaluation allowed for an effective feedback loop to inform and progress the KTA cycle
Assessing cryptocurrency adoption: Development of a new acceptance model
No full textThis research examines the correlation between individuals' awareness of technology and their behavioural intention as users of cryptocurrency. It specifically focuses on the perceived factors that influence this relationship, including usefulness, ease of use, risk, compatibility, and social norms. Cryptocurrency has significantly revolutionised global economic systems by providing a dynamic and decentralised medium of exchange. Nonetheless, the widespread adoption of this technology is hindered by the prevalence of fraudulent activities on the internet, the absence of a comprehensive regulatory structure, and a multitude of misunderstandings that negatively impact its utilisation. Consequently, there exists a noticeable deficiency in academic study pertaining to this particular area.
The primary objective of this study was to address the existing gap in knowledge by investigating the impact of cryptocurrency technology awareness on the behavioural intentions of individuals who may potentially adopt it. A survey-based methodology was utilised to gather a substantial sample size of 402 participants in order to examine the model we put forth.
The study's findings indicate that perceived factors play a significant role in mediating the relationship between technology awareness and behavioural intention. It is worth mentioning that the impact of technology awareness on behavioural intention is primarily mediated by perceived factors such as usefulness, ease of use, and risk, and this mediation is found to be more pronounced. This finding indicates that individuals who hold a positive perception of cryptocurrency in terms of its benefits, ease of use, and risk acceptability are more likely to demonstrate a higher propensity to utilise it, assuming they possess a reasonable level of knowledge about the underlying technology.
The significance of compatibility and social norms as perceived factors was also notable, highlighting the influence of the societal and infrastructural ecosystem on user behaviour. When individuals perceive cryptocurrency as compatible with their existing systems or endorsed by their social circles, they are more inclined to indicate an intention to utilise it.
This study provides significant insights for financial institutions aiming to implement monetary policies in the emerging cryptocurrency era. This statement underscores the importance for these organisations to carefully contemplate the integration of digital innovations into their policies and strategies. Moreover, this emphasises the significance of augmenting awareness and comprehension of technological aspects and perceived determinants in order to facilitate wider adoption and incorporation of cryptocurrencies.
The findings of this study serve as a catalyst for future investigations in this field, with potential emphasis on exploring the impact of individual characteristics on the perception and adoption of cryptocurrency. Additionally, it would be valuable to examine the dynamics of cryptocurrency in various geographical and socio-economic contexts. Furthermore, this research highlights the need for enhanced technology awareness and a comprehensive understanding of perceived factors to increase the acceptability and successful integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems.Course code: MBAR 661 (Consulting research project); Faculty supervisor: Dr. Hamed Taherdoos
Nlaka’pamux justice systems: An investigation of Xitl’ix and the Lytton restorative justice prevention and education program
No full textThis thesis investigates an Indigenous community’s traditional justice model called Xitl’ix, as well as the Lytton Restorative Justice Prevention and Education Program that is currently being utilized by members of the Lytton Indian Band. This qualitative study uses Indigenous Storywork Methodology and Narrative Inquiry, to explore the participants’ experiences with Xitl’ix and the Lytton Restorative Justice program. Due to the global pandemic, several video conference interviews, which the researcher refers to as virtual sharing circles, were held with eight participants. Six participants are from the Lytton Indian Band, one participant is a non-Status Indian and former director of the Lytton Restorative Justice Prevention and Education Program, and the last participant is a settler person who is a former high school principal. Each participant provided their perspective about Xitl’ix (Nlaka’pamux Court), the Lytton Restorative Justice Prevention and Education Program and/or Restorative Justice programs and services. The themes that emerged from the virtual sharing circles include Nlaka’pamux Knowledge, Indigenous healing, and ultimately provided a stronger foundation of understanding of the Xitl’ix teachings and the Lytton Restorative Justice Prevention and Education Program. During one of the virtual sharing circles and unexpected finding was revealed that described another Nlaka’pamux justice system, which has not been memorialized or described in past research about the Nlaka’pamux people
Understanding traffic collision severity's contributing factors: A mixed effect multinomial logistic regression and machine learning approaches
No full textThis study aims to understand the influence of various contributing factors on traffic collision severity. With a focus on variables such as pedestrian involvement, cyclist presence, motor vehicle roles, weather conditions, road characteristics, geographical contexts, and among others. The objective of this study is to shed light on the in-depth behavioral dynamics that underlie the severity of accidents. The dataset utilized in this study is retrieved for the Virginia Road department and contains over 500,00 data points with 18 different variables. This study utilized two statistical models and one machine learning model—Multinomial Logistic Regression, Multi-level (Mixed Effect) Multinomial Logistic Regression, which captures the group level heterogeneity, and Random Forest model—to analyze and understand the relationship between various factors and collision severity outcomes. The results show that the Multi-Level Multinomial Logistic Regression model overcomes the Multinomial Logistic Regression model. Moreover, the results show that the existence of vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and bikes would likely increase the odds of fatalities. The odds ratios for fatality and major injuries of collisions involving unbelted drivers are higher than 10, raveling the higher likelihood of sever outcomes compared to belted drivers. Collision occurs are traffic controls (e.g., signalized intersections) are likely to be more severe compared to collision occurs at regular road. These results were in alignment with what were reveled from the Random Forest model. Overall, these findings can help policymakers to design strategies that can reduce severity outcomes in different regions. Course code: MBAR 661 (Research study
Camosun Showcase 2023: Professional, Scholarly & Creative Activity
No full textCamosun College values lifelong learning and faculty development. The faculty stories in this report highlight how the college enables development through scheduled development time, professional development funds, innovation and creativity grants and the supports provided by the Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning.Published in 2023 and released on July 18, 2023. Faculty profiled in this report include:
SCHOOL OF ACCESS
Diane Gilliland;
Valerie Neaves;
Allyson Butt
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCE
John G. Boehme;
Micaela Maftei;
Brooke Cameron;
Katie Waterhouse;
Bronwen Welch
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bijan Ahmadi;
Julia Grav;
Rob Sorensen;
SCHOOL OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Vara Hagreen;
Monique Brewer;
Kerry-Ann Dompierre;
Sue Doner;
Ann McIntosh;
Diane Nadeau;
Lindsay Lichty
SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY WITH CAMOSUN INNOVATES
Imtehaze Heerah;
Jesse Dardengo
LEARNING SERVICES
Margie Clarke;
Patsy Scott;
Derek Murray;
Natasha Parrish;
Chrisa Hotchkiss;
Paul Cox;
Dirk MacKenzie;
Daymon Macmillan;
Janet Millar;
Martha McAlister;
Mavis Smith;
Gwenda Bryan
SOUTH ISLAND PARTNERSHIP
South Island Partnership Team
INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORAION/OPEN EDUCATION
Charlie Molnar;
Kristina Andrew;
Sue Doner
COPPERATIVE EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES
Corrine Michel
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Deidre Murphy, Emily Schudel & Elizabeth West
Messages from Lane Trotter, Camosun President and Mary Burgess, Director of Learning Services are also featured. Cover art by Jesse Deutcher and Madelyn Kitteridge
Time, and the Ecological Futures of Everyday Living
No full textBetween entering grad school in a new country and starting a new job, I found it difficult to continue the low-impact lifestyle I had been used to back home. Amplified pressure to use my time economically made it more challenging to practice held values and beliefs to minimize waste, seek out ethical products, and learn ways to live locally within seasonal rhythms. In the seemingly unstoppable stream of globalisation, industrialisation, modernisation, and urbanisation, it feels inconceivable to imagine how to live slowly with less; less artifacts, less conveniently, less productively, and less efficiently, in the pursuit of care and empathy with other-than-humans and our shared habitat. Quantified and synced by atomic clocks, phone screens, scheduling calendars, and unified time zones around the prime meridian, immerse us in a quantified, universalized, global, linear, progressive flow of time, whose pervasiveness can blind us to the ways our lives are structured around it, the values it is built upon, and the priorities it sets for economies, governments, societies, and individuals alike. Acknowledging time as a given frame of the world, this thesis seeks to explore the complex ways time shapes everyday living conditions in the hopes that other conceptions and awareness of time might open us up to other possibilities for more ecological ways of relating to and living in our world. Through exploring, tracing, and defamiliarizing time, this research attempts to better understand the simplified, automatic, and economically measured interactions with time that might be keeping us from living more ecologically value-driven and relational interpretations of time. Exploring a mix of immersion in different practices, making to reflect, visualizing to communicate, questioning, and navigating the gaps of understanding, this project of time seeks to reveal and defamiliarize our taken-for-granted notions of time.Ecological perspectiveModernityEthnographyCommunication designExploratory designDiagrammin
Multiple Online Identities
No full textIdentity is a multifaceted and intricate concept, and there is no precise standard or definition for the relatively recent phenomenon of "multiple online identities." This article will present my research on "multiple online identities" and highlight my concerns.
Initially, I explored various types of "online identities" that exist. Then, I delved into the definition and differentiation between "online identities" and "multiple online identities." To accomplish this, I employed several research methods, including an online questionnaire, an online group discussion method, and an interview research method.
Conducting "online interviews" was the most suitable option for me, as most participants were geographically distant from my location. The project was time-consuming, but the use of online interviews proved to be highly beneficial.
The most significant breakthrough in my research was presenting the online interviews on "multiple online identities" in a documentary format. This article outlines the reasons, process, and summary of my decision to utilize the documentary format in this research.
The post-interview summaries uncovered various ongoing issues that can be the subject of future projects. These issues include, but are not limited to, sensitive words, Virtual Reality (VR) social identities, and other topics related to “multiple online identities.”IdentificationDocumentaryMultiple online identitie
Addressing the disparities faced by queer people during disasters and recovery
No full textQueer people face further marginalisation during disasters when compared to heterosexual and cisgender people. Vulnerabilities are accentuated during and after disasters due to harassment and threats of violence; discrimination; a lack of providing health care needs; high isolation rates of queer seniors, and a distrust of emergency service providers. This study therefore seeks to answer the question: What actions can be taken to reduce the disparities faced by queer people during and after disasters? It synthesises current academic literature and personal experiences to identify potential solutions to minimise the new and worsened vulnerabilities queer people are faced with.
JIBC’s general library database and the base-search.net database were used to identify current literature on how queer people face disparities during and after disasters. Additionally, personal experiences and conversations from members of the queer community in Kelowna, B.C. added a depth to the analysis.
Multiple potential solutions to address the disparities queer people face during and after disasters were identified, including involving queer people in the planning for disaster response and recovery, re-establishing queer community spaces alongside homes, and continuing access to supports into the recovery phase of the disaster after the initial response phase.queer; disasters; vulnerabilities; solutions; recover