Thompson Rivers University
Digital Commons @ TRU Library (Thompson Rivers University)Not a member yet
1287 research outputs found
Sort by
SESSION 3.2: Building Community across the Lifespan with Métis Citizens in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia
No full textWhat does it mean to be Métis in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia? While Métis citizens have been present within the region for the past two-hundred years, and have played a significant role in shaping this region of the province, many are unable to answer this question. This is largely related to negative effects of colonialism. It is essential that knowledge around Métis culture and history is expanded, as this gap leads to significant mental health challenges for Métis citizens. In order to begin to address these challenges, the Fraser Valley Métis Association partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley to host a Métis specific health and wellness camp in 2018 for children age 8-13. Through this community –led project, adults (n=15) and children (n=10) were able to learn from each other and built supportive relationships within the Fraser Valley. Data collected included photographs, videos, and discussion transcripts. Within this presentation, we will explore intersecting issues highlighted by Métis children including racism, segregation, and challenges with self-esteem. We will then explore how adults worked to shift these perspectives, while creating a safe and brave space within the region for children to begin to process the effects of colonialism. Finally, we will examine ways in which we can utilize the data to inform future camps and programming, something that is usually overlooked during community planning and development
SESSION 3 [Panel]: Rural Tourism Development across BC: Challenges and Opportunities in a Growing Sector
No full textThis panel brings together a diverse group of experts on tourism development with unique perspectives on Indigenous tourism, rural tourism entrepreneurship, tourism planning, and provincial tourism policy. The discussion is aimed at identifying the most important opportunities, as well as the key challenges, for a sustainable development of rural tourism in BC in the years ahead
The Imperfect Warrior: Disability and Surgery on the Medieval English Battlefield
Get PDFThis paper questions the assumption that medieval European medicine was unsophisticated and ineffective, unable to aid injured or disabled warriors. Three instances from English history refute this: the case of King Richard III, who was an accomplished warrior despite having scoliosis; the fact that King Henry V was able to recover fully from a serious battle wound; and the existence of a common soldier from the Wars of the Roses who had a similar, successful recovery. Historical evidence and the work of modern scholars, like Tobias Capwell, point to many cases of successful battlefield surgeries and supportive technology. When fitted with specially tailored armour, a man with similar scoliosis to Richard III was trained in 15th century riding and fighting techniques. The surgeon John Bradmore gave a full account of the methods and tools he used to heal Henry V’s facial injury caused by an arrow. Finally, historians and archaeologists studying a skull found at the site of the Battle of Towton were able to determine that the deceased had sustained a fractured jawbone, which was healed ten years prior to his death. The paper ends by asserting that given the evidence, medieval English fighters with physical disadvantages received effective care and assistance that allowed their careers to continue despite their setbacks. This offers insight into the quality of the medicine available to them and shows that committed patient care is not a modern phenomenon