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Underlying Warning in Childhood Classic WALL-E
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A Semantic and Pragmatic Study of BSL: Age of Acquisition Effects on Multi-channel Sign Production
Full text linkThe age of which deaf children acquire British Sign Language (BSL) has been found to have marked differences at the levels of morphology, phonology, grammar and syntax. AoA of semantics and pragmatics is under-researched, and therefore provided the focus of the study. This study was focused on finding whether there was a semantic and pragmatic difference in multi-channel sign production between early-learners and late-learner of BSL, specifically because of AoA differences in when they first acquired BSL. It also considered whether there were differences in other sign productions such as negation, which was used in place of the multi-channel sign. The study found no significant differences in multi-channel sign production and further suggests this may be due to cognitive development and language experience
Those Who Have Fallen Prey
Full text linkDan Trachtenberg’s Prey is somewhat unique amongst science fiction films in its commitment to tell an Indigenous story with an Indigenous protagonist and Indigenous characters. As such, it presents its narrative without being fully encumbered by a settler lens in demonstrating its primary theme of colonialism and its nuanced metaphor for climate destruction as a consequence of that theme. However, the analysis of these aspects of Prey’s narrative must be explored with a critical lens, especially considering its development by settler co-writers and its reliance on an existing canon with a fundamentally colonial subtext. Still, the commitment by the heads of production to provide a narrative authentic in its representation of Comanche peoples is as laudable as it is flawed. Its period depiction certainly asserts that there is an inherency in colonialism to be antagonistic towards those that respect and know their own homes
A Review of \u27Coextinction\u27: When Economic Interests are Prioritized Over the Health of our Natural Environments
No full textA review of the film \u27Coextinction\u27, directed by Elena Jean and Gloria Pancrazi
Book Reviews Editorial
No full textThe topic of land in literature, and what is researched and written about regarding land, differfrom person to person. This is prominent in the selection of book reviews in this issue. Basedon the geographical location of the author, the representation of land is completely different.In the book reviews, one will see how both sets of students have taken the subject of land andchosen the books that relate the most to their understanding of it
The Impact of Colonialism on Indigenous Land and Resources
Full text linkThis article examines the colonial expansion that dominates and exploits Indigenous communities. Thedevelopment of imperialism catalyses loss of native land and resources, social, economic, and politicalmarginalisation, discriminatory ethnocentric laws which in turn breaks down traditional aboriginalstructures. Native cultures, identities, education, languages, and more are destroyed by the intruders. Land isan economic asset which allows Native People to acquire natural resources, including farming and hunting,as well as being a spiritually and culturally significant. However, these lands are wanted for ‘development’and ‘progress’ by colonisers. Indigenous Peoples are forced into relocation, leasing to a loss of traditionallife, connection to ancestors and Native identity. The destructive nature of colonialism remains prevalent inmodern society.Incorporating evidence from various academic journals and articles, personal responses and diaries, thisarticle demonstrates persistent and ongoing consequences and hardships that the Indigenous groups face.Many Native rights activists have been murdered for opposing ‘development’ laws, essentially projects fordeforestation or other equally damaging projects. This article will explain the direct and unjust consequencescolonialism imposes unto Indigenous Peoples
The Importance of Cultural Burning in Indigenous Communities and Their Stories
Full text linkMany Indigenous groups and communities in British Columbia, under colonizers’ rules, have been denied their cultural practices. Many of these are banned through acts controlled by the government such as the Bush Fire Act of 1874. The use of cultural fires or controlled fires is a process that has been helping the land on which the Indigenous peoples have been settling before colonization interrupted this process by assimilating Indigenous communities into Canada. With this interruption, wildfires have spread more aggressively and more rapidly over the many years that Indigenous peoples have not had the chance to practice their culture. With the impacts that the fires have on communities, understanding the process and meaning behind cultural fire burnings is crucial for the further betterment of the land many people stay on as either settlers or people of the land. Slowly the government is understanding the roles which Indigenous peoples play on the land and in order to protect the land the government must put trust and decision-making towards Indigenous peoples and communities who know what is best. With reference from the government of Canada being involved and bringing media into the question such as CBC news, the impact of knowledge is a lot greater as it now can be seen by more audience members and help bring to light the importance of this Indigenous cultural practice
\u27River Woman\u27 by Katherena Vermette: Book review
No full textBook review of \u27River Woman\u27 by Katherena Vermett