Monthly Archives: February 2015

Introduction to my book about Winnipeg

In the Aboriginal storytelling tradition, which is more than applicable to stories about Winnipeg, your right to tell a story is important. You cannot merely claim, as those from the European tradition do, “I read this in a book”. You … Continue reading

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The Stories of Winnipeg

I am working on a collection of my stories about Winnipeg and this is the description of the text: the stories of Winnipeg are as varied as the city is itself. Caught in the middle of the continent by the … Continue reading

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The Type of Material for My Class

I often assign in-class essays for my foreign students and I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what might be the most effective exercise for their skills. To be fair, or perhaps just, I try to avoid … Continue reading

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