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My name is Keri Crouse and my role at the college is Online Services Specialist with the Student Awards and experience department in Central office. I have been for the college since 2007.

Growing up my favorite super heroine was She-ra and I really enjoyed the series She-ra and the Princesses of Power! She-ra was known for her incredible physical strength but what I admire most about her was her empathic understanding ways. She-ra was considered nonviolent and tended to rely on her intelligence when facing her opponents which to me shows a great deal of control especially when considering her physical strength and abilities.

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When I think about superheroes, I think about qualities like 'super strength' and 'super intelligence'...but more importantly, I think about their purpose, how they fight against oppression and stand up to the wrong doings of their 'arch-nemeses'. To me, Ruth Bader Ginsburg demonstrates these qualities. As the second female supreme court justice in the US, she stood up against misogyny and patriarchy. Working from within the 'system' (which could be thought of as her 'arch-nemeses') she fought for a more equitable society and her efforts changed the course of history.

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Chenise Hache - Autumn Peltier "Water Warrior"

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Chenise Hache - Autumn Peltier "Water Warrior"

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Kwe', ni'n teluisi Chenise Hache, I'm from Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and have recently purchased my first home in Tatamagouche and subsequently joined the NSCC Truro Campus as a Student Services Advisor and Indigenous Supports (permanent!), after doing a 2 year term in the same role at Ivany from 2018-20.

The hero I've chosen today is Autumn Peltier a young Anishanaabekwe and water advocate from Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island, ON. In 2018, at the age of 13, Autumn addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on the issue of water protection, and then again made headlines in 2019 when she confronted Justin Trudeau on his support of the pipelines. Autumns work and advocacy is inspired by her great aunt, Josephine Mandamin, who has since passed, but was well known for her water walks and advocacy, and worked with our own Mi'kmaw Grandmothers in their efforts to honor and project our water.

For me, Autumn is a hero because against all odds she is walking in the footsteps of her ancestors and using her voice and power to stand up for the land and water. Autumn is a vision of what I wish all of our youth had the opportunity and support to do if they so choose it. I have been doing cultural support work for a number of years and see the first hand impacts of disconnection from the land and waters in our young people and so I offer all my love and prayers to young girls like Autumn who are using their cultural knowledge and tools to stand up for our first mother: Mother Earth.

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Namaste Everyone! My name is Pankaj Joshi and some of you know me by my nick name- Punky. I am administrative assistant with Student Services at Marconi campus.
To be honest, I don't know much about superheroes. But I was very much impressed by Wonder Woman when I watched the movie. She has all the qualities that I admire in a woman - She is lovely yet strong and powerful!

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Hi There! My name is Tracy Scott. I am the Project Facilitator of the A'paqt (Oceans) Project at the Strait Area Campus - Nautical Institute. I am also a casual member of faculty. I teach communications in the Heavy Equipment Operator and Continuing Care Assistant programs. The superhero that I admire is Wonder Woman. She is loving and nurturing, but also fierce and powerful! An unstoppable combination!!! :)

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This likely requires little explanation ;)

I love how Batgirl/ Barbara has evolved with the times and isn't afraid to show both strength and frailty.  Sometimes known as The Oracle, I also deeply appreciate that her information skills evolved with the times and that she now uses technology  to find, use, and share information.

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Hello! My name is Ashley Conrad and I am an admin in Student Services at Ivany. My primary role is to support the manager of Student Services.
My favorite superhero is...RuPaul!...Okay, so not your typical sci-fi superhero, but to me she is a superhero nonetheless! She promotes empowerment, confidence, diversity, LGBTQ+, body positivity and, my gosh, does she make me laugh. She taught me to be unapologetically me, and she is someone in the real world to look up to for inspiration! I've looked up to her since I was a kid, and Drag Race has been much more than a reality show. She makes a person feel welcome, even if I'm just watching her on a screen. :)

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Hi All, My name is Carolyn and I'm an Achieve Program Coordinator at Akerley Campus.
I remember being in awe of Scarlett when I was growing up and playing with and watching GI Joe with my brother. She was a triple threat: extremely intelligent, a marital arts expert, and a commanding officer.

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I have just realised that I know very little about superheroes, as, in fact, I don't ever recall watching any TV show, cartoon or program where there would be one .. I must have watched something with Batman or Cat Woman a few times, because I know that they exist, but that was it.

So, who else could I consider a superhero? I'd go with Mary Poppins for a few reasons: 1. She opens her umbrella and flies wherever she needs to go - how environmentally friendly is this? 2. You'd think that she conforms with the system surrounding her, yet she uses her privilege to access it and dismantle it from the inside … OK, maybe it’s a stretch, but growing up I would have loved a Mary Poppins in my family telling my dad to slow down and spend more time with us.  One should work to live, perhaps not live to work. 3. Not sure if it was her presence that would make people laugh until they would fly up to the ceiling, but I have incredible memories of me and my sister laughing until our bellies hurt. And when life gets very tough, a person that can make you burst into a belly lough truly is a super hero.

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Hi Everyone! My name is Corey Moore and I am a Project Coordinator at Cumberland Campus. Growing up, my favorite superhero was always wolverine. I've always been a sucker for a good coming of age story, and wolverine's story is a long one. He goes through so many challenges and changes throughout his life and the ability to adapt is a quality I think is very important. Other qualities I like are his ability to work in any team(though sometimes begrudgingly), his sense of honor, and the fact that he never gives up.

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As one of the few queer Black superheros Thunder, (daughter of my other favorite superhero Black Lightning) represents so much to me! Her bravery to be unapologetically herself and her physical strength is what I feel I share most in common with her.  It is so empowering to see my body type and athletic strength represented in a superhero and her intelligence be a part of how her strength shines through. Thunder's pride in her work and the energy she puts in fighting for what she believes in gets me fired up! When I look in the mirror before a big presentation she is who I envision staring back at me....reminding me of all of the strength, wisdom and smarts I posses within me to achieve my biggest goals.. and that I truly am capable of anything.

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A few people over the years have commented on my wonder woman skills such as my strength, my energy, and my commitment to fight for what's right.  It fits me!

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A child of the 80's my favourite superhero is She-Ra. She is smart and strong and has a great sense of doing what is right. What I most admire about her character as an adult is her ability to admit when she is wrong. She is willing to see other's perspectives and change her mind about what she believes the truth to be. Not an easy thing for many people.