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Thank you so much Prof. Randy Pitawanakwat and Prof. Katarina for organising this! It really is a privilege to have you be a part of our curriculum, whether in presentation or as a professor, this course has opened my eyes in topics I would not have revisited prior. Hearing about your culture and beliefs grounded my learning and solidified the realness of the events that took place and shaped the the present and future of the Indigenous peoples.

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Professor Randy Pitawanakwat, please accept my greatest gratitude for the opportunity to study. I'm new to this nation, and learning about national reconciliation from Prof. Katarina, combined with your sharing (which provided me a glimpse of what oral history can be like), has made my stay here worthwhile and has piqued my interest in learning more. Even in my phloem and meditations, I've always been surprised and awed by Indigenous People's teachings and ideals, particularly their connection to the earth. They are such valuable possessions to retain, live by, and share. It'd be a paradise on earth if the entire nation followed such great teachings. Thank you so much once more.

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Thank you Prof. Randy! Your pureness and how you saw the world not only inspired my mind to be better everyday, but also opened my heart to understand other people's perspective. Your strive to continue being the person that you are brings so much light to this world. I can't thank you enough for essentially picking me back up and helping me getting back on the right track. I wish you all the best and I hope to be able to speak to you once again.

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My heartfelt and deepest gratitude Professor Randy Pitawanakwat for the learning experience. I am new to this country and learning the truth and reconciliation from Prof. Katarina added with your sharing (which gave me a glimpse of what oral tradition might be like) makes my stay here worth it and want to learn more. Even in my padlets and reflections, I have always been amazed and awed with the teachings and principles of Indigenous People especially the connection with the land. They are such treasures to keep, to live by it, and to share. If only the whole nation holds to such beautiful teachings, it would be a heaven on earth. Once again, thank you very much. :)

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I would like to dedicate this post to thank Professor Randy Pitawanakwat. I am truly thankful for his generosity and insight on the teachings. It was really nice and exciting to hear your experiences with oral tradition and how it is passed down. It is very fascinating and I will keep your teachings to mind and maybe one day tell the story to my future family. Once again, I am thankful for your teachings, Professor Randy Pitawanakwat.

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Thankyou professor Randy Pitawanakwat. It was truly an true honour that you shared your story and experience with us. I really liked how you explained your experience and I feel like we basically experienced the real like oral story telling and the importance of it, as oral story telling is a great way of learning and enjoying the story the same time.it felt like how my parents used to tell about how my country was back in the days and their struggle. Honestly I think studying any subject and studying about indigenous is a big different as I am actually learning how people used to sacrifice their life daily for living.

Apart from the real study what mostly touched is how you shared your memories with your parents and relatives made me missed my family too, as it actually touched my heart. If feel such a honour that you shared your learning experience with us, settler of this turtle island.For me I don’t learn much from reading, I rather do work and watch video and listen to anything for hours then learn it so I really enjoyed your lecture and how you shared your wisdom. Thank you so much to share your life experience with us.

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Professor Randy Pitawanakwat! It has been a true honor to hear your story and learn from all of your experiences as a child growing up in an Indigenous home up until this moment. I'm glad to learn from your memories of your parents', relatives', and ancestors' verbal teachings; it feels so meaningful, and it's not by the book but by words you didn't remember as a child, but now you're remembering and passing on those teachings not just to Indigenous people but also to people like us who are settlers here on Turtle Island, and I hope to hear and embrace them in my life. I appreciate your honesty in admitting that you are inconsistent in utilizing the teachings you learned from your ancestors, but you also stated that you will do your best to apply all of your learnings, so I will do my best to participate or put forth more effort in learning all of the things you shared us, particularly the respect for the land while also respecting one another. Thank you so much Professor Randy! It was a true honor to listen to all of your experiences and learnings from growing up in an Indigenous home and life :)

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Professor Andy thank you so much for your insight, and for giving us such an amazing experience, I was very fortunate to be present for such insightful learning experience.

It was truly unique and priceless to hear your experience with the oral tradition of teaching you, shared with us and to hear what you thought of the genuine differences between orally communicating an idea to someone who's listening to you and writing down that idea, and having another person memorize it.

This relates to me on a personal level, is growing up I had an IEP (individual education plan) which included a program that would read a book to me if I were to scan it in. Often today, I would much rather listen to someone on a video speak a lesson to me rather than read about it, as you talked about during class. you talked about how it's important we sit and understand a lesson, reflect on it. even today it's easier for me to comprehend a lesson in this class then the one right before it, simply because in accounting you're expected to read the material then memorized it then do it.

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Jochebed Nyarko

Thank you very much for your words and teachings Professor Randy.
Apart from learning about the teachings and world view of the Anishinaabe people this week, we are also reflecting on the point, "what life in Canada would be like if settlers had adopted the teachings of Indigenous peoples."
With what I heard from you and read from our course module, I believe we would all be living simpler lives. Simpler lives in the sense that we would share everything (resources, lessons, values) with one another so everyone has an equal chance to experience the good things of life and rely on one another during the bad times.

Moreover, I believe the Seven Ancestor Teachings is like the manual to living a good and peaceful life with those around me. As time goes by, I hope that I will remember to respect and love all living things; be truthful and honest to myself and to others; be humble and see others as equals; have courage to stand up for what is right and then share this wisdom of the Anishinaabe people.

Thank you very much.

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A Priceless Opportunity
I just want to say thank you, thank you professor Randy for giving us an opportunity like this in which example is the key. And I say that the example is the key because his life itself shows us that when we want something we can achieve it regardless of age and even more so if it is about learning about our origin and our culture. This is a very inspiring act since many elders have left this world taking all that knowledge with them but to rescue all that knowledge and through storytelling let us know a little more about your culture was wonderful.
Thanks again.

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Thank you so much for Prof. Randy Pitawanakwat for sharing such an amazing experience of your life with us. It was good to know that you are teaching your son Indigenous languages, which is a very great step to preserve the culture. It is truly beleived that if you want to change the world, start with yourself first, and you have proved that true.

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Thank you for your time and all information that you shared with us. I really enjoy learning your culture and that was the reason that I put this course in my schedule.
Again I highly appreciate your time and your affection that let us benefit from Turtle Island.

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Thank you for being

I don't have words how to thank you Randy for participating in my class, as for me it's very important to get know you, your culture and listen your stories. Im my opinion is crucial to learn about Canada from the first hand, from you. The meeting was very interesting and I hope to have chance to hear your history and your people.

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Thank you so much for your time sharing your valuable knowledge.
Your speech was very informative and gave me a wisdom. The wisdom and bravery to reclaim our identity and culture and tell my daughter who is born in Canada and does not know much about our country of origin. You will be a good role model for us, too. In addition, you inspired me to share what I have learned from you with my family and people in the community.