Author: zmedina

Reflection #1:  For my groups site, I would like to know more about the people there that are going. I would like to know what purpose they serve at the event, why they are there, and how did they get there. With being on the site, it will make my experience more efficient and easier…

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Link for map. https://irissiue.github.io/disrupting-narratives-of-colonization/#1

Adrienne Marie Brown’s “Emergent Strategy” delves into creating change by understanding and mimicking natural systems. Brown emphasizes that natural systems are inherently adaptive, resilient, and interconnected, and she believes that social movements can learn valuable lessons from these characteristics. The other important principle, according to Brown, is that of “emergence”: complex systems and patterns formed…

Jasmine, Laylah, Tamiria, & Zuleyri  The “drivers” in getting the community interested in water are influential figures and organizations that play a crucial role in raising awareness and fostering a sense of responsibility towards water conservation. These drivers include community leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educators, and the media. In this circumstance, it is very important…

Reading Bruce Upholdt’s “The Great River” presents a unique experience compared to other literary texts. This work is a historical analysis, focusing on the Mississippi River, which we are all familiar with. The reading emphasizes different reading tactics that are useful. Many of the reading tactics are also seen in many different articles, books, etc….

Braiding Sweetgrass “A Mother’s Work” In “A Mother’s Work,” Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together themes of motherhood, nature, and Indigenous wisdom to present a compelling narrative that underscores the interdependence of life and the importance of reciprocity. This chapter, like much of “Braiding Sweetgrass,” is a blend of personal reflection, environmental insight, and cultural storytelling. …