Journey to Oman with a high school history teacher Congratulations! Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Dear Ahlam, You did it! We are … More
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
A symbol of the relationship between sleek modernization and spirituality Sultan Qaboos was the revered leader of Oman from 1970-2020, … More
Muscat Upon Arrival – A Pathway into History, Religion and Modernity
Since the trip was sandwiched into my winter break, there was no time to lose and we hit the ground … More
The Interplay of Colonialism, Catholicism and Architecture
Prior to the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil in the 16th century, there were over 2,000 Indigenous tribes (centered … More
[Sustainable] Art in Salvador de Bahia
One of the key takeaways from traveling to a country with no knowledge of the verbal language is that the … More
Salvador de Bahia, First Slave Port in the New World
Walking the cobbled stone path of historic cities is always surreal. It is specifically more poignant when you know you … More
AFS Host Families in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
We spent nearly 48 hours in Rio and then got on another flight to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This is where … More
Preserving Identity: The St. Frances Cree Bilingual School
There is no stopping a mom on a mission, and that is where we’ll begin the story of the St. … More
Saskatoon: Truth and Reclamation
“May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away … More