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Trip: In the House

There are [7] stories from my trip: In the House


C'est l'Halloween!

CANADA | Monday, 10 Nov 2008 | Views [265] | Comments [4]

Hi everyone, I received a lovely letter from Esther telling me about her Halloween celebrations at school, so I thought you might like to hear how we celebrated here in Nelson House.  The children here become very excited about Halloween.  They wore ... Read more >


Searching for Service ...

CANADA | Monday, 20 Oct 2008 | Views [291] | Comments [2]

I have only lived in urban communites, and with Toronto being the biggest one in Canada, it has been a big adjustment moving to a Native reserve with a population of only 2400 people. There is a big doctor shortage in Canada ... Read more >


Gallery: OK School

CANADA | Saturday, 27 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery


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OK School

CANADA | Friday, 26 Sep 2008 | Views [788] | Comments [2]

Otetiskiwin Kiskinawamahtowekamik That's the official name of the Nelson House elementary school but since it's so long and no one, not even community elders, can pronounce it, we just call it OK School. Going to OK School is a lot different than ... Read more >


How Much is that Doggy in the Window?

CANADA | Saturday, 20 Sep 2008 | Views [505] | Comments [2]

One of the first things you notice about Nelson House is the large number of dogs.  In Toronto, most dogs are pets that are well taken care of by their owners, but in NH, most dogs are semi-wild; they don't have owners and must scavenge for food.   ... Read more >


Welcome to Nelson House!

CANADA | Saturday, 20 Sep 2008 | Views [322] | Comments [1]

Hi everyone, Welcome to Nelson House!  Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.  Living and teaching in Nelson House is a lot different than living and teaching in Toronto!  I learn new things everyday and I will do my best to share them with ... Read more >


Gallery: How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

CANADA | Saturday, 20 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery


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