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3D settings – “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”

  By Louwrens • June 17, 2021 ,

(note: the blurriness is due to the fact that Icograms did not want to download the image so I had to use the snipping tool.)

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Quote #1: “We weaved our way through the parked cars, vans, SUVs, RVs, plastic tents, and deer-hide tepees.” Revenge Is My Middle Name Pg20

Quote #2: “there were only 15 green grass lawns on the reservation.” Why Chicken Means So Much to Me Pg1

Quote #3: “I carried him out to the lawn, and lawn, and I laid him down beneath our green apple tree.” Why Chicken Means So Much to Me Pg1

Quote #4: “We have to send a kid down to the teachers’ housing compound behind the school.” Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France Pg29 

Quote #5: “I Walked over to the tribal school, and found rowdy sitting in his usual place on the play-ground.” Rowdy Sings the Blues Pg48

Quote #6: “it was lunchtime, and I was standing outside by the weird sculpture that was supposed to be an Indian.” How to Fight Monsters pg64 

Quote #7: “that’s what happens in small schools, you know?” Slouching Toward Thanksgiving pg86

Quote #8: “It was a small library in a small high school in a small town.” Slouching Toward Thanksgiving pg97

Quote #9: “Ever since the Spokane Indian Reservation was founded back in 1881, nobody in my family had ever lived anywhere else.” Slouching Toward Thanksgiving pg89

Quote #10: “Everybody in Reardan assumed we Spokanes made lots of money because we had a casino.”  Dance, Dance, Dance Pg119

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Community Connection

  By Louwrens • February 25, 2021
  1. Why are you passionate about your job or role?

 

My philosophy is to inspire my students to love the art of music. Once their interests are hooked my role is to mentor them on their journey. My favourite moment in teaching is witnessing my students take interest into their own hands and become self motivated with music.

 

  1. What obstacles have you faced to get you where you are today?

 

Finding a balance between fun and learning can often be complicated depending on the student you’re teaching.  I’ve taught students between 4 and 40 years of age.  Every individual will have different requirements, and unique learning styles.  Adapting is key when you’re teaching a wide range of students.  Each student’s lessons are tailored to what they want to achieve musically.

 

  1. What advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing?

 

Teaching music can be seen as a somewhat competitive field of work. Best way to get your foot in the door is by starting with at least one student. One student for a year translates to music instructor on a resume. Can’t find a client willing to pay? Reach out to a friend, your siblings or your parents. The income might not be visible at the beginning, but achieving confidence, experience, and a practical understanding of what it takes to be a teacher is a great place to start. In short, put yourself out there and start small.

 

  1. Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can someone contact you?

 

I would be more than happy to answer any further questions. I can be reached via email: edd.riumin@gmail.com

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Digital footprint

  By Louwrens • September 28, 2020

Your digital footprint is the trail that you leave behind as you wander through the internet. Posts and comments that you make on social media can be almost instantly traced back to you. Digital information can not be destroyed, so you need to learn how to keep your digital footprint safe, secure, and clean.

Anything you post today on the internet will become your internet history and it will show up in your future. This can compromise any plans you have in the future.

There are ways to keep your digital footprint safe, secure, and clean. here are 4 tips to keep your digital footprint safe:

  1. Think before you post or comment on the internet

If you post something on the internet you want to make sure the your post is appropriate and true.

  1. Do not share your login information

if you share your login info with anyone the chance of your account getting hijacked is high. Using a using two truth authentication is your best bet on keeping your account safe.

  1. have different emails for different purposes

have an email for business, online shopping, and social media. If your social media email gets compromised then your business and online shopping is safe

  1. keep your location off

you keep your location off so you are not traceable when you take videos or pictures

takeaway: protect yourself and others when posting.