Weekly Reflection 3: EFP 11
Friday’s Assembly
Tarek Diabmarzouk
- Reflect on one of the class activities (Friday’s assembly) for the week. How did you feel while doing it, what did you learn from it, etc?
During today’s assembly, I was able to observe more about Métis culture, specifically, the traditional dances that have been passed down through generations. While watching the dancers, I was intrigued by the way they moved together and the history of the dances they did. I was able to learn more about a specific dance in class, which is known as the Metis jig. Metis jigging is a traditional dance that has combinations of First Nation, French-Canadian, and Scottish dancing. I also learned how Métis people have used this traditional dancing as the foundation of Métis jigging, but have adapted it to their culture. In the assembly, I felt connected with the dancers and musicians who collaborated together to make such a beautiful piece of art. Everyone who was performing felt very welcoming and it reminded students that we are all one, especially when they asked who wanted to dance with them. I found that it plays a big role in reconciliation to feel connected with everyone no matter who they are. As well, it demonstrated how this land is shared, and how many cultures have assembled in Canada. Therefore, in this week’s assemblies, I was able to learn about something new and feel connected with what I was learning.