MacLean's Article

Article posted February 4, 2007 at 08:55 PM GMT0 • Reads 694

Read the article found at:



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Comment on the article using the following questions as a guide:



1) Is this article an accurate representation of Regina? Why or why not?



2) Which parts of the article do you think are true? Why?



3) Which parts do you think are false? Why?



4) Can you find any examples of racism, predjudice, or stereotyping in this article? Give examples and then discuss your reaction to them.

MacLean's Follow-Up Article

Article posted February 4, 2007 at 09:15 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

After meeting with members of the community and the leadership of this city, a follow-up article was posted. Read the following article and then respond to the follow-up questions:



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1) In your opinion, what is the main purpose of this second article?



2) Does it accomplish its purpose?



3) The article mentions something called an "urban reserve." Have you ever heard this term before? What do you think it means? What is your definition based on?



4) Now find an article (from a credible source) on urban reserves and post it for your classmates to read. List the key points of the article.



5) What has the public's reaction been to the idea of having an urban reserve in Regina?

Racism by Any Other Name by Doug Cuthand

Article posted February 5, 2007 at 07:20 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

Write a personal response to this article and what you think the author's message was.

If You Don't Know What to Call Us Don't Try by Doug Cuthand

Article posted February 6, 2007 at 08:59 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

Respond to this article from a personal perspective, either as someone who has been on the receiving end or someone who has struggled to come up with the politically correct term.