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Will Garrett-Petts

@wfgp.bsky.social
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New to Bluesky! Professor of English, Rhetoric & Canadian Studies, interested in sharing and learning about community-engaged research, undergraduate research, & all forms of critical #cartography, especially #cultural #mapping. wgp.trubox.ca

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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Looking back on the first steps in our cultural mapping research journey: The Artistic Animation of Smaller Communities. culturalmapping.trubox.ca/the-artistic...
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The Artistic Animation of Smaller Communities - Cultural Mapping Research Group
It’s our pleasure to feature from our archives Nancy Duxbury’s introduction to a collection of essays on artistic animation. Our research group’s collaboration with the University of Coimbra began in ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A new publication on cultural mapping from former Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduate research assistant, Saaranch Bhardwaj. Saaranch was a key team member with TRU’s award-winning You are Here project, and he’s now an Energy and Emissions Analyst with the City thestarfish.ca/journal/2026...
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Where Culture Meets Climate: Lessons from ‘You Are Here’ - The Starfish Canada
If there is one message that the You Are Here project taught me, it is this: climate action begins with connection.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Why Does Trump Get Away With It? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/o...
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Opinion | Why Does Trump Get Away With It?
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness. Read about it here (and the full story in the Washington Post). illuminem.com/illuminemvoi...
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A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness | illuminem
Results of a study out of Cornell suggest a happiness hack that can lead you toward a life of purpose.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A new book! Excited to keep such company, contributing to this cutting-edge collection on community engagement. Deep appreciation to the editors, Stuart Poyntz, Am Johal, and Kari Grain. utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
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Critical Futures - University of Toronto Press
Community-Engaged Research in a Time of Crisis and Social Transformation
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A roundtable discussion on artistic approaches to cultural mapping by Marnie Badham, W. F. Garrett-Petts, Shannon Jackson, Justin Langlois, and Shriya Malhotra culturalmapping.trubox.ca/artistic-app...
culturalmapping.trubox.ca
Artistic Approaches to Cultural Mapping - Cultural Mapping Research Group
Activating Imaginaries and Means of Knowing  Edited By Nancy Duxbury, W.F. Garrett-Petts, Alys Longley This book looks at artistic approaches to cultural mapping, focusing on imaginative cartography. ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A new book! Excited to keep such company, contributing to this cutting-edge collection on community engagement. Deep appreciation to the editors, Stuart Poyntz, Am Johal, and Kari Grain. utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
utppublishing.com
Critical Futures - University of Toronto Press
Community-Engaged Research in a Time of Crisis and Social Transformation
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I think therefore I write! www.forkingpaths.co/p/the-death-...
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The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition
One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A roundtable discussion on artistic approaches to cultural mapping by Marnie Badham, W. F. Garrett-Petts, Shannon Jackson, Justin Langlois, and Shriya Malhotra culturalmapping.trubox.ca/artistic-app...
culturalmapping.trubox.ca
Artistic Approaches to Cultural Mapping - Cultural Mapping Research Group
Activating Imaginaries and Means of Knowing  Edited By Nancy Duxbury, W.F. Garrett-Petts, Alys Longley This book looks at artistic approaches to cultural mapping, focusing on imaginative cartography. ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I think therefore I write! www.forkingpaths.co/p/the-death-...
forkingpaths.co
The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition
One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
inside.tru.ca/2025/10/16/t...
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TRU partnership earns national recognition for Kamloops’ Cultural Strategic Plan – TRU Newsroom
TRU Newsroom
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
inside.tru.ca/2025/10/16/t...
inside.tru.ca
TRU partnership earns national recognition for Kamloops’ Cultural Strategic Plan – TRU Newsroom
TRU Newsroom
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
www.kamloops.ca/our-communit...
kamloops.ca
City Recognized Nationally for Cultural Strategic Plan | City of Kamloops
The City of Kamloops You Are Here Kamloops Cultural Strategic Plan 2024–2034 has received a national award for cultural planning.  The 2025 Creative City Impact Award in Cultural Planning was presente...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Writing about literature: “Unlike creative writing courses, where students read examples of fine poetry or prose fiction as models to be emulated, literature courses ask students to spend most of their time studying forms they will never be asked to write.” broadviewpress.com/on-the-writi...
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On the Writing of Writing about Literature 2/e - Broadview Press
“I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is prose, words in their best order; poetry, the best words in the best order.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Looking forward to co-presenting at the Creative Cities Summit. www.creativecity.ca/summit/kings...
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Kingston Creative City Summit - Creative City Network of Canada
Get our official event app,iOSAndroidFor Blackberry or Windows Phone, Click hereFor feature details, visit Whova 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Meet Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of Canada Council of the Ar...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Looking forward to co-presenting at the Creative Cities Summit. www.creativecity.ca/summit/kings...
creativecity.ca
Kingston Creative City Summit - Creative City Network of Canada
Get our official event app,iOSAndroidFor Blackberry or Windows Phone, Click hereFor feature details, visit Whova 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Meet Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of Canada Council of the Ar...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
The Creative Cities Summit 2025. October 7-9.
Description of our breakout session on cultural mapping for community engagement.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Writing about literature: “Unlike creative writing courses, where students read examples of fine poetry or prose fiction as models to be emulated, literature courses ask students to spend most of their time studying forms they will never be asked to write.” broadviewpress.com/on-the-writi...
broadviewpress.com
On the Writing of Writing about Literature 2/e - Broadview Press
“I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is prose, words in their best order; poetry, the best words in the best order.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
RadioNL News: Kamloops cultural mapping project aims to close the wildfire awareness gap Jeff Andreas Sep 3, 2025 | 10:54 AM www.radionl.com/2025/09/03/k...
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Kamloops cultural mapping project aims to close the wildfire awareness gap
As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across B.C., a new cultural mapping initiative in Kamloops is helpi...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
RadioNL News: Kamloops cultural mapping project aims to close the wildfire awareness gap Jeff Andreas Sep 3, 2025 | 10:54 AM www.radionl.com/2025/09/03/k...
radionl.com
Kamloops cultural mapping project aims to close the wildfire awareness gap
As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across B.C., a new cultural mapping initiative in Kamloops is helpi...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Came across this, posted some years ago. Meant to amuse with good intent back then? Seems a tad dated now, though? The tone seems off somehow? Agree?
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Listen in on the Hot Topic exhibition and mapping lab: culturalmapping.trubox.ca/kamloops-mus...
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Kamloops Museum exhibit explores wildfire through art - Cultural Mapping Research Group
On Tuesday, August 6th, student RA Lauren Schneider and faculty project co-leader Cheryl Gladu spoke with CBC host Doug Herbert. The segment is titled “Kamloops Museum exhibit explores wildfire throug...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
SAVE THE DATE: Wildfires shape our landscapes, our stories, and our communities. Join us for HOT TOPIC OPEN HOUSE at the Kamloops Museum and Archives on Friday, September 5, from 4:30 to 6 PM for an evening of conversation, connection, and cultural mapping.
Open House invitation with logo
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Listen in on the Hot Topic exhibition and mapping lab: culturalmapping.trubox.ca/kamloops-mus...
culturalmapping.trubox.ca
Kamloops Museum exhibit explores wildfire through art - Cultural Mapping Research Group
On Tuesday, August 6th, student RA Lauren Schneider and faculty project co-leader Cheryl Gladu spoke with CBC host Doug Herbert. The segment is titled “Kamloops Museum exhibit explores wildfire throug...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Look what’s happening: www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
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TRU researchers will study FireSmart uptake using new interactive museum exhibition - Kamloops News
Thompson Rivers University researchers have teamed up with the Kamloops Museum and Archives to create a new interactive exhibit and research project that aims to learn more about community uptake of F
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Aug. 2025 good news round-up kamloopschronicle.com/2025/08/01/a...
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Aug. 2025 good news round-up – Kamloops Chronicle
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
culturalmapping.trubox.ca/sitting-in-m...
culturalmapping.trubox.ca
Sitting in Many Camps—Innovative Approaches and Methods for First Nations-Led Research Into Indigenous Peacebuilding - Cultural Mapping Research Group
We are delighted to see cultural mapping, including our work on cultural mapping, referenced in this First Nations-led project detailing First Nations peoples’ approaches to conflict and its managemen...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
castanetkamloops.net
TRU researchers will study FireSmart uptake using new interactive museum exhibition - Kamloops News
Thompson Rivers University researchers have teamed up with the Kamloops Museum and Archives to create a new interactive exhibit and research project that aims to learn more about community uptake of F
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
What do you do with this kind of self-admission? Surely not elect the man President? x.com/longtimehist...
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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 on X: "Who needs the Epstein files? — Trump admitted to being a sexual predator on camera. HOST: Donald, seriously, you know about sexual predators and things like that? TRUMP: Right. HOST: You are one! TRUMP: That’s true. Trump makes his confession sitting next to Ivanka & Don Jr. — https://t.co/0wiub5e3Qi" / X
Who needs the Epstein files? — Trump admitted to being a sexual predator on camera. HOST: Donald, seriously, you know about sexual predators and things like that? TRUMP: Right. HOST: You are one! TRUMP: That’s true. Trump makes his confession sitting next to Ivanka & Don Jr. — https://t.co/0wiub5e3Qi
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Check out “Japanese Walking.” It really works. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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‘Japanese walking’: Does the TikTok trend live up to the hype?
TikTok users are rallying behind another trend – one that is not particularly new, but yields fat-loss and fitness results without requiring any fancy gear.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Hot Topic. On now: www.kamloopsmuseum.ca/whats-on/exh...
kamloopsmuseum.ca
Hot Topic
Explore Kamloops' heritage at the KMA. Dive into engaging exhibits, programs, and stories that celebrate our region's rich history and culture
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Hot Topic. On now: www.kamloopsmuseum.ca/whats-on/exh...
kamloopsmuseum.ca
Hot Topic
Explore Kamloops' heritage at the KMA. Dive into engaging exhibits, programs, and stories that celebrate our region's rich history and culture
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A place where art, heritage, and social action research converge. We are preparing the exhibition and mapping lab space now, looking forward to welcoming visitors starting on Tuesday, July 8, at 10am, 3rd floor, Kamloops Museum & Archives. Drop in, draw a map, and learn about the FireSmart program.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A place where art, heritage, and social action research converge. We are preparing the exhibition and mapping lab space now, looking forward to welcoming visitors starting on Tuesday, July 8, at 10am, 3rd floor, Kamloops Museum & Archives. Drop in, draw a map, and learn about the FireSmart program.
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Opening next week at the Kamloops Museum & Archives: An Exhibition and Community Mapping Lab
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Writing about literature broadviewpress.com/on-the-writi...
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On the Writing of Writing about Literature 2/e - Broadview Press
“I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is prose, words in their best order; poetry, the best words in the best order.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge ...
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Let Communities Lead Research: Funders who care about justice should enable communities to lead their own research projects. | Open access to this article made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ssir.org/articles/ent...
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Let Communities Lead Research (SSIR)
Funders who care about justice should enable communities to lead their own research projects. | Open access to this article made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
On June 5th, artists Keith Langergraber and Donald Lawrence came together in our studios to talk about their similar interest in the natural world and artistic journeys to make ambitious site-specific projects. Jonathon Fulton was there to record the conversation. youtu.be/VDlvN1lYn8Y
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Converging Practices: Keith Langergraber in Conversation with Donald Lawrence
YouTube video by Kamloops Art Gallery
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Let Communities Lead Research: Funders who care about justice should enable communities to lead their own research projects. | Open access to this article made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ssir.org/articles/ent...
ssir.org
Let Communities Lead Research (SSIR)
Funders who care about justice should enable communities to lead their own research projects. | Open access to this article made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Writing about literature broadviewpress.com/on-the-writi...
broadviewpress.com
On the Writing of Writing about Literature 2/e - Broadview Press
“I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is prose, words in their best order; poetry, the best words in the best order.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge ...
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Frontiers before borders conference 2025 @frontiers2025.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Online and in-person tickets for the Frontiers before borders conference at @tlrhub.bsky.social can be booked here: fixr.co/event/fronti... #frontiers #boundaries #identity #territory #rhetoric #borders
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Frontiers before borders tickets on Friday, 11 Jul | Frontiers before borders | FIXR
Buy tickets to Frontiers before borders on Friday, 11 Jul at Trinity Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute | FIXR
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Well researched article on the truth about drinking fruit juice and smoothies www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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The truth about fruit juice and smoothies: should you down them or ditch them?
Some experts say we shouldn’t drink any fruit juices at all. Others point to the fibre, vitamins and anti-inflammatories they provide. Here’s what you need to know
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Yet another major cultural mapping project initiated. Philippine Arts Council launches Cultural Mapping Project in Edmonton. calgarypcg.ca/philippine-a...
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Philippine Arts Council launches Cultural Mapping Project in Edmonton – Philippine Consulate General
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Cultural Map Classroom Resources Teaching British Columbia’s Multicultural History Use Heritage BC’s community-sourced cultural maps in your classroom! Heritage BC has launched brand new lesson plans and activities for students from grades 1 – 7 heritagebc.ca/cultural-map...
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Cultural Map Classroom Resources - Heritage BC
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Yet another major cultural mapping project initiated. Philippine Arts Council launches Cultural Mapping Project in Edmonton. calgarypcg.ca/philippine-a...
calgarypcg.ca
Philippine Arts Council launches Cultural Mapping Project in Edmonton – Philippine Consulate General
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Cultural Map Classroom Resources Teaching British Columbia’s Multicultural History Use Heritage BC’s community-sourced cultural maps in your classroom! Heritage BC has launched brand new lesson plans and activities for students from grades 1 – 7 heritagebc.ca/cultural-map...
heritagebc.ca
Cultural Map Classroom Resources - Heritage BC
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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
32nd International Cartographic conference in August icc2025.com
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32nd International Cartographic Conference | 32e Conférence cartographique internationale
MAPPING THE FUTURE: INNOVATION, INCLUSION, AND SUSTAINABILITY
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