Having had little exposure to the language, Hammerly studied it first as a learner, not a linguist. He cherished the chance to connect with his culture and language. He mentioned learning Ojibwe was crucial to “making myself whole, because it’s just a part of who I am.”
“There’s no denying that being in a space where everyone is studying can be motivating. The challenge is finding a balance: using the energy of the space for focus while not getting lost in the performance of productivity,” writes Kashvi Jain.
Earlier this year, UBC researchers from the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence released a study suggesting six interrelated strategies to help improve BC’s resilience to the impacts of wildfires. The study drew from 2023’s record-breaking fire weather, with 2245 active fires.