I am so thankful to have found this forum for complicating the discussion around McNickle's first novel and its title. I have recently moved to Mission (St. Ignatius) and am working on a master's thesis on the author's work. The name…
While it is true that in D'Arcy McNickle's case, his Anglo father had an influence on the decision to send him to boarding school, the broad history of the boarding school experience is that it was often a decision squarely in the hands of…
Mar 15, 2010
Dylan B. Suagee is now a member of Humanities RoundtableMar 15, 2010
DAY SIX: Visit a political news source you don't agree with.
Mix it up! Go out on a blind date with a new news source and see what you learn (or don't learn).
DAY FIVE: Research the people and organizations working on your issues.
If you want to get involved, you have to act. Spend some time with a search engine, on Twitter, GOOD.is, and other online sources to find the organizations and…
DAY FOUR: Make a list of issues you're passionate about.
Like any good challenge, it's time to make a list! Sharpen your pencil, grab your favorite notebook (or a napkin), and start writing. But how do you choose among the many issues you…
Monday
Kip Sikora is now a member of Humanities RoundtableSunday
Learn about your local representatives and political issues.
All politics is local, right? If that's true, then knowing who makes the policy decisions that affect you is empowering. Get to know the boundaries of municipal government—i.e.,…
Across the world, throughout history, who are your heroes of humanism? Socrates, Jefferson, Atwood, Chomsky…your teacher, your neighbor, your son? Tell us about the humanists that inspire you.Throughout 2012 Humanities Montana is recognizing humanities heroes from around the state. Norma Ashby, George Horse Capture, Jim Heckel and Arlyne Reichert were honored in Great Falls on January 26. The next group…See More