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CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Gambo students hope to educate others about Truth and Reconciliation through new art exhibit
A student art exhibit in Gambo, N.L. is honouring the life and legacy of a Mi'kmaw police officer, one year after his death. Patrick Gehue always advocated for Indigenous rights, said his wife Colleen Fox. "He never hid his story. It was never dramatized," Fox told CBC News. "It was all of the good and the bad that prevailed from Indigenous life when you're on a reserve, and then to amalgamate." Gehue, a member of Sipekne'katik First Nation, was the first from his reserve to become a regular member of the RCMP. He moved to Twillingate after finishing basic training. Fox said Gehue closely followed the Indigenous belief that people matter, and she wanted to celebrate his life by creating a project that would educate others about the issues faced by Indigenous people. That led her to reach out to Mi'sel Joe, former chief of Miawpukek First Nation. Joe suggested Fox also contact Jo-Anne Broders, a teacher at Smallwood Academy. Fox said they quickly came up with the idea of the student art project — called Patty Boy's Project — focused on Truth and Reconciliation and the 94 calls to action. "I said perfect. That's a perfect match, it will keep it local, it will keep in Indigenous," said Fox. "Pat would have been so proud of that." Joe had known Gehue since 1988. Gehue had gone to Conne River as part of a police squad with a dozen other officers. He said Gehue was the only police officer to call him by his chief name in Mi'kmaw, Saqamaw. Joe said he's proud of the students for the work they've done. "It's young people, like at the Smallwood Academy, that are going to be future leaders of this country and this land," said Joe. "If they already know what the TRC is all about … then it makes an incredible difference going forward." Student Leah Hunt created a canvas showing her interpretation of the 13th call to action, which calls for acknowledgement that Aboriginal rights include Aboriginal language rights. The painting is of a girl whose long braided hair is being cut. "This signifies that they were cutting off her culture, and I had words from Mi'kmaq and Inuit culture in the braids so it shows they were also cutting off her language," Hunt said. "I know that to spread more awareness, and the importance of understanding the past, it'll truly make our futures brighter, and I hope that every school in Canada can teach this." Student Joseph Bennett created a piece based on his interpretation of the 50th call to action, which calls for equity for Aboriginal people in the legal system. The painting is of the scales of justice, said Bennett, with the Canadian and Mi'kmaw flags on either side. He said he was inspired by the CBC documentary Forgotten Warriors about Conne River's fight for recognition. "It took men having to starve themselves in a hunger strike to push that legal front. That doesn't show much equality in the legal system," said Bennett. Bennett said he thinks students need to be taught more than just facts in order to really understand Indigenous affairs. They need to be shown real life experiences and get involved in educational projects, he said. Both Fox and Joe said they would love for the exhibit to be shown in schools across the province. Fox said the artwork from the project is being made into a textbook that could go out to schools across the country. She said there was a discussion about the exhibit possibly going to Government House in September for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. "I'm really hoping The Rooms will pick it up, the Confederation Building will hold it," she said. "I'd love to see the exhibit travel more."
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5 players to know for the Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick at No. 16 overall
5 players to know for the Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick at No. 16 overall John Gambadoro gives Cardinals fans the names to know for the team's first-round selection at No. 16 overall. It has been a tradition the day before the NFL draft for years here in the Phoenix area. Arizona Sports 98.7 FM host and reporter John Gambadoro gives Arizona Cardinals five names to know for the team's first-round pick in the draft. He gives five names of which the team will make their pick, and it has been quite accurate. From predicting Hasson Reddick, Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins in the first round and even second-round picks like Budda Baker and Christian Kirk, the "Gambo 5" is always worth paying attention to. He released his "Gambo 5" on Wednesday, the eve of the 2025 NFL draft. Here is what there is to know. Which players were eliminated from consideration Gambadoro ruled out the following players because of their positions. He doesn't believe that the Cardinals will target receiver or cornerback in the first round. Texas WR Matthew Golden Missouri WR Luther Burden III Notre Dame CB Banjamin Morrison Michigan CB Will Johnson Texas CB Jahdae Barron Eliminated for No. 16 A couple of pass rushers were the last cuts, although they could end up being targets if the Cardinals trade back from the 16th pick. Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart The 'Gambo 5' names to know Gambadoro actually gives us six names — his five plus an honorable mention wild card. Alabama G Tyler Booker Ohio State OT Josh Simmons Texas OT Kelvin Banks Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams (Honorable mention) Oregon DT Derrick Harmon Based on what has been coming out in final mock drafts with some guys who are dialed in around the league, Banks and Williams probably will be off the board, already selected before the 16th pick. That would leave Booker, Simmons and Nolen. Booker fills the most immediate need, as he would be able to slide into the starting right guard spot from Day 1. Simmons could perhaps do that as well and would then be the right tackle of the future. He has a knee injury that he is recovering from, but the latest intel suggests that teams aren't too concerned. Nolen would add to an already deep defensive line room. The same would go for Harmon. Both Harmon and Nolen are incredible talents. They are all names to know. The actual NFL draft begins Thursday at 5 p.m. Arizona time. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
