Rice Krispies (Mom likes Special K)

A few days ago, I got an e-mail from a reporter at the Nunavut News newspaper who said she was interested in our recycling initiative and wanted to know more about the project. This morning, she called for a phone interview, and asked about the involved parties and the steps we took to get to where we are now. I was so excited to talk about the project that I'm not exactly sure what I said, but I do know I managed to make my two most important points, which were:

1) This is not going to be just another unfinished project. Cambridge Bay will have a recycling program in the near future.

2) If nothing else, I hope that this project showed the students that they have the power to make big changes in this community, and that their voices are important and respected.

After lunch, I conducted an oral interview with Kim Crockatt, the director of the Nunavut Literacy Council. I chose to interview her because I admire that she, as an outsider, was able to become a valuable part of the community and initiate several incredible social programs.

I also took the opportunity to ask her about what inspired her to adopt her first child (she's had over 50 foster and adopted children!). Surprisingly, she said, "It was an accident, really!" She met her first daughter while working at the library. The little girl would come in every day, and Kim learned that she lived with her grandmother. When her grandmother died, Kim and her husband told the RCMP that they wanted to help in any way possible, which led to her moving in! Kim laughed and said, "Then, a few days later, the RCMP called and said that she had some brothers, so we moved them in too!"

Kim Crockatt...Superwoman

The rest of the workday was spent preparing for Canada Day tomorrow. We are organizing the community's festivities, so we spent the majority of the day baking desserts and moving in the barbecue supplies (unfortunately, not real barbecue...only hotdogs and hamburgers). I learned that I am no good at making Rice Krispy treats. I am comforted by the fact that this enabled me to fulfill a goal of mine for this summer, which was to further recognize my weaknesses. Now, I just have to figure out how to hide this newfound weakness! : )

I had to use force to keep Lisa from pilfering Rice Krispy treats

I spent the rest of the day working on the manual for the recycling program. I am including a history of the project (how the project was born and what has already been accomplished), directions for the future, a description of how the project could work and contact information for all parties involved.

It's almost Canada Day! Also, for those of you who didn't understand the title, it's from a song called "Cereal and Milk". : )