Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.
An item from one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.
Happy Canada Day!
Dear Michael,
On behalf of our team at Canadian Studies, I wish you and your family a wonderful Canada Day. Today, Canadians show our pride in our nation’s accomplishments, reflect on its history, and honor the values for which it stands in the modern world.
This year, I invite you to take this day to reflect on what defines Canada as a modern nation. Today’s Canada is a strong voice for democracy, human rights, and the acceptance of human diversity; it’s a country that defines itself through peacefulness and inclusivity. In a world that has in many ways seen substantial regression into authoritarianism and injustice in recent years, we believe that this example is more important than ever. As a program, we are proud to support research and scholarship that uplifts these values.
This year’s Canada Day celebrations are almost back to normal. Locally, there will be a flag-raising at San Francisco City Hall while our friends at the Digital Moose Lounge are hosting a (sold out!) Saturday picnic. For those in Canada, Canadian Heritage has compiled a list of celebrations happening across the country. And for those who can’t make it, the festivities in Ottawa will be streamed live online. Whether you’re attending a festival or just barbecuing with the family in the backyard, we wish you a joyous celebration.
Finally, thank you to members of Branch 25 (San Francisco) of the Royal Canadian Legion and members of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Arkansas Division.
Members are encouraged to participate in this fundraising and fitness activity on behalf of the Canadian Army and these other veterans organizations. Our President has already registered.
New registrations only. Offer in effect until midnight, July 4 EST. Offer cannot be used in combination with any other offer. Offer cannot be applied to existing registrations.
Vous avez jusqu’au lundi 4 juillet pour utiliser le code OCANADA5 pour économiser 5 $ sur toute inscription en personne ou virtuelle!
En personne – Le dimanche 18 septembre :
5 km
10 km
Défi du 5 km + 10 km
Virtuel :
5 km
10 km
Demi-marathon
Défi du 5 km + 10 km
5 km + demi-marathon Défi du commandant
Pour les nouvelles inscriptions uniquement. L’offre est en vigueur jusqu’au 4 juillet à minuit (HNE). Cette offre ne peut être combinée avec aucune autre offre. Cette offre ne s’applique pas aux inscriptions existantes.
Government MPs vote down attempt to create Victoria Cross review board
STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE
Government MPs have voted down the proposed creation of a board to review historical combat actions, including those of Private Jess Larochelle, with an eye to recommending Victoria Crosses where warranted.
Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole drafted a detailed proposal after New Democrat MP Niki Ashton tabled a 14,129-name petition on May 19 urging the federal government to re-evaluate Larochelle’s decorated conduct in Afghanistan.
A free virtual event hosted by the Bill Graham Centre and the Legion National Foundation, Margaret MacMillan will share about her books including War: How Conflict Shaped Us. This is a hybrid event with a 50-person live capacity and unlimited attendance online.
“The Huns were like bees. They seemed confused and acted as though they did not know what they were doing,” said Warrant Officer Murray Havers, one of a group of Royal Canadian Air Force pilots to shoot down 26 German planes between dawn and dusk over the Normandy front on June 28, 1944.
The story of “one of the most brilliant achievements in the history of the RCAF” was told in great detail in a Canadian Press report the following day.
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Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 