I began my education journey in 2014. My son was a year old at the time. Unfortunately, I was unable to showcase my intentions as a future teacher, as I was unsure if this was the right journey for myself. I was unsure if teaching was suited for me, as I felt that I was far too young and inexperienced to be responsible for our youth’s future. I gave it a shot, and throughout the years I am finding myself and I am learning how to unpack my own intergenerational traumas and turning them into life lessons. As a First Nations female, I have had many opportunities to overcome obstacles, which I did. As cliche as it sounds, these obstacles, whether I have failed or overcame, have taught me to move forward. They have guided me to sociology, how to teach others about self-worth, identity, self-reflection, and most importantly, self-love. I’ve had many teachers in my past, inside the classroom and outside, who I owe a great deal of gratitude towards. If it wasn’t for their words of encouragement, I would not have had the courage to keep fighting, internally and physically, for what our ancestors have taught us, and for what they have infused into our minds. They may not be among us today, but it is up to us to continue the legacy that they have created for us. Using our voices to create equality in many aspects of our lives being one of them. Our ancestors were not given a voice or platform, so I believe that we can continue this healing journey by creating a positive platform for the voices that were not heard. A great start can be inside the classroom, where students are eager to learn and eager to take on challenges for their time in society. Creating strong minds can lead to strong belief systems, which creates a domino effect of diverse perspectives among our nation(s). As I continue to learn, I will continue to challenge my mind and body to new knowledge, which I am hoping to use as resources in the classroom(s).
My learning journey
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My name is Cresida Masson, I am from Onion Lake Cree Nation. I am a proud mother to my son, Abel Nicholas. As a child, I once had a bright mindset, but as the years of trial and tribulations have come and gone, my spirit was somewhat lost, in a way where I had no idea what my future would look like. I became a Hairstylist in 2010, and have worked in the same salon for eight years, knowing that there was more to life than what I was doing in those years. In 2014, I decided to go back to University, not only for myself, but for my son and future children. Since my son has entered my life, he has definitely become that light that is currently pushing me to complete my Degree in Education. I am also happy to come from a family where Education is important, where our children are our main priority. We see our children as our leaders, they humbly teach us more than we know. Therefore, I have chosen to become an Educator in hopes to help our future leaders grow and become whoever they choose to be. As a parent myself, I hope to encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle for those who I will encounter in the future. Being an educator is more than the four corners of the classroom. It is outside the classroom, leading by example, and just being there for those who cannot that makes educators become better at what they do. View all posts by Cresida Masson
