Happy Thanksgiving folks!
By Kobe Gallagher Tulloch, Newsletter editor
We at the Calgary Journal are incredibly thankful.
We’re thankful to both live and operate on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the îethka Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Districts 5 and 6). We’re thankful for the wonderful community in this city that supports us, and that the snow has yet to grace the ground.
I am not from this city. My closest family member is a good 13-hour drive away, and that’s assuming one breaks some speed-limit legislation (which I have absolutely never done, obviously). I am incredibly grateful for the people in this city, who have welcomed me with open arms. Calgary was the city I moved to for the sake of university. It has since become my home.
On the docket
- Ways to decolonize the holiday celebrations this year
- With your help, your family gets exactly what they deserve this Thanksgiving.
- Horse girls don’t grow up, they just get a little older.
I normally take this time to tell you to subscribe to these, (you should still do that) but it doesn’t quite feel in the spirit of the holiday. Instead, have an extra slice of pie this weekend, for your favourite newsletter editor who unfortunately won’t be making it home for turkey dinner this year.
— Kobe
Voices: Thanksgiving and decolonization
By Jasleen Bhangu, Treaty 7 editor
For many Canadians, Thanksgiving is centred around food, family, and gratitude—a celebration of the harvest season. But for Indigenous people, the history behind this holiday is often more complicated. While Thanksgiving has become a symbol of being grateful for their success and well-being for many, it also represents a painful legacy of colonization, land theft, and cultural suppression.
Decolonizing Thanksgiving means shifting the focus from settler narratives of success, wealth and well-being to Indigenous perspectives, which involves acknowledging the harm that colonialism has caused and working toward reconciliation. For some, this could mean learning more about the history of the land we live on, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, or participating in land acknowledgments.
Take this day to reflect and learn about the true history of Thanksgiving, and the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples.
And if you’re looking for something to do with your family this Thanksgiving check out Indigenous Science at the TELUS Spark Science Centre. It’s a chance to engage with Indigenous knowledge systems that have been passed down for generations, showcasing how science and innovation are deeply rooted in Indigenous cultures.
The Newsweek Index
Recipe: Fall fruit crisp
By Alex Janz, Environment editor
Well, it’s that time of year again. The ‘I forgot I said I’d bring a dessert,’ harvest and Thanksgiving dinner time has descended upon us like it does every year. And like every other year, I bet you’re struggling to figure out a show-stopping, five-star, and most importantly; five-minute recipe.
When I’m not editing environmental stories, I am absolutely tearing it up in the kitchen. Baking is and always will be my favourite way of never showing up empty-handed, making a good impression, and showing that I care—by stuffing friends’ faces full of sugar.
While I cannot promise these will take five minutes, these are my tried and true recipes; sure to impress new in-laws, weirdly judgmental family members and everyone in between.
What I can promise are one bowl-and-pan, easy recipes that you probably have all the ingredients for already. At the risk of turning into another one of those monologue baking blogs littering Pinterest, grab your spatula, and let’s get cookin’.
Fall fruit crisp
A classic, something reminiscent of fall for the pumpkin haters. It truly is a lazy and resourceful baker’s best friend. Crisp can be made ahead of time and reheated, it uses up any fruit starting to turn, and it’s great leftovers for breakfast… you didn’t hear that from me.
3 cups diced *insert fruit of choice here-I highly recommend apples*
½ granulated sugar (or honey)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
⅔ cup butter (room temp)
½ white of whole wheat flour
⅔ cup oats
Note: if using frozen fruit allow to defrost slightly (take out butter and frozen fruit at the same time)
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 425℉
Grease or line a 9×8 pan with parchment
Add your fruit of choice into the pan and sprinkle sugar and spices over, stir gently just until mixed
(if you are using apples try chopping into 3cm cubes, don’t worry about the skin and if that overly judgmental family member mentions it tell them it’s for added flavour and fibre)
In a bowl combine the softened butter, flour, and oats until it’s in little crumbly clumps
Pour oat mixture over the fruit
Bake for 30-45 minutes until the crumble layer is golden brown
To reheat from cold/frozen set oven to 350℉ for 15 minutes
Around town
By Charlotte Vos, A&E editor
Oct. 16
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The 1975 musical horror comedy film The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Calgary with original and unedited footage, a live shadow cast, a costume contest, and even an appearance from original ‘Magenta’ actress, Nell Campbell! Get tickets here.
Oct. 19-20
Brick Roundup 2024
Brick Roundup is back again for 2024, and it will be bigger than ever. If you’re a Lego lover, be sure to check out this year’s sculptures and creations at the MacEwan Hall. Buy tickets here.
Oct. 19
Big Band Burlesque: The Odyssey
The 17-piece big brass band Midnight Blue Jazz Society combines the sounds of jazz, blues, swing, and more with burlesque performers and vocalists this coming Oct. 19 at The Grand. Prepare for a night of music, glitz, and glamour, and get tickets here.
Oct. 19-20
Beacon Original Art Fall Show and Sale
If you love all things art, the Beacon Original Art Fall Show and Sale will be right up your alley. Shop local art, chat with other artists, and marvel at the work on display. Learn more here.
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Meet the masthead
This week’s interview is a momentous event.
(Charlotte is the events editor for the Journal. That’s the joke.)
Kobe Tulloch: First of all, can you introduce yourself?
Charlotte Vos: Yes, my name is Charlotte Vos. Fourth-year journalism student, minoring in business and society.
What brought you into journalism?
I’d like to say its because I didn’t get into criminal justice. Honestly I think I just love writing and reading. Creative writing, you can’t really get far in that. I started thinking, journalism, that seems like something I can do
Do you have a favourite piece you’ve gotten published on the journal?
Yes, it is the horseback archery piece. It was for a video class, it’s not my best video work, but I think it’s one of my best pieces. I just love horses, so obviously I’m gonna love horseback archery.
… Are you a horse girl?
I am a horse girl. That’s why we moved here. We board horses. We board four horses, and then we have three. We also have seven cats, three of which are kittens, we have two dogs. We used to have chickens, but an unfortunate weasel incident has changed that statement.
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