Day Four -

This is the closing of the first week.

My mind will need time to let it all soak in.  

The Indigenous Public Relations, if anything we strive to give and learn a clear concise voice.

We are guests in the territory of Ohsweken, the people of Six Nations.   Most examples in conversation leans towards situations that are in their back yard.  Currently there is news about "Protestors stop work on housing project"  from The Expositor.

I think that in most cases when it does come to First Nation communities in the news, so much is unsaid, or unclear, or over looked.  I hear the frustration in my classmates voices, there isn't an example that I can relate to.  My community in the past decade has taken a painfully obvious mute stance on what is actually being released to media, community, public community, that when something is shared, its shocking.  I have been made quite aware on what I can, and can not say,  which I hope to change, for my own communities sake.

another green/eco article.

Day Three -

Not being a hugh reader when it comes to newspapers, and online publications. I find myself making a greater effort in reading what can be a very improtant view for myself.  It does make me think back to my theatre days,  when I was advise to read on current events, in order to bring fresh ideas to the stage when we would be performing.  (So that you can make a personal conection with the audience).

Joe talks about how building realtions with 'people' ( being from reporters, business, ext.) Networking is an art form,  that few do naturally, well everyone else prefects this social purpose, of exchanging information.  

How does a person who doesn't regularly read a newspaper, form ideas on Public Realtions?

I'll take a quote from the first page of our text book, "Public Relations -A Values Diven Approach."  Scott Cutlip, public relations historian, "our segmented, scattered society" to replace "misinformation with information, discord with concord." He saw the pottenial in this craft. Trail Blazers indeed.

My first article is from the Washington Post by Howard Kurtz.  I was overwhelmed, he provided an intelligent view that broaden my thougths so quickly in a mere five pages.  I have since enjoyed many of this mans views, whether I agree on all that he says, it clearly puts very thoughtful thoughts behind everything he writes.

The second article I read today was from the healthzone of the Toronto Star website.  In my job I do a great deal of research for the community and Chef and Council, providing them with information on the enviroment.  Usually the information that I gather comes from many sorces, on the same topic.  Last year, we had a campaign promoting the use of energy saving light bulbs. Plus proper disposal of out dated light bulbs.  With anything new and more in the public eye, and in your home, there is always concern on what is safe.  I imagine you would have to be exposed to the lights bulbs to make it in anyway harmful.  You can't measure exposer like that.  

Day Two - examples of Public Relations in newspapers/online

In looking for an acticle for this assignment, I went to the online newspapper that I have always favored, The Toronto Star.  Joe did suggest to look in the business section. 

This suggested was helpful, as I never read the business section, let along a full newspaper.

The article that I settled on was the first to catch my attention.  As a strong consumer, and the main provider in the household, looking for 'deals' and better prices is something that I have taught myself to do.  And breaking the habits of a frivolous single person.

The article from The Toronto Star touches on clever marketing. And we all fall into the traps of good advertising.

Lets not forget that we will still buy what we prefer, evening in this time of tighten our wallets.

First Day - test

When heading into something new and exciting, its always hard to keep it all under your hat.

In the dead of winter, a group of ten people gathered into a small 'conference room' to engage in like minded conversation.

There is always talks about how it is in your community. There is always a strong similar story. With each of our own passions from our homes.  We want to make it better.

Today the United States of America had their swearing in. The first African American President. The focus is so much on his colour. Yes he is a man of colour. Using the very same bible that Lincoln uses.  There was symbols everywhere, and every moment was taken care of. I want to beleive that this is a beginning. The start to much good to come.  I will not pretend that it will be easy, hard work is to come. 

A powerfully moving speaker, a family man, an educated person.  

I can't fully think about the small room and the new venture.

We look for leader (s).

So far in regards to the beginning of this program, questions have come up with our own idea's and views.  I am looking to gain, as I'm sure we all our. It is improtant that I take the knowledge back to my community, but I recognize the importance it is for me to use the information to the best of my abilities.

I do plan to run for CC, and the more I know the better.