Wednesday, October 7, 2020

• Picture retakes will take place tomorrow, not Friday.

• In the early 1500's the Micmacs' first contact with Europeans did not surprise them. A legend in which one of their spiritual beings traveled across
the Atlantic to "discover" Europe taught that blue-eyed people would arrive from the east to disrupt their lives. Micmac people also knew the story of a
woman who had a vision of an island floating toward their lands; the island was decked out with tall trees on which were living beings. Thus the Micmacs
were not startled by the appearance of early explorers in sailing ships.  Instead, they greeted the newcomers, set up a brisk trade with them, and
looked forward to incorporating the strangers' new technologies into their own culture.

• For the first time at JL, there will be a World Involvement Committee to raise awareness about social issues taking place globally. All students
welcome.  If this sounds interesting to you, there is a sign up sheet in the main office.  First meeting will take place at lunchtime next Tuesday October 13 in Room 100.