Editor's reflection

Tânisi and welcome to spa:l’/The Raven!

I would like to start off by saying a big thank you to our readers for opening up this year’s edition of spa:l’/The Raven. As you flip through, I hope you feel the care and passion that went into this project from its many talented contributors. This was my first time working on any sort of publication and it has been an honour to see this magazine come to life. Furthermore, I extend my sincerest gratitude to our previous editor, Tait Gamble, and all the work she did before handing this project over to me – I would not have been able to do it without her. Lastly, I give my thanks to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and the land on which this publication was created. As a Cree and Métis woman, I was born and raised on my ancestral territory in Treaty 4 and thus have lived as a guest on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm lands since 2019.

Given the state of the world the last two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, I reflect on my time not only as editor of this magazine but as a student of UBC. Last year demanded from us the adaptability to rapid change and the acceptance of a “new normal.” The era of hybrid learning brought with it a careful balance of the online and in-person worlds. While this balance was difficult, I am proud of the work we all accomplished despite these circumstances. Let this magazine be a showcase of the resilience and strength of our community. I ask that we give thanks to ourselves for prospering through yet another year of uncertain change.

Kinanâskomitin,

Sabrina