Email sent to Professor Cutler
Here s the email I sent to Professor Cutler:
Good evening, Professor Cutler,
My name is Maelle Gillet and I am currently registered in your Poli 380 class. I am sorry to have to email you about an issue in my group regarding the Wiki page project.
Admittedly, there could have been better communication between group members. However, after the deadline had passed, I noticed that only Vanessa's questions appeared on the main page, while those contributed by Derrick and I had been deleted. Although we did not collectively decide on the best five, all students had participated and posted questions on the discussion page. At the last minute, Vanessa posted a comment suggesting a vote and the deletion of Derrick's questions as he had not been active on the discussion page for approximately 10 days.
I regret to only have seen this now. Even though, Vanessa received no response from her fellow group members, she should not have deleted any one else's questions, and she by no means had the right to post only hers.
At this point, I am afraid, the work I have done will not be taken into account as I only re-posted what Vanessa had deleted (Derrick's, Madihah's, and my questions) after the deadline.
Should you have the time, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and my fellow group members.
I sincerely thank you for your time and for your understanding.
Maelle Gillet
Here's the email from Professor Culter: Maelle, We'll make sure that all contributions get taken into account. We're mostly going to look at the discussion anyway. If you want to meet to clarify what should be there for us to look at, we can meet next week. Best, Fred
To which I answered:
I am glad to know that the discussion page will be taken into account. However, what has been deleted cannot be found on the discussion pages. Derrick only posted his questions on the main page, as did I. I was only able to retrieve an earlier version of my questions from my computer, which I re-posted tonight on the main page. Also, in an effort to notify Derrick, could I ask you for his email address, as he has not logged in the Wiki page in a few days.
Moreover, I will post those emails on the discussion page so that my fellow group members can have access to them, and if we all feel the need to meet with you as a group, we will. On the other hand, I would be more than happy to discuss my work with you when you have time next week.
Sincerely,
Maelle
This is everything from the main page as I said I saved it, I thought I had saved it to the discussion but I guess I had not. My understanding was the front page was only suppose to be the questions that had already been discussed and edited here not just simply someone posting an then leaving the discussion. I really wish that I had the chance to repost but I stop checking this thread after the deadline, and after no one else made their last contributions by the deadline.
1. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Aboriginal land claims are more important than corporate development 0 to 10, 0 being completely disagree and 10 being completely agree, with 5 being neutral, and blank for no opinion.
2. Aboriginal groups need _______ independence. a) more, to preserve autonomy b) less, to avoid catastrophe's (such as Attawapiskat) c) more, for other reasons d) less, for other reasons
3. Aboriginals deserve special privileges because: a) their have property rights over the land we live on, and deserve compensation b) to increase their standards of living to match those of other Canadians c) as reparations for historical reasons d) for other reasons e) Aboriginals do not deserve special privileges
-Derrick Murphy
DerrickMurphy 18:30, 10 February 2012 (PST)
4-) To what extend do you think Aboriginal culture has been altered by the Western culture, form the settlement to nowadays? From 1 to 10, 1 not at all, 10 completely.
5-) Do you think measures (education, protection of languages, financial aid and so on) should be taken by the federal government to help protect the Aboriginal culture? Yes, No, No opinion.
6-)If you consider that First Nations have ownership of parts of the Canadian territory, do you believe any decisions concerning those lands, including the use of resources and any land use, should strictly be made by Aboriginal people? Yes, No, No opinion
7-)Concerning the BC Hydro plan to build a new dam on the Peace River (Site C), Should Aboriginals be consulted, if yes, choose the most suitable answer: a-)Aboriginals' point of view prevail, b-)Aboriginals should be largely included in the decision making process, c-) Aboriginals should be consulted but the final decision should entirely lie with the BC Government, d-) No, Aboriginals should not be consulted.