Caley Brennan

“This final chapter is neither a criticism nor an attempt to be negative and it is nothing more than a vision for the future. One of my many valued mentors and longtime friends once said to me, “Nation building is the greatest challenge to all mankind, for if you don’t salvage as much as possible from the past there will never be enough material to make it legitimate.” Through a collective perspective woven in Mi’kmaw communities in Newfoundland, I believe that the Mi’kmaw Nation in Newfoundland can continue to reclaim its roots in the land that it has called home for generations. We need to continue to challenge officials, leaders and governments to ensure Indigenous ways of knowing are included in conversation, and to ensure our people are not further assimilated. Always be truthful. Understand your past, family history and connections to the Mi’kmaw community, and represent nothing about us without us. We will be judged not by what we say, but by what we do.”
― Calvin White, One Man's Journey: The Mi'kmaw Revival in Ktaqmkuk

“we don’t need motivation to take action. In fact, it often happens in reverse: action can generate motivation.”
― Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain

“Perfectionism: Perfectionism, and the anxiety that goes hand in hand with it, can keep you from getting started or keep you stuck in mental loops.”
― Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain

“We experience far more failure, criticism, and rejection than our neurotypical peers. Some of the most common emotions that come up for those with ADHD include overwhelm, discouragement, hopelessness, fear, and confusion.”
― Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain