1. Did McQuaig's article change your understanding of wealth disparity in Canada? If so, how?

2. Modern western culture promotes belief in the individual "hero," but what do Solnit, Klein, and Simpson suggest is the actual role of individuals in bringing about positive change?

3. What does Simpson suggest as an alternative to "extractivism" in Canada?

4. What does Simpson say elder Robin Greene said about "sustainable development"?

5. What does Simpson say her ancestors invested in as future security? How does the answer to that question contrast with Canadian society illustrated by McQuaig in "Tax Haven in the Snow"?

6. Simpson notes her people were producers rather than consumers. What does this mean? Are most of us producers or consumers in modern western culture? Which promotes life, and which promotes death?

7. How does Simpson say she thinks of the land that has been damaged?

8. What does Simpson mean by "colonial thought brought us climate change"? What then does she say we need to resolve it?

9.How does this article relate to other themes in this course?

10. Is there anything else you would like to add related to this week's topic, or to the course?