Collected Works in Contemporary Art and Literature

Author: Alicia Colson

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Alicia Colson is an archaeologist and ethnohistorian who collaborates with Indigenous people to understand the ways in which they perceive their pasts. She received her Ph.D. from McGill University and is a research fellow at the University of Central Lancashire in the U.K. and an EC50 with The Explorers Club. Colson is also a co-founding editor of Exploration Revealed and a co-founder of the Institute of Science and Technology’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) Group.
  • Daily Rituals: An alternative to the usual peanut butter and jelly

    Daily Rituals: An alternative to the usual peanut butter and jelly

    Alicia Colson’s essay is a compelling blend of personal narrative, cultural exploration, and historical context. The author successfully transports the reader into the heart of the Canadian Shield, vividly describing the ritual of making and consuming bannock with peanut butter and jelly. The essay’s strengths lie in its detailed sensory descriptions, the sense of camaraderie…