Introduction

Hello everyone, my name is Abdulaziz Insaniye and I am a fourth year Political Science and History major here at UBC. I was unable to make the first class, however I am looking forward to meeting all of you next week. I have never written a blog so I will start off by saying a little bit about myself. I have a Somali background as my parents grew up in Somalia, but I was born and raised in Surrey, BC. In my spare time, I enjoy watching football (American and European!!!), basketball, and whatever anime my little sister tells me to watch. I used to be a basketball coach and at one point in time owned my own moving company. I also love to travel whenever I have the ability to go, although I have not had that luxury for a little while now. 

As for why I chose to do both a Political Science and History major are for a variety of reasons. Since i could remember, I always wanted to be both a politician and a lawyer. Seeing shows and movies of the guy in the suit saving the day was something I dreamed of doing in real life. The initial reaction to this would make one think it would either be for the money or notoriety. But for me it always seemed like the best combination of creating positive change in a community and a way to make my parents proud. This career path could potentially allow me to go back to Somalia and help rebuild some of the war torn communities through instruments such as the United Nations. It is a way to position myself into having the versatility to make an impact. 

As for why I chose to take this class are for two reasons. It met one of my requirements and the course description was very intriguing. I felt as if it was a great chance to immerse myself in learning about Latin American history. The Indigenous peoples in numerous regions of the world are often overlooked and lack acknowledgement. This is clearly the case for the Indigenous Peoples of Canada who have been subjected to inhumane treatment and a lack of proper reconciliation historically. As a class we can prioritize discussion on the Indigenous of Latin America and make connections to the Indigenous in Canada. This course allows us to recognize, learn, and potentially assist all Indigenous peoples. 


Wishing everyone the best of luck this term!





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