My CBU Story: Edmund and Jaylyn Morris
Growing up, sharing with your siblings can be tough, but for upcoming CBU graduates, Edmund and Jaylyn Morris, sharing their university journey has been an experience they鈥檒l treasure forever. Born and raised in Eskasoni First Nation, Edmund and Jaylyn will each graduate this week with a Bachelor of Arts, concentration in Mi鈥檏maq Studies. For both Morris siblings, learning more about their Indigenous culture and exploring Two-Eyed Seeing Approaches to education was important, so CBU was the perfect fit.聽
鈥淲hat stood out to me about CBU wasn鈥檛 just its proximity to home, but its genuine embracing of Indigenous culture and 福利免费在线看,鈥� says Jaylyn. 鈥淭he respect and value the University places on Indigenous students is truly heartwarming and I was especially touched by their commitment to offering Mi鈥檏maq courses and organizing cultural events that foster a sense of belonging and pride.鈥澛�
Edmund agrees, adding that a family connection made the decision even easier. 鈥淢y Dad and Gramma also went to CBU, so it鈥檚 something special in our family,鈥� he says. 鈥淭he University is truly supportive, offers great education and gives students opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As someone who is part of a minority group and the LGBTQ+ 福利免费在线看, I felt supported here right away.鈥澛�
For the Morris siblings, supporting one another through their education has only strengthened their bond. Edmund says celebrating this milestone with his sister is the perfect way to celebrate all of their days spent studying, proofreading each other鈥檚 papers and attending classes together. Jaylyn says Edmund has been her rock and biggest supporter throughout the program, and she can鈥檛 wait to cross the stage at convocation alongside him. 鈥淚t鈥檚 truly a special and wholesome feeling to have experienced this with my brother,鈥� she adds. 鈥淭here鈥檚 no one else I鈥檇 rather share this journey with.鈥澛�
The pair won鈥檛 be parting ways just yet, as both Edmund and Jaylyn will be returning to CBU to begin their Bachelor of Social Work together in the fall. Both currently employed as Crisis Support Workers, Edmund and Jaylyn have a passion for mental health, especially in their home 福利免费在线看. 鈥淥ur work in the Crisis Centre has been incredibly fulfilling and I鈥檓 so grateful for the opportunity to support my 福利免费在线看,鈥� says Jaylyn. 鈥淚鈥檓 so thankful to continue my education in the BSW program as my passion for serving Eskasoni remains strong and I鈥檓 committed to contributing in any way possible.鈥澛�
As a Mi鈥檏maq graduate, Edmund says he is proud to break stereotypes about Indigenous education. 鈥淐BU has helped me build confidence and resilience and I鈥檝e gained a broader perspective including understanding different viewpoints,鈥� he shares. 鈥淭o my fellow graduates, congratulations on reaching this big achievement! We all have different stories, making this a special and unique moment for each of us.鈥澛�
It will certainly be a special moment for Edmund and Jaylyn as they graduate with their peers this week. As Jaylyn explains, its the culmination of hard work, dedication and sacrifices. 鈥淎s we celebrate this moment, let鈥檚 remember the late nights, the stress and even the doubts,鈥� she says. 鈥淲e鈥檝e earned every bit of this success, and I hope every graduate feels proud of themselves today and always!鈥澛�
Congratulations to Edmund, Jaylyn and the entire Spring graduating class of 2024!