It may be long past Thanksgiving, but that does not mean we should not take time to reflect on how lucky we are, as a collective whole, to be able to own luxury items and have a place to call home— a place to return to at the end of a long, grueling day. To remind you all of how lucky we are, I put together a concise little list on things to be thankful for, ranging from complex matters such as political stability to basic necessities that we may have taken for granted. Here it is!

Things that we are privileged to have:

• Opportunities to make a difference

• Going to a school that provides great education and experiences

• Outdoor education—personally, Camp Potlatch was my first away-from-home trip

• Never running low on school supplies such as pencils, erasers, and notebooks

• Living in a relatively peaceful country—there are many wars going on at the moment, and we are all privileged as Canadians to not be in the middle of any of them

• Having the liberty to wear different types of clothing

• Relative political stability—there are no political uprisings at the moment, which is a privilege often overlooked

• Fresh air, clean water, and ample food

There are numerous things we all enjoy that we do not even think of, since we have had it since we were born. However, there are many people who do not have access to basic necessities, such as water, clean air, or even a place to call home. We must remember to keep giving back to our community and trying to fight for equality, so that we are able to truly uphold our motto, "Not for Ourselves Alone."