Stanley Louis Dragland (1942–2022) was a prominent Canadian novelist, poet, and literary critic, recognized for his deep contributions to English literature. He served as a professor at the University of Western Ontario, where he influenced many students and colleagues. Dragland's notable work includes the critical study 'Floating Voice: Duncan Campbell Scott and the Literature of Treaty 9' (1994), which significantly contributed to the reevaluation of Duncan Campbell Scott's legacy, focusing on his complex role within the Canadian literary landscape and his position with Indigenous affairs.
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Meaning of the name - Stan
The name Stan is primarily used as a nickname and doesn't have a specific meaning on its own. It originates from the names Stanley and Stanford, which have meanings related to "stone" and "ford" respectively.
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Stan Dragland belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Calgary
Educated At: Queen's University | University of Alberta
Occupation: literary critic | novelist
Employers: Western University
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Canada
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Sagittarius 56 | 10 Sagittarius 48 | 4 Pisces 15 |
| Moon | 29 Virgo 27 | 9 Taurus 21 | 14 Libra 37 |
| Mercury | 10 Sagittarius 52 | 21 Scorpio 27 | 8 Aquarius 25 |
| Venus | 13 Sagittarius 56 | 2 Sagittarius 24 | 27 Pisces 50 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 0 | 20 Sagittarius 36 | 20 Capricorn 30 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 22 | 24 Cancer 26 | 15 Cancer 24 |
| Saturn | 9 Gemini 16 | 25 Pisces 5 | 6 Gemini 9 |
| Uranus | 2 Gemini 15 | 28 Taurus 59 | 0 Gemini 41 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 47 | 29 Pisces 22 | 1 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 7 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 5 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 29 Leo 3 | 13 Pisces 42 | 24 Leo 40 |
| Ketu | 29 Aquarius 3 | 13 Virgo 42 | 24 Aquarius 40 |
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