Episodes
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An insightful conversation with Dr. Jennifer Tupper and Dr. Jan Hare as they discuss the significant strides and challenges in Indigenous education. This episode sheds light on the transformative potential of integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into mainstream education to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments for all.
Dr. Hare is an Anishinaabe scholar and educator from the M’Chigeeng First Nation, located in northern Ontario. She currently serves as Dean of Education for the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia
Dr. Tupper is an award winning scholar and professor of Curriculum Studies. She is currently serving her second term as Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta in Treaty 6.
Key Takeaways:
Importance of Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in Education: Both Dr. Jennifer Tupper and Dr. Jan Hare underscore the necessity of integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into undergraduate and graduate education programs. This plays a crucial role in not only increasing the presence of Indigenous educators but also in driving systemic change within the educational landscape.Renewing the 2010 Accord to Reflect Modern Contexts: The renewal of the 2010 Accord is essential to support ongoing policy shifts influenced by events such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the incorporation of UNDRIP into provincial legislation. The accord aims to build on foundational work while accommodating the evolving needs and rights of Indigenous communities in education.
Provincial and Local Implementation for Broader Impact: Provinces like British Columbia are leading the way in implementing Indigenous-focused educational reforms, such as aligning with the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Successful local adaptations include engaging Indigenous communities in curriculum development and integrating principles of learning that reflect Indigenous values and knowledge systems. -
In this episode we delve into the world of cannabis education with guests Sunil and Hiral Mistry of Mistry Healthcare. As consultants and knowledge mobilization experts in the field of cannabis education, Sunil and Hiral share their personal journeys that led them to champion destigmatizing cannabis use and providing essential education to healthcare professionals, educators, and the general public.
They discuss the challenges, misconceptions, and opportunities surrounding cannabis education and highlight the importance of offering accurate and reliable information to young people. Listen in as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with host Stephen Hurley, and explore how they are working to initiate open and honest discussions around cannabis within the school system and beyond.
Hiral is a Registered Nurse, Certified Cannabis Educator and the founder of Mistry Healthcare. She is also a Board Member and Volunteer with various Cannabis organizations. Below you will find details to learn more:
EducanNation: https://www.educannation.info/blog
ElionMED
https://www.elionmed.com/about
Parents Against Driving High
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Dr. Crystena Parker-Shandal is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Development Studies at Renison University College at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Parker-Shandal joins me today to talk about her newest book, "Restorative justice in the classroom: Liberating students’ voices through relational pedagogy."
We discussed a variety of key points including:
The essence and implementation of Restorative Justice in the classroom and its aim to create meaningful connections, repair harm, and cultivate an atmosphere of care on a broader scale.
The importance of a relational pedagogy, which involves building deep relationships with students and equipping them with tools for constructive conflict management, thereby fostering a more peaceful and democratic school environment.
The challenges, assumptions, and need for high-quality training in adopting restorative justice approaches in schools. We underlined the significance of creating safe spaces for difficult conversations and unmasking the true value in participative discussions. -
Dr. Bonnie Stewart is Associate Professor, Online Pedagogy & Workplace Learning at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor.
Dr. Stewart will be giving a keynote address at eCampus Ontario's Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS) to being held in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2023.
In this conversation, we explore some of the ideas that Dr. Stewart will be exploring in her presentation, “Preserving the participatory: Digital empowerment in an age of AI”. -
We're joined today by Patricia Kosseim, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Matthew Johnson, Education Director at MediaSmarts, Canada's Centre for Digital Media Literacy.
In this conversation, we discuss the connections between privacy, children and media literacy. In particular, we talk about Privacy Pursuit, a series of lesson plans for elementary teachers and students focusing on learning about privacy in our digital world.
In addition to the resource, our conversation led us into broader questions around privacy, children and youth.
Here are some links based on today's conversation:
Putting best interests of young people at the forefront of privacy and access to personal information
Resolution of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Privacy Commissioners and Ombuds with Responsibility for Privacy OversightQuébec, QC, October 4-5, 2023https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/provincial-and-territorial-collaboration/joint-resolutions-with-provinces-and-territories/res_231005_01/
How organizations can help protect young people online (resolution in plain language)
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/provincial-and-territorial-collaboration/joint-resolutions-with-provinces-and-territories/res_231005_01_yth/Companion document for organizations
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/provincial-and-territorial-collaboration/joint-resolutions-with-provinces-and-territories/bg_231005_01/The IPC’s Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools
https://www.ipc.on.ca/privacy-organizations/digital-privacy-charter-for-ontario-schools/Teenage confidential: Teens, technology, and privacy (IPC Info Matters podcast episode with Matthew Johnson)
https://www.ipc.on.ca/podcast/s1-episode-9-teenage-confidential-teens-technology-and-privacy/ -
Land as Relation is a new book from Canadian Scholars that introduces readers to an intersectional approach to Indigenous space and land-based education. It’s an edited collection that includes the voices of indigenous and ally-partnered contributors, weaving a rich and very worthwhile perspective on what is meant by land-based pedagogies.
Today, we speak with the books two editors Drs. Margaret Kress and Kahente Horn-Miller.
Margaret Kress is Adjunct Professor at University of New Brunswick
Kahente Horn-Miller is Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies and Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching Learning and Research at Carleton University -
The Ontario Information and Privacy Commission, in partnership with MediaSmarts, has created a set of lesson plans for use in elementary classrooms (Grades 2-8). In this episode, we are in conversation with IPC Commissioner Patricia Kosseim about Privacy Pursuit! now available on the IPC website.
Here are some key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Kids DO care about privacy! Contrary to common misconceptions, kids today are not indifferent to privacy concerns.
2️⃣ Privacy education is a MUST: Our schools need to address the lack of awareness about commercial activity, surveillance, data monetization, and behavior tracking by companies.
3️⃣ The Privacy Pursuit! Lesson Plans provide powerful entry points to necessary learning about privacy at a variety of grade levels.
4️⃣ Amplifying Collaboration: Collaboration across jurisdictions is crucial for effective privacy protection.
Download the Lesson Plans
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We're joined today by Drs. Marie Heath, (Loyola University Maryland;) Sumreen Asim, (Indiana University Southeast ) and Natalie Milman, (George Washington University).
Along with Jessa Henderson, (George Washington University), these scholars have co-authored "Confronting Tools of the Oppressor: Framing Just Technology Integration in Educational Technology and Teacher Education"
In today's conversation, we discuss what we can do to critically engage in constructive dialogue about how power, privilege, and prejudice are embedded within technologies. -
Steve Paikin newest book is an up close and personal look into the life and career of Prime Minister John Turner. In this conversation, Steve and I share some thoughts about Mr. Turner's leadershp, using some poignant audio clips as a kind of tour guide.
Mr. John Turner was a passionate parliamentarian, a strong advocate for democratic process and principles AND a lover of Canada. All of this comes out in full force in toay's conversation.
Other podcasts featuring Steve Paikin talking about his new book:
From John to Justin with Craig Baird
Hub Dialogues with Sean Speer
Ontario Historical Society AGM Address
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Bridging the Gap is a documentary film project currently being produced to provide a window into the stories, experiences and challenges of displaced and refugee newcomers to Canada.
Joining me today to talk about the initiative are project lead Dr. Rahat Zaidi and filmmaker, Nina Sudra.
Dr. Rahat Zaidi, is Professor and Chair of Languages and Literacy at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary.
Nina Sudra is an Indo-Canadian filmmaker who for the past 25 years has been. creating dialogue about social issues revolving around the multicultural experience.
For more about the project and your chance to contribute to its success visit:
https://crowdfunding.ucalgary.ca/o/university-of-calgary/i/ucrowdfund/s/bridging-the-gap -
Dr. Brent Davis is Professor of Mathematics Education at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. He also leads the research team at Math Minds, a "professional community dedicated to the effective teaching of K-12 mathematics".
We use Dr. Davis' work on mathematics education, complexity and curriculum design to discuss the current reform efforts in the province of Alberta. In particular, we focus on the importance of ensuring that what current research tells us is reflected in the way we think about curriculum, teaching approaches and resources.
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Dr. Rahat Zaidi is Professor and Chair of Language and Literacy at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education. It is a role that has given her the opportunity to be an international mentor and visionary among her professional colleagues and her students.
Dr. Zaidi is the recipient of the 2020 Calgary Award for Community Achievement in the area of Education. In this conversation we talk with Dr. Zaidi about her current research, but also the research that she dreams of conducting. We talk about coming to family engagement through an asset lens, the power of storytelling and how building trust is so important in all of this work.
Find out more about Dr. Zaidi and other award recipients at https://ucalgary.ca/news/2020-calgary-awards-honour-extraordinary-calgarians -
A great deal has been written in the days following the passing of former Ontario Premier, William Grenville Davis. And I can only imagine even more has been said around kitchen tables, summer campfires and Zoom meetings around the province. It’s hard to imagine what more can be added to the story of a man who shepherded the province of Ontario through times of great growth and modernization as well as times of increased political tension and financial restraint.
Well, hard to imagine unless you’re Steve Paikin or Charles Pascal.
Steve Paikin is the highly respected host of TVO’s flagship public affairs program, The Agenda and, among many other things, the author of "Bill Davis: Nation Builder, and Not So Bland After All".
Charles Pascal is professor of applied psychology and human development at OISE/UT. He has a great deal of expertise in early and higher education, public policy and leadership development and he’s not shy about sharing that expertise. His most recent book is "Leading From The Inside Out: Hard-Earned Lessons from Education, Government and ... Baseball".
Steve and Charles have been sharing a lot of stories about Mr. Davis over the past few days. They’ve been good enough to join us today to allow us to listen in on some of that remembering. -
Stuart Miller has been serving the Halton District School Board for the 37 years. Stuart began as a secondary school teacher in 1984 and, as time went on, moved into more formal leadership roles: department head, school administrator, superintendent and, currently, Director of the Halton District School Board.
In July, 2021, Stuart Miller retires from his current role and we took the opportunity to sit down and look back on a career in education. Some great advice for new teachers, for new leaders and for anyone who wishes to make a difference in the profession. -
William Deresiewicz returns to In Conversation to speak about "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life". We talk about the narrative that college is something that young people just "need to do", the importance of a humanities education and the courage that it will take to challenge our current meritocratic approach to college and university admissions.
We're speaking across national borders on some of these issues, but there is plenty that should resonate with Canadian listeners. As with our conversation about "THE DEATH OF THE ARTIST
How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech", Bill has given us plenty with which to build a bigger conversation.
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Today, a conversation about Natural Curiosity—the organization and the book. Haley Higdon is the Program Director at Natural Curiosity and Doug Anderson is co-author of the second edition of the book: "Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: A Resource for Educators: Considering Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry"
In today's conversation, we explore the pedagogical principles underlying Natural Curiosity and what it means to bring an Indigenous lens to this work.
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What could be so contentious about a draft Physical Health and Wellness Curriculum? Well, our guests today on In Conversation point to many issues with the proposed curriculum changes in the province of Alberta. In fact, Shelly Russell-Mayhew and her team at the Body Image Lab, University of Calgary, have taken their concerns to Alberta parents in an open letter that outlines their concerns with the way that the draft curriculum seems to ignore concerns around body image, weight bias and a rather dichotomous view of food choices.
Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew is a Professor in the Werklund School of Education and Director of the Body Image Lab at the University of Calgary.
Lisa Taylor: Physical Education and PhD student at Werklund School of Education; member of the team in the Body Image Lab
Dr. Maxine Myre is a Post-Doc Scholar in the Body Image Lab. Maxine's current research focuses on the implementation and impact of weight-neutral health promotion.
For a copy of "An Open Letter to all Alberta Parents of School-Aged Children - Kindergarten to Grade 6 Curriculum" visit https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/research/body-image-lab/open-letter-all-alberta-parents-school-aged-children -
Dr. Ann Lopez is a professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT). She also holds the position of Director for the Centre for Leadership and Diversity.
In this conversation, we explore Ann's early life and the influences that had an impact on her work as a young student, an educator, administrator and, now, a scholar in the area of equity, decolonization, and antiracist education.
Follow Dr. Ann Lopez on Twitter: @DrAnnLopez
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Amazon Future Engineer is a childhood-to-career program aimed at inspiring and educating students from underrepresented and underserved communities to discover computer science and coding.
Here in Canada, a unique partnership between AFE, Fairchance Learning and ECOO is capturing the imaginations of both educators and students,
Today we are joined by a panel to offer several perspective on the program and the partnership:
Lynn Thomas: ECOO, President, Secondary School English Teacher
Susan Ibach:Head of Amazon Future Engineer, Canada
Martha Jez: CEO, Fair Chance Learning
Bushra Ul Hack, Director of Learning Productions, Fair Chance Learning
Chris Tucker : OCTE / SHSM Program, Curriculum Consultant YRDSB; Chair Council for Technological Education
Find out more about the Amazon Future Engineer program:
English: https://ecoo.org/blog/2021/05/04/ecoo-fcl-amazon-future-engineer-virtual-field-trip-event/
French: https://ecoo.org/blog/2021/05/04/fcl-afe-ecoo-projet-de-voyage-virtuel-sur-le-terraine/ -
Margaret Whitley is a teacher, a teacher trainer, a consultant and a writer who has experienced and lived Montessori for more than 50 years. Margaret pushes the boundaries of education and works to create awareness of the contribution Montessori can make to educate children for the 21st century.
Find out more about Margaret, her passion and her work at https://margaretwhitley.com/ - Montre plus
