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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 https://padh.ca

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 Here's how you can connect with the Ontario Information and Privacy Commission Linkedin Twitter Instagram YouTube

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 And Another Thing with Tony Clement

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. Find out more about Math Minds at https://structuringinquiry.com

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.