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Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022

Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022 The teaching profession has always demanded significant adaptability and strength. Since March 2020, however, these qualities have been tested like never before. While there is extensive literature on the adverse effects of the Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearNovember 22, 2023 ago

A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway

A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway What does it mean to be a leader from an Indigenous youth’s perspective? This narrative study sought to explore the experiences of Indigenous youth as living leaders and how their stories can shape, Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearOctober 30, 2023 ago

Fall Newsletter

Fall Newsletter The fall newsletter is now available here

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearOctober 5, 2023 ago

Innovation in the Classroom: An Exploration of Interdisciplinary Virtual Reality in Classrooms

Researchers: Michael Graham, Curtis Bourassa and Adam Wilson Virtual reality is an emerging trend in educational and instructional technology in classrooms which has been long deemed inaccessible due to costs, availability, and developmental status. With recent changes making virtual reality technology more affordable and accessible, development in various education applications Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

Making a Maker Community: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Researchers: Cristyne Hébert, Amy Singh, Trevor Hlushko and Aaron Warner This project centers on updating pedagogical practices around making, recognizing the need for students to be prepared for success in the 21st century, within the ever changing landscape of our technologically dependent society. In this project, teachers will develop and Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

Using Community-Based Participatory Action Research to Foreground Local Wisdom Traditions in the Creation of a Holistic and Culturally Sensitive Transition to Kindergarten

Researcher: Jacquelene Gibbs The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) calls upon the education sector to take action to eliminate educational achievement gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within one generation, to enable parents to fully participate in the education of their children, and to respect and honour Treaty relationships. But Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

miyo ācimo: S/He Tells Good Stories for Jumping Fences and Crossing Barriers

Researchers: Sheena Koops, Celeste Tootoosis and Lisa Ewack While watching her mother transcribe nehiyawewin stories for the Saskatchewan Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations, Celeste Tootoosis learned the importance of listening and working as a language technician. Celeste began her own journey of language revitalization as she secured access to Elders, Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

Supporting Anxious Students Through the High School to University Transition

Researchers: Dr. Jenn de Lugt and M. Jolene Smith Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world (Dattani, 2021) and in Canada (Dozois et al., 2021). According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (2016), approximately 75% of Canadians who use mental health services annually do so Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

2023-24 Funding Announcement

McDowell Foundation Funded Projects – 2023-24 The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have been approved for 2023-24. Congratulations to all the recipients and we look forward to sharing the results of this work next year! #333 Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools Jade Ballek, Stacy Becker, Kim Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago

Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools

Researchers: Jade Ballek, Stacey Becker, Kim Fick, Jason Low & Angela Sparks Increasingly, there are calls from multiple voices across the Canadian landscape to (re)build and renew relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to engage in positive dialogue. Senator Murray Sinclair, Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, believes Read more…

By Nicole Tainsh, 1 yearJuly 31, 2023 ago