by Oscar Baker | May 8, 2018 | Contributors, Education
Wolastoq Grand council chief Ron Tremblay is working toward accrediting his youth confederacy council and enable them to speak at the next UN Indigenous permanent forum. This year they presented at a side session, but that didn’t remove any of the conviction. “They...
by Oscar Baker | Apr 11, 2018 | Contributors, Education
I’m at my mothers wake. My heart still feels shattered. I’m a shell of myself with no time to mourn, I’m still trying to make sure all the guests are taken care of. I have to make sure my elders don’t slip on the icy driveway and steps. My sogi Vina (aunt) says a...
by Lisa Hrabluk | Apr 5, 2018 | Education, Lisa Writes
Koen Timmers is bringing the world to a classroom near you. The Belgium-based computer science teacher is an expert in hosting free, large-scale collaborative learning projects for students of all ages. He’s getting set to launch his next project and he’s...
by Oscar Baker | Mar 28, 2018 | Contributors, Education
It’s back to school for some Indigenous prison inmates who are learning critical thinking skills to help them navigate an increasingly complex digital media and financial environment once they are back in their communities. Ashley Nash and Karen Paul, who lead...
by Oscar Baker | Feb 2, 2018 | Contributors, Education
A chair made of nails sits in the room, inviting children to have a seat. It’s a science experiment, one of many at Science East in Fredericton and on this particular day the grades three through five students from Chief Harold Sappier Memorial Elementary...
by Lisa Hrabluk | Jan 31, 2018 | Education, Lisa Writes
For teens and the people who love them – Wicked Ideas friend and collaborator Rachel Mathis is hosting two, 10-week leadership programs this winter for teens in the Kennebecasis Valley and in Moncton. Rachel’s company Invigorate Leaders provides leadership...
