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Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations

Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations

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...

Finding the words: A Mi’kmaw language app helps Oscar reconnect

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...
This teacher is bringing the world – and a few big name celebrities – into local classrooms

This teacher is bringing the world – and a few big name celebrities – into local classrooms

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...
Inmates learn life skills for an increasingly complex digital world

Inmates learn life skills for an increasingly complex digital world

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...
Playing around with their future: Hands-on fun with science and tech can forge a career path for Indigenous students

Playing around with their future: Hands-on fun with science and tech can forge a career path for Indigenous students

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...
Hey KV and Moncton teens – there’s a new after-school leadership workshop coming to your town

Hey KV and Moncton teens – there’s a new after-school leadership workshop coming to your town

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...
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