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I often get asked "how does BioBuilder find teachers to work with." But that question is backwards because teachers who care find us. And after a dozen years working on this really hard problem of public education as a public good, I am completely confident that #BioBuilder teachers are everywhere - high school and college, urban and rural, under and well resourced districts, biotech hubs and the future world-class bioeconomies. #solvedbyscience

Are you thinking of applying for the MPP? Would you like to know more about the history of the School? Ours is a community driven to shape a world better led, better served, and better governed, and today, twelve years after we opened our doors, the School is a thriving hub of learning, research and engagement, with over 1,000 alumni spread across the world, committed to improving public policy for communities and societies. As our Dean Ngaire Woods says: "Global security problems, climate change, pandemics, migration, and financial crisis are combining to create challenges for governments which cannot be dealt with individually. Governments must learn from other countries and cooperate in new ways. Our job is to help them." This is the story of our School. Come and be part of it. Watch the full video 👉 https://ow.ly/CAcR50Tm9AV

This needs to be added to your list! #climateeducation #climateliteracy #climatejustice #climatechange #education

Stepping Stones: Foundations in Education is our foundational program at the CFD. It's an introductory course that provides support to health professionals in their multiple education roles and activities including teaching, education scholarship, advocacy and academic leadership. Stepping Stones is still open with limited space -> learn more here: https://buff.ly/48HFGuo

#LatestArticle An Indigenous Strengths-based Theoretical Framework by Associate Dean Jacob Prehn at the University of Tasmania "This article draws inspiration from Saleebey’s (2023. The strengths perspective in social work practice: Extensions and cautions. In Social work (pp. 230–235). Routledge) six-step approach to a strengths perspective, combined with a systems theory framework and an Indigenous standpoint, and can assist in (re)defining Indigenous strength-based practice." Check it out here #openacces 👉https://ow.ly/5nEp50RSkse

On September 30, 2024, the CCAC recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities. Today also marks Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative event intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. The CCAC encourages members across its community to use today as a day of remembrance, reflection, action, and learning. The CCAC also continues to support Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists working in Canada, a document that “challenges the scientific community to recognize that reconciliation requires a new way of conducting natural science, one that includes and respects Indigenous communities, rights, and knowledge, leading to better scientific and community outcomes.”

In the lead-up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our team at Mountain Events had the privilege of participating in a Tea & Talk with a local Indigenous speaker. It was a humbling and eye-opening experience, providing us with a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and the ongoing work needed for reconciliation. Our team took away powerful reflections from this session: "It was an incredibly educational experience for me, especially learning about the significance of sacred places and their deep connection to Indigenous culture." "This talk highlighted the importance of consulting with Indigenous communities directly when it comes to supporting truth and reconciliation. It’s crucial that we ask how we can help, instead of assuming we know the best way forward." "For me, this was about building a meaningful relationship with our local First Nations. It’s a step toward fostering trust and understanding." These conversations are essential, not just for spreading awareness, but for creating real change. As we reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day, let’s remember the importance of listening to Indigenous voices and taking steps toward healing as a nation. To learn more about the legacy of residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, visit: www.nctr.ca.

MicroAge Regina would like to take time today to recognize that September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regina is on Treaty 4 Territory, which encompasses the lands of the Cree, the Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day to acknowledge the impact of colonialism and residential schools on the First Nations peoples of Turtle Island that are felt to this day. What can you do for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation? There are a number of things to do, these are only a few: ✔ Wear orange to raise awareness ✔ Read the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, found here: https://lnkd.in/gz6q8Ce ✔ Look up events being held near you to attend ✔ Visit https://lnkd.in/gu8nMqwh to access resources there such as the Reconciliation Through Language Learning Series ✔ Reflect on what it means to decolonize as a settler ✔ Visit https://whose.land to see an interactive map of treaties & agreements, territories, Indigenous Communities, Indigenous businesses, and more ✔ Read, watch, and listen to resources from Indigenous peoples ✔ Practice decolonization and live the calls to action every day, not just on September 30th ✔ Support Indigenous businesses The National Residential School Crisis Line is 1-866-925-4419 #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

#EarthDay Story🌍🌳 Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, first started the Earth Day celebration on April 20, 1970. 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞? Inspired by the concept of 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡-𝐢𝐧𝐬: an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates, and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue; Nelson simply chose this date in the third week of April to appeal to his core demographic—students—and April 22 fell between their spring break and final exams. 😇 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: Enormous inspirational rallies were held nationwide, with 20 million people—10% of the U.S. population at that time—taking to the streets. By December of 1970, President Richard Nixon had established the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Clean Air Act was devised and passed that year. What a SOLID approach to #learning and creating a #worldwide movement! As a #LearningDesigner my takeaways from this #Story: 1. 🙋Understand your audience and cater to their interest and availability. 2. 🕦Timing is crucial for impact 3. 🔆The involvement of students and youth in transformational change. Does it spark any thoughts on integrating #Environmental #themes into your work, classrooms, or everyday lives? Comment below! Let's cultivate a culture of lifelong learning that nourishes both our minds and our planet. 🌱📚 #LearningForSustainability #EducateToInspire #YouthLeadership #Picture 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2024: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

Insights on ancestral wisdom, modern science, and cutting-edge activism. How Indigenous leadership can play a central role in rekindling our connections to land and water and ushering in a restorative, resilient future for all of us. The Restorative Revolution and a River of Reciprocity. Sammy Gensaw III, a dynamic young Yurok leader, shares some of his experiences working for ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River, central to his people’s identity and livelihood. He discusses how the epic struggle to remove destructive dams required drawing deeply from ancestral wisdom, modern science, and cutting-edge activism, and how Indigenous leadership can play a central role in rekindling our connections to land and water and ushering in a restorative, resilient future for all of us. Sammy Gensaw III is a leader in environmental and cultural preservation in his Yurok community. Director of the Ancestral Guard, a nonprofit focused on teaching traditional fishing and farming methods to Indigenous youth, his approach is deeply rooted in food sovereignty, cultural preservation, community resilience, and self-sufficiency. Gensaw's activist journey began in his early teens with the Klamath Justice Coalition, the largest dam removal and river restoration project in history, and his contributions to restoring Native American foodways are featured in the documentary film, Gather. This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. To see more talks from the conference, visit https://lnkd.in/dTx3YKSd #riverrestoration #regeneration #indigenousknowledge #bluedesign #earthjurisprudence #rightsofnature #naturebaseddesign