Podcasts about Fleming College

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 61:28

Today I am dedicating this episode to talk about fasting. intermittent fasting, juicing, water fasting,and time-restricted feeding. It is not coincidental that I am approaching this topic right after the holidays when women tend to feel that after over-indulging during the festivities they need to take action and do something to bring balance and healing to their bodies. There is no better time than now to take charge of your health and wellbeing, increasing your energy, and moving towards feeling more present in your body. Here are the main topics of an episode filled with information and practical tips in regards to fasting: Reasons why you should fast. The amazing jobs your liver has. Your liver does not like to be pushed. When is a good time to fast? Water fasting How to prepare your juice Think about your adrenals How to start Intermitten fasting Check your bowel movements Eat your last meal 3 hours before bed. Respect your circadian rhythms Learn to manage light and dark. Give your body time for detoxifying, Avoid metabolic disease. Vitamin C is the number one antioxidant. Your skin is connected to your gut Your infradian rhythm and your diet. Hoping this episode has shown you other ways to approach detoxing, respecting the rhythms and processes of your body, and wishing you can put into practice some of these tools to, not only regain balance after the holidays. but to start shifting your daily habits towards a healthier version of yourself. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast. Learn more about Dr. Laura Anderson ND : Dr. Laura Anderson ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been practicing since 2010. She was the Naturopathic doctor at Trent University Health Services for five years and spent two years as a part-time faculty member at Fleming College teaching Biology, Holistic Health, Anatomy & Physiology and Advanced Physiology. With non-stop schooling for 8 years, writing board exams, starting a business and then starting a family shortly thereafter, Laura understands the demands that come along with being a working mother, entrepreneur and feeling burnt OUT! For this reason, she's deeply passionate about helping women with chronic stress, anxiety and hormone imbalance resulting in Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal-Ovarian (HPAO) dysfunction (aka. adrenal fatigue). Using Nutrition, Supplements, Herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy, Laura addresses the root cause of the imbalance and equips the body with what it needs to heal and flourish with a strategic and individualized plan. Her main focus is helping busy and stressed out women feel energized, regulate their hormones and beat the feelings of burnout. Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones, and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject. You can now start this program at any time, take it at your own pace, and have a live group, weekly coaching classes, with me and my team as well. You will get lifetime access to the program, starting with a 1:1 session with me, testing, classes, core modules, my recipes, exercise calendar, and masterclass series. We are waiting for you to join the Hormone Project! The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day! This is a membership site where you will get lifetime access to more than 60 classes according to each phase, plus the masterclasses I give every month. Learn more about our amazing show partners Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can purchase Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly in your closest Health Food Store. While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code jennpike20 in your first order for 20% OFF your purchase andjennpike15 for 15% OFF in all your following orders. www.skinessence.ca — Canada www.skinessenceorganics.com — USA and International. When buying at SUNWARRIOR use the code simplicity2020 and save 10% off your purchase. Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs, and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “People fast to support their liver and their gut and to help decrease inflammation.” “When fasting is done right, it can be really helpful, but often it is not done correctly and as a result, prevents healing.” “Start your day with 16oz of quality filtered water and fresh lemon juice.” “Eat your last meal 3 hours before bed” “We are creatures of habits, and we need to maintain these habits through the circadian rhythm.” “65 to 75% of breast cancer and reproductive cancer risks come from lifestyle alone.” “Vitamin C is the number one antioxidant that our bodies requiere.” “Your skin is connected to your gut.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

Ten Lessons Learned from 2020 with Jenn Pike

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 63:27

Happy New Year! Today I have a special episode for you, where I share my reflections and thoughts about 2020 and the energy I want to bring into 2021. I am sharing with you 10 different teachings I took from this year, making it positive but also real. We need to clear the junk and step forward to be ready to receive the abundance that is coming for us in 2021. Here are the main topics of this episode: How March 2020 changed all our plans and projections. 2020 was an incredible growth opportunity. Always listen to your intuition. Celebrate failure, since it is the first step for growth and transformation. Choose the energy and people you want to spend your time around. Growth happens depending on the quality of our conversations and questions. Embrace your feminine cycles. The doors I closed in 2020. Getting more flexible. Collaboration and community. Energy work. Improve your relationship with money. Develop healthy and clear boundaries. Take the dreams and the goals that you have and ask yourself: Do they still serve you? Are you recycling your goals year after year? Even if you consider you are failing, that is still growth, you are moving forward. Get out of your head and realize how you want to feel in 2021. Sending you massive love and wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast. Learn more about Laura Anderson ND : Dr. Laura Anderson ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been practicing since 2010. She was the Naturopathic doctor at Trent University Health Services for five years and spent two years as a part-time faculty member at Fleming College teaching Biology, Holistic Health, Anatomy & Physiology and Advanced Physiology. With non-stop schooling for 8 years, writing board exams, starting a business and then starting a family shortly thereafter, Laura understands the demands that come along with being a working mother, entrepreneur and feeling burnt OUT! For this reason, she's deeply passionate about helping women with chronic stress, anxiety and hormone imbalance resulting in Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal-Ovarian (HPAO) dysfunction (aka. adrenal fatigue). Using Nutrition, Supplements, Herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy, Laura addresses the root cause of the imbalance and equips the body with what it needs to heal and flourish with a strategic and individualized plan. Her main focus is helping busy and stressed out women feel energized, regulate their hormones and beat the feelings of burnout. Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones, and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject. You can now start this program at any time, take it at your own pace, and have a live group, weekly coaching classes, with me and my team as well. You will get lifetime access to the program, starting with a 1:1 session with me, testing, classes, core modules, my recipes, exercise calendar, and masterclass series. We are waiting for you to join the Hormone Project! The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day! This is a membership site where you will get lifetime access to more than 60 classes according to each phase, plus the masterclasses I give every month. Learn more about our amazing show partners Today I want to talk about the main products I used in my company and home in 2020. Saint Francis Herb Farm, Skin Essence Organics, and SUNWARRIOR are the companies that have been with me and my family over the years, I use their products on my body and with the people that I care the most, and that is the reason why I share them with you. Garden of Life is a new show partner that has been added to our team. Garden of Life has 12 certifications with rigorous standards because they believe in truly clean products you can trust. These certifications ensure they’re getting all the good stuff from foods grown without any of the bad stuff. The Organic Elderberry Immune Syrup has been great to my family, we keep it in the fridge, it is a very concentrated syrup that has, apart from elderberry, echinacea, and vitamin C. The number one product that I use in my practice for clinical use is Menopause Support. It does exactly what its name states, it helps alleviate the symptoms that a woman can oftentimes experience when she is in the transition from perimenopause to menopause. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can purchase Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly in your closest Health Food Store. I talk about this product all the time! The E- Cream is my absolute favorite because it is the one product that goes with everything, it is simply incredible for calming and soothing skin and it has major anti-inflammatory properties, you can use it for dry skin to insect bites, rashes, and sunburn. While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code jennpike20 for 20% OFF your purchases www.skinessence.ca — Canada www.skinessenceorganics.com — USA and International. I have been adding the Ormus Super Greens from SUNWARRIOR to my water. It is an amazing source of probiotics, is alkalizing to the body, helps the detoxification pathways, and it is super energizing. When buying at SUNWARRIOR use the code simplicity2020 and save 10% off your purchase. Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs, and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “No matter how hard you try, people will always criticize you.” “Failure should be celebrated as a tool for growth.” “The quality of our lives is connected to the quality of the questions that we ask.” “Work on your flexibility, there is never only one way to do anything.” “Get out of the scarcity mindset.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

Get Out and Explore with Guest Sarah Londo

Passports and Postcards

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 45:00

Sarah is a veteran travel at the age of 29. A student of Travel at Fleming College and after graduation Sarah found herself working in Lake Louise Canada a hamlet in Banff National Park. After working there Sarah decided she wanted to see the world so at first she booked a one way ticket to New Zealand and then found out she had to have a return ticket in order to enter. After spending some quality time in New Zealand, Sarah found herself exploring and working in Australia and then a trip with a friend to Asia and then to Perth, Australia before touring Europe.Once back in Canada, Sarah was approached by a family friend to come and work at his travel agency. Sarah said yes, and enjoyed working there until COVID and she has been out of work since March. If you are listening to this and you think you may have a job for Sarah, contact me and I will get the two of you in touch. Email me at : randall.mckeown@jlsetor.com

In Conversation: EP1 - On My Mind

Living Well

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 71:23

In this Episode Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos, Suying Hugh, Dr. Josiah Osagie, and Melissa Fernandes help us explore the nuances of mental health and well being while honouring the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people to the field and to the realization of well being more broadly. MELISSA FERNANDESMelissa Fernandes is a racialized settler on Turtle Island and an experienced student affairs professional with almost ten years of experience working across three post-secondary institutions in the realms health promotion, student mental health, and creating healthy campus environments. Melissa began their career working at McMaster University (circa 2011) in a role dedicated to student health education. In 2017, after receiving a Master's in Public Health, Melissa joined the University of Toronto's Health & Wellness Centre as a Health Education Coordinator. Here she steered projects such as Identify, Assist, Refer, and supported the office in developing its strategic plan. In 2018, while Melissa was working at U of T she also took on a position as a Faculty member at Fleming College teaching a health promotion and prevention course. Melissa has also been a safeTALK suicide alertness trainer for the past 8 years, worked as a health researcher specific to queer and trans* youth experiences, and volunteered/worked on a few different helplines related to mental health and sexual violence. Melissa is regarded as a knowledgeable colleague within the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services network and she is currently the Chair for the Division of Health Promoters within the Ontario University College Health Association. JEFFREY ANSLOOSDr. Jeffrey Ansloos is an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Health and Social Policy and the Canada Research Chair in Critical Studies in Indigenous Health and Social Action on Suicide at the University of Toronto. He is also the Chair of the Indigenous Education Network at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. He is a queer Cree psychologist of mixed Cree and English ancestry. His family comes from Fisher River Cree Nation. JOSIAH OSAGIEDr. Osagie is a resident physician in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Prior to residency, he was a medical student at U of T and graduated as valedictorian of his class. He has a specific interest in the mental well-being of Black people and has worked to initiate curricular changes that better support the needs of Black patients seeking mental health care. Dr. Osagie strives for a practice that encompasses both the art and science of healing. SUYING HUGHSuying Hugh is the Program Manager for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto. Suying has a bachelor's degree in international development studies and economics from the University of Toronto and a Masters Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. Suying has been working at the University of Toronto with international students for over fifteen years. Prior to this, Suying's experience includes, working as a research assistant at the Inter-American Development Bank on targeted social programs in Latin America and the Caribbean and working as a CUSO Cooperant in St. Lucia, West Indies.Producers: Ezi Odozor & Rebekah Robinson

Diving into the proposed changes to social services in the 2021 municipal budget

Peterborough Currents

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 19:07

For our third episode of the Budget Week podcast, Peterborough Currents co-publishers Ayesha Barmania and Will Pearson dive into the proposed changes to the budget for the City's Social Services Division. Read an article write-up of the changes to the division by clicking here. Episode transcript 0:01 Ayesha Hello, you're listening to Peterborough Currents. I'm Ayesha Barmania. This is episode three of the Budget Week podcast, and today we're going to dive into what's been proposed for the 2021 Social Services Division budget. And to tell us about it, I'm bringing in my colleague and co-publisher, Will Pearson. Hi Will. 0:20 Will Hello. 0:21 Ayesha So Will, can you just walk me through — why are we taking a look at the Social Services Division in particular? Like, why does this interest you? 0:28 Will Pearson There's a few reasons. I think that followers of Peterborough Currents know that both you and I have a particular interest in tracing how government decisions impact people who have the least resources and have the least opportunity. And I think that the social services division does that in particular. I think that people who live on a low income have perhaps the most to gain from decisions that get made during budget week, and also the most to lose. So I think it's important to keep an eye on it for that reason. It's also just a very big division within the City. With projected expenditures of $85 million next year, that's the biggest division that is in the city. That doesn't necessarily mean that the city it's the biggest sort of drain on the city's own finances, because a lot of the money for social services does come from the province. But still, it's certainly by far the biggest division. And, you know, when the city did its budget consultations this year, they did a survey and asked folks what their top priorities were, and social services was the number two priority after housing. So citizens care about this as well. 1:29 Ayesha Yeah, absolutely. You talk a bit about how big it is. What falls within the scope of social services? 1:37 Will Pearson Yeah, there's three main sort of sub-programs. The first one is social assistance, so administering Ontario Works. Children's services. And then housing and homelessness is also within the Social Services Division. 1:51 Ayesha So when you're looking at the, when you're looking at the division's budget, what are you seeing changing this year? What are the most important things that stand out? 2:00 Will Pearson There's a few. So this is coming from my own read on the budget. But also I called Ellen Armstrong, who's the division manager of social services to get her take on it as well. And she highlighted a couple different things. The first one is revenue reductions from the province. So there's a couple key areas where the province is reducing funding, and that's putting pressure on the budget in this division this year. Continued pressure on the homelessness system, there's a lot of need for shelter in Peterborough. And I think that the people that are accessing shelter are showing more complex needs, especially during the pandemic, and that's driving expenses up. And then yeah, and as a result of that, there's a couple of places where cuts are being proposed by city staff in the draft budget this year, which we can talk about a little later. 2:45 Ayesha Yeah, absolutely. And so you mentioned the kind of revenue reductions from the province. In the midst of all this COVID stuff, there have been some major transformations announced for the Peterborough area in particular. I wonder if you could get into how the province funding is changing on things like employment services? 3:02 Will Pearson Sure, yeah. So this actually dates back to before COVID-19. But the province is trying to do a pretty big overhaul of how it delivers employment services to people who are on social assistance. And they are kind of piloting that in the Peterborough region before they roll it out across the rest of the province. And so what that involves is– Under the old model, which is still in operation in most of the province, municipalities deliver employment services to people on social assistance. So that's things like– 3:27 Ayesha That's Ontario Works, right? 3:30 Will Pearson Yeah. So things like I guess, you know, help with your resume help getting connected to appropriate jobs help, you know, finding the training that you might need to access the labor market so that you can get off social assistance and get into employment. So municipalities used to deliver that, and under the new model, that will be open to a competitive process, and any organization can bid to deliver those services. And while the city of Peterborough and a couple of neighboring municipalities did apply to continue delivering those services, Fleming College was chosen as the operator so we're kind of in the midst right now of making that transition. And the city has received a pretty significant budget cut, because they'll no longer be delivering that service. The province is cutting $1.6 million from the city's budget. Most of that gets recouped by layoffs, because the city will be laying off people that used to deliver those services. But that doesn't quite cover it; there's still about $100,000 left over that the city will be on the hook for. 4:33 Ayesha Right so the city is no longer providing the employment services that are part of the Ontario Works program, but there's — what are they continuing to operate? 4:42 Will Pearson So they would still, you know, administer the benefits that people receive through social assistance. And then they also will continue to provide life — what's called life stabilization supports. And so, as you can imagine, not everyone who's on social assistance is ready to go get a job and is ready to access the labor market. Either because they have mental health challenges or addictions or maybe they don't have housing. And for those individuals, it doesn't, you know, they need to, they need help with those kinds of challenges before they can access the labor market, and so municipalities will continue to deliver addiction services, homelessness services, mental health referrals, but they'll no longer be involved in really connecting people to the labor market once they're ready. 5:30 Ayesha Okay. And that'll be that's an interesting conversation to dig into more at a later time. But how we can kind of see this in the budget is we can see the Ontario Works Administration and Employment Services line. It's being reduced by about 13%. If I'm reading this, right, and 5:50 Will Pearson The expenditures are being reduced by about 13%. Yeah, if you look at the provincial revenues are decreasing by 22%. And that's the $1.6 million cut. But what you referred to is the expenditures, which is only decreasing by $1.5 million, and that's so 6:08 Ayesha The city's making that up? 6:09 Will Pearson Yeah, so the city's getting $1.6 million dollars less from the province, they're only spending $1.5 million less. And so there's $100,000, that is contributing to these budget pressures that Armstrong was discussing with me. 6:22 Ayesha Gotcha. So to kind of move out of social assistance for a second, there's also been some changes to Children's Services Administration. Do you wanna talk about that a little bit? 6:32 Will Pearson Yeah. So there's a couple changes coming down the line from the province in how particularly the administration of Children's Services gets funded. Previously, the province funded 100% of administration costs for delivering children's services. And starting in 2021, the province will only fund 50% of those costs. And so the city has to come up with that 50%, the County contributes a little bit to this as well. So the County is going to be upping its contribution to these expenses. But at the end of the day, this is actually another example of– it works out to about $100,000, again, that the city is going to have to find additional dollars to cover those expenses. 7:11 Ayesha Mm hmm. Yeah. And you'd mentioned that Ellen Armstrong said that this was a tough budget year, in particular, because of these provincial funding changes. What are some of the service cuts that have been proposed for 2021? 7:22 Will Pearson There's two main service cuts that are being proposed in social services. The first one is a change to discretionary benefits. So there's a proposed cut to the recreation benefit that people on social assistance receive. And then the other cut is to a program called poverty reduction initiatives. And that is proposed to be cut by 50%. 7:43 Ayesha So just to talk about the first one first: discretionary benefits, what are those? 7:52 Will Pearson So there's two kinds of benefits that people on social assistance receive mandatory and discretionary. Mandatory benefits are just what they sound like: the municipality has to provide them. And those are you know what people usually associate with social assistance, which is a shelter allowance, so money to help you pay for your housing, and basic living allowance, so money for food. Mandatory benefits also include some prescription drugs, eye exams, and mandatory benefits are 100% funded by the province, and so that doesn't have an impact on the municipal budget. There are other benefits that municipalities can decide to offer to their social assistance clients. And if they do provide them, the province only funds them up to a maximum of $10 per case per month. And currently, Peterborough provides about $15 per case per month in discretionary benefits. And so that extra $5 is paid by the city. 8:51 Ayesha I see. So what kind of falls under discretionary benefits, what are we talking about? 8:55 Will Pearson So discretionary benefits are also health benefits. At the public meeting for public delegations on Monday night, a couple of people spoke that were concerned about discretionary benefits. One of them was Joanne Bazak-Brokking. 9:10 Joanne Bazak-Brokking Discretionary benefits are only called discretionary because it requires a worker to make a decision. They cover health items such as eyeglasses, dentures and emergency dental care and hearing aids. Discretionary benefits also cover subsidized bus passes and contribute to basic funeral expenses. Budget 2021 will remove $142,568 from the discretionary benefit budget, that's on page 171. This policy change will significantly reduce the capacity to meet essential health needs for people already hit very hard by COVID-19. 9:53 Will Pearson So this the city spends about $700,000 on its contribution to providing discretionary benefits and city staff in the draft budget of proposing a cut to that and the benefit in particular that they're planning on, or proposing to cut is the recreation benefit. And this provided and continues to provide today I guess, up to $200 per child per year to families to help those kids access recreation activities and social activities. 10:23 Ayesha Okay, and that's being wiped out completely? Or will there still be access to recreation services? 10:30 Will Pearson So about 1500 children accessed this benefit in 2019, I should say. And, yes, to your question, the city is trying to mitigate the impact of this cut in one key way, Armtrong explains to me and that's — the recreation department, which is outside of social services, has its own subsidies for people who are on low income. And starting next year, the plan is to broaden the eligibility for those subsidies to include people that are on social assistance. And so someone who is losing access to this benefit will be able to go to a city run recreation facility and access this subsidy. So that's one way that they're kind of mitigating that impact and the budget for the recreation department is being increased by $75,000, to anticipate that demand that there might be more people coming, that are losing access to that benefit. I should say, though, that the amount that the recreation benefit for people on social assistance is being cut is more than $75,000. So while the city is trying to mitigate the impact of this, you know, still amounts to a service reduction, it still amounts to a cut. 11:40 Ayesha Okay. But it's part of this larger pot of money that also includes health benefits, right? 11:46 Will Pearson Mm hmm. And the city — one of the reasons why I spoke to Ellen Armstrong about this, and she pointed out that one of the reasons why, or an additional thing that's happening this year is the city really wants to prioritize health benefits in its discretionary benefits. When the discretionary benefit program was reviewed, the division noticed that the amount of money that they were providing folks to access you know, dental care or dentures just wasn't enough to cover the actual costs of dentist work right now. Because I think that those rates were developed about 10 years ago, and dentist work has gotten more expensive since then. And so while, they are cutting this recreation benefit, they're not — They're taking some of the money that they save from that cut and actually investing it in other health benefits like dental benefits and denture benefits. 12:38 Ayesha So that's discretionary benefits, getting a cut. You also talked about poverty reduction initiatives. What are those? 12:44 Will Pearson Yeah, good question. And an important question. When I saw that in the budget, I didn't know what they were. And I think that just is an example of how important it is to ask questions and dig a little bit deeper into this document, because you don't always know from the document itself. And so I asked Armstrong what this program is, and she gave me a pretty, pretty good explanation of it. 13:04 Ellen Armstrong There are many items that we cover, we have the provision of baby supply, both for social assistance recipients and low income residents. And we have a fund called Helping Hands, which uses small amounts to cover emergencies, such as if somebody runs out of food in a month and there's no access to a food bank, or over the counter medication, bus fare, taxi fares. When somebody comes in and there's an emergency that they need something for, we have a bit of money set aside for that. The baby supplies that can be covered are things like car seats, cribs and booster seats. You can imagine if someone's in receipt of social assistance, and has a baby that they have to have that just to get the baby home from the hospital. So that's what we use some of that money for. The remaining amount was used to support other funding applications that reduce poverty and promote social inclusion in the City and County. And so things like the recent rural transportation pilot, the completion of the Age Friendly plan, the pilot site that worked out of — that created a Havelock hub. We funded that for the first year, the initial One City program in downtown we gave them some startup funding for that for the first year. We also supported the low income dental clinic at the health unit and keeping kids healthy program. So if there's something where somebody needs a bit of extra money to get something that's socially beneficial going, we would seed fund it I guess is the best word. 14:51 Will Pearson So it's as Armstrong said it helps people to get baby supplies, grocery cards, taxi rides, if they need them, and then this other seed funding for other poverty reduction projects in the city. don't exactly know how this cut is going to affect those different programs. In 2019, the baby supplies were $30,000, the helping hands fund so that's like grocery help things like that, was $35,000. And then the seed funding was $75,000. So that all added up to about $140,000. And that's the number that's going to cut by 50%. So it'll be about $70,000. And I'm not sure which of those programs is going to be, receive that cut. 15:39 Ayesha Right. Okay, so those are the cuts. There's also a couple areas that are getting a little bit of a boost. In this draft budget. Can you talk a little bit about what we know about that? I think it's in the housing portfolio in particular. 15:50 Will Pearson Yeah, homelessness. That's one area where the city is planning or the draft budget proposes to spend a little bit more money. As I said earlier in our conversation, that's just a reflection of the increased need, and the increased severity of homelessness in our city right now, especially during COVID-19. And so the city's contribution to its homelessness programs is expected to rise by about 28%. 16:17 Ayesha And what do we know about why those costs might be going up, especially around homelessness? 16:24 Will Pearson Well the city is planning on opening a new 24-seven overflow shelter. And the overflow shelter is currently only run at night. And so staffing it for an extra 12 hours a day is going to be more expensive. I think that social distancing is just reducing the capacity of some of the shelters in Peterborough, and that's driving up costs. And there's more information about this is – we're recording this on Tuesday, November 17, and my understanding is that a report is coming to council next week and will be released this Thursday about how funding of the shelter system is changing. And so I'm looking forward to that report and learning a little bit more about how and why funding of the shelter system is changing. 17:09 Ayesha Mm-hmm, and that's on homelessness, there's also affordable housing initiatives in this portfolio, but we're going to give that it's own episode. So we'll dive in the coming weeks… But this has been a look at the draft budget – all of the things we've been talking about are draft changes that staff is proposing. What are you looking at in the next week as Council deliberates? What do you think might change? 17:33 Will Pearson Yeah. So next week, council gets to take a look at this budget and decide how they feel about it. And I'm yeah, I'm really interested to see how council responds in particular to these, the two service reductions or cuts that are happening in the social services. If we remember back to last year when one of the proposed cuts was the closure of city-run daycares. And, yeah, Council was just not comfortable with that. And so I'm interested to see how this plays out next week. 18:03 Ayesha Yeah, absolutely. I think like talking to Dean a bit about the pressures council's facing, especially because of this year because of COVID. Like, childcare is particularly a pressure point for a lot of families and folks hurting because of a lack of employment due to this recession. It's an interesting budget to consider, and I think it'll be interesting to watch as it plays out. So thanks for walking us through it, Will, super appreciate your time. Any final thoughts? 18:31 Will Pearson No. 18:32 Ayesha Okay, well, thanks. 18:38 Ayesha That's all for Peterborough Currents this week. On our website you'll find an article write-up of all the information shared in this episode, as well as a transcript in the show notes. Coming up next week, we'll be talking about the climate change action plan, affordable housing and more. I hope you can join us for that. Music in this episode comes courtesy of the Mayhemingways. My name is Ayesha Barmania. Thanks very much for being with us today, and I'll talk to you more later. Have a great weekend.

Student Rentals during COVID with Jared Henderson

Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 18:28

What you’ll learn in just 17 minutes from today’s episode: Learn how Jared’s investment strategy is keeping a steady cash flow going Find out about an exit strategy, just in case the student population dries up Find out where the sweet spot is, in single-family homes, so that it brings in steady cash flow and has manageable results Resources/Links: hatleyfunds.com Summary: Jared Henderson lives in Montreal and started investing in real estate in 2012. He now focuses on cash-flowing student rentals in Peterborough and only invests in Ontario. In this episode, Jared shares about the cash flow opportunities in student rentals versus single-family rentals. The odds of a vacancy in student rental property are slim compared to a single-family rental property. Topics Covered: 01:06 – What his primary investment strategy 01:41 – Why choose a small city in Ontario for his investments and not in his own city 04:50 – Why he continues to invest in Peterborough and not in Montreal 07:13 – Are his properties pre-existing student rentals or single-family homes converted as student rentals 09:04 – What is a sweet spot in terms of the number of rooms for cashflows 09:53 – How is his student rental set-up – co-ed or all-male or all-female 10:32 – What good property management can do with cleanliness and orderliness 11:41 – How long is the tenancy for student rentals 13:11 – Is he catering to international students and how advantageous is it in having them over local students 14:32 – How does he raise capital to buy properties 15:20 – How much does he get having the place as student rental versus renting it as a family home 16:43 – The advantage of having student rentals versus renting out the place as a family home Key Takeaways: “What really attracted me to the student rental model is that I have multiple leases in these houses. I would never be without any revenue altogether. Worst case scenario is these days I’m perhaps half full or four out of six students are there. I’m always receiving a steady flow of cash which provides my business stability.” – Jared Henderson “The reason why I continued investing in southern Ontario instead of Montreal is because of the strong fundamentals in the GTA, through transportation development, job formation, and migration.” – Jared Henderson “If the student population dries up. And there’s too much competition with investors like myself or concentrating on cash flow and filling up all these rooms, I can either do a single-family by just converting it to a nice new home, or I can duplex the building.” – Jared Henderson “Six-beds is a sweet spot in terms of good cash flow and manageable results.” – Jared Henderson “I aim for a year-long lease. Most of my students are at Fleming College where you’re having certain terms to be 1, 2, 3 years versus typical University, which would be four years. So, with these shorter periods of time, I do have a little bit more turnover.” – Jared Henderson “I’ve had success filling out my homes in the summer they would be slightly less occupied. But we’re talking four to five rooms complete versus six over the summer.” – Jared Henderson Connect with Jared Henderson: hatleyfunds.com E: jared@hatleyfunds.com Instagram Connect with Dave Dubeau: Property Profits Podcast www.davedubeau.com www.investorattractiondemo.com Facebook LinkedIn Enjoyed the Podcast? Please subscribe on iTunes for updates

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The Awkward Throat Clear With Aaron Chalupa Ep. 44 Bentley 'Sticks And Bugs' Fawcett

Not After 30 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 65:11

The Awkward Throat Clear Ep. 44 Bentley 'Sticks & Bugs' Fawcett I sit down with my rookie this season, under a canvas tent and while sitting on homemade, halved pine log benches. Bentley is a Jasper local and recent Fleming College graduate. We talk hockey, Jasper living, scooping ice cream and how he got his nickname. All that is the kid that's known on the radio as HL53C. As always, Listen, Like, Subscribe and Share!

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GARY DIGGINS ON MUSICIAN TODAY PODCAST

Musician Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 49:18

WE ARE LIVE ON MY YOUTUBE WITH GARY DIGGINS @ SILENCE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1iMptK63_obDvssHGs83Q?view_as=subscriber FULL VIDEO REPLAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckDXkNpI-yg DOWNLOAD EPISODE: RATE US ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musician-today/id1466547973 As you know I started my podcast to bring musicians together and unite people in their love of music! Well, this week we have a very special treat for you!!! Gary is kind to join us this week in shedding some light on the importance of such an amazing organization, local to Guelph, Ontario - Silence, created by artists and for artists, in support of new music! “One of the reasons why we established Silence was there were too many remarkable musicians living in or passing through our community that were not being heard.” Daniel Fischlin, founding Director FOLLOW SILENCE’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO: http://www.silencesounds.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilenceGuelphOntario/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silenceguelph/ Find Gary Diggins: http://www.garydiggins.com/ Gary Diggins has worked for over three decades as an expressive arts therapist. His work combines counselling, mindful practices, and music as medicine. As an educator, Gary teaches in the Expressive Arts Department of Fleming College. He provides workshops and lectures at various learning institutes, from Laurier University to Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Gary is the author of Tuning the Eardrums – Listening as a Mindful Practice, and Invocations - a collection of poetry. His new novel will be released this summer. Gary’s work has taken him to communities affected by conflict, especially in Africa and Israel. At home, Gary has supported autistic clients at Toronto’s Geneva Centre, cancer patients at SickKids Hospital, and addiction recovery groups. In addition to Gary’s therapeutic practice, he continues to perform Internationally as a cornet player and multi-instrumentalist artist. He plays a range of acoustic instruments from around the world. Combining ancient sounds with modern music, the airwaves become a canvas for imaginative soundscapes. #Silence #Guelph #NewMusic Download all my NEW songs FREE and don’t miss anything by Iron Fiddle here: https://onlinemusiccoach.lpages.co/iron-fiddle/ More music and videos on: http://www.viraburmenko.com/ Podcast://www.viraburmenko.com/podcast Listen to my latest podcast episode!! And stay tuned for the next ~ we will have an epic guest! I bet you they will share something extraordinary with us!!! TUNE IN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM: Please subscribe& rate us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musician-today/id1466547973 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AyPUwncKRhCOnmfnVH7S8?si=QXlHBM6rSBqKoLDtqvL73w GooglePlay: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fmusic%2Fm%2FIvaqxvc2eawsgaijwibtxm5u5ee%3Ft%3DMusician_Today%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 CastboxFM: https://castbox.fm/channel/Musician-Today-id2167926 #podcast #musiciantoday#musicianslife #musiclife #musicbusiness #musiccareer#musicbusiness101#musician #musiciansofinstagram #musicposcast#friendofthepod#cinematic#filmscore #composer #soundtrack #strings #violin#markwood #markwoodexperience#electrifyyourstrings #eys #MWROC#viperviolin #viper #woodviolins #transsiberianorchestra If you’d like to receivemy originals songs free; podcast & live notifications ~join my email tribe here ⬇️Download all my NEW songs FREE and don't miss anything by Iron Fiddle here: https://onlinemusiccoach.lpages.co/iron-fiddle/Please don'tforget toshow your support on patreon! You can help for as low as $3 a month... And if you can not ~ the biggest help you can give us is to share the link with your friends who love cinematic warrior music: https://www.patreon.com/viraburmenko

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Edition #75 — The International Student Experience in Peterborough

Pints & Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 0:27

Listen to what 3 international students at Fleming College have to say about how they have been received while pursuing their studies in Peterborough. They find that our local citizens are generally very patient and helpful, our winters are intimidating, and our food is bland. They have some hilarious observations about our legendary Canadian politeness, including our penchant for saying 'sorry' to inanimate objects.

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Ep033 Student Internships and Textile Heritage with Stephanie Micikyan

Living Heritage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 30:00

Stephanie Micikyan is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a BA in History, and of Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship Graduate Certificate program. She has worked as an intern with The Rooms history division in St. John’s, working on a textiles-based project, and is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Intern with the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, working on the Grey Sock Project, inspired by the First World War-era Women’s Patriotic Association. We talk about internships and Fleming College’s certificate program, the work of archiving and preserving textiles, work to safeguard traditional knitting skills, and her recent research on the life and work of Anna Templeton, a craft pioneer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Heal and Restore Your Adrenals With Dr. Laura Anderson, ND.

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 43:02

I am so glad to have Dr. Laura Anderson as a guest on this episode, she is a Naturopathic Physician and part of the team at the Simplicity Project, she is also one of the coaches in the hormone project. Dr. Laura talks about her own journey and how she believed for so many years that she was just fine and didn't need to do any additional testing. Finally, she ended up taking a test out of curiosity and the outcome changed her life. During this episode, Dr. Laura talks openly about how she changed her lifestyle and the impact this had on her practice and on her clients' lives. These are the main topics in this awesome episode: ● Dr. Laura takes the Dutch Test. ● Salivary test vs. the Dutch test. ● Finding her adrenals were not working at an optimal level. ● Physical symptoms of adrenal fatigue. ● Mental and emotional signs of adrenal fatigue. ● Dr. Laura talks about her personal and professional journey. ● Simple tips to help support your adrenal function. ● Essential oil combinations you could add to your water. ● Nutritional changes to support your adrenal function. ● Pay attention to what you are craving for. ● Supplementation. ● How Dr. Laura’s clients were impacted by her own discovery. Hoping that this episode about listening and healing your adrenals, gives you the inspiration to find more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/episode51 . Learn more about Dr. Laura Anderson, ND. : Dr. Laura Anderson, ND., is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been practicing since 2010. She was the Naturopathic Doctor at Trent University Health Services for five years and spent two years as a part-time faculty member at Fleming College teaching Biology, Holistic Health, Anatomy & Physiology and Advanced Physiology. With non-stop schooling for 8 years, writing board exams, starting a business and then starting a family shortly thereafter, Laura understands the demands that come along with being a working mother, entrepreneur and feeling burnt OUT! For this reason, she's deeply passionate about helping women with chronic stress, anxiety and hormone imbalance resulting in Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal-Ovarian (HPAO) dysfunction (aka adrenal fatigue). Using nutrition, supplements, herbs, traditional chinese medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy, Laura addresses the root cause of the imbalance and equips the body with what it needs to heal and flourish with a strategic and individualized plan. Her main focus is helping busy and stressed out women feel energized, regulate their hormones and beat the feelings of burnout. Laura Anderson, ND on Instagram Laura Anderson, ND Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject Learn more about our amazing sponsors Do you find that your energy is a little bit lower as the weather starts to get colder? When it comes to supporting your system, especially your adrenals, the Adrenal Tonic and Adaptogenic tincture by Saint Francis Herb Farm called Strest is the right thing for you. This fabulous tincture can help you cope with stress and your reactions to everyday life. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. Another great tip to get your strength up is quick and simple: Make yourself a smoothie! Incorporate in it a great quality protein, Organic Fermented Vegan Protein Powder by Genuine Health, add veggies, frozen fruits, water and blend it and zip on it, balancing your blood sugar while hydrating you. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “Healthy adrenals will set you up for a healthy thyroid as well as ovarian function.” “The adrenals reflect all the mental-emotional aspect.” “Reducing high intense physical activities helps heal your adrenals.” “If you are craving salty food, pay attention to your adrenals!” “Doing less is more.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

The StudioPTBO Podcast Ep. 46 With Marketing Specialist Rosalea Terry From Innovation Cluster

The StudioPTBO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 52:58

On this episode, Rose talks about her passion for branding, integrated marketing strategies, Fleming College, working with startups & entrepreneurs at the Innovation Cluster, and her philanthropy work wtih 100 Women Peterborough...PS: When you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you grow your business:1. Join the StudioPTBO Marketing Hacks Group on Facebook and connect with fellow entrepreneurs who are running businesses and growing teams.In this group we talk about how to grow and build your company on social and create momentum across your entire organization. https://www.facebook.com/groups/340267563282975/?ref=share2. Download A Free Copy "7 Essential Steps To Generating Leads For Your Business"We published this article to help provide massive value to this community and help you get started. Visit www.studioptbo.com/leadgeneration to download your copy today.3. Work with the StudioPTBO team privately.If you'd like to work directly with me and my team to help you run your social media to build your business... just click here http://m.me/studioptbo and put “Private” ... tell me a little about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and we will send over the next step in our process. We're excited to connect with you!

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Digital Rights #2 – Securing your personal data online

Peterborough Currents

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 12:32

A role reversal on today’s show! Ayesha shares their story about internet anxieties and guest host Jeffrey Moore, an internet security and digital forensics student at Fleming College, walks us through how to start thinking …

Integrating UDL in Ontario, Canada, and beyond with Jodie Black

Think UDL

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019

Lillian Nave talks with Jodie Black, a Teaching and Learning Specialist at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Jodie and Lillian discuss the UDL initiatives she and her colleagues are undertaking at her college and across Ontario.

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Invest in Your People

Ten with Ken (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 7:45

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people. “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate. “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes. Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly. From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty. Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.” From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.” Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself. Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.” Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario. She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario. A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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Invest in Your People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 7:45

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people. “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate. “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes. Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly. From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty. Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.” From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.” Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself. Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.” Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario. She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario. A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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Equity & Diversity on Campus

Ten with Ken (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 7:28

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education. When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age. Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men. In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.” In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes. (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.) Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus. (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.) “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts. Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.” Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario. She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario. A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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Equity & Diversity on Campus

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 7:28

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education. When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age. Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men. In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.” In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes. (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.) Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus. (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.) “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts. Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.” Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario. She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario. A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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Peterborough Garden Show 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 54:29

One of the highlights of Spring in the Eastern GTA is the Peterborough Garden Show. It will be timed perfectly to help us all usher in Spring. Joining me for this episode of Down the Garden Path is Cauleen Viscoff Chair of the Peterborough Garden Show. The "Everything's Comin Roses " 2019 show is bringing us a new date and a new venue and partnership at Fleming College in Peterborough. This is the 19th year of the Peterborough Garden show. It is run by a team of volunteers of the Peterborough Horticultural Society. The Annual Garden show raises money that goes back to the community by creating scholarships for students studying horticultural related studies as well as grants to community gardens. The Garden Show each year features over 90 vendors or artisans, most of them local. The support of local businesses is a wonderful feature of this show every year. The Award Winning show schedule is : Friday Evening April 26 – 5pm to 9pmSaturday April 27 – 10am to 5pmSunday April 28 – 10am to 4pm The price of admission is $10 for the entire weekend. Cauleen gave us an update on some of the speakers and workshops taking place during the show. Each week on Down the Garden Path we discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As Landscape Designers and gardeners we think it is important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance. Thanks for joining us here. We also want to do everything we can to support our Horticultural Industry, especially local. Remember to check out Down the Garden Path on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app and subscribe.

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Naturopathic Medicine With Dr. Laura Anderson ND

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 47:28

Dr. Laura Anderson is the inhouse naturopathic doctor for The Simplicity Project, and during this episode she will explain what exactly naturopathic medicine is, what you can expect and how working with naturopathic medicine can help you and your family as well. She also dives deep into different modalities naturopaths use, such as homeopathy, essential oils, and chinese medicine among others. Dr. Laura and I talk about simple changes you can start to implement right away in your life and the reasons behind these transformational shifts. These are the topics you will hear about in this awesome episode: ● Dr. Laura’s personal journey that lead her to Naturopathic Medicine. ● Supporting patients online. ● Dr. Laura as part of the Simplicity Project. ● Starting to work with a Naturopathic Doctor. ● Treating skeptical patients. ● Differences between traditional medicine and naturopathic medicine. ● Quality sleep. ● Drink more water. ● Move more! ● Signs of dehydration. ● Benefits of moving more. ● Common questions of women starting at the Simplicity Project. ● Benefits of working online and recording every session. ● Why you need to start investing in yourself. Hoping you can put these simple steps into action to start seeing the benefits to your health. It is time to invest in yourself and fill your cup! Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode29. Learn more about Dr. Laura Anderson: Dr. Laura Anderson ND is a licenced Naturopathic Doctor and has been practicing in Peterborough, Ontario since 2010. In addition to her private practice she was also the in house ND at Trent University Health Services for five years. Dr. Laura also spent two years as part time faculty at Fleming College and taught Biology, Holistic Health, Anatomy & Physiology and Advanced Physiology. Laura has published articles for The Pulse (an Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors publication) as well as various blogs and articles for supplements companies such as CanPrev and Orange Naturals. Currently, Dr. Anderson maintains a private practice focusing on helping women with chronic stress, anxiety and adrenal fatigue, so they can help to beat burnout, bust fatigue and overcome overwhelm. And also assists with Jenn Pike's company The Simplicity Project as the in-house Naturopathic Doctor supporting women entering into the The Simplicity Project Online and The Hormone Project. Dr. Laura Anderson ND Beat the Burnout Guide: An 8 page guide explaining burnout and the 5 things you can STOP and 5 things you can START to do to help beat burnout, bust fatigue and overcome overwhelm. Dr. Laura Anderson ND on Instagram Dr. Laura Anderson ND on Twitter Dr. Laura Anderson ND on Facebook Dr. Laura is currently accepting new patients within Ontario via in person in Peterborough, or online. Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :) Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject Learn more about our amazing sponsors Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, Saint Francis Ear Oil is the number one resource I take on holidays, because there is nothing worse than when water gets trapped in your ear! This amazing oil also helps with excessive ear wax. Collagen is another supplement I always pack, Genuine Health Collagen is the brand I choose. There are two kinds, Clean Collagen, from grass fed and pasture raised cows, and the Marine Based Collagen, from wild caught fish, I alternate between them. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “Cells in your body are made from all the nutrients you take while working with naturopathic medicine.” “Traditional medicine made us believe in quick fixes.” “Sleeping is how you heal.” “Every single action in your body needs a water molecule to happen.” “If you are not drinking enough water you will have difficulties detoxing well.” “The body is created to move.” “Seating is considered the new smoking.” “You don’t have to feel moody and burnt out there are options, it is time to invest in yourself and fill your cup.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

Interdisciplinarity & Soft Skills for an AI Age

Ten with Ken (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 8:23

This week, Ten with Ken visits Fleming College, in Peterborough Ontario, where Ken Steele and president Maureen Adamson discuss the labour market needs of the fourth industrial revolution, and the need to prepare college students with interdisciplinary programs and the so-called “soft skills” in demand by employers. Some of the biggest challenges facing higher education institutions, aside from budget pressure and demographic shifts, are the rapidly-evolving labour market. Most elementary students today will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Artificial intelligence and automation are widely projected to impact at least half of all human jobs over the next few decades, and already prototypes have been unveiled of semi-autonomous vehicles, bricklayers, drywallers, news anchors, and even master chefs. In the past few decades, the jobs that have increased most worldwide are not those that require STEM skills, but those that require people skills, communication and emotional intelligence. Fleming College is helping prepare students for a changing world, Maureen explains, through interdisciplinary experiential programs at its Kawartha Trades & Technology Centre. In this new 87,000-square-foot facility, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians work together to build an entire house. Students gain “hard”, technical skills, but also those critical social and teamwork skills. Multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and interprofessional training will become even more vital as “narrow” AI gets more and more capable of automating work within individual specialties. Ken shares Kai Fu Lee’s schema of AI’s impact on the labour market, which divides employment into 4 quadrants based on the level of creativity and strategic thinking required, and the level of “compassion” or social skills required. Lee predicts that routine, impersonal jobs will be fully automated within 5-10 years, while routine interpersonal tasks will require a partnership between an AI performing “back-end” tasks (like interpreting medical scans) and a human explaining those results to a patient. More creative, transdisciplinary work will require humans working in conjunction with AI tools for the foreseeable future. (Check out Kai Fu Lee’s TEDx talk, “How AI can save our humanity,” at https://youtu.be/ajGgd9Ld-Wc). The fourth industrial revolution, caused by the impact of AI and automation on the labour market, means that today’s college graduates will desperately need the so-called “soft skills” like creative, strategic and transdisciplinary thinking, as well as interpersonal communication and empathy. “Not everything is technical,” Maureen emphasizes, which is why Fleming tries to integrate arts and humanities skills into many of its courses. Ken cites Scott Hartley’s argument (in the Fuzzy and the Techie) that “the antidote to technological irrelevance is to become MORE human, not less.” Experiential, team-based collaborative learning models will help young people in particular become workforce-ready, and develop the interpersonal and workplace skills that many students no longer gain through part-time jobs. Maureen observes that “students need to learn how to learn,” and emphasizes the importance of the employer perspective on skills and competencies. (A 2015 Canadian survey by McKinsey found that 83% of educators, 44% of students, and just 34% of employers felt that today’s youth are being adequately prepared for the world of work.) “The more we can listen to our industry partners” about their needs, Maureen believes, the more colleges can “create programs in more of a design-thinking fashion.” For Fleming, and most colleges, “it’s going to be a culture shift” that will take significant time, as well as “investment in our people.” A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson turns to diversity and equity in higher education, both in terms of gender parity and the integration of international students and perspectives. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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Interdisciplinarity & Soft Skills for an Age of AI

What on Earth is Going on?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 8:23

This week, Ten with Ken visits Fleming College, in Peterborough Ontario, where Ken Steele and president Maureen Adamson discuss the labour market needs of the fourth industrial revolution, and the need to prepare college students with interdisciplinary programs and the so-called “soft skills” in demand by employers. Some of the biggest challenges facing higher education institutions, aside from budget pressure and demographic shifts, are the rapidly-evolving labour market. Most elementary students today will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Artificial intelligence and automation are widely projected to impact at least half of all human jobs over the next few decades, and already prototypes have been unveiled of semi-autonomous vehicles, bricklayers, drywallers, news anchors, and even master chefs. In the past few decades, the jobs that have increased most worldwide are not those that require STEM skills, but those that require people skills, communication and emotional intelligence. Fleming College is helping prepare students for a changing world, Maureen explains, through interdisciplinary experiential programs at its Kawartha Trades & Technology Centre. In this new 87,000-square-foot facility, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians work together to build an entire house. Students gain “hard”, technical skills, but also those critical social and teamwork skills. Multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and interprofessional training will become even more vital as “narrow” AI gets more and more capable of automating work within individual specialties. Ken shares Kai Fu Lee’s schema of AI’s impact on the labour market, which divides employment into 4 quadrants based on the level of creativity and strategic thinking required, and the level of “compassion” or social skills required. Lee predicts that routine, impersonal jobs will be fully automated within 5-10 years, while routine interpersonal tasks will require a partnership between an AI performing “back-end” tasks (like interpreting medical scans) and a human explaining those results to a patient. More creative, transdisciplinary work will require humans working in conjunction with AI tools for the foreseeable future. (Check out Kai Fu Lee’s TEDx talk, “How AI can save our humanity,” at https://youtu.be/ajGgd9Ld-Wc). The fourth industrial revolution, caused by the impact of AI and automation on the labour market, means that today’s college graduates will desperately need the so-called “soft skills” like creative, strategic and transdisciplinary thinking, as well as interpersonal communication and empathy. “Not everything is technical,” Maureen emphasizes, which is why Fleming tries to integrate arts and humanities skills into many of its courses. Ken cites Scott Hartley’s argument (in the Fuzzy and the Techie) that “the antidote to technological irrelevance is to become MORE human, not less.” Experiential, team-based collaborative learning models will help young people in particular become workforce-ready, and develop the interpersonal and workplace skills that many students no longer gain through part-time jobs. Maureen observes that “students need to learn how to learn,” and emphasizes the importance of the employer perspective on skills and competencies. (A 2015 Canadian survey by McKinsey found that 83% of educators, 44% of students, and just 34% of employers felt that today’s youth are being adequately prepared for the world of work.) “The more we can listen to our industry partners” about their needs, Maureen believes, the more colleges can “create programs in more of a design-thinking fashion.” For Fleming, and most colleges, “it’s going to be a culture shift” that will take significant time, as well as “investment in our people.” A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson turns to diversity and equity in higher education, both in terms of gender parity and the integration of international students and perspectives. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

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...with Racism (Ep. 26)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 61:54

Complete show notes are below the description. Racism has been a sad part of the human story for a long time. After slavery was finally abolished in the United States in 1865, it took a hundred years for governments to make formal legal equality real -- and still, social segregation, ethnic discrimination and systemic prejudice continue today. It might even be getting worse. What is racism all about in our age of rising white nationalism and the re-emergence of identity politics, and what can we do about it? Ben is in St. John's, Newfoundland, to get to the bottom of it with Professor Sulaimon Giwa of Memorial University. What on Earth is Going on: Podcast Episode 26. Show Notes Episode 26: What on Earth is Going on with Racism? Notes on the Conversation Ben and Sulaimon discuss the meaning and manifestations of racism, especially in the often-overlooked and downplayed Canadian context. In addition, they hit upon the following: Racisms (plural), identity politics, cultural appropriation and privilege Diversity of thought as well as background in academia The built-in prejudices of a society that is increasingly data-driven The concept of truth and truths as distinct from fact The interesting idea of leveraging white identity Racism and identity in the local context of St. John’s and Newfoundland About the Guest Dr. Sulaimon Giwa is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Critical Thinking and Reflection, Social Justice, and Social Work Practice. His doctoral research explored the experiences of, and resilience (including coping strategies) of gay men of colour, to racism. It received the runner-up distinction for the Barbara Godard Prize for the best York University dissertation in Canadian Studies. Dr. Giwa holds a Diploma in Law and Security Administration from Fleming College, with a specialization in Police Education; a Bachelor of High Honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Carleton University, with a concentration in Law and minor in Women’s Studies; a Master’s of Social Work from Carleton University, with a substantive focus on Social Policy and Administration; and a PhD in Social Work from York University, in the specialty areas of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture. Dr. Giwa’s professional experience includes direct practice; research and policy work at the community and federal level, primarily in youth health promotions, community and organizational practice in diverse communities, corrections (including as a Community Parole Officer and Case Manager for Time for Change, a Crime Prevention Ottawa funded gang exit program), and policing. His applied research program and professional activities centralize critical race transformative pedagogies and theories as frameworks and analytic tools for social justice and equity. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of race and sexuality; critical social work pedagogy; antiracism/oppression; and the criminal justice system. He has taught in the social work programs at Ryerson University and York University, and in the Police Foundations program at Sheridan College. Further information about Dr. Giwa’s academic and professional work can be found at Academia.edu. Written by the Guest Non-Academic Publications LGBTQ immigrants need better settlement services by Sulaimon Giwa, published in the Conversation Canada, 27 May 2018 Newfoundland needs immigrants and anti-racism action now by Sulaimon Giwa, published in the Conversation Canada, 18 April 2018 Academic Publications “Coping with Racism and Racial Trauma” by Sulaimon Giwa, published in the Psychic Life of Racism in Gay Men’s Communities, edited by Damien W. Riggs (Lexington Books, 2018) “Foundations of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression in Social Work Practice” by Gordon Pon, Sulaimon Giwa and Narda Razack “Is There Racial Discrimination in Police Stop-and-Searches of Black Youth? A Toronto Case Study” by Yunliang Meng, Sulaimon Giwa and Uzo Anucha, published in the Canadian Journal of Family and Youth (Vol. 7, No. 1, 2015) Further Reading The Government of Canada’s Anti-racism Resources: a list of supporting resource materials. White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by sociologist Robin DiAngelo, with a foreword by Michael Eric Dyson. Non-Fiction, analysis. New York Times Bestseller. Published in 2018. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, correspondent for The Atlantic. Written as a letter to the author’s teenage son, with a focus on race relations in the United States. Winner of the 2015 National (US) Book Award for Nonfiction. Published in 2015. The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King, American-Canadian writer and broadcaster. Canadian bestseller and winner of various prizes, including the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize. Published in 2013. The Quote of the Week “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” From Our Dead Behind Us: Poems by Audre Lorde (1934-1992), American writer and activist.

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E201 Tom Weegar and Fleming College

The Blue Fish Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 28:08

Sir Sandford Fleming College is ground zero for anyone in Ontario looking to start a career in resource management and enforcement. Today's guest on Blue Fish Radio is the College's new Vice President of Academia Dr. Tom Weegar. Listen as Dr Weegar highlights the many exciting developments and career opportunities that make Fleming College a leader in their field this week on Blue fish Radio.

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Judith Limkilde

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 28:06

Terry catches up with Judith Limkilde, recently retired Vice President Academic of Fleming College. Judith had a long career in various teaching and leadership positions at Seneca College, Nova Scotia Community College as well as Fleming. Terry and Judith took the long view on technology enabled teaching and learning in our very enjoyable chat on Gettin' Air.

Judith Limkilde

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 28:06

Terry catches up with Judith Limkilde, recently retired Vice President Academic of Fleming College. Judith had a long career in various teaching and leadership positions at Seneca College, Nova Scotia Community College as well as Fleming. Terry and Judith took the long view on technology enabled teaching and learning in our very enjoyable chat on Gettin' Air.

Christopher Shields

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 29:53

Terry (@greeneterry) and Christopher Shields from the School of General Arts and Science at Fleming College chat about Fleming's recent move to widespread open blogging in their flagship communications courses and the opportunities that has presented.

Christopher Shields

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 29:53

Terry (@greeneterry) and Christopher Shields from the School of General Arts and Science at Fleming College chat about Fleming's recent move to widespread open blogging in their flagship communications courses and the opportunities that has presented.

Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement: A presentation from the OACYC 2017 Conference

CYC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 66:24

We are continuing our uploading of presentations from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care conference which took place in June 2017. Today’s episode is called Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement. The presentation is by two young people who lived in residential care and three Ryerson University Master’s in Child and Youth Care Students. The following is the conference abstract: Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement Since the ratification of the UNCRC, the participation and voice of young people has become a focus in child and youth serving organizations. Progress has been made, however young people still find themselves silenced, dismissed, and removed from the conversations and decisions impacting their lives. Current initiatives for youth engagement are often limited through tokenistic and outdated approaches, that result in young people continuing to feel as though they are not heard and do not have control over their own lives. We as CYCs need to model and advocate for the advancement of meaningful and authentic youth engagement. In order to do this, we need to unpack the complexities and barriers so we can envision a way forward. This presentation will focus on the role of CYC practitioners to support and partner with young people to elevate their voices and participation in the care and services they receive. Through a reflective process, we will examine the barriers that inhibit us from fully implementing a youth engagement approach in our daily practice. CYCs have the responsibility to navigate through these barriers. Camille Bautista is a current high school student and Ryerson bound hopeful with a particular passion concerning the complexities surrounding philosophical conundrums. She aspires to become a lawyer in the hopes of lending her voice and determination to advocate for the rights of either the environment’s protection or refugee crises. Charles Jackson is a current student of Fleming College in the Academic Upgrading program, who will be attending Fleming in the fall for the Personal Support Worker Program. Charles hopes to work with the disabled and elderly community, in order to help them remember their humanity and special place in our society. Joe Blake, BA CYC is currently enrolled in the MA CYC program and has been working in the field of CYC for seven years. Joe’s interests in the field particularly lie in the areas of the youth justice system, restorative practices, social justice, Indigenous practices and youth advocacy. Amanda Mayhew, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, is a dynamic CYC practitioner who has been in the field for 8 years. Her expertise is in residential care, where she has been a leader in relational and strength-based approaches. Amanda is well versed in the research on children’s rights and youth engagement. Her passion is advocating for young people to be included in all decisions that impact their lives. Christopher Tone, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, has practiced in the CYC field in varying capacities for approximately twelve years. The bulk of his experience lies in school based and residential care for young people who have been dually diagnosed and/or have ASD. Christopher is keenly interested in exploring issues surrounding street involved youth, and the application of children’s rights in Canada and in international contexts

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Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement: A presentation from the OACYC 2017 Conference

CYC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 66:24

We are continuing our uploading of presentations from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care conference which took place in June 2017. Today’s episode is called Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement. The presentation is by two young people who lived in residential care and three Ryerson University Master’s in Child and Youth Care Students. The following is the conference abstract: Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement Since the ratification of the UNCRC, the participation and voice of young people has become a focus in child and youth serving organizations. Progress has been made, however young people still find themselves silenced, dismissed, and removed from the conversations and decisions impacting their lives. Current initiatives for youth engagement are often limited through tokenistic and outdated approaches, that result in young people continuing to feel as though they are not heard and do not have control over their own lives. We as CYCs need to model and advocate for the advancement of meaningful and authentic youth engagement. In order to do this, we need to unpack the complexities and barriers so we can envision a way forward. This presentation will focus on the role of CYC practitioners to support and partner with young people to elevate their voices and participation in the care and services they receive. Through a reflective process, we will examine the barriers that inhibit us from fully implementing a youth engagement approach in our daily practice. CYCs have the responsibility to navigate through these barriers. Camille Bautista is a current high school student and Ryerson bound hopeful with a particular passion concerning the complexities surrounding philosophical conundrums. She aspires to become a lawyer in the hopes of lending her voice and determination to advocate for the rights of either the environment’s protection or refugee crises. Charles Jackson is a current student of Fleming College in the Academic Upgrading program, who will be attending Fleming in the fall for the Personal Support Worker Program. Charles hopes to work with the disabled and elderly community, in order to help them remember their humanity and special place in our society. Joe Blake, BA CYC is currently enrolled in the MA CYC program and has been working in the field of CYC for seven years. Joe’s interests in the field particularly lie in the areas of the youth justice system, restorative practices, social justice, Indigenous practices and youth advocacy. Amanda Mayhew, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, is a dynamic CYC practitioner who has been in the field for 8 years. Her expertise is in residential care, where she has been a leader in relational and strength-based approaches. Amanda is well versed in the research on children’s rights and youth engagement. Her passion is advocating for young people to be included in all decisions that impact their lives. Christopher Tone, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, has practiced in the CYC field in varying capacities for approximately twelve years. The bulk of his experience lies in school based and residential care for young people who have been dually diagnosed and/or have ASD. Christopher is keenly interested in exploring issues surrounding street involved youth, and the application of children’s rights in Canada and in international contexts

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Episode 13: How to Make Cider - and Girls in the Trees

Urban Forestry Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 62:08

Learn how to make cider with your apple harvest with Ben Watson, Author of Cider Hard and Sweet. And learn why women are being encouraged to look for jobs in arboriculture and forestry in an interview with Katrina van Osch-Saxon of Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Program.

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Episode #83– Toby Druce “Mid-life Career Change to Blacksmithing”

BlacksmitHER Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 23:32

Toby Druce is making a mid-life career change to become a blacksmith. He is from the Toronto area in Ontario Canada and has been a social worker with the City of Toronto for the past 29 years. He has decided to change career paths and learn to become a blacksmith by attending the Fleming College Blacksmith Program over the next 15 weeks. Toby and I will be doing a 4-part podcast series, 4 interviews while he is going through this transition in life and through the Fleming College Blacksmith Program over the next 15 weeks, starting September 2016, by the time this podcast is released he will have been in the program for one week. This episode was recorded a week before Toby starts the program, which is in Haliburton, Ontario, and we are talking about why he chose blacksmithing and what he plans to do with it at the end of the program. What We Talked About Toby Druce has been a social worker and grants administrator for the past 29 years working with municipal homeless and street outreach programs for the City of Toronto, Ontario Canada. Toby was first drawn to blacksmithing when he took a beginner class at a local high school, in their auto body shop. When toby lost his job in 2015 he knew this was a great opportunity to pursue blacksmithing as a career. He looked at blacksmith programs in the UK and Canada and choose the Fleming College blacksmith program through the Haliburton School of Art and Design because of the condensed 15-week program. The courses covered are: Forging Basics, History of Ornamental Ironwork, Drawing, Artistic Blacksmith - Projects I, Design, Marketing/Portfolio Development, and Artistic Blacksmith - Projects II. For Toby, choosing the path to become a blacksmith was not for the monetary gains (which we know can be a very difficult path to financial freedom!) but instead to use his social working skills along with the blacksmith skills to further the work of social working organizations. The program requires 600 hours of shop forge time and for each student to have 8 finished pieces to start your own body of work. The student will then learn how to photograph the eight pieces and professionally create a portfolio to present to a gallery. Toby will be turning 50 in November, in the middle of the program and he couldn’t think of a better way to spend his 50th Guest Links Fleming College Artist blacksmith program - http://flemingcollege.ca/programs/artist-blacksmith/courses A Big Thank You to today’s sponsor – Fleming College If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would support the show by: telling your friends. sharing this episode using the social sharing buttons below. subscribing to the show and leaving a rating and review in iTunes. Not sure how? Just follow these simple steps here or watch the short video tutorial, http://youtu.be/rq4OCyRGjHc?list=UUH3MfNZLXlKgionAs6kMT_Q subscribing to the show in Stitcher, http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=54499&refid=stpr Thanks so much for your support!

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