Podcasts about yukon college

About the Episode What a treat it was to have James Stauch, a phenomenal storyteller, on this episode of Pause. James is the Director of the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University. The Institute runs co-curricular and community focused learning programs primarily to connect students to broader community and social change initiatives. The story he shared takes us back 12 years or so and into the northern parts of Canada. He was a part of a group that noticed a gap in the education system, that being there were few opportunities for advanced post-secondary education in the north which resulted in many students having to travel south for many years to access that level of education, and in a way that was not either culturally resonant or directly applicable to a northern context. They undertook research, system mapping, and communicating with the people who lived in northern communities. When it came time to “pass the project off” or let it start rolling into this grassroots movement, the boat hit some rocky waters. The realization at this point became “How much change can an external change agent really drive before it becomes inauthentic?”   Resource Links Is it time for a northern university? Article from Northern Public Affairs: http://www.northernpublicaffairs.ca/index/archives-volume-1-issue-1/education-is-it-time-for-a-northern-university/ Momentum Builds for an Inuit University: https://www.uarctic.org/news/2015/5/momentum-builds-for-inuit-university-in-nunavut/ Yukon College is now Yukon University: https://www.yukonu.ca/news/202005/yukon-college-now-yukon-university

#019 - Garbage Truck Santa - Come ride along with Yukon's one and only Wayne HendersonWayne Henderson spends the weeks leading up to Christmas making his list, checking it twice, planning his route, and scraping the ice, as he prepares his electric light garbage truck and Santa suit for what has become a Yukon winter tradition for nearly three decades now.  Yukoners delight at the opportunity of seeing "Garbage Truck Santa" cruising the streets of Whitehorse in what is undoubtedly the most flamboyant vehicle in the territory with more that 3000 light bulbs and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer on the front of his full-sized garbage truck. You can't help but smile and wave as Santa blasts his airhorn, flashes Rudolph's shiny red nose, and shout's through the P.A. system a hearty HO HO HO from the driver's seat. Garbage Truck Santa has been featured in magazines, news articles and a full length video documentary, chronicling the humble beginnings of our well-dressed local winter celebrity who is held dear in the hearts of people far and wide. During my call from Santa today, I asked him to recount his early years in the 1990's when he first dawned the jovial red Santa suit while out doing his traditional garbage route pickup in Whitehorse. From what was a “one off” fun idea in its origin, to the international notoriety he enjoys today, Garbage Truck Santa reflects on his successes and struggles, and what he personally gets out of bringing smiles to the thousands of happy people he meets each year.  Our modern-day Santa clearly has a big heart. His personal conviction of simply spreading some Yule Tide joy during the darkest days of December, has now become a community supported highlight of the winter season. Garbage Truck Santa ( Wayne Henderson ) now has a network of local individual and businesses who wholeheartedly support his efforts in all regards to help him dawn his Santa suit each Christmas season, so he can continue to bring joy into our community.  To listen to the full podcast show, please click on MyAmazingYukonLife.com where you'll find each weekly podcast link along with show notes and pictures related to each of the episodes. You can also download each episode from Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts from. While you're there, hit the subscribe button and leave me a comment on what you'd like to hear next on the show.You're also invited you to help me build the knowledge base for future shows by becoming a member of My Amazing Yukon Life Facebook Group. This is where our personal stories come together as we build upon the collective memories of one another to record and preserve personal stories of the Yukon's rich history and colourful life adventures. I hope you enjoy this podcast and I thank you for joining me as a "M.A.Y.L. carrier”, as we proudly deliver our amazing Yukon life stories to the outside world.   Cheers  “Trapper Dan your Renaissance Man”Daniel Halen

In this story, we asked Yukoners what they would like to see in the future.

In this story, we asked Yukoners what they would like to see in the future.

This episode will explore the importance of language in learning.

This episode will explore the importance of language in learning.

How does Yukon College teach its students to best support people who have been through residential school? In this episode we will hear Jackie MacLaren will talk about her role working with residential school survivors.

How does Yukon College teach its students to best support people who have been through residential school? In this episode we will hear Jackie MacLaren will talk about her role working with residential school survivors.

This episode will explore the importance of land in learning. We’ll head to a science camp near Carcross to speak with instructors and students piloting a new course which takes place completely on the land. And, we’ll hear about the importance of land as a teaching tool.

This episode will explore the importance of land in learning. We'll head to a science camp near Carcross to speak with instructors and students piloting a new course which takes place completely on the land. And, we'll hear about the importance of land as a teaching tool.

This episode delves into the role of the community campuses through the stories and the work of three campus liaisons: Nicole Tom in Carmacks, Ingrid Johnson in Teslin, and Ashley Doiron in Dawson. We'll also hear from John Reid who has worked at the Mayo campus for 30 years and is now the department head of northern campuses.

This episode delves into the role of the community campuses through the stories and the work of three campus liaisons: Nicole Tom in Carmacks, Ingrid Johnson in Teslin, and Ashley Doiron in Dawson. We’ll also hear from John Reid who has worked at the Mayo campus for 30 years and is now the department head of northern campuses.

This episode explores the development of the Sunrise Report in 2008, why it was created and how it has influenced the functioning of the College since, including the development of First Nation Initiatives and the President’s Advisory Council on First Nation Initiatives.

This episode explores the development of the Sunrise Report in 2008, why it was created and how it has influenced the functioning of the College since, including the development of First Nation Initiatives and the President's Advisory Council on First Nation Initiatives.

This episode follows the development of the College from the Vocational School down by the river to its move up the hill to become Yukon College, and its growth throughout the Yukon to 13 campuses throughout the Yukon.

This episode follows the development of the College from the Vocational School down by the river to its move up the hill to become Yukon College, and its growth throughout the Yukon to 13 campuses throughout the Yukon.

This episode takes place at Roddy’s Camp and explores the different things that can be shared over a campfire. Things like support and knowledge, and also things like tea and bannock.

This episode takes place at Roddy's Camp and explores the different things that can be shared over a campfire. Things like support and knowledge, and also things like tea and bannock.

In this story, we look at Yukon College’s Elders on Campus program through the stories of three elders: Leonard Sheldon, Roger Ellis, and Shirley Adamson.

In this story, we look at Yukon College's Elders on Campus program through the stories of three elders: Leonard Sheldon, Roger Ellis, and Shirley Adamson.

We hear the word reconciliation a lot, but what does it actually mean and what does it look like in action? To begin the series, we asked Yukoners what the word means to them. This episode includes remarks from: Tosh Southwick, David Silas, Shirley Adamson, Joanne Henry, Robby Dick, Fabiana Naves, Phillip Gatensby, Aubyn O’Grady, Debra-Leigh Reti, Peter Johnston, Jody Beaumont, Teagyn Vallevand, Wendy Tayler, Steve Smith, Robin Bradasch, Katrina Kocsis, Jackie MacLaren, Ron Chambers, and Karen Barnes.

As the saying goes: We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. In this introductory piece, Tosh Southwick explains the ideas behind this audio series. “When something really important happens in our communities, we make a story about it,” she says. “One of the foundational differences between a First Nations and a Western culture is the oral part – the idea that we pass our knowledge orally down the generations.”

We hear the word reconciliation a lot, but what does it actually mean and what does it look like in action? To begin the series, we asked Yukoners what the word means to them. This episode includes remarks from: Tosh Southwick, David Silas, Shirley Adamson, Joanne Henry, Robby Dick, Fabiana Naves, Phillip Gatensby, Aubyn O'Grady, Debra-Leigh Reti, Peter Johnston, Jody Beaumont, Teagyn Vallevand, Wendy Tayler, Steve Smith, Robin Bradasch, Katrina Kocsis, Jackie MacLaren, Ron Chambers, and Karen Barnes.

As the saying goes: We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. In this introductory piece, Tosh Southwick explains the ideas behind this audio series. “When something really important happens in our communities, we make a story about it,” she says. “One of the foundational differences between a First Nations and a Western culture is the oral part – the idea that we pass our knowledge orally down the generations.”

Alison Anderson and the Yukon Edition of Best of the WWEST are back! This time, you'll hear from Dana Mills, who spends a lot of time with children and youth - and loves it! You'll hear why it's so important to support youth in their passions and the fascinating research Dana undertook about youth transitioning out of foster care. Plus, find out what she would bring to a deserted island and who inspires her. Dana Mills recently moved to Whitehorse from Ontario and has assumed the role of Youth STEM Outreach Coordinator at Yukon College. She is excited to expand on the STEM programming that has been done in previous years by introducing more year round programming and having more STEM outreach to Yukon’s communities. Relevant Links:  Camp Trillium Child Welfare Political Action Team Global Health program at McMaster University Heart Lake First Nation Mount Allison University Ultimate Frisbee Yukon College Kid's Programs   Hosted by: Alison Anderson (@AlisonVAnderson) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott HolmesProduced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher! For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

Alison Anderson, the WWEST Associate Chair at Yukon College, interviews Kirsten Hogan and asks the real questions: What challenges does the Yukon face when it comes to environmental engineering, especially mining and environmental reclamation? Why is it important to get more women engineers registered across Canada? And just why does she love the Yukon anyway?  Kirsten has over 15 years of experience in Environmental Engineering with a focus on contaminated sites management and remediation, and greenhouse gas emissions quantification and management. Relevant Links:  Aperture Consulting Canada Business Network Engineers Canada 30 by 30 Initiative Environmental remediation Environment Yukon F.H. Collins Secondary School Hosted by: Alison Anderson (@AlisonVAnderson) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher! For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

Chickens in the kitchen, positron beams, and asking big questions about the universe - you will hear about all of these things in this episode with Dawn MacDonald. Alison Anderson, WWEST Associate Chair at Yukon College, interviews Dawn in this next installment of Best of the West: Yukon Edition. Dawn MacDonald earned her Bachelors in Applied Mathematics with a Theoretical Physics concentration at the University of Western Ontario in 1997, and was the only woman in many of her classes at that time. She benefited from mentorship by faculty in the Space Physics department and Positron Beam laboratory, who gave her summer undergraduate research positions in their offices and labs. She now works at Yukon College as Institutional Research and Planning Officer, using mainly social science research methods to provide data for institutional decision making. Relevant Links: Chariots of the Gods The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav Interface Science at Western University Yukon College Strategic Plan Hosted by: Alison Anderson (@AlisonVAnderson) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher! For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

WWEST Associate Chair Alison Anderson hosts this episode with Dr. Katie Aitken and speaks to her about bird watching, practicing science in the Yukon, and even what birds can teach us about climate change. This episode is the first in a series by WWEST's Associate Chair at Yukon College in Whitehorse, YT. This series gives listeners a glimpse of the lively STEM community in the Great White North. Dr. Katie Aitken is an instructor in the School of Science at Yukon College in Whitehorse, Yukon, and is an adjunct professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. She coordinates the Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences program that Yukon College offers in partnership with University of Alberta. Relevant Links: Cavity-Nesting birds Dr. Kathy Martin at University of British Columbia Jane Goodall Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences at Yukon College Yukon Bird Club Hosted by: Alison Anderson (@AlisonVAnderson) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford Make sure to follow the Yukon Associate Chair's social media on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/wwest.yukoncollege and www.twitter.com/WWEST_yukon Also, be sure to subscribe to WWEST's biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.