I love spaces that bring people together to learn. You name it. Libraries, community centres, recreation spaces, parks, town halls. My favourite are spaces that say “we can make this world a bit better by learning together”. I love those spaces so much that I did a Masters degree on what they look like and how […]
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Anti-Oppression – What’s in a name?
The buzzwords ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’ have surged in popularity amongst banks, governments and community organizations alike, so why do so many social justice practitioners cling to the terminology of ‘anti-oppression’?
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How to lead a good walk
To use a quote from Tilden’s Principles, a good walk “is not instruction, but provocation”
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Train the Trainer … DEBUNKED!
There are strategies that always tempt me during community outreach; strategies that seem exciting, but rarely work on their own.
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Folk High Schools
Folk high schools are small post-secondary residential learning centres that emphasize creating a sense of community and captivating learners into engaging with civil society.