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Root & STEM explores issues and storytelling with artists, journalists, teachers and communities engaged in STEAM-focused projects. Hear their unique stories, learn about new technologies, and discover how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are enabling change for communities across Canada.
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Learn about the pioneers of science and the characteristics that allowed them to thrive!
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This three-episode series designed for Grade 9-12 students highlights the advantages of technology while introducing potential dangers of the online world and how to avoid them. Each episode focuses on one popular aspect of the digital world: artificial intelligence, social media, and online learning. All three episodes will explain how these relatively new technologies can benefit students in and out of the classroom, how others are using this technology, and how to implement digital safety ...
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Let's think like a scientist and find the answers to the questions that make us wonder! The Science Behind podcast series explores the ways in which science is connected to humans and the world around us in an interactive format that follows the scientific method. (The scientific method is the process of testing and experimenting to answer questions a scientist might have. This includes making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, and conducting an experiment to establis ...
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A twice-monthly news magazine program, with interviews and documentaries, about the people and issues surrounding this city in Central Ontario.
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Building Digital Citizens: Teaching Critical Skills in the Digital Age
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In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Cassidy Swanston and Abbey Ramdeo from Actua discuss their roles in teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across Canada. They delve into the importance of digital citizenship and combatting misinformation. Cassidy dispels common misconceptions about digital safety, while Abbey shares …
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Beth Sampson: Innovating Education in Nunavut
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In this episode of Root & STEM, Beth, a classroom teacher from Cambridge Bay, NU, Beth Sampson shares her journey from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to becoming a senior high math and science specialist in a remote Nunavut community. Beth discusses her academic background, the challenges and opportunities of digital citizenship, and her pursuit of a ma…
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Vivian Lee: Navigating Digital Citizenship
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Vivian Lee, Director of Education and Strategy for the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN), discusses the organization's mission to support underserved LGBTQIA+ communities with digital literacy and safety. Vivian shares insights on what digital literacy entails, its critical components, and why it matters. She elaborates on digital ci…
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In this episode, Courtney Cameron, East Region Coordinator for Makers Making Change, discusses her role and the organization's mission to provide low-cost, open-source assistive technology. Makers Making Change operates under the Neil Squire Society, which focuses on designing and producing affordable assistive technology for people with disabiliti…
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Jon Corbett: Computing for Indigenous Communities
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In this episode, Jon Corbett, an assistant professor at Simon Fraser University, discusses the importance of integrating Indigenous languages and cultural symbols into computing technologies. He highlights his work in developing a computer science curriculum that incorporates an Indigenous viewpoint and the challenges of alienation faced by Indigen…
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In this episode, Christine M'Lot, a seasoned teacher, curriculum developer, and newly appointed associate publisher of Portage and Main Press, shares her innovative approach to teaching through hip-hop. Christine delves into her personal connection to hip-hop music and how it has influenced her teaching philosophy. She discusses her unique use of h…
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In this episode of the Root & STEM Podcast, host Salma is joined by Maura Grossman, a research professor at the University of Waterloo and an expert in responsible artificial intelligence. They dive into the topic of deepfakes, discussing their differences from other manipulated media, their impact on political processes, and the concept of the lia…
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In this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, guest host Sofia Osborne speaks with Madie Bouvier-Brown, marine operations lead at Open Ocean Robotics. Madie begins by sharing how her interest in marine science started. Madie then describes her role at Open Ocean and the purpose and use of USV's (unmanned surface vehicle) in monitoring ocean trends an…
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Betty Carpick: Exploring Nature's Palette
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, artist, educator and environmentalist, Betty Carpick, speaks about her unique interest and skill in creating art with natural supplies. She begins by explaining how her interest in art first developed (01:15). Betty tells us how she identifies and harvests plants to create her natural inks (08:08) and des…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, muralist Jess Spagnolo, brings us along her journey as an artist. She begins by sharing her behind the scenes thoughts during the illustration of the Root & STEM magazine’s issue 9 cover (01:02). Jess details her university experience and subsequent shift towards muralism after a disenchantment with conve…
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Janna Wale: Climate Policy for a Sustainable Future
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On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, we hear from Indigenous climate researcher, Janna Wale, a policy advisor at Canada Climate Institute. Janna begins by reminiscing on her interest in schooling as a youth (00:50). She then describes her role and some of her current responsibilities at the Canada Climate Institute (02:01). Janna tells us ab…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Director Of Heritage for the Government of Nunavut, Caroline Whittle, shares her insight on the state of language preservation among the Inuit community in Nunavut. She begins by explaining her position with the Government of Nunavut and sharing some of her day to day responsibilities. (01:10). Next, Caro…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne speaks with Tania Willard, an Indigenous artist/curator and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia about her journey as an artist and connecting with and expressing her culture. Tania begins by sharing how her passion for art began and takes us through the stages of her ca…
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Tim King & Sheena Bolton: Exploring CyberTitan
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sheena Bolton and Timothy King of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) explain CyberTitan, a cybersecurity competition for middle and high schoolers organized by the ICTC. Tim breaks down what goes on during a CyberTitan competition and the benefits a competitor might take away fro…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, former Pinnguaq co-op student, Julia Young, shares her unique journey as a highschool student and the helpful tips and tools she learned along the way. She begins by explaining The Science Behind podcast series she created with no prior media production or teaching experience. (03:21). Next, Julia describ…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Christine Menard of Get Cyber Safe shares loads of tips and advice regarding cybersecurity. She begins with an explanation of what Get Cyber Safe is (01:20), and continues by revealing which demographics are the highest risk for cyber attacks (03:08). Christine lays out an immediate action plan for the sc…
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Winners of the 2023 Kawartha Lakes Hackathon, Callum Penney and Aiden Mackey, recap their experience participating in the event. They are joined by Tanner Big Canoe, a Junior Software Developer at Pinnguaq and co-organizer of the hackathon, Tanner Big Canoe who provides some context on hackathons and how they can be beneficial to competitors. To le…
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Dr. Rajen Akalu: Artificial Intelligence and User Privacy
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Lawyer and UOIT Business Law Professor, Dr. Rajen Akalu offers insights on the privacy concerns of artificial intelligence and data collection. He shares examples of misuse of personal user data (12:03) and describes the current legislation aimed at protecting the privacy of Canadians (23:13). Dr. Akalu also identifies a middle ground between busin…
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On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, host and journalist Sofia Osborne speaks with Aidan Pine, a researcher working on the Indigenous Language Technology project at the Canadian National Research Council. Pine shares what got him interested in language revitalization (00:56). He then explains how his endangered language dictionary app Mother…
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This episode explores what classifies as social media, how various parties use it, how it can be beneficial, and how to avoid common safety pitfalls including: Geolocation on pictures, when and what to avoid posting, dangers of having public profiles or accepting all friend requests, and digital scams.…
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This episode explores why so many people are considering online learning, how it compares to in-person learning, and ways to both maximize the benefits and avoid possible privacy dangers such as sharing personal information, mistaking a scam for a credible institution/school, and the impact on mental health.…
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Harnessing The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
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This episode will explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it works, how it is being used, its potential growth, and how students can benefit from it while protecting their privacy and avoiding the associated risks.By Pinnguaq
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Richard Van Camp, shares all about his ongoing graphic novel series The Spirit of Denendeh. He begins by crediting those who contributed to the creation of the books (00:45). Richard reviews A Blanket of Butterflies, the first volume of The Spirit of Denendeh (03:20), before teasing the newly released sec…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Richard Van Camp, shares experiences growing up as an Indigenous person in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and how those experiences helped shape him into the successful author he is today. He begins by describing how a nearly fatal emergency led to his obsession for comics and reading (01:04). Richard…
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Matriarchal Firekeeper and project coordinator at UAlberta, Amanda Almond, shares her experiences in research and community engagement, including her involvement in creating an interactive augmented reality (AR) learning experience. The We Are All Related AR project teaches local Indigenous knowledge and …
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Anishinaabe author and journalist, Waubgeshig Rice, shares details of his sequel to Moon of the Crusted Snow, his critically acclaimed 2018 novel, and offers insights to Indigenous issues from the perspective of a professional in writing and broadcasting. He begins by offering a brief summary of Moon of t…
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Jon Corbett: Decolonizing The Computer Space
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On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Indigenous computational media artist, computer programmer & professor at Simon Fraser University, Jon Corbett, shares his journey in creating a programming language that reflects the values of his Cree culture. He begins by defining programming using unique comparisons to relatable life experiences (00:5…
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