Let’s Talk Outdoors

Connection to the Land, Treaty Rights and Reconciliation with David Pratt

Leah and Mike connect with David Pratt to chat about Indigenous connection to land, treaty rights, and reconciliation. David is the first Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). 

The Depave Paradise Project with Kristine Levesque

Kristine Levesque joins Mike and Leah to discuss her involvement with the DePave Paradise Project. Kristine shares about a successful project at Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon where they transformed a run-down tennis court into a space for outdoor learning and food education.

Finding Moments Outdoors with Skyler Haugan

Join Mike and Leah as they chat with Skyler Haugan about respect, time, and adventures. Skyler runs an organization called The Moment Outdoors which focusses on encouraging people to put down their digital devices and explore Saskatchewan's landscape. 

Getting Families Outdoors with Annika Mang

This episode, join Leah and Brooklyn as they chat with Annika Mang from Born to Be Adventurous. Topics covered include ideas for getting families outside on adventures, breastfeeding in the backcountry, wild life precautions, the TrailCollectiv app, food ideas, and her book, Hikes for Families. 

Zoe Arnold and Risky Play

Mike and Leah connect with Zoe Arnold from Wildernook Fresh Air Learning. Zoe shares about risky play, using tools, and supporting both outdoor and garden education.

Mary Smillie & The Treaty Land Sharing Network

This week, Mike and Leah are joined by Mary Smillie. Mary is a farmer located near Davidson, Saskatchewan and is a leading member of the Treaty Land Sharing Network. Tune into the conversation as they chat about sustainable agriculture, reconciliation, and allyship. 

 

For further information, check out the Globe and Mail's article about the importance of the Treaty Land Sharing Network and the Regina Leaderpost's article about Mary Smillie's discovery of the importance of what grows on her farm.

Ann Coxworth

Join Mike and Leah as they talk with Ann Coxworth about her lifetime of work in the environmental sector, her early years and our place in the world.  Learn more about the Saskatchewan Environmental Society.

Samantha Gunn and Outdoor Education

Join Mike and Leah as they talk with Samantha Gunn about her journey as an outdoor educator.  Samantha works at Brightwater Science, Environmental and Indigenous Learning Centre and leads the Climate Educator’s Network.  We talk about connection to the land, solo time, and shifts in educational programming. Also mentioned is the One School One Farm project.  You can listen back to our interview about One School One Farm with Elizabeth Bekolay.   You can reach Sam at gunns@spsd.sk.ca.   We talk about connection to the land, solo time, and shifts in educational programming.

Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning with Jennifer Mason

Join Leah and Mike as they talk to Jen Mason about Forest Schools, child led learning, play, and the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada. Jen shares what led her to becoming an outdoor educator and her philosophy of play and learning.

One School One Farm with Elizabeth Bekolay

Elizabeth Bekolay is the founder of One School One Farm Shelterbelt project. Her background is in biology and ecology and she specializes in outdoor education of all kinds. She works as an interpreter at the Brightwater Science, Environmental and Indigenous Learning Centre and has her hand in a plethora in environmental initiatives in Saskatchewan.

For more information about the One School One Farm Shelterbelt project, please visit their website www.oneschoolonefarm.com or email Elizabeth at oneschoolonefarm@gmail.com. 

Note: There were a few audio glitches during this episode that affect the quality, but bear with us, the learning is worth it!