Dealing with Post Vacation Blehhh

Dealing with Post Vacation Blehhh

As summer ends, you may be experiencing post vacation blues. In an article published by the British Safety Council, Francisco Bretones defines Post Vacation Blues or Post Holiday Depression as “vague anxiety, increased irritability, feelings of nostalgia, sleep...
What is UDL and why should you care?

What is UDL and why should you care?

Last week, I delivered a webinar to learning professionals from across Canada for I4PL (Institute for Performance and Learning) focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and equity. As workplaces become more inclusive and welcoming environments for diverse...
Garlic as a Metaphor for Learning

Garlic as a Metaphor for Learning

Last week, I harvested a year’s worth of garlic. Garlic takes about ten months to grow, so when it’s time to harvest, it feels like a wonderful, seasonal ritual. I have been growing garlic for over two decades, and in that time, I have proudly never bought any from a...
Pride in Pride

Pride in Pride

To me, pride means living authentically – being able to live and love freely, no matter your sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. I first came out twenty years ago. ‘First’ because coming out happens again and again and again – in different...
A Newcomer Perspective on Indigenous Allyship

A Newcomer Perspective on Indigenous Allyship

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, to acknowledge the histories and celebrate the beautiful and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. This year’s theme is storytelling. Oral history is a vital part of Indigenous cultures as it...