I was fortunate enough to spend my Queen’s Alternative Practicum in Uganda, engaging in one of many projects from the Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation (ASTCF). This organization works on a vast range of projects pertaining to the environment, wildlife, education, women’s rights, and social justice.
On July 29, the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program was informed that the tipi in the backyard of Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (4D) had been damaged by a five-foot tear that runs along the seam of the tipi.
This reflection from alumnus Allan Shaw on the relationships he fostered over his career is even more meaningful given Mac Freeman’s passing on August 27, 2020. Allan’s story reminds us of the lasting impacts educators can have long after we leave their classrooms.
Date
Wednesday February 3, 2021Location
Virtual 
Free, all welcome.
Join the Teacher Candidates of Colour and the Indigeneity, Equity, and Inclusion Lecture Series for a conversation with Dr. Cheryl Thompson.
Dr. Cheryl Thompson, Assistant Professor, Ryerson University joins us for a Q&A about her work, including her forthcoming book Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty.
Questions from students and the Queen’s community are welcome.
Read more about Dr. Thompson’s work and get involved in this important conversation.
Dr. Andrew Campbell (DR.ABC) joins us to discuss diversity in the online classroom, intentionality with your actions as a teacher, and how to make a difference in the fight against anti-black racism. Dr. Campbell is also the first speaker at our Knowledge Forum Fall Series on November 12, 2020.
