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  • Behind the Curtain: What We Learned in Season One (Recap)

    Behind the Curtain: What We Learned in Season One (Recap)
    2026/06/10
    Eleven guests. Seven episodes. Two hosts. One BrainsCAN grant. What started as a proposal for six episodes evolved into a season of immeasurable learnings and unexpected connections. In this special mini-episode, co-hosts Oana and Preetama pull back the curtain on the inaugural season of Echoes from the Margins: Voices Reshaping Education. We reflect on our personal highlights and celebrate the educators and researchers who gifted us their lived experiences to share with the community. Tune in to hear what we've learned about the field of equitable practices in higher education so far, and next steps we're thinking of for sustained and continuous engagement. In the meantime, be sure to check out our full Season One library to revisit resources mentioned on topics such as the Hidden Curriculum, accessibility, inclusive mentorship, and the graduate student experience. Thank you for all of your engagement throughout this journey! Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education; EDI-D; Equity; Diversity; Inclusion; Decolonization; Curriculum Development; Inclusive Education; Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Education TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:34 - Behind the Scenes: A Look at S1 00:02:56 - Notable Memories, Experiences, and Learnings 00:08:20 - Looking to the Future
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    14 分
  • Giving CR(EDI)T to the Graduate Student Experience: A Student-Led Initiative at Schulich

    Giving CR(EDI)T to the Graduate Student Experience: A Student-Led Initiative at Schulich
    2026/06/10
    Giving CR(EDI)T to the Graduate Student Experience: A Student-Led Initiative at Schulich In this episode, we sit down with members of the Council on Reforming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Trainees (also known as CREDIT) to talk about meaningful EDIDA change within graduate education. Since its establishment at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2021, CREDIT has created a space for all trainees to exchange ideas, partake in unified change, and partake in a community of support. Some of their notable initiatives include seeking student input through census surveys, organizing EDIDA-focused workshops at local conferences such as London Health Research Day, and bridging connections between faculty and students through their ac[CREDIT]ed mentorship program. We speak with six passionate and wonderful members – Victoria (Tori), Omar, Violet, Sasha, Jordyn, and Garth – who shape our understanding of current student-led initiatives, and how we can (and should) use the student voice to shape more inclusive academic and professional spaces. The "how-to" is less daunting than you might think. Staying Connected and Involved: If you would like to get involved with CREDIT - as a mentor or mentee, an attendee of their workshops, or just to learn more about their work/get put on their email list, please reach out to the current co-chairs (at the time of episode release), Garth Blackler (gblackle@uwo.ca) or Victoria Warner (vwarner3@uwo.ca). For additional updates, please see their website (linked below as well). Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc TImestamps (HH:MM:SS)
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    1 時間 56 分
  • Navigating Accessibility with Emily Branov: From Classroom to Campus, and Beyond Compliance

    Navigating Accessibility with Emily Branov: From Classroom to Campus, and Beyond Compliance
    2026/05/06
    Released in 2022, the Final Recommendations Report for Proposed Postsecondary Education Standards discusses eight barrier areas to address to ensure publicly funded postsecondary education is more accessible to people with disabilities. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Branov, Student Experience Project Manager (Accessibility) at Western University, to unpack what these recommendations mean in practice, and why institutions shouldn't wait for legislation to act. Emily's work explores the shift from compliance-driven accessibility to proactive, systemic inclusion both within and outside of the classroom. What does it look like to move beyond individual accommodations and toward inclusive design from the outset? How can faculty embed accessibility into classrooms, labs, and professional programs? And how do we create structures that outlast student turnover and evolving institutional priorities? Tune in to learn more from Emily and get excited with us on what's to come from her and her team. Thank you to Sahiba Badyal (HBA/JD '25), who participated in the ending reflection for this episode, providing her experiences as a previous member on a past iteration of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. We appreciate your voice and lived experiences that you brought to this conversation. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education; Accessibility; AODA; Universal Design; Disability Inclusion; Student Experience; Inclusive Education; Altitudinal Barriers; EDI-D; EDIDA TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:53 - Land Acknowledgement
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    1 時間 13 分
  • Diversifying the Classroom: Intercultural and Decolonial Teaching with Aisha Haque

    Diversifying the Classroom: Intercultural and Decolonial Teaching with Aisha Haque
    2026/04/08
    Diversity is crucial in higher education. Bringing together various lived experiences, perspectives, and knowledge is how we evolve our understanding of the world around us and create initiatives that support a wide variety of folks on campus. However, this is a big concept, and it can be difficult to grapple with at times. Where do we even start when it comes to bridging understanding across cultures? How do we support students, specifically international students, in this journey of unpacking the "hidden" curriculum? In this episode, we sit with Aisha Haque, Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Western University, for a powerful and deeply reflective conversation about belonging, unlearning, and what it truly means to transform education. We dive into the heart of intercultural and decolonial teaching and what it looks like to move beyond simply delivering content toward building meaningful relationships in the classroom. Aisha highlights some key resources for educators both within and outside of the CTL, including her Intercultural Teaching Competence Framework, Learnings on Generative AI, and so much more. If you're an educator, student, or simply someone curious about how higher education can better reflect the diverse communities it serves, this episode invites you to reflect alongside us. We hope it encourages you to start somewhere, small, intentional, and in community, as we continue the ongoing journey of learning, unlearning, and reshaping our classrooms for belonging and equity. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education; Intercultural Teaching; Belonging; Curriculum Design; Student Engagement; EDI-D; EDIDA; Center for Teaching and Learning; Decolonization TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:53 - Land Acknowledgement 00:05:16 - Guest Introduction
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    1 時間 31 分
  • Indigenous and Decolonial Approaches to Curriculum: Learnings from Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige

    Indigenous and Decolonial Approaches to Curriculum: Learnings from Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige
    2026/03/06
    Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige is Mushkego Cree of Petabeck First Nation in Treaty 9 with mixed Cree and French lineage. She is a community member, Indigenous scholar, and at the time of release, an Assistant Professor at the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University. We were incredibly fortunate to have Candace as part of our Western University community for over a decade, where she supported the creation of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the development of integral learning opportunities such as the Indigenous Teaching and Learning Series and the Indigenous Learning Bundles. We had a chance to sit down with Candace to learn more about her journey and experiences across the many roles she has held, alongside her insights on Indigenous and decolonial approaches to education. We know efforts towards decolonization and Indigenization have been a priority area for institutions across Canada, particularly following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report in 2015. But what does it actually look like in practice? How do we take steps towards building genuine, intentional relationships with community to ensure this work is beneficial? How does all of this fit into the Eurocentric westernized model of education many of us are accustomed to? If you find yourself faced with these questions and have a genuine interest to learn, you're in the right place. Tune in to this episode to reflect, unlearn, and reimagine what teaching and learning can look like when Indigenous sovereignty, knowledge, and belonging are truly honoured and prioritized, and how you can meaningfully take part in these processes. We would like to extend a huge thank you and our gratitude to Candace for gifting us this knowledge and for all the ways that she has supported our campus community. Remembering Dr. Lillian McGregor, mentioned in this episode: Dr. Lillian McGregor (1924-2012) of Whitefish River First Nation was the first Elder-in-Residence at the University of Toronto First Nation House, and a strong community leader. Visit Dr. Lillian McGregor Park, in Toronto, ON. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education; EDI-D; Decolonization; Indigenization; Inclusion; Educational Sovereignty; Truth and Reconciliation; Curriculum Development; Learning Bundles; Community-Based Learning; Community Engaged Learning TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:53 - Land Acknowledgement 00:04:10 - Guest Introduction 00:05:21 - Welcome Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige! 00:06:40 - Candace's Time at Western University 00:13:14 - Candace's Path to Higher Education 00:27:01 - The Indigenous Teaching and Learning Series 00:33:52 - The Indigenous Learning Bundles 00:42:59 - Implementing the Bundles in Collaboration with Non-Indigenous Faculty 01:12:24 - Building Relationships with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers 01:18:04 - Mobilizing Decolonization Efforts (e.g., in Meetings, or Committees) 01:25:55 - Challenge(s), and Reward(s) 01:31:30 - If You Had a Magic Wand... 01:35:58 - To Learn More...Check These Out (decolonialfutures.net) 01:40:22 - Poem, "Reconciliation" by Rebeka Tabobondung 01:41:37 - Outro Mentioned in This Episode (Further Reading) 00:00:53 - Land Acknowledgement 00:01:26 - Definitions of Decolonization and Indigenization Western University Office of Research Schulich Office of EDI-D Two Eyed Seeing (in the words of Albert Marshall, Mi'kmaq Elder) 00:04:10 - Welcome Candace Brunette-Debassige! (see her current biography, including her broader publication profile) 00:08:45 - Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Reports and Calls to Action Further Reading: Calls to Action for Higher Education 00:09:43 - Indigenous Student Centre, Western University 00:10:45 - Strategic Planning and Reports, Indigenous Initiatives 00:11:17 - Candace's PhD Dissertation, "The Trickiness of Settler Colonialism: Indigenous Women Administrators' Experiences of Policy in Canadian Universities" Her learnings and work have also been translated into a book, "Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration" (Link to Purchase, or view Open Access eBook) 00:11:38 - Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Western University 00:11:53 - Christy Bressette, Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Initiatives) 00:19:08 - University of Toronto Academic Bridging Program 00:27:01 - Indigenous Teaching and Learning Series Additional Learning and Development Opportunities at Western 00:27:50 - Center for Teaching and Learning Teaching Fellows Learn more about Candace's appointment 00:28:06 - (previous news report) Sarah Prichard, Acting Vice-President (Research), also Acting Provost & Vice-President (Academic) 00:29:55 - Aisha Haque, Current Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning 00:30:09 - ...
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    1 時間 42 分
  • From Classroom to Community, and Leading from Behind: Part 2 with Dr. Sukhi Bains

    From Classroom to Community, and Leading from Behind: Part 2 with Dr. Sukhi Bains
    2026/02/11
    From Classroom to Community, and Leading from Behind: Part 2 with Dr. Sukhi Bains If you change the metrics, you can change the outcomes. During part one of our conversation with Dr. Sukhi Bains, we received an introduction to the Schulich EDI-D Office, and how it supports faculty, staff, and students alike in creating inclusive spaces that adapt to their lived realities and goals. We now know that when it comes to academic environments, beginning to understand (and question) metrics starts with expanding our minds beyond numbers and thresholds, to holistically consider the people that make up our classrooms, labs, etc. But how exactly does that happen? It really does seem easier said than done. Tune in to the remainder of our conversation with Dr. Sukhi Bains as we discuss student engagement and advocacy, embracing the fear of the unknown, and building systems to uphold equity work across our departments. We'll also dive into the world of a leader and discuss rewards, challenges, and how to stay connected with the fantastic work of her team, and so many other partners across London, Ontario. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, EDI-D, Inclusive Education, Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Education, Learner Experience, Inclusive Metrics, Structural Inequities, EDI in STEM, Western University, Social Accountability, Community-Engaged Learning, Xenophobia TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Back, and Quick Recap 00:03:28 - Uplifting the Student Voice/Engagement
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    1 時間 12 分
  • Rethinking Higher Education Metrics for Equity, Inclusion, and Impact: Part 1 with Dr. Sukhi Bains

    Rethinking Higher Education Metrics for Equity, Inclusion, and Impact: Part 1 with Dr. Sukhi Bains
    2026/02/03
    In the medical sciences, we observe, experiment, and test the physical and natural world around us. Whether it is to test a novel therapeutic intervention, conduct an experiment exploring the physiology behind a disease, or evaluate population-level trends, there is an aim to promote evidence-based decision making. As learners and teachers, people come first. We want to build inclusive classroom and laboratory spaces where students feel seen and heard, but it can be difficult to know whether our intentions and initiatives are making a real impact. Can Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDI-D) principles be transformed into tangible metrics and outcomes? How do we know if we are supporting our students with these values in mind? Tune in to our conversation with Dr. Sukhi Bains, a triple-board certified physician and the Acting Associate Dean of EDI-D at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, to learn more about how metrics come into her work both in the clinic and on campus. This is part one, and we'll be releasing part two shortly after. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Keywords: Higher Education; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization; EDI-D; Inclusive Education; Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Education; Learner Experience; Inclusive Metrics; Structural Inequities; EDI in STEM; Western University TImestamps (MM:SS) 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 01:12 - Land Acknowledgement 03:41 - Guest Introduction 06:37 - Welcome Dr. Sukhi Bains! 07:11 - What is the Schulich EDI-D Office? 18:33 - Sukhi Bains' Career Path 35:10 - Measuring the Impact of EDIDA Principles in Higher Education: How? 48:26 - Outro (and More to Come!) Mentioned in This Episode (Further Reading) 1:12 - Land Acknowledgement 1:32 - Learnings on the Haudenosaunee Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames 4:03 – Dr. Sukhi Bains' Bio 07:26 - Schulich EDI-D Office 08:07 - Remembering George Floyd Additional Resource: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/death-george-floyd 08:10 - Remembering Joyce Echaquan Additional Resource: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/echaquan-five-years-later-principle-systemic-racism-1.7645758 08:13 - Remembering Brian Sinclair Additional Resource: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-brian-sinclair-report-1.4295996 Book: "Structures of Indifference: An Indigenous Life and Death in a Canadian City" 08:15 - TRC Calls to Action in Higher Education 08:40 - EDI-D Office: Faculty-Wide Mandate 10:49 – Council on Reforming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Trainees (CREDIT) 13:59 - Western EDI Office 14:04 - Office of Indigenous Initiatives 19:13 - UWO WISE Program 21:41 – Dr. Anton Allahar 20:37 - Canada World Youth (Archive Website; this program shut down in 2022) 31:06 - Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports Audio Recording and Production This episode was recorded on Riverside.fm, hosted by Schulich Educational Technology and Media Services (ETMS). Thank you to Patrick Barfoot and Dave Creces for their support with refining the audio for this episode. Produced/Edited by Preetama Badyal and Oana Birceanu Thank you to the support of the team at BrainsCAN for funding the resources behind this podcast, allowing us to create this space for discussion. Intro and Outro Music Sourced from Pixabay, "Enhance" by electronic music producer Evgeny_Bardyuzha. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
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    50 分
  • Inclusive Learning by Design: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum with Dr. Nicole Campbell

    Inclusive Learning by Design: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum with Dr. Nicole Campbell
    2026/01/09
    Description As an educator, what do you wish you knew about where your students' needs and interests lie? As a student, what do you wish your instructors knew about your professional and personal goals beyond the classroom? For both groups, what do you do when you don't even know…what you don't know? These are important questions to consider, especially when building an inclusive classroom environment where the goal is to address all student needs. As the Project Lead for Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum, 3M Teaching Fellow Dr. Nicole Campbell has begun to answer these questions, providing both learners and educators tools, resources, and opportunities to reflect on the skills and professional development lessons that aren't explicitly touched on in academia. We sat down with Dr. Campbell to learn more about the development of this resource, and how she has incorporated it into her work as an Associate Professor and the Director of the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Program at the undergraduate and graduate level. Send Us Feedback: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1UE1HQsz86vc Mentioned in This Episode (Further Reading/Exploration) 00:01:16 - Land Acknowledgement: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/initiatives/land_acknowledgement.html 00:01:49 - A Dish with One Spoon: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/a-dish-with-one-spoon 00:03:24 - Course-Based MSc in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: https://grad.uwo.ca/admissions/programs/program.cfm?p=286 00:03:55 - 3M National Teaching Fellowship (2024 Awardee, Dr. Nicole Campbell): https://news.westernu.ca/2024/05/nicole-campbell-3m-national-teaching-fellowship/ 00:04:23 - The Hidden Curriculum (Resource Website): https://hiddencurriculum.ca/ About The Hidden Curriculum: https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-hidden-curriculum-and-its-impacts-on-students-and-educators/ 00:04:27 - Inclusive Science4All: https://www.inclusivescience4all.ca/ 00:04:32 - Design Thinking (Institute of Design at Standford): https://web.stanford.edu/~mshanks/MichaelShanks/files/509554.pdf 00:04:32 - Western Conference on Science Education: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/wcse/ 00:05:21 - Centre for Teaching and Learning: https://teaching.uwo.ca/index.html 00:13:54 - E-Campus Ontario: https://ecampusontario.ca/ 00:15:17 - Western EDI Office: https://www.edi.uwo.ca/ 00:50:35 - Design Thinking Worksheet for Educators: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YoBAGD0rxx-p0685dinIHJrUcYdfpGN4/view 01:05:27 - Reach Out to Dr. Campbell: nicole.campbell@schulich.uwo.ca 01:13:20 - Dr. Beth Hundey's educational legacy, Connecting for Climate Change Action Course https://geoenvironment.uwo.ca/undergraduate/courses/c4cca.html TImestamps (HH:MM:SS) 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:10 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:01:16 - Land Acknowledgement 00:03:09 - Guest Introduction 00:04:49 - Welcome Dr. Nicole Campbell! 00:05:39 - Nicole Campbell's Career Path 00:09:09 - What is the Hidden Curriculum? And Background on the Project 00:13:44 - Building the Hidden Curriculum as a Tangible Resource 00:20:20 - How Can Instructors Implement the Hidden Curriculum? 00:24:25 - Measurable Impact of the Hidden Curriculum 00:31:04 - Addressing Gaps in "Traditional" Education 00:33:51 - Barriers to Implementing the Hidden Curriculum 00:39:44 - Addressing Biases and Assumptions as an Educator 00:45:08 - Misconceptions on Inclusive Learning Environments 00:48:19 - Additional Tools to Support an Inclusive Learning Environment 00:51:46 - The Future of the Hidden Curriculum (and Other Projects!) 00:56:54 - Challenge(s), and Reward(s) 01:01:32 - If You Had a Magic Wand… 01:04:23 - To Learn More…Check These Out 01:06:42 - Our Reflection: Key Takeaways and Outro 01:13:20 - In Memory of Dr. Beth Hundey Credits: Hosts: Preetama Badyal & Oana BirceanuGuest: Dr. Nicole Campbell Audio Production: Preetama Badyal Technical Production: Patrick Barfoot & David Creces, Educational Technology & Media Services (ETMS), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Recorded on: Riverside.fm. Thank you to undergraduate student Joyce Li, who contributed to the topic list and greatly supported background research on this podcast during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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    1 時間 15 分