This season of Research Time is aimed at holding conversational spaces with consenting Métis scholars and thinkers who contributed to this special issue about their attendance at Mawachihitotaak - Métis Studies Conference in Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers, who wish to speak more deeply about their publications, and I want to hear more about their attendance at Mawachihitotaak - Métis Studies Conference. This is the first conversation with Benjamin Beauchemin, discussing his scholarly paper, "Reconsidering L'Espace de Louis Goulet."

His work is available to read online through Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers https://pawaatamihk.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/Pawaatamihk

Benjamin also noted for listeners to read and respond to the book, too:

https://rayellenwood.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/vanishingspaces.pdf

Music Used in Episode:

Across the Table by Blue Dot Sessions

Turning by Blue Dot Sessions

Gale by Blue Dot Sessions

Taoudella by Blue Dot Sessions

He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions

Lady Marie by Blue Dot Sessions

Article: “Queer breaches and normative devices: Language learners queering gender, sexuality, and the L2 classroom” by Drs. Ashley Moore, James Coda, Julia Siegelman, and Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor. This work was published almost a year ago, in January 2024.

Robert and EducateTheEarth discuss the importance of queering educational pedagogies and practices for all learners in a classroom. From their discussion, they acknowledge the importance of having fun by exploring your own pedagogies and practices and that educators can be fluid, evolving, and flexible. Robert and EducateTheEarth also note the brilliance of appreciating that students can be your co-learners/co-conspirators and have so much to offer to support your teaching, so long as you're open-minded!

Music in Episode:

Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions

Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions

Fill and Forage by Blue Dot Sessions

Palms Down by Blue Dot Sessions

He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions

Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions

Copper Halls by Blue Dot Sessions

Fern and Andy by Blue Dot Sessions

Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions

Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions

And So Embark by Blue Dot Sessions

Article name: The Two Row Wampum-Covenant Chain Tradition as a Guide for Indigenous-University Research Partnerships by Rick Hill and Daniel Coleman.

In Part 2 of this episode, Jenny and EducateTheEarth discuss the key principles of engaging ethically with using the Two-Row Wampum Belt, as outlined in the article. Jenny also importantly notes what everyone can do, from different backgrounds and professions, to understand their roles and responsibilities to honourably work and research alongside Indigenous Peoples in what is now called Canada, and repolish the chain in their own ways.

Music Used in Episode:

Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions

Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions

Single Litter by Blue Dot Sessions

And So Embark by Blue Dot Sessions

Dash and Slope by Blue Dot Sessions

Fill and Forage by Blue Dot Sessions

Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions

Copper Halls by Blue Dot Sessions

He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions

Article name: The Two Row Wampum-Covenant Chain Tradition as a Guide for Indigenous-University Research Partnerships by Rick Hill and Daniel Coleman.

For Part 1 of this episode, Jenny and EducateTheEarth discuss Jenny's academic journey and her wayfinding as an emerging academic. Jenny and EducateTheEarth also begin to unpack Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of engaging in ethical relations and partnerships within academic practices, an experience many researchers conduct due to the colonial nature of academia.

Music in episode:

Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions

Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions

Palms Down by Blue Dot Sessions

Ice Tumbler by Blue Dot Sessions

Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions

Curiously and Curiously by Blue Dot Sessions

Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions

Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions

Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions

Fern and Andy by Blue Dot Sessions

Tawnshi everyone!

Welcome to an all-new season of Research Time! I’m so excited because this new season is dedicated to holding conversations with PhD Candidates, my colleagues and friends, and how we can make educational research more accessible through conversations.

I am delighted to introduce our first guest of the season, Derya Sahingil!

In our conversation, we unpack the article The Laugh of Medusa by Helène Cixous, written in 1976. In our discussion, Derya highlights her journey of writing her research proposal and the importance of rewriting stories, our stories, as women experiencing our voices and taking control of our narratives.

Content Warning: Please note that this episode shares Medusa's mythological story and discusses sexual violence. The retelling of Medusa's story takes place from 30:00 - 32:37. If you require further support, please visit https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/.

Music Attributes:

Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions

Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions

DrillDown by Blue Dot Sessions

Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions

Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions

The Neon Age by Blue Dot Sessions

Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions

Kvelden Trapp by Blue Dot Sessions

Ice Tumbler by Blue Dot Sessions

Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions

Morning Glare by Blue Dot Sessions

I am thrilled that this episode will be a form of podcast essay, where I will be reading my first published article as a Métis educational scholar called, Literary and Indigenous Métissage: Autobiographical Reflections as a first-year Métis PhD graduate. This publication can be found in the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education’s Journal called, Education Review.

Through the consent of the issue’s coordinating editors, my colleagues Derya and Jenny, I am expressly allowed to reshare my article through this means, to honour key attributes of knowledge mobilization, and honour what this podcast is all about: Making Research Accessible.

Cited music throughout episode:

DrillDown by Blue Dot Sessions

Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions

The Neon Age by Blue Dot Sessions

Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions

Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions

Kvelden Trapp by Blue Dot Sessions

Tawnshi folks!

Article: Tera Goldstein, Austen Koecher, Pamela Baer, and Banjamin Lee Hicks (2018) Transitioning in Elementary: Parent Advocacy and Teacher Allyship. Milo and EducateTheEarth discuss the article presented in great detail, privilege, and what it means to be an Ally for LGBTQIA2S*, Black, and Indigenous peoples. Mag brings up an especially good point for understanding your privilege, "Just because it is not happening to you, does not mean that it is not happening to someone else."

Maarsii Milo for your time, dedication, and perspectives within our conversation!

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Tawnshi folks!

Article: The Globe and Mail. (October 21, 2020). Sen Murray Sinclair: Alberta's leaked curriculum plan around Residential Schools would be a 'terrible mistake'.

Nikkole and EducateTheEarth discuss the narratives that must be shared from the experiences of survivors and families affected by the Residential Schooling System in relation to curriculum. We also discuss connecting to traditions in school, honouring our Elders, lessons that can be used in relation to this work, resources, connections to community, relational building, and most importantly, our support for all educators being able to do this work. You're not along and we are here to uplift you!
Maarsii @nikkolerosie for your support, your spirit, your voice, and your relations. You mean so much to me and I'm so honoured you're my friend. Children are our gifts, and as a mother, you hold such an important role.

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