Semester Two, Module Two:

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness: The Workshop

This second module on inclusive emergency preparedness features the proceedings of a workshop. The first module features a presentation by CEO Melanie Taddeo during National Seniors Month (see Semester Two, Module One).

This module features the complete proceedings of a workshop co-produced by Connect4Life and Centennial College. This half-day workshop delivered practical tips for seniors and people with disabilities on how to be prepared in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

The workshop was delivered in the Auditorium at the Ashtonbee Campus of Centennial College in Scarborough on May 15, 2026.

Partners included Canadian Red Cross, the Weather Network, Ontario Ministry of Emergency Preparedness, Toronto Fire, Toronto Police Service and Toronto Paramedics. Media partners included the campus radio stations and media networks of Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown Polytechnic and University of Toronto-Scarborough.

Special guests incuded the Consul General of Ghana, Excellency Peter Taylor, Member of Parliament Salma Zahid, and Member of Provincial Parliament David Smith (who is pictured in this episode's thumbnail image).

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness is part of the Connect4Life Model of life-long learning and skills development.

The Connect4Life Learning Channel is one of three podcast channels owned and operated by the Connect4Life Media Network.

For more information about the Connect4life Media Network or any of the programs and services of Connect4Life, visit ⁠www.connect4life.ca⁠.

And be sure to check out Melanie Taddeo’s newest book, Connecting Possibilities: The Story of Connect4Life. https://connect4life.ca/publications/

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Semester Two, Module One

Learning in Motion: Connecting with Seniors for Inclusive Emergency Preparedness

In the event of an emergency or large-scale disaster, seniors and people with disabilities can become among the most vulnerable – if they are not prepared.

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness is part of the Connect4Life Model of life-long learning and skills development.

This special module of Learning in Motion was recorded live as part of a workshop and presentation to nearly 70 seniors on Tuesday June 23, 2026.

The event was hosted by Member of Provincial Parliament David Smith for Scarborough Centre, and was held at Branch Number 617 of the Royal Canadian Legion on Warden Avenue in Scarborough.

The music you hear, for a few seconds at the beginning and the end of this learning module, was performed live by the Ulster Accordion Band of the Legion Branch, several members of whom are in their mid-nineties.

Learning in Motion is an exclusive feature of The Connect4Life Learning Channel.

The Connect4Life Learning Channel is one of three podcast channels owned and operated by the Connect4Life Media Network.

For more information about the Connect4life Media Network or any of the programs and services of Connect4Life, visit ⁠www.connect4life.ca⁠.

And be sure to check out Melanie Taddeo’s newest book, Connecting Possibilities: The Story of Connect4Life. https://connect4life.ca/publications/

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IDEAS from the Vault: Session 7 - Indigenous Peoples

Semester One, Session Seven of the Connect4Life Learning Channel

This learning series was delivered as a collection of webinars and workshops, originally a 12-part video compilation of training and sensitivity learning modules. We offer these sessions as archival and historic learning material.

This session provides research-based information on inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the workplace. We reflect on the historical significance of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, define Indigenous inclusion, and discuss how to prioritize and build inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and practices in the workplace.

Topics include the timeline of Indigenous Peoples, steps to Indigenous inclusion in the workplace, and why Indigenous language matter.

The Connect4Life Learning Channel is one of three podcast channels owned and operated by the Connect4Life Media Network.

For more information about the Connect4Life Learning Channel, or any of the podcast channels owned and operated by the Connect4life Media Network, visit ⁠www.connect4life.ca⁠.

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