Best Pinnguaq Podcasts (2024)

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Betty Carpick: Exploring Nature's Palette 19:15

10h ago19:15

19:15

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, artist, educator and environmentalist, Betty Carpick, speaks about her unique interest and skill in creating art with natural supplies. She begins by explaining how her interest in art first developed (01:15). Betty tells us how she identifies and harvests plants to create her natural inks (08:08) and des…

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Jess Spagnolo: Walls To Wonders 17:09

15d ago17:09

17:09

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, muralist Jess Spagnolo, brings us along her journey as an artist. She begins by sharing her behind the scenes thoughts during the illustration of the Root & STEM magazine’s issue 9 cover (01:02). Jess details her university experience and subsequent shift towards muralism after a disenchantment with conve…

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Janna Wale: Climate Policy for a Sustainable Future 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, we hear from Indigenous climate researcher, Janna Wale, a policy advisor at Canada Climate Institute.By Pinnguaq

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Caroline Whittle: Inuit Language Revival 15:11

2M ago15:11

15:11

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Director Of Heritage for the Government of Nunavut, Caroline Whittle, shares her insight on the state of language preservation among the Inuit community in Nunavut. She begins by explaining her position with the Government of Nunavut and sharing some of her day to day responsibilities. (01:10). Next, Caro…

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Tania Willard: Cultural Canvas 13:41

2M ago13:41

13:41

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne speaks with Tania Willard, an Indigenous artist/curator and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia about her journey as an artist and connecting with and expressing her culture. Tania begins by sharing how her passion for art began and takes us through the stages of her ca…

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Tim King & Sheena Bolton: Exploring CyberTitan 32:46

5M ago32:46

32:46

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sheena Bolton and Timothy King of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) explain CyberTitan, a cybersecurity competition for middle and high schoolers organized by the ICTC. Tim breaks down what goes on during a CyberTitan competition and the benefits a competitor might take away fro…

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Julia Young: The Modern Learner 17:33

6M ago17:33

17:33

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, former Pinnguaq co-op student, Julia Young, shares her unique journey as a highschool student and the helpful tips and tools she learned along the way. She begins by explaining The Science Behind podcast series she created with no prior media production or teaching experience. (03:21). Next, Julia describ…

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Get Cyber Safe: The Cybersecurity Manual 41:24

7M ago41:24

41:24

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Christine Menard of Get Cyber Safe shares loads of tips and advice regarding cybersecurity. She begins with an explanation of what Get Cyber Safe is (01:20), and continues by revealing which demographics are the highest risk for cyber attacks (03:08). Christine lays out an immediate action plan for the sc…

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Hackathons: A Conversation on Coding 15:54

8M ago15:54

15:54

Winners of the 2023 Kawartha Lakes Hackathon, Callum Penney and Aiden Mackey, recap their experience participating in the event. They are joined by Tanner Big Canoe, a Junior Software Developer at Pinnguaq and co-organizer of the hackathon, Tanner Big Canoe who provides some context on hackathons and how they can be beneficial to competitors. To le…

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Dr. Rajen Akalu: Artificial Intelligence and User Privacy 28:59

9M ago28:59

28:59

Lawyer and UOIT Business Law Professor, Dr. Rajen Akalu offers insights on the privacy concerns of artificial intelligence and data collection. He shares examples of misuse of personal user data (12:03) and describes the current legislation aimed at protecting the privacy of Canadians (23:13). Dr. Akalu also identifies a middle ground between busin…

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Aidan Pine: Digital Dictionary 19:34

9M ago19:34

19:34

On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, host and journalist Sofia Osborne speaks with Aidan Pine, a researcher working on the Indigenous Language Technology project at the Canadian National Research Council. Pine shares what got him interested in language revitalization (00:56). He then explains how his endangered language dictionary app Mother…

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Harnessing The Benefits of Online Learning 6:55

10M ago6:55

6:55

This episode explores why so many people are considering online learning, how it compares to in-person learning, and ways to both maximize the benefits and avoid possible privacy dangers such as sharing personal information, mistaking a scam for a credible institution/school, and the impact on mental health.…

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Harnessing The Benefits of Social Media 7:42

10M ago7:42

7:42

This episode explores what classifies as social media, how various parties use it, how it can be beneficial, and how to avoid common safety pitfalls including: Geolocation on pictures, when and what to avoid posting, dangers of having public profiles or accepting all friend requests, and digital scams.…

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Harnessing The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence 8:23

10M ago8:23

8:23

This episode will explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it works, how it is being used, its potential growth, and how students can benefit from it while protecting their privacy and avoiding the associated risks.By Pinnguaq

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Richard Van Camp: The Spirit of Denendeh 20:50

11M ago20:50

20:50

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Richard Van Camp, shares all about his ongoing graphic novel series The Spirit of Denendeh. He begins by crediting those who contributed to the creation of the books (00:45). Richard reviews A Blanket of Butterflies, the first volume of The Spirit of Denendeh (03:20), before teasing the newly released sec…

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Richard Van Camp: Fort Smith or Fiction? 44:48

12M ago44:48

44:48

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Richard Van Camp, shares experiences growing up as an Indigenous person in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and how those experiences helped shape him into the successful author he is today. He begins by describing how a nearly fatal emergency led to his obsession for comics and reading (01:04). Richard…

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Amanda Almond: AR & Attribution 16:32

1y ago16:32

16:32

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Matriarchal Firekeeper and project coordinator at UAlberta, Amanda Almond, shares her experiences in research and community engagement, including her involvement in creating an interactive augmented reality (AR) learning experience. The We Are All Related AR project teaches local Indigenous knowledge and …

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Waubgeshig Rice: The Sequel to Survival 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Anishinaabe author and journalist, Waubgeshig Rice, shares details of his sequel to Moon of the Crusted Snow, his critically acclaimed 2018 novel, and offers insights to Indigenous issues from the perspective of a professional in writing and broadcasting. He begins by offering a brief summary of Moon of t…

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Jon Corbett: Decolonizing The Computer Space 40:10

1y ago40:10

40:10

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Indigenous computational media artist, computer programmer & professor at Simon Fraser University, Jon Corbett, shares his journey in creating a programming language that reflects the values of his Cree culture. He begins by defining programming using unique comparisons to relatable life experiences (00:5…

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Louise Bernice Halfe: A Poetic Life 21:27

1y ago21:27

21:27

Former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Louise Bernice Halfe shares her story of poetry and healing on this episode of the Root & STEM Podcast. Louise begins by thinking back to the origins of her love for writing (01:10) and shares where she draws inspiration from (06:30). She explains what works to preserve Cree language (10:23), before offering some …

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Jocelyn Malla: Healing and Learning Using Music 14:54

1y ago14:54

14:54

In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, educator, musician and winner of the 2022 Qilaut songwriting contest, Jocelyn Malla explores the importance of music in literacy education, language preservation, and self-healing. She shares the meaning behind her award-winning song Kajjaarijara (00:53) and how her love for creating music started (03:29)…

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Andrew McConnell: Promoting Indigenous Voices in Education (Part 2) 18:00

1y ago18:00

18:00

In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, we hear from Andrew McConnell, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Coordinator for the YRDSB, once again as he shares the importance of Indigenous knowledge and voices in youth learning. He explains how the language we use can affect the validity of Indigenous science (00:27). Andrew describes th…

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Episode #78 Pinnguaq’s new perfect place. Local real estate’s real story. Embracing Jays. New word. 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

Almost immediately upon entering its present headquarters, Ryan Oliver, knew he’d soon need more space for the constantly growing STEAM education centre, Pinnguaq. It took a few years, but Oliver, Pinnguaq’s CEO, found it – steps away from his home in Lindsay. He tours us through the soon-to-be three-storey headquarters of this national success sto…

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Bonus Episode – Wards of Wisdom – Workplace Relationships 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

14:59

There’s been a lot of water cooler talk – (and talk beyond water coolers) – about workplace romances, lately. A certain Toronto mayor (actually, now former mayor) helped inspire those conversations. What are – and what could be – the legal ramifications of workplace relationships? What rules, if any, can an employer use when it comes to relationshi…

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Andrew McConnell: Promoting Indigenous Voices in Education (Part 1) 22:09

1+ y ago22:09

22:09

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Andrew McConnell, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Coordinator for the YRDSB, shares the importance of Indigenous knowledge and voices in youth learning. He identifies the areas in which the education of youth and adolescents can be enhanced to include the viewpoints of various Indigenous comm…

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The Science Behind Onions 4:11

1+ y ago4:11

4:11

This episode explores why onions make people cry, along with some tricks to prevent the waterworks.By Pinnguaq

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Wilhelm Röntgen: Curiosity 4:05

1+ y ago4:05

4:05

This episode takes a look at Wilhelm Röntgen and how curiosity helped him in his discovery of the X-ray machine, and how we can be curious about the world just like him.By Pinnguaq

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Episode #76 Dr recruiting. Reaboro mail pick-up. LFH music. Walt’s wonderful cartoons 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

Cindy Snider says it’s not that unlike what NHL teams do to attract free agents. But her wooing work with the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative is all about recruiting much-needed family physicians to the C of KL. Walt Radda’s cartoons bring smiles and laughter to many, including readers of The Advocate Magazine. And his art also recently earne…

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The Science Behind Pins and Needles 4:20

1+ y ago4:20

4:20

This episode explores why our limbs fall asleep, what creates that tingly sensation, and what we can do to stop it.By Pinnguaq

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Sherisse Richards: Turning Programming into Community Storytelling 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Pinnguaq’s digital skills educator, Sherisse Richards, shares how Scratch–a programming language–can help educators teach students about coding, storytelling, and animation. She explains what Scratch is, how it can be used, and why it’s gained global popularity (00:49). She dives into Scratch’s core uses …

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