Social Changemakers

In this episode Owen continues to learn about how society and the future of work is rapidly changing. He has the opportunity to speak with marketing and communications expert Jack Garrard from Contextere and AI startup. Owen is given a mini lesson on AI, Fourth Industrial Revolution and the specific software that Contextere provides to the blue collar worker. Jack and Owen discuss the need for change in education for this ever changing world. Owen's big take away, be prepared to never stop learning.

In this episode Amy continues to learn to earn her grade 10 health / phys ed credit. In this episode she interview Stephen R. Coleman, an extremely passionate, driven and inspired documentary filmmaker who left a comfortable job in order to follow a passion and give back to his community. He completed an incredible film called Project Cold Days which broadcast nationally on CBC in March 2019. He is currently in Bali filming another film about their amazing culture. This is a must listen.

To learn more about Stephen and his films click here https://www.lexfilm.net/.

In this episode Mohammad continues his English learning journey by looking at poetry. He had the opportunity to read, watch and analyze a song written and performed by local rapper Iamsoulful.

IAMSOULFUL is an Arab-Canadian independent artist from Ottawa, Ontario, whose musical palette is inspired by the likes of J. Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 6lack. Using his spoken word background and powerful delivery, IAMSOULFUL has garnered global attention across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The strength of his music and creative content has led him to perform at over 25 different venues across Canada in 2020, guest performing at the UN Impact Gala and considered one of "Canada's Most Slept on Artists" by acclaimed urban media firm Shifter Magazine.

You can subscribe to his youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMSOULFUL15/featured

Amy is back and is learning about health and wellness. In this episode she interviews Catie Clapp co-owner of Willow Wellness in Richmond, ON. Amy and Catie talk about what they do at Willow Wellness and how to handle stress.

In this episode of the Social Change Maker Podcast we start our first ever book club. Mohammad is a grade 9 student at R.I.S.E. who is reaching ahead and taking grade 10 English. He chose the book All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely to read. Each week Mohammad creates questions related to the book for a discussion with Barbara Carey, retired grade 7 / 8 English teacher and Khater Muhajir a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University in public health.

This week we discuss Friday and Saturday. If you are following along and have read the book or are reading the book, we would love to have questions sent to discuss or to have you join us. You can contact us via email [email protected].

Owen has started this quadmester on a mission. He is ready to share his new schooling experience with others. He is hosting an e-sports event called RAISE for R.I.S.E. to raise money for scholarships to R.I.S.E. Academy. As a part of this project he wants to have conversations about education and the need for reform. On this episode he interview Don Wettrick, father / teacher and entrepreneur to get his take on where he thinks the education system needs to go.

Ella and Zenya are two of R.I.S.E. Academy's pioneers. They both started with Rebecca in September where they took grade 9 geography and then continued on for a second course, this time Media Arts. In this episode they reflect on their time with R.I.S.E. and give advice to anyone considering taking a course.

Over the past 8 weeks I have had the pleasure of working with Laszlo, Satya and Rusty in our younger social change maker program. In this episode we hear about their experiences and the fun that we have had.

Kirsten makes her podcasting debut in one of our last podcasts of this quadmester. In this episode she interviews Beatrice Ocquaye, Principal of R.E. Wilson Elementary school. Over the quadmester Kirsten has been learning about the importance of nutrition and building community. She has learned that schools often play a huge role in providing that for some kids. Her journey began by speaking to grade one teacher Alex Bedyn and learning about the school community that she works with at R.E. Wilson elementary school. Her learning continues in this episode by learning more about the amazing and resilient children and families at R.E. Wilson school in Vanier.

In this episode Zenya and Aurora co host and interview Mya Beaudry of Kokum Scrunchies. Mya tells them about how her business started, the significance behind the name Kokum and what it is like to be a business owner at the young age of 10. If you would like to learn more about her project or to order a scrunchie check it out here https://kokomscrunchies.ca/.