Creative Praxis Podcast

Throughout our conversation with Sarah Pottle and Jess Boeke, we unravel the richness of regenerative education and its potential impact on our communities, teachers, students, and the broader educational landscape. We discuss themes of interconnection and interdependence, bringing to light the human aspects often lost in our industrialized education system. From this conversation, you will…

Join us as we traverse the landscape of regenerative education with Dr. Kevin House, an education futures architect at Education in Motion. Dr. House introduces us to the concepts of critical literacy, multiliteracies, and eco-literacy, which he brings together in the innovative Human Literacies Framework and the Green School Literacies Framework. These regenerative approaches to…

Have you ever considered how caring for yourself could be a revolutionary act? Danielle Denichaud, a professional dancer turned chronic disease recovery coach, and Ph.D. candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education helps us unearth the importance of self-care as an ethical project and a key component of regenerative education. We dig into…

Get ready for a fascinating conversation with Jos Eussen, a social entrepreneur who passionately champions a radical transformation of our formal education system. Jos guides us through his concept of OPEDUCA, which focuses on transdisciplinary, whole-student learning. He brings a fresh perspective on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), emphasizing the need for continuous critical thought…

What would happen if we reimagined our education system, integrating emotional intelligence and interculturality into the curriculum? Antonio Gutiérrez dared to take up this quest with Celei Regenerative Education, a company offering unique study abroad programs focused on education for regenerative cultures.  Celei’s programs foster critical thinking through experiential learning, creating an innovative approach to…

Why is the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) more crucial now than ever before? Join us as we explore the world of ESD with our esteemed guests Charles Hopkins and Katrin Kohl. They offer rich insight into the history of ESD and the contemporary urgency of implementing ESD in the wake of the…

What if our educational systems could be reimagined to center Indigenous knowledge? What happens when we question established norms through queering? In this compelling conversation with Dr. Alex Wilson, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Treaty 5 territory, we discuss how Indigenous land-based education can help to deconstruct colonial institutions. We also discuss the concept…

We are joined by regenerative curriculum development expert Zouheir Al-Ghreiwati who is on a mission to revolutionize education. With his curriculum development company (re)genÜrate, Zouheir has created an impressive implementation framework for regenerative education and innovative pedagogical approaches to ignite curiosity and promote interconnection. He breaks down his methodology, where inclusivity, transdisciplinarity, and practicality are…

In our discussion with Elizabeth Weinberg, a queer essayist and science communicator, we examine our relationship with the Earth through a queer, anti-racist, and feminist lens. Liz breaks down the ahistorical way environmentalism is often taught, which leads to the justification of oppressive systems like genocide and environmental racism. She argues for the necessity of…

Guest Inge Rozendal, a renowned expert in assessment and didactics from the Netherlands, helps us unearth the transformative nature of regenerative education. How does it move beyond solving problems to create systemic changes and meaningful impact? Discover the importance of fostering regenerative assessment practices and how technology such as AI can play a crucial role…

In this episode, we are honoured to host Dr. Judy Halbert and Dr. Linda Kader, co-directors of the Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (NOIIE) and leaders of the Transformative Educational Leadership Program at the University of British Columbia. Our conversation takes us into the world of regenerative education and the transformative power of the…

Educational psychologist Linda van der Linden, founder of the Sharing-Caring Foundation, takes us on a fascinating journey from her humble beginnings as an allotment gardener to an advocate for regenerative education. This episode explores Linda’s innovative approach toward education, highlighting the importance of non-cognitive factors in learning and promoting student wellness through a holistic, interconnected…

For the second season of Creative Praxis, we focus on the bridges between creativity and sustainability, and the interdisciplinary creative processes that bridge requires. In this first episode, we re-introduce our host Anna Griffith and welcome our Season 2 co-host, Kyla Mitchell-Marquis. We dive into the importance of creativity, its misconceptions, and how these ideas…

In this conversation, we are joined by University of Calgary Master of Social Work student, Holly Williams who specializes in international and community development. Holly explains how it is imperative for younger generations to reconnect with the land as we are all part of the same ecosystem, and thus have a collective responsibility. We talk…

In our third episode, we are joined by Larry Harder who, for the last forty years, has been working in the public sectors of higher education and healthcare. Larry thoughtfully shares his experience working with the Fraser Health Authority designing health facilities. He goes into great detail about what an ideal healing environment looks like…

Episode 4 is a conversation with Laura Brodey from the Fraser Valley Conservancy. Laura discusses the need for all of us to place our attention on what we appreciate about nature as a way to combat some of the “baggage” that can come with a status quo relationship. She points to the need for integration…

Our guest in this episode is Graeme Beamiss, a psychology student at the University of the Fraser Valley, who shares his thoughts on the connections between psychology, trauma therapy, and the ecological crisis. He describes the epistemic crisis humanity is in the midst of related to sustainability. Graeme also points out how our health and…

This episode is focused on Holistic Sustainability and the perspective of Olivia Jackson. Olivia discusses the work she does in the University of the Fraser Valley’s Office of Sustainability, focusing on ideas of connection, community, and the creativity those generate. We discuss the powerful opportunity higher education has to influence all sectors in their understanding…

In this episode, we speak with Gerry Pinel, a retired oil worker now dedicated to educating about sustainability. He discusses his work with the Golden Ears Transition Initiative (GETI). GETI is part of a global network of transition communities building resilience in their communities from a grassroots level. Gerry offers a wealth of ideas and…

We recorded this episode during an extended wildfire season and Christina Toth, the Fraser Basin Council’s Assistant Regional Manager for the Fraser Valley, spoke with us about the interconnections between airsheds and watersheds. Christina discusses how sharing stories and ideas can help to raise awareness of what can be or is being done to promote…

In our final episode this season, we bring on the other two people who worked on the Creativity Lab project with us–Hannah Celinski and Chantelle Marlor. We discuss what we learned about interdisciplinary idea generation in the context of sustainability and climate resilience. We dig into how creativity is critical to developing adaptive solutions, and…

This episode explores the final E of the 4E Theory of Cognition. We dive into the world of photography to explain what extended cognition is and its relationship to embodied knowledge and creative process. Our guest is Sarah Sovereign, a healing-informed photographer who uses her craft in empowering ways! See her incredible work at: https://www.sarahsovereign.com

This episode features an interview with bassist Gerry Teichrob from the jazz band Quintessential. We continue to explore psychology’s 4E theory of cognition to frame how we understand embodied creativity, this time focused Enactive Congnition. Gerry’s work as a musician and consultant will definitely spark you to think more creatively in the world! You can…

Our third episode looks at ideas of embedded cognition as they apply to art and physical creative processes. We speak with muralist Oksana Gaidasheva about her work and experiences painting large-scale images on buildings all over the world. While the audio is not the best, Oksana has great insights into the situated nature of creativity.…

This episode continues our investigation into embodied creativity through the first E of 4E theory, Embodied Cognition. We are joined by art therapist Luke Hupton who explains what embodied knowledge and embodied cognition are within his practice. Luke shares with us how for him, the medium of film became a form of expression for healing…

This is the first in a series of episodes exploring the concept of Embodied Creativity. We speak with ceramic artist Cathy Terepocki about the physical creative process she draws on in her work. Samples of her work are available through her website: https://www.cathyterepocki.com/

This teaser offers you a glimpse of what is coming in Season 1 of the Creative Praxis Podcast. We define embodied creativity and how it is different than cognitive creativity, and explain our reasons behind creating this show.