Indigenizing Science
Maple Colleigate Professional Development

Presenter: Tracy Walker
Where: Maple Colleigate, Winnipeg MB Treaty 1 Territory
When: May 28th

CLS Education has been invited to deliver a one-hour professional development session for a group of educators at Maple Collegiate in Winnipeg, MB, on Treaty 1 Territory. Tracy Walker will present on Indigenizing Science by exploring the 4Rs — Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, and Relevance — and how they can inform both science content and classroom teaching. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own practices and explore ways to create inclusive, culturally responsive STEM learning environments.

Using Big Science Research to Deliver Education Outcomes
2025 CAP Congress

Presenter: Tracy Walker
Where: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK, Treaty 6 Territory
When: June 9th
Link: https://cap.ca/congress-conference/2025-cap-congress/ 

Abstract: 

On the north end of the University of Saskatchewan Campus sits Canada’s only synchrotron research facility, the Canadian Light Source (CLS). Since the grand opening in 2005 more than 5,700 scientists from 200 Canadian institutions and 45 countries have published close to 8,000 publications with 1,100 international collaborations using data collected at our facility. That’s a lot of people engaged in discovering a lot of new scientific knowledge – and a fabulous resource and centre of learning for more than 1,000 educators and 2,800 students that the education team has worked with. STEM education and science literacy challenges require thoughtful and innovative approaches that help learners connect with real-world research while fostering curiosity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives. The CLS Education Team contributes to these efforts by supporting educators, and sometimes their students, in engaging with research through inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiences where possible. A key focus of these efforts is weaving perspectives of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples into science education, recognizing the importance of respect for Traditional Knowledge and cultural expressions in broadening participation of Indigenous peoples in STEM.  This presentation will outline how you can engage with the CLS to provide context for the various curricular content, outcomes, and concepts in your courses.