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School principal Gary Pieters discusses the racial reckoning in society and the role of allyship for dismantling anti-Black racism through the lens of anti-oppression leadership. Gary explores what it means to be an ally and how non-Black educators and leaders can support systematic change while being mindful of the voices and experiences of Black educators and academics.

In this session, lecturer Angela Nardozi shares "The Water Walker", a picture book written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson about Anishinaabe grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her work to raise awareness about water—the giver of life. Learn about Nokomis' walks around the Great Lakes and discover how you, your family and your classroom can carry on the work she began.

In this episode, MEd student Latifa Soliman explores the history of Islamic art as she walks you through how to draw your own traditional Islamic floral design.

What's the difference between hip hop and rap music? Whether you think you know or don't know, check out this in-depth conversation with educator and recording artist Marcus Singleton. In this episode, Marcus walks you through the culture, history and evolution of the genres so that you can bring hip hop music into your education practice.

As plans are underway to return to school, some students are bracing themselves to head back to spaces where they are subjected to the pandemic of systemic racism. In this s ession, social justice educator, writer, and mother Elizabeth Charles shares her insights into the ever-present and often unconscious every day acts of racism that many students endure. Learn strategies on how to become a critical friend in our collective efforts to eradicate systemic racism within our wider school communities.