When first starting this course, I was working as a healthcare practitioner in northern post-secondary education whose focus was equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and Indigenous Knowledge. I remember asking if we would be covering theories which delve into spiritual, conscious experiences and overlap with quantum physics, but in a way which can be communicated through the social sciences. When my question was answered with a yes, I chose to open myself up to the possibilitie

The Convergence of Science and Spirituality (Part One)  is a mediated conversation between Rupert Spira (2023) and Donald Hoffman wherein the philosopher and scientist respectively explore what consciousness is, and how consciousness can be known. Spira, a philosopher and a potter, notes that consciousness cannot be defined, for it is “that with which all experience is known… within which everything arises… out of which everything is made” (Spira, 2023). Hoffman agrees that c

Introduction By adapting a Two-Eyed Seeing lens, this literature review explores how the pursuit of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across Canada can further be enhanced by the strategic co-creation, co-development, and co-application of relational systems change theories through meaningful collaboration between Indigenous peoples and settlers in the fields of climate justice, education, and healthcare. This journey begins by grounding the reader with a criti

When encouraging students to engage in self-reflective practice, it is pertinent to establish one’s positionality as an educator; this provides learners the opportunity to critically consider their own positionality as budding academic writers. Fernsten and Reda (2011) explored innovative ways to increase a student’s sense of self-worth and confidence as a writer through various reflective practices in the classroom. Fernsten and Reda (2011) recognized the need for innovative

In Fall 2024, I began my studies with Athabasca University's Master of Interdisciplinary Studies   (MAIS) program. Initially, my intention was to develop a transdisciplinary framework of practice that bridged the connection of belonging, justice, and reconciliation between various disciplines working in post-secondary (education, administration, leadership, student services, etc.). My notes from December 2024 express, transdisciplinary theory of practice that can be implement