Jolene Parks

Hooray, you made it! Summer break is finally here. Your emotions are probably high, your body may feel tired, and you are most likely ready for this break. When switching from an “on-the-go” routine to a “slow-down” break it can have effects on our nervous system. I often think of this switch to summer break like slamming the breaks of a car and wondering, "What now?" Often when this happens and we transition into summer break our bodies, mind, and soul may need some time to adjust and recover.

Welcome to The PHE Canada Podcast! In the sixth and final episode of this season, we speak with Daniel Stevens, Director of Education for Nipissing First Nation, and Lacy Stevens-Farrel, Nbisiing Secondary School Principal, about land as pedagogy, specifically within Nipissing First Nation. Alongside our incredible host, Josh Read, Daniel and Lacy share their invaluable perspectives and insights on navigating the nuances of what is called land-based learning in a Canadian context, ”.

June is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) in Canada, and so we wish to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Efforts to acknowledge Indigenous histories are an important part of the Truth and Reconciliation process. Although June is a time dedicated to doing so, we encourage you to continue this beyond June.