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Fulbright Specialist , Roe Bubar visited our campus through the successful application and support of Dr . Patrick Lewis . Roe Bubar , J . D ., is an Indigenous Studies Scholar and Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Ethnic Studies and the School of Social Work at Colorado State University . She teaches Indigenous and Gender Studies courses . Her current research agenda considers intersectionality and sexual violence , health disparities , child maltreatment in tribal communities and Native youth and STD / STI messaging . Roe offered a free public lecture entitled , “ The Erotics of Colonialism : Reinventing
Fulbright Specialist , Roe Bubar
Pocahontas as Avatar .” Roe was also provocateur at the March “ talkin ’ about school and society ” discussion on the topic of : “ A Girl ’ s Right to Learn Without Fear : Ending Gender-Based Violence in School .” talkin ' about school and society
Faculty of Education
WHEN : Monday , February 5th , 2013 , 7:00 p . m . - 9:00 p . m . WHERE : La Bodega Restaurant- Upper Level / Banquet Room 2228 Albert St . Regina
What are the Aims of Education ? Given the needs and demands of the present and future , what should be the aims of public education ?
Almost all societies have debated the aims of education . Yet , there are no final answers in this debate because the answers are always and everywhere enmeshed with the nature and values of a particular society at a particular time . Nevertheless , policy decisions are made , curricula are created , and practices deemed worthy . In whose interest are current decisions being made ? How well do current decisions and policies fit with what our society deems as appropriate ? What kind of future do we imagine our public education system fitting our students to fulfill ?
This year the “ talkin ’ about school and society ” series focussed conversations around the following questions :
November 20 th : First Nations , Inuit and Métis Education : Where are we at ? What can be celebrated about what is happening in our schools in regards to Aboriginal Education ? What can we improve on ?
February 5 th : What are the aims of education ? Given the needs and demands of the present and future , what should be the aims of public education ?
Winter ’ s Evening of
A Stories in Word and Song , organized by Dr . Patrick Lewis , took place on January 31 st , 2013 at the Artful Dodger Cafe and Music Emporium . The event was well attended . Storytellers and singers included : Joseph Naytowhow , Kevin MacKenzie , Andy Shauf , Carl Johnson , and Patrick Lewis .
( L-R ): Patrick Lewis , Mia Perry , and Twyla Salm
The Field Placement Office celebrated 40 years of internship seminars . The first seminar was held in 1972 with only a few co-operating teachers and faculty members . Over the years , the internship seminar has become a hallmark of our teacher education program and a key element in supporting successful professional partnerships between our interns and their cooperating teachers .
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