keep in mind,
Many of my writing interests are centred around anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion (in general and how it relates to education, emerging tech and STEM). You’ll find that much of what I write reflects my intersecting identities.
From Numbers to Narratives: Bridging Data and Design through Canva’s AI
Data is everywhere, but making sense of it isn’t always easy. Spreadsheets, charts, and statistics can feel intimidating, especially for folks who don’t see themselves as “math people.” But what if we could approach data not just as numbers, but…
The AI Advantage: Transforming Volleyball Through Technology and Data
STEM and emerging technologies are everywhere—even in sports. Driven by my recently developed love for volleyball and my goal to improve my gameplay, I decided to create a post about where I am making those connections. For both humans and…
AI for Everyone: How to Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Your Daily Life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines for its transformative power across industries, but it’s not just for tech experts and businesses. Anyone, regardless of their technical background, can start using AI to simplify tasks, enhance productivity, and even learn…
From Access to Absence: The Challenges Addressing the Loss of the Ontario Science Centre in Underserved Areas
A Pillar of Scientific Education For over 50 years, the Ontario Science Centre has been an essential resource for fostering a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among youth, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented communities. With its…
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Equity Deserving Groups
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to drive social change, and for equity-deserving groups, AI can either offer unique opportunities or widen existing gaps. During a cultural site visit, an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper shared…
Illuminating Minds and Diversity: Cultural Responsive and Relatable Pedagogy at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche 2023
Cultural responsive and relatable pedagogy is a research-based framework that recognizes the importance of incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process, making education more inclusive and relevant. Toronto’s Nuit Blanche – an annual event that celebrates art,…
Empathy & Trauma-Informed Teaching
Education should be trauma-informed. In the diverse landscape of Canadian education, it is essential to recognize that students from various backgrounds experience unique challenges that can impact their learning journey. Trauma-informed teaching is a powerful approach that recognizes the unique…
Love Letter to Scarborough: Diverse & Resilient
Scarborough, Lately, I have been thinking about how important you are to me. You are misunderstood. Outsiders see you in a negative light, and I am often greeted with surprised faces or statements like “You’re from Scarborough? Must be rough”,…
July 1: Treaty People on Canada Day
July 1st represents the end of National Indigenous History Month (June) and a day often celebrated – Canada Day. However, the histories of these two are greatly and devastatingly intertwined in a dark, colonial nightmare that has implications even to…
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and June serves as a reminder to celebrate, but also to learn, reflect and recognize the unique histories, sacrifices, challenges, cultures, contributions, and strengths of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples…
Celebrating Asian Canadians in STEM
As we continue to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, I’d like to take the opportunity to highlight a few Asian Canadians and their contributions in the STEM. This is especially important to me as someone engaged in STEM outreach in Canada.…
Honouring Asian Heritage Month
Heritage & History Months Canada is a collection of many heritages and histories. As mentioned in Beyond Black History Month: These months are powerful reminders that Canadian history is as diverse as the different communities that make up this country.…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Towards the Goal
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. March 21st – the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – is a reminder for us to reflect on the continued racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous Peoples, racialized…
Gender Justice: #BreakTheBias Beyond International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022. #InternationalWomensDay. This year’s movement? #BreakTheBias For me, dates of significance (like Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month and International Women’s Day) are reminders to do two things: Celebrate and Reflect. Today (and every day), I celebrate the…
Heritage & History: Beyond Black History Month
Canada is a collection of many heritages and histories. These months are powerful reminders that Canadian history is as diverse as the different communities that make up this country. They are also hard reminders that many of these histories have…
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