In this episode, Mark St. Denis, former CNAC community consultation project lead, explores the nuanced landscape of Truth and Reconciliation in outdoor learning. Drawing from his experience working with settler and Indigenous communities, he un...

In this episode, Cynthia Lapierre, a CNAC facilitator, explores the nuanced landscape of Truth and Reconciliation in Francophone contexts. Drawing from her mixed heritage and experience working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, sh...

In this episode, Chris Filler unveils the profound transformation of the Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course. From skills-based training to a reflective journey centering Indigenous perspectives, this episode explores how settler educ...

In this  episode, Jacqueline Bennett reveals how the Child and Nature Alliance transformed outdoor education by centering Indigenous voices. She shares her journey from course participant to key change-maker, discussing meaningful reconcil...

How can educators center reconciliation, ethical practice, and connection to Land in their work with children?In this powerful episode, Monika sits down with Lise Brown and Adrian Alfonso, co-developers of the Seven Relationships for...

In this episode of Learning to Listen: CNAC’s Reconciliation in Practice, hosts Petra and Monika speak with Lukeisha Andrews, CNAC Lead Facilitator, and Natalia Valencia, CNAC’s Manager of Social Enterprise Development. They reflect on...

In this episode of Learning to Listen: CNAC’s Reconciliation in Practice, host Monika Goodluck speaks with facilitators Lukeisha Andrews and Rosa Tejada about their journey at CNAC. They reflect on what drew them to the organization in...

In this episode of Learning to Listen: CNAC’s Reconciliation in Practice, hosts Monika Goodluck and Petra Eperjesi speak with guests Jacqueline Bennet and Heather Wilson about CNAC’s reconciliation journey. They reflect on the importan...

In this episode of Learning to Listen: CNAC’s Reconciliation in Practice, hosts Petra and Monica speak with Marc St. Dennis, former CNAC project lead, and Heth Wilson, CNAC’s Executive Director. They reflect on CNAC’s early missteps in...

Learning to Listen: Reconciliation in Practice is a podcast series by the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (CNAC), exploring the organization’s journey towards truth and reconciliation. Hosted by Monika Goodluck and Petra Eperjesi, the serie...

In the first episode of Learning to Listen: CNAC’s Reconciliation in Practice, hosts Petra and Monica engage with long-time Forest/Nature School practitioners and CNAC facilitators Kay Rasmussen and Sinéad Rafferty. They reflect on the...

In this episode, Petra continues conversing with Alice and Lude about race and disability while broadening their thinking about inclusion and outdoor play.

In this episode, Petra talks with Alice and Lude, parents of children in Forest/Nature School programs, about their relationship with disability and the problem with the term “inclusion”.

In this podcast, Petra and Ellisha Blair, public school teacher and founder of Eunoia Forest School in Durham Region, Ontario, discuss building trust with families and caregivers, a step-by-step and case-by-case approach to inclusion, the child...

In this podcast, Petra and Margaret continue the conversation about inclusion in Forest/Nature School and outdoor play contexts. We talk funding sources, planning for inclusion, and more concrete ways to improve accessibility and inclusion.&nbs...

 In this podcast, CNAC Director of Learning Petra Eperjesi sits down with facilitator Margaret Fraser, who is also the co-founder of Metalude, a Montréal-based play and inclusion consultancy. They discuss ...

In this episode, Rimsha speaks with Chris Green, the director of Guelph Outdoor School.Chris works as GOS instructor, is a Dad to two girls, and grew up in the Guelph area.  His hopes are that, Guelph Outdoor School evolves and grows w...

In this episode, Cherlene speaks with Tiiu Strutt, an elementary school educator and artist who is committed to engaging students with the natural world on a daily basis. Also a passionate singer-songwriter, she creates and shares songs that su...

In this episode, Cherlene speaks with Marc St. Dennis and Petra Eperjesi from the Forest School Canada team about the Community Consultation Project, one of CNAC's exciting ne...

 In this episode, Cherlene speaks with Amanda St. Dennis, a disability and accessibility advocate on how to support children with disabilities in your outdoor play program. Topics covered include: Risky play and disability, ...

Is insuring a Forest School a difficult process? Michael Lough from Frank Cowan Company says: Not if you're prepared! In this episode, learn about the types of insurance Forest/Nature School operators should look for, how to be...

In this episode, Cherlene chats with lawyer Aron Bookman about the law and forest and nature programs in Canada. Resources: 

In this episode, Petra chats with Erica and Suzy about supporting children with disabilities and exceptionalities outdoors. This episode is part of our Thrive Outside series - an online resource hub created to support parents, caregivers, and e...

In this episode, Natalia chats with Hannah about being her journey to becoming a lifelong learner as a Forest & Nature School Practitioner.Host: Natalia ValenciaGuest: Hannah ClarkeSound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

In this episode, Natalia chats with Playworker Seth who shares their experience and thoughts on access and equity in the outdoor play sector.Host: Natalia ValenciaGuests: Seth MbanzareSound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby&nb...