The 7 Relationships

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 Ethical Forest and Nature School framework: Playing, Storytelling, Land, Learning, Trust, Power, and Risk. Together, they explore how these relationships help educators reflect on their roles, share power, and create learning environments rooted in belonging, reciprocity, and land-based knowledge.

Lise and Adrian share stories and insights from their years of collaboration and experience as outdoor educators, offering a deeply grounded and hopeful conversation on truth, reconciliation, and learning on stolen Indigenous land.

Tune in at www.childnature.ca/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.