Research Time

Educate the Earth (Madelaine McCracken)

Research Time aims to make educational research articles accessible. Educate the Earth (AKA Madelaine McCracken) is Red River Métis and a PhD Candidate in Education. She asks colleagues and friends, in many fields of education and research, to join her and talk about an article of their choosing. Each episode seeks to make academic conversations more personal and meaningful. While listening, you will learn something new while impacting the world around you. Please follow @EducateTheEarth on Instagram for more content.

  1. Season 4 - Episode 1: Reconsidering L'Espace de Louis Goulet with Benjamin Beauchemin

    2025-09-09

    Season 4 - Episode 1: Reconsidering L'Espace de Louis Goulet with Benjamin Beauchemin

    This season of Research Time is aimed at holding conversational spaces with consenting Métis scholars and thinkers who contributed to this special issue about their attendance at Mawachihitotaak - Métis Studies Conference in Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers, who wish to speak more deeply about their publications, and I want to hear more about their attendance at Mawachihitotaak - Métis Studies Conference. This is the first conversation with Benjamin Beauchemin, discussing his scholarly paper, "Reconsidering L'Espace de Louis Goulet." His work is available to read online through Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers https://pawaatamihk.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/Pawaatamihk Benjamin also noted for listeners to read and respond to the book, too: https://rayellenwood.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/vanishingspaces.pdf Music Used in Episode: Across the Table by Blue Dot Sessions Turning by Blue Dot Sessions Gale by Blue Dot Sessions Taoudella by Blue Dot Sessions He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions Lady Marie by Blue Dot Sessions

    23 min
  2. Season 3 - Episode 3: Queer language learning - A meaningful practice of breaking away from normativites with Robert Grant

    2024-12-13

    Season 3 - Episode 3: Queer language learning - A meaningful practice of breaking away from normativites with Robert Grant

    Article: “Queer breaches and normative devices: Language learners queering gender, sexuality, and the L2 classroom” by Drs. Ashley Moore, James Coda, Julia Siegelman, and Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor. This work was published almost a year ago, in January 2024.  Robert and EducateTheEarth discuss the importance of queering educational pedagogies and practices for all learners in a classroom. From their discussion, they acknowledge the importance of having fun by exploring your own pedagogies and practices and that educators can be fluid, evolving, and flexible. Robert and EducateTheEarth also note the brilliance of appreciating that students can be your co-learners/co-conspirators and have so much to offer to support your teaching, so long as you're open-minded! Music in Episode:   Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions   Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions   Fill and Forage by Blue Dot Sessions   Palms Down by Blue Dot Sessions   He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions   Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions    Copper Halls by Blue Dot Sessions   Fern and Andy by Blue Dot Sessions   Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions   Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions   And So Embark by Blue Dot Sessions

    1h 7m
  3. Season 3 - Episode 2 Part 2: Academic Reconciliation - How do I responsibly repolish the chain? with Jenny Stodola

    2024-11-20

    Season 3 - Episode 2 Part 2: Academic Reconciliation - How do I responsibly repolish the chain? with Jenny Stodola

    Article name: The Two Row Wampum-Covenant Chain Tradition as a Guide for Indigenous-University Research Partnerships by Rick Hill and Daniel Coleman. In Part 2 of this episode, Jenny and EducateTheEarth discuss the key principles of engaging ethically with using the Two-Row Wampum Belt, as outlined in the article. Jenny also importantly notes what everyone can do, from different backgrounds and professions, to understand their roles and responsibilities to honourably work and research alongside Indigenous Peoples in what is now called Canada, and repolish the chain in their own ways. Music Used in Episode: Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions   Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions   Single Litter by Blue Dot Sessions   And So Embark by Blue Dot Sessions   Dash and Slope by Blue Dot Sessions   Fill and Forage by Blue Dot Sessions   Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions   Copper Halls by Blue Dot Sessions   He Has a Way by Blue Dot Sessions

    50 min
  4. Season 3 - Episode 2 Part 1: Academic Reconciliation - How do I responsibly repolish the chain? with Jenny Stodola

    2024-11-20

    Season 3 - Episode 2 Part 1: Academic Reconciliation - How do I responsibly repolish the chain? with Jenny Stodola

    Article name: The Two Row Wampum-Covenant Chain Tradition as a Guide for Indigenous-University Research Partnerships by Rick Hill and Daniel Coleman. For Part 1 of this episode, Jenny and EducateTheEarth discuss Jenny's academic journey and her wayfinding as an emerging academic. Jenny and EducateTheEarth also begin to unpack Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of engaging in ethical relations and partnerships within academic practices, an experience many researchers conduct due to the colonial nature of academia. Music in episode: Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions   Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions    Palms Down by Blue Dot Sessions   Ice Tumbler by Blue Dot Sessions   Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions   Curiously and Curiously by Blue Dot Sessions   Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions   Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions   Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions   Fern and Andy by Blue Dot Sessions

    53 min
  5. Season 3 - Episode 1: Women’s Writing in Academia: Authentically Experiencing Our Voices with Derya Sahingil

    2024-08-26

    Season 3 - Episode 1: Women’s Writing in Academia: Authentically Experiencing Our Voices with Derya Sahingil

    Tawnshi everyone! Welcome to an all-new season of Research Time! I’m so excited because this new season is dedicated to holding conversations with PhD Candidates, my colleagues and friends, and how we can make educational research more accessible through conversations. I am delighted to introduce our first guest of the season, Derya Sahingil! In our conversation, we unpack the article The Laugh of Medusa by Helène Cixous, written in 1976. In our discussion, Derya highlights her journey of writing her research proposal and the importance of rewriting stories, our stories, as women experiencing our voices and taking control of our narratives. Content Warning: Please note that this episode shares Medusa's mythological story and discusses sexual violence. The retelling of Medusa's story takes place from 30:00 - 32:37. If you require further support, please visit https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/. Music Attributes: Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions DrillDown by Blue Dot Sessions Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions Curious Case by Blue Dot Sessions  The Neon Age by Blue Dot Sessions Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions Kvelden Trapp by Blue Dot Sessions Ice Tumbler by Blue Dot Sessions Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions Morning Glare by Blue Dot Sessions

    1h 1m
  6. My First Publication - Podcast Essay with Madelaine McCracken (EducateTheEarth)

    2024-07-25

    My First Publication - Podcast Essay with Madelaine McCracken (EducateTheEarth)

    I am thrilled that this episode will be a form of podcast essay, where I will be reading my first published article as a Métis educational scholar called, Literary and Indigenous Métissage: Autobiographical Reflections as a first-year Métis PhD graduate. This publication can be found in the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education’s Journal called, Education Review.  Through the consent of the issue’s coordinating editors, my colleagues Derya and Jenny, I am expressly allowed to reshare my article through this means, to honour key attributes of knowledge mobilization, and honour what this podcast is all about: Making Research Accessible.  Cited music throughout episode: DrillDown by Blue Dot Sessions Sage the Hunter by Blue Dot Sessions The Neon Age by Blue Dot Sessions Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions Cornicob by Blue Dot Sessions Kvelden Trapp by Blue Dot Sessions

    33 min
  7. Season 1 - Episode 2: LGBTQ2S+ Educational Environment Building and Inclusion with Milo

    2024-07-25

    Season 1 - Episode 2: LGBTQ2S+ Educational Environment Building and Inclusion with Milo

    Tawnshi folks!  Article: Tera Goldstein, Austen Koecher, Pamela Baer, and Banjamin Lee Hicks (2018) Transitioning in Elementary: Parent Advocacy and Teacher Allyship.  Milo and EducateTheEarth discuss the article presented in great detail, privilege, and what it means to be an Ally for LGBTQIA2S*, Black, and Indigenous peoples. Mag brings up an especially good point for understanding your privilege, "Just because it is not happening to you, does not mean that it is not happening to someone else."  Maarsii Milo for your time, dedication, and perspectives within our conversation!  *IGTV/Instagram Live is the primary place of these conversations. Thank you for your understanding.* Please follow @EducateTheEarth on Instagram and X for more content!

    58 min
  8. Season 2 - Episode 2: The Residential School System - Not Shielding our Children Away from Difficult Topics with Nikkole Heavy Shields

    2024-06-04

    Season 2 - Episode 2: The Residential School System - Not Shielding our Children Away from Difficult Topics with Nikkole Heavy Shields

    Tawnshi folks!  Article: The Globe and Mail. (October 21, 2020). Sen Murray Sinclair: Alberta's leaked curriculum plan around Residential Schools would be a 'terrible mistake'.  Nikkole and EducateTheEarth discuss the narratives that must be shared from the experiences of survivors and families affected by the Residential Schooling System in relation to curriculum. We also discuss connecting to traditions in school, honouring our Elders, lessons that can be used in relation to this work, resources, connections to community, relational building, and most importantly, our support for all educators being able to do this work. You're not along and we are here to uplift you! Maarsii @nikkolerosie for your support, your spirit, your voice, and your relations. You mean so much to me and I'm so honoured you're my friend. Children are our gifts, and as a mother, you hold such an important role. *IGTV/Instagram Live hosts these conversations. Thank you for your understanding.* Please follow @EducateTheEarth on Instagram and X for more content.

    1h 15m
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Research Time aims to make educational research articles accessible. Educate the Earth (AKA Madelaine McCracken) is Red River Métis and a PhD Candidate in Education. She asks colleagues and friends, in many fields of education and research, to join her and talk about an article of their choosing. Each episode seeks to make academic conversations more personal and meaningful. While listening, you will learn something new while impacting the world around you. Please follow @EducateTheEarth on Instagram for more content.

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  • Creator
    Educate the Earth (Madelaine McCracken)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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