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Chapter Eight

Be Better

Part One

LET'S COMMIT TO BEING BETTER COMMUNICATORS - be better by watching the story below

Hot Takes

Sierra Dakin Kuiper

Are parks a force for good? We asked Sierra Dakin Kuiper, a socio-cultural anthropologist who focused her Masters research on the social impact of...

Lorna Crozier

One of Canada’s most celebrated poets is also one of Canada’s biggest champions of nature. Lorna Crozier was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and...

Reflection Activity

  • Option One: Write a self-reflection on the stories you just watched. How can you be a better, more thoughtful communicator and storyteller?
  • Option Two: Design a poster to promote your final project, reflecting the lessons you learned from this story.

Part Two

YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.

What is Good Communication?

Investigate the power of words and learn how to improve your communication skills.

The Art of the (Stakeholder) Conversation

Have a great idea for your final project? Awesome! Now consult with those who'll be impacted by it.

Interview an Expert

Need help? Get out of your comfort zone and interview an expert who can help you with your project. * Recommended

Part Three

Featured Hot Take

We all need to work towards being better, more thoughtful communicators – better, more thoughtful citizens. And Donna Kennedy-Glans argues that starts with asking why more often.
 
Donna is a former Alberta cabinet minister and former energy executive. She’s also a lawyer and an author with a passion for moving society beyond polarity.
 
We’re featuring this podcast across all five Nature Labs subjects. You might not like every course you take in school, but they are all related. By listening to this podcast, hopefully you’ll better understand why.
  • What does good communication and good consultation look like to you? Do you think it matters?
  • What role do you play in how we talk as a country?
  • Is it even possible to ask certain, hard questions – especially in this social media age – without creating controversy or deepening divides?
  • How can we spark better conversations with diverse citizens?
  • How can we do a better job of listening while also ensuring that we’re still heard?

Further Exploration

Latest News

Happy Canada Day!

On this Canada Day, we celebrate a country defined by its vast beauty, quiet strength, and deep sense of community. From the rugged coastlines...

Mount Robson Field Trip

It's our final week of live content on Nature Labs, as we want you to focus on your final projects and exams. To celebrate...

The Year That Was (Sept. 2024 – May 2025)

And what a year it's been. The news cycle never slowed. Your classes have never been more relevant or more important given our ever-changing...

Resources From the Curated Library

I hated writing—until I learned there’s a science to it

Bias: none Source: Science File Type: Essay Overview: I hated writing—until I learned there’s a science to it Web Link: https://www.science.org/content/article/i-hated-writing-until-i-learned-there-s-science-it

AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?

Bias: Centre Source: The Conversation File Type: Research/Analysis Overview: AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results? Web Link: https://theconversation.com/ai-is-set-to-transform-science-but-will-we-understand-the-results-241760

British Columbia-Indigenous Nation Agreements: Lessons for Reconciliation?

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Duty to Consult Source: Institute for Research on Public Policy File Type: Report/Analysis Overview: Lessons on reconciliation from BC/no treaties Web Link: http://irpp.org/research-studies/british-columbia-indigenous-nation-agreements-lessons-for-reconciliation/

Indigenous terminology and why it matters

Bias: Centre Left Sub-Category: Duty to Consult Source: University of British Columbia File Type: Guide Overview: Correct Indigenous terminology and why it matters Web Link: http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/terminology/

Who speaks for Aboriginal people?

Bias: Right Sub-Category: Duty to Consult Source: The Orca File Type: Article Overview: Who speaks for Aboriginal people? Web Link: https://theorca.ca/visiting-pod/who-speaks-for-aboriginal-people/?fbclid=IwAR0kcRSKzmkzSiB0ttNHcEFWTV7LAkExG98GjLYL49UIxIBbz3I1qm0NKPs

Interviewing an Expert

Value of interview skills: Job interviews: Interview skills are crucial for job seekers. A well-executed interview can make the difference between getting the job or...
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Chapters

Chapter One

The System of Things

Chapter Five

Here’s How

Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

Chapter Two

The Context of It All

Chapter Six

Your Turn

Chapter Ten

Keep Going

Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

Chapter Eight

Communication & Consultation

Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)