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Chapter Eight

Be Better

Part One

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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.

Reflection

  • 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?
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Part Two

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

Good Communication

What we say matters. Study how words have shaped societal debates and learn how to improve your communication skills.

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The Art of the Conversation

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Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #9 – What does this mean?

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https://youtu.be/WBezlG0trxg An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson. ICYMI - Here's a playlist of the previous updates from last night: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghJkRMPFsTgqMFeaqyW_2mouT4hxz5ZC
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Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #8 – The Results

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https://youtu.be/YYq2zz6KEmU An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson.
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Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #7 – Bridging Divides

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https://youtu.be/rBTIKrlpI7U An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson. The Life and Times of Honorable, Dr. Donald H. Oliver, CM, ONS,...
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The progressive bullies came for me: Harassment is apparently fine, as long as those...

Bias: Centre/Right Source: National Post File Type: Opinion Overview: The progressive bullies came for me: Harassment is apparently fine, as long...

Canadians believe youth are unprepared to be active civic leaders in their community, but...

Canadians believe youth are unprepared to be active civic leaders in their community, but...

Before reconciliation is possible, Canadians must admit the truth

Before reconciliation is possible, Canadians must admit the truth

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...

British Columbia-Indigenous Nation Agreements: Lessons for Reconciliation?

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How to Converse

Sounds simple, right? And yet so many of us don't know how to have a good conversation. Let's get a refresher on what good...
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Interview Skills

Interview skills matter, right? Right. But in case you need a refresher as to why interview skills matter: Job interviews: Interview skills are crucial for job...
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Interviewing an Expert

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Chapters

Chapter One

The System of Things

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Chapter Five

Here’s How

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Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

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Chapter Two

The Context of It All

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Chapter Six

Your Turn

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Chapter Ten

Keep Going

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Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

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Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

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Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

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Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

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Chapter Eight

Be Better

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Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)

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