Teaching and Learning during Pandemic Times


Date: May 5
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee & Culture

Join Memorial University Faculty of Education's 100th Anniversary Committee and the ADVOST Project for "Teaching and Learning during Pandemic Times".

This exciting panel will feature a visual re-telling of personal pandemic experiences - both challenges and successes - related to teachers, education, and community.

Speakers will address the ways in which the pandemic has changed their approach to teaching and education and how addressing the pandemic has affected school relationships, curriculums, and policies.

Panel Members include:

  • Tony Stack, CEO/Director of Education of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.
  • Trent Langdon, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association
  •  Angela Rose, Lead Action Research Teacher for the ADVOST Study. St. Teresa’s
  • Kim Pelley, Teacher,  St. Andrews School

Moderators; Anne Burke ADVOST Research Project Director from Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Education and Leslie Redmond Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Education

Ticket cost:  $10 Adults, $6.50 Senior, $6.50 Military, and $5 Youth.

This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online by clicking "Buy Tickets" or by calling 757-8090. 

 

Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Talk

Join guest curator and host, Jenelle Duval for an engaging conversation with panelists, Jordan Bennett, Samaqani Cocahq, Kayla Stride, and Nelson White.

The featured artists will reflect on their work as part of Duval’s exhibition, Tekweywinen tel weljesultiek (Be with us in our Joy), a uniquely interactive and play-based experience that showcases the works of seven Indigenous artists based in Wabanaki*—inviting you to explore their (and your) individual interpretations of joy.

For generations, Wabanaki artists have thrived and are known to be resilient and strong. Yet, it's not only their endurance that sustains them—laughter, spirit, and humour have been vital to their artmaking.

This exhibition is a celebration of that vibrant spirit, offering a space to uplift each other and collectively embrace the joy inherent in Indigenous culture. What brings joy to your inner child? How can we spark curiosity, invite wonder, and see the world with fresh eyes and an imaginative mind?

*Wabanaki, translated as “People of the First Light” or “Dawnland,” includes five nations: the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and Abenaki. The region stretches from parts of Newfoundland to the Maritime provinces, Maine, and Quebec.

This is a free event but a ticket is required. Pelase reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090. 

This program is in partnership with First Light in celebration of Spirit Song.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.

Next up:

  • Screening six local shorts:
    • Faeries – directed by Yejide Emioladipupo – 7.41 mins
    • Poster Child – directed by Brianna Russell – 8 mins
    • Thumbs Up – directed by Mike Simms– 12 mins
    • After – directed by Nyah Williams– 12.12 mins
    • Scored by Time – directed by Nicola Hawkins– 9.49 mins
    • Sweet Pickle – directed by Lois Brown– 11 mins
    • Total screen time: 60 minutes

A Q&A will follow the screening.

This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations.  

Stay tuned as each monthly screening date is announced!

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Tickets are available online or by calling 709-757-8090.