Ashleigh Weeden is a Ph.D. student in the Rural Studies program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph. Her doctoral research is finding ways to help rural Canada keep up in a future innovative digital economy.
Students recently participated in a one-day field trip to learn about Aboriginal education, both past and present, from First Nations perspectives. Through stories, teachings, and experiences, students gained insight into the complex history and legacy of federal Aboriginal education policy in Canada.
Graduate students from the Rural Planning and Development and Master’s of Landscape Architecture programs took part in an interactive exercise to learn about the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the implications of the evolving relationship and colonial policies. The activity was offered as part of the newly developed Contemporary Aboriginal Issues course offered by Dr. Sheri Longboat in the Rural Planning and Development program.
The Winter 2017 SEDRD Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) positions have now been posted. The deadline for applications is November 22nd, 2016. In order to be considered for a position, you must apply online at www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/.
The Ontario Agricultural College project entitled "A Day in the Life" features the life and research of OAC graduate students. Visit the profile of Rachana Devkota, a graduate student in the PhD Rural Studies program within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.
The Ontario Agricultural College project entitled "A Day in the Life" features the life and research of OAC graduate students. Visit the profile of Valencia Gaspard, a graduate student in the PhD Rural Studies program within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.
Rural Studies PhD graduate student, Valencia Gaspard
During the July board of directors meeting of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet), Dr. Ryan Gibson was re-elected president for a one-year term. CCEDNet is a member-driven, not for-profit, charitable organization made up of community-based organizations, co-operatives, social enterprises, practitioners, active citizens, researchers, and other organizations involved in community economic development.
Heather Sansom, a PhD in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has recently published a new book for equestrian rider fitness and conditioning. The book is being launched by Trafalgar Square Publishing (Vermont) entitled: "Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks — The Ultimate Exercise Plan: Achieve Straightness, Suppleness, & Stamina in the Saddle—and Stay That Way". Heather Sansom has been involved in fitness and competitive sport for over 25 years, and in equestrianism for over 35 years.
Capacity Development and Extension MSc student, Rachana Devkota and Rural Studies PhD alumnus, Dr. Silvia Sarapura publish their research in a new book entitled “Transforming Gender and Food Security in the Global South”, edited by Jemimah Njuki, John R. Parkins and Amy Kaler.
Abstract:
Canada has a long history of accepting refugees from around the world, and many of these refugees have come together in communities that form the diverse backbone of the Canadian population. With them they have brought new foods to the Canadian dinner plate, and products such as okra, eggplant and bok choy are now grown in Canada and enjoyed by Canadians of all cultures.
“We share culture and richness through food,” shares Valencia Gaspard, a first year student in the Rural Studies PhD program. “Food can be used to build communities and bring people together.”