UPCOMING TALC EVENTS:
TALC presentations will usually be broadcast on Access 12 following each presentation on Wednesdays at 10am, and Saturdays at 11:30am. (Please note that not all presenters will agree to being filmed.)
Also of interest: Conversations on Aging- Wednesday at 9 am, Thursdays at 1:30 pm.
Also of interest: Conversations on Aging- Wednesday at 9 am, Thursdays at 1:30 pm.
FALL 2023
Sept. 15th: Archaeological Investigations of Pre-Contact Indigenous Farming and other sites in the Pierson Wildlife Management Area, south of Melita
Presenter: Dr. Mary Malainey
https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2023/07/10/archeologists-return-to-westman-dig-site
Dr. Mary Malainey is an archaeology professor at Brandon University and has served on the Manitoba Archaeological Society Executive for over 10 years. She is a Northern Plains/Parkland archaeologist with degrees from the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. She is also an archaeological lipid residue analyst and author of the text, “A Consumer’s Guide to Archaeological Science.” For the past several years, her research has focused on pre-contact Indigenous farming in Manitoba.
Presentation Description:
Talk Description: In September 2018, Eric Olson found two complete bison scapula hoes along Gainsborough Creek, south of Melita, Manitoba. A joint Brandon University and Manitoba Archaeological Society research project was launched to learn more about the pre-contact Indigenous farmers who made and used these tools. Radiocarbon dating shows the horticultural occupation began in the late 1400s/early 1500s CE and extended into the Protohistoric period. Excavations at the Olson site (DgMg-167) in the valley uncovered remains of a workshop where bone tool manufacturing and other activities took place. A nearby grassy expanse may be the location of floodplain fields. Excavations on the east prairie level (DgMg-168) encountered residential debris, buried sections of a highly decorated vessel and a pipe fragment. Residential debris was also found on the west side of the valley (DgMg-40c). A flint knapping station and cluster of potsherds found 10 to 20 cm below surface appear to be associated with the horticultural occupation. There is also evidence of an earlier Besant/Sonota occupation dating to about 1700 years ago. Early Woodland stemmed projectile points found in the area are likely associated with people who introduced earthwork construction into the southwest corner of Manitoba.
Oct. 6th: Radon in our homes and buildings: a health hazard we need to know about.
Presenter: Doug Fraser
Oct. 20th: MPI's Road Safety for Older Adults and TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors)
Manitoba weather can pose a challenging driving environment. As cooler weather approaches, our presentation will go over winter driving hazards that we as Manitobans must navigate for up to six months of the year. We will also define distracted driving and how to prevent it, as well as review safe pedestrian behaviours and best practices.
Presenters: Lisa Hunt and Samantha Rodeck
Lisa Hunt, Community Relations Specialist, travels the province educating Manitobans on road safety. She coordinates, implements and delivers various road safety programs and activities as well as provides support for the Corporation’s sponsorship activities. Lisa’s road safety education portfolio includes topics such as cycling, pedestrian, winter driving and new to Manitoba and car seat information. She works with community groups and organizations to deliver this important programming across the province.
Samantha Rodeck is a Community Development Consultant currently contracted to fill the role of Executive Director with TONS, Transportation Options Network for Seniors. Samantha has a keen interest in transportation because of the important role it plays in supporting older adults to age in place within their community with a good quality of life and independence. At the community level she works on various transportation issues by providing education, resources and tools to caregivers, older adults, service providers and policy makers to ensure that transportation continues to be enhanced and put at the forefront as a fundamental human right for all Manitobans.
Nov. 3rd: Conspiracy Theories and Book Banning - What's Going On?
Presenter: David McConkey
David McConkey has been writing his column, "Citizen Active," in the Brandon Sun for 20 years.
David will look at conspiracy theories and book banning with some ideas on why they are increasing in importance in today's world and what we can do about them.
Nov. 17th: The History of Psychiatric Nursing Education in Brandon and Brandon's Role in the Evolution of the Profession.
Presenter: Dr. Beverley Hicks
The presentation will take place in the BU Library, second floor gallery
Dec. 1st: Vestibular Therapy and Falls Prevention
Presenter: Daryll Ross
Born and raised on a farm in rural south Ontario
Moved to Mb for school in 1989
Graduated from University of Mb in 995 and moved to Brandon to start my career. Initially intended to only stay 1-2 years but I’m still here
I opened dynamic physiotherapy here in Brandon in 2005. Started with myself and a receptionist. We are creeping up on 20 years and presently have 12 physios, an osteopath, 3 massage therapists and hopefully a chiropractor early next year. Also have about 5 full time and 5 part time support staff.
I presently see patients 2 days a week focusing on vestibular issues . The other 3 are spent managing a growing clinic
Like to spend time at our cabin at clear lake , participating in various activities to try to stay in shape. I try to golf. I read a lot and I’m a “podcast junkie” always trying to learn as much as I can about the the world, human behavior, the meaning of life etc. real “light” topics. lol
Dec. 15th: From Art to Zen: A Creative Journey
Presenter: Jan Jenkins
Raised for the most part in Quebec, Jan Jenkins worked in Alberta’s energy industry until she moved to Manitoba where she creates original art for smaller spaces and wearable art for that unique look. Her work is influenced by the meditative art form of zen doodling along with intricate repeating patterns found in textiles, decorative tiling and nature. Most memorable for Jan are having two of her designs selected by the town of Russell, MB to adorn their decorative main street steel arches, having her In The Wind body of work included in Manitoba Art Network’s touring exhibition program, and participating in a Manitoba Arts Network digital collaboration videography project with musician Raine Hamilton. She is a member of the Manitoba Society of Artists, The Drawn Together Collective, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Wasagaming Community Arts and Arts West Council.
In this presentation Jan will share her creative journey from A to Z, and talk about the creative process as a beneficial therapeutic and problem-solving tool.
Jan. 19th: Nightscape
Nightscape explores the beauty, colour, and mystery of the night sky. This collection of images by Doug Derksen includes photos of the milky way, aurora, and the moon.
Presenter: Doug Derksen
Doug Derksen is particularly drawn to the quality of light and the quietness of the natural world. He enjoys capturing his connection to the landscape through photography. Nature is a place to touch the mysteries that lie around us and those within us. His images have appeared in PhotoLife, Skynews, and Outdoor Photography Canada. Bodies of his work have been shown at the 12th St. Gallery in Brandon and the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba’s community gallery and main galleries.
Feb. 2nd: AI and Chat GPT
Tech gurus, business leaders, philosophers and academics have engaged in provocative, comprehensive discussions on the use, potential, and implications of AI since Chat GPT's launch in 2022. Curt and Karen will demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used and discuss its advantages and disadvantages in academia and beyond. They look forward to answering your questions and engaging in lively conversation.
Presenters: Curt Shoultz is the Director of the Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology at Brandon University. Over the last year, he’s developed a keen interest in the uses and abuses of ChatGTP text generation.
Karen Skinner is a Writing Skills Specialist at Brandon University, with a background in ESL teaching in Canada and overseas. She is interested in academic integrity issues and has consulted with professors and students about ChatGPT (mis)use. She hopes she won't be replaced by a chatbot any time soon.
Feb. 16th: A Warrior's Red Road: Indigenous Drum Making
Presenter: Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch
Dr. Candice Waddell- Henowitch is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University. Her research includes improving health care practice through the lens of feminist, anti-racist, and decolonizing approaches; and understanding the perspectives of individuals living with mental illness and trauma.
Mar. 1st: Retirement living less expensively
Claren Turner will offer suggestions and a handout of information for you. Bring your ideas to share as it will be a participatory session.
Mar. 15th: Reiki, universal energy that’s available to everyone.
Presenters: Mari-Ann Fedorkiw first encountered one of the western-styles of Reiki in 1993. Since 2013, she has been a practitioner of a Japanese style called Jikiden Reiki.
Jeanne Elizabeth, who first encountered Reiki in 1996, is a practitioner of one of the western-styles.
The presentation will include:
This presentation will consider the invention of the vasectomy and trace its history through to the present day. Vasectomy today is largely imagined as a relatively easy procedure – 15 minutes, no needle, no scalpel – but its history is often dark and complicated.
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Allan
Jonathan A. Allan is Canada Research Chair in Men and Masculinities at Brandon University. His most recent book, Men, Masculinities, and Infertilities appeared with Routledge and his forthcoming book is called Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin. For those who have not been to a presentation with Dr. Allan, they are always both interesting and entertaining.
Apr. 19th: Monarch Butterflies: Observations Around My Yard
Presenter: Doug Fraser
May 3rd: Affordable Housing in Brandon
Presenters: Shannon Saltarelli and colleagues from the City of Brandon
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Sept. 15th: Archaeological Investigations of Pre-Contact Indigenous Farming and other sites in the Pierson Wildlife Management Area, south of Melita
Presenter: Dr. Mary Malainey
https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2023/07/10/archeologists-return-to-westman-dig-site
Dr. Mary Malainey is an archaeology professor at Brandon University and has served on the Manitoba Archaeological Society Executive for over 10 years. She is a Northern Plains/Parkland archaeologist with degrees from the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. She is also an archaeological lipid residue analyst and author of the text, “A Consumer’s Guide to Archaeological Science.” For the past several years, her research has focused on pre-contact Indigenous farming in Manitoba.
Presentation Description:
Talk Description: In September 2018, Eric Olson found two complete bison scapula hoes along Gainsborough Creek, south of Melita, Manitoba. A joint Brandon University and Manitoba Archaeological Society research project was launched to learn more about the pre-contact Indigenous farmers who made and used these tools. Radiocarbon dating shows the horticultural occupation began in the late 1400s/early 1500s CE and extended into the Protohistoric period. Excavations at the Olson site (DgMg-167) in the valley uncovered remains of a workshop where bone tool manufacturing and other activities took place. A nearby grassy expanse may be the location of floodplain fields. Excavations on the east prairie level (DgMg-168) encountered residential debris, buried sections of a highly decorated vessel and a pipe fragment. Residential debris was also found on the west side of the valley (DgMg-40c). A flint knapping station and cluster of potsherds found 10 to 20 cm below surface appear to be associated with the horticultural occupation. There is also evidence of an earlier Besant/Sonota occupation dating to about 1700 years ago. Early Woodland stemmed projectile points found in the area are likely associated with people who introduced earthwork construction into the southwest corner of Manitoba.
Oct. 6th: Radon in our homes and buildings: a health hazard we need to know about.
Presenter: Doug Fraser
Oct. 20th: MPI's Road Safety for Older Adults and TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors)
Manitoba weather can pose a challenging driving environment. As cooler weather approaches, our presentation will go over winter driving hazards that we as Manitobans must navigate for up to six months of the year. We will also define distracted driving and how to prevent it, as well as review safe pedestrian behaviours and best practices.
Presenters: Lisa Hunt and Samantha Rodeck
Lisa Hunt, Community Relations Specialist, travels the province educating Manitobans on road safety. She coordinates, implements and delivers various road safety programs and activities as well as provides support for the Corporation’s sponsorship activities. Lisa’s road safety education portfolio includes topics such as cycling, pedestrian, winter driving and new to Manitoba and car seat information. She works with community groups and organizations to deliver this important programming across the province.
Samantha Rodeck is a Community Development Consultant currently contracted to fill the role of Executive Director with TONS, Transportation Options Network for Seniors. Samantha has a keen interest in transportation because of the important role it plays in supporting older adults to age in place within their community with a good quality of life and independence. At the community level she works on various transportation issues by providing education, resources and tools to caregivers, older adults, service providers and policy makers to ensure that transportation continues to be enhanced and put at the forefront as a fundamental human right for all Manitobans.
Nov. 3rd: Conspiracy Theories and Book Banning - What's Going On?
Presenter: David McConkey
David McConkey has been writing his column, "Citizen Active," in the Brandon Sun for 20 years.
David will look at conspiracy theories and book banning with some ideas on why they are increasing in importance in today's world and what we can do about them.
Nov. 17th: The History of Psychiatric Nursing Education in Brandon and Brandon's Role in the Evolution of the Profession.
Presenter: Dr. Beverley Hicks
The presentation will take place in the BU Library, second floor gallery
Dec. 1st: Vestibular Therapy and Falls Prevention
Presenter: Daryll Ross
Born and raised on a farm in rural south Ontario
Moved to Mb for school in 1989
Graduated from University of Mb in 995 and moved to Brandon to start my career. Initially intended to only stay 1-2 years but I’m still here
I opened dynamic physiotherapy here in Brandon in 2005. Started with myself and a receptionist. We are creeping up on 20 years and presently have 12 physios, an osteopath, 3 massage therapists and hopefully a chiropractor early next year. Also have about 5 full time and 5 part time support staff.
I presently see patients 2 days a week focusing on vestibular issues . The other 3 are spent managing a growing clinic
Like to spend time at our cabin at clear lake , participating in various activities to try to stay in shape. I try to golf. I read a lot and I’m a “podcast junkie” always trying to learn as much as I can about the the world, human behavior, the meaning of life etc. real “light” topics. lol
Dec. 15th: From Art to Zen: A Creative Journey
Presenter: Jan Jenkins
Raised for the most part in Quebec, Jan Jenkins worked in Alberta’s energy industry until she moved to Manitoba where she creates original art for smaller spaces and wearable art for that unique look. Her work is influenced by the meditative art form of zen doodling along with intricate repeating patterns found in textiles, decorative tiling and nature. Most memorable for Jan are having two of her designs selected by the town of Russell, MB to adorn their decorative main street steel arches, having her In The Wind body of work included in Manitoba Art Network’s touring exhibition program, and participating in a Manitoba Arts Network digital collaboration videography project with musician Raine Hamilton. She is a member of the Manitoba Society of Artists, The Drawn Together Collective, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Wasagaming Community Arts and Arts West Council.
In this presentation Jan will share her creative journey from A to Z, and talk about the creative process as a beneficial therapeutic and problem-solving tool.
Jan. 19th: Nightscape
Nightscape explores the beauty, colour, and mystery of the night sky. This collection of images by Doug Derksen includes photos of the milky way, aurora, and the moon.
Presenter: Doug Derksen
Doug Derksen is particularly drawn to the quality of light and the quietness of the natural world. He enjoys capturing his connection to the landscape through photography. Nature is a place to touch the mysteries that lie around us and those within us. His images have appeared in PhotoLife, Skynews, and Outdoor Photography Canada. Bodies of his work have been shown at the 12th St. Gallery in Brandon and the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba’s community gallery and main galleries.
Feb. 2nd: AI and Chat GPT
Tech gurus, business leaders, philosophers and academics have engaged in provocative, comprehensive discussions on the use, potential, and implications of AI since Chat GPT's launch in 2022. Curt and Karen will demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used and discuss its advantages and disadvantages in academia and beyond. They look forward to answering your questions and engaging in lively conversation.
Presenters: Curt Shoultz is the Director of the Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology at Brandon University. Over the last year, he’s developed a keen interest in the uses and abuses of ChatGTP text generation.
Karen Skinner is a Writing Skills Specialist at Brandon University, with a background in ESL teaching in Canada and overseas. She is interested in academic integrity issues and has consulted with professors and students about ChatGPT (mis)use. She hopes she won't be replaced by a chatbot any time soon.
Feb. 16th: A Warrior's Red Road: Indigenous Drum Making
Presenter: Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch
Dr. Candice Waddell- Henowitch is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University. Her research includes improving health care practice through the lens of feminist, anti-racist, and decolonizing approaches; and understanding the perspectives of individuals living with mental illness and trauma.
Mar. 1st: Retirement living less expensively
Claren Turner will offer suggestions and a handout of information for you. Bring your ideas to share as it will be a participatory session.
Mar. 15th: Reiki, universal energy that’s available to everyone.
Presenters: Mari-Ann Fedorkiw first encountered one of the western-styles of Reiki in 1993. Since 2013, she has been a practitioner of a Japanese style called Jikiden Reiki.
Jeanne Elizabeth, who first encountered Reiki in 1996, is a practitioner of one of the western-styles.
The presentation will include:
- The history of how this form of energy medicine came into being.
- What it can be used for.
- Personal Reiki journey both as recipients and practitioners.
- What is involved in learning Reiki.
- What to look for if you are shopping for a treatment or a teacher.
- A general demonstration of a treatment session.
This presentation will consider the invention of the vasectomy and trace its history through to the present day. Vasectomy today is largely imagined as a relatively easy procedure – 15 minutes, no needle, no scalpel – but its history is often dark and complicated.
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Allan
Jonathan A. Allan is Canada Research Chair in Men and Masculinities at Brandon University. His most recent book, Men, Masculinities, and Infertilities appeared with Routledge and his forthcoming book is called Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin. For those who have not been to a presentation with Dr. Allan, they are always both interesting and entertaining.
Apr. 19th: Monarch Butterflies: Observations Around My Yard
Presenter: Doug Fraser
May 3rd: Affordable Housing in Brandon
Presenters: Shannon Saltarelli and colleagues from the City of Brandon
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