<p>In today’s episode, Dr. Jessica Haines, a wildlife biologist, joins us to discuss her research on Franklin's ground squirrels, a species in decline in Alberta. Dr. Haines talks about the squirrels' habitat preferences, their sensitivity to human impact, and the challenges of capturing and studying them. She emphasizes the critical role of public engagement in conservation, from events like Open Farm Days to creating educational tools like a squirrel ID guide.</p>
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S4E12 - The Need for Validation: Black Youth and Mental Health with Dr. Fiona Edwards-Akunesiobike

Join hosts Kelsie Johntson and John Jonson as they explore the scholarly and creative activities happening at MacEwan University with a focus on how faculty influence and/or incorporate students, teaching and the larger community into their projects.

Each episode, Kelsie and John are joined by a MacEwan faculty member to dive into their scholarly projects and bring them to life. Covering topics from theatre, community-based research and advocacy to mental health, neuroscience, and everything in between. 

Created in collaboration with MacEwan’s Office of Research Services and Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications, with support from Sheena Rossiter, expert consultant, Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications. Funding for the podcast is partially provided by the Government of Canada through the Research Support Fund.