Up first on today’s episode, Tristin Tanton will walk us through her work in using macrofossil analysis to study the dietary habits of the Franklin Ground Squirrel. Then, Alicia Farvolden will discuss her work balancing urban wellness and structural inequality, and lastly, Edelaine Alejandro will explain what the ‘freeze’ response is and how understanding it can lead to better trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual violence.

S5E17 - Camps, Empires & Global History with Dr. Aidan Forth

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.