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Late in 88Bonus 9: Learning In Safer SpacesIn this bonus episode of Late in 88, hosts Bronwin and Elinor dive deeper into the important topic of sexuality education in Canadian schools, featuring expert insights from curriculum scholar Dr. Tonya Callaghan. Dr. Callaghan, who has years of experience teaching in junior high and high school, shares critical reflections on the challenges and gaps in the 1988 curriculum and how schools have handled gender and sexual diversity education over the decades.They discuss the evolution of sexuality education, the impact of school board policies, and the urgent need for inclusivity in today’s classrooms. Learn ab...2024-09-1308 minLate in 88Bonus 8: Middle Childhood MysteriesIn this eye-opening bonus episode of Late in '88, hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda unravel the complexities of middle childhood with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kate Thomson. Join them as they explore the crucial developmental stage of ages 8-9 and gain valuable insights into how identity and belonging take shape during this transformative period.What You'll Learn:
Theories of Child Development: Discover how Erik Erikson’s concept of "Industry vs. Inferiority" influences a child’s self-esteem and sense of competence.
Cognitive Growth: Learn about the shift from concrete to abstract thinking and how it i...2024-09-0610 minLate in 88Bonus 7: Resilience and RevolutionIn this bonus episode hosts Elinor and Bronwin continue the conversation with historian Kevin Allen, founder of the Calgary Gay History Project and author of Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary, who offers a deep dive into Calgary's queer history. Kevin shares his experiences of coming out in the late 1980s, a time when resilience was essential due to societal hostility and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic. Discover how the queer community in Calgary navigated these challenges, the evolution of 2SLGBTQIA+ culture over the past 30 years, and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations...2024-08-3008 minLate in 88Bonus 6: Olympic RelicsRemember when hosts Elinor Svoboda and Bronwin Parks explored Olympic fever when it hit Calgary, Alberta with the 1988 Winter Olympic Games back in Episode 2? They were left with some big questions and impressions as eight year olds. In this bonus mini episode, the pair return to Winsport (formerly Canada Olympic Park) and meet Dale Oviatt, Senior Manager, Communications for a ride up the 90-meter ski jump and witness first hand what has become of the relics of Olympic Past.Follow Us:
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Don't forget to...2024-08-2303 minLate in 88Part 5: Back to the FutureHosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda take the podcast on location and meet up in present day Calgary (2024) and it was a more visceral experience than either one of them expected. They tour their elementary school, explore old artifacts and finally answer the question of the podcast: What if they would have been friends from a more impressionable age in 1988?Resources:It Gets Better by Dan Savage (book - youth) - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/309525/it-gets-better-by-dan-savage/9780452297616One In Every Crowd by Ivan Coyote (book - youth) - https://www.amazon.ca/One-Every-Crowd-Ivan-Coyote...2024-08-0925 minLate in 88Part 4: The Question BoxGrade 4 brings the onset of puberty, burgeoning crushes and big questions. Host Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda discuss how an encounter with ‘the question box’ in health class changed Bronwin's middle childhood. This leads the hosts to investigate how the Alberta curriculum approached homosexuality in 1988. Spoiler: It hasn’t really changed 30 years later. This episode includes interviews with: Associate Professor Dr. Tonya Callahan from University of Calgary, and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Thomson.Resources:Homophobia in Hallways by Dr. Tonya Callaghan (book - adult) -https://utorontopress.com/9781487522674/homophobia-in-the-hallways/Teaching About Gender...2024-07-2622 minLate in 88"Tomboy"Hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda explore the complexity of gender roles and social expectations in adolescence, with a focus on the impact of patriarchy on gender-nonconforming behaviours. Clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Thomson helps them navigate identity during middle childhood, as they reflect on changing social constructs around friends who were boys, despite their identifying as “tomboys”.Along with special guests including Elinor's son and classmates from grade school, the hosts emphasize the need for safe spaces where kids can express themselves without fear of judgment or shame. They also highlight the significance of proper vocabulary and supp...2024-07-1225 minLate in 88Hometown Olympic FeverAlberta has always been known as one of the most conservative provinces in Canada. Imagine growing up as a queer kid in Calgary in the 1980s...there were definitely some challenges. In this episode of Late in 88, hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda explore the impact that Olympic fever had on their friends when the Winter Olympic games came to town in 1988. Olympic tales are told between childhood classmates, sporting events are remembered (looking at you ski ballet), and historian Kevin Allen joins Bronwin and Elinor to add some historical context. Find out more about Kevin Allen a...2024-06-2819 minLate in 88What If We Were Friends?How much can you remember from your childhood? Say, when you were eight years old? It may be a bit fuzzy, but this is where we meet the hosts of Late in 88, Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda. They travel back to grade four; a time when they both identified as tomboys but never really understood where they belonged. Through discussing their shared challenges surrounding gender identity and queerness, they arrive at the question: what if they would have been friends? Would it have made a difference? They take turns recalling the pertinent moments of these formative years and invite...2024-06-2821 min
Women In MediaBronwin Parks & Elinor Svoboda: Late in 88Host Sarah Burke welcomes Bronwin Parks & Elinor Svoboda to discuss their new podcast 'Late in 88' launching soon on the Women in Media Network! They share the story of how they reconnected for this project after spending 13 years in school together, but not really as friends. They discuss the importance of representation and inclusion in media and the arts while discussing the challenges and progress of the queer community, the history of Pride, and the impact of legislation and societal acceptance. They touch on the importance of queer history, the healing journey of self-acceptance, and the significance of sharing...2024-06-1948 minLate in 88Trailer: Introducing Late in 88Introducing Late in ‘88: a new podcast hosted by Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda. The two grade school classmates will share their experiences of growing up queer and gender non-conforming in Calgary, Alberta 1988, at a time when there wasn't language to describe identities that were fringe and undefinable. By shining a light on their middle childhood, Bronwin and Elinor explore the impact of historical context and the gift of contemporary language that allows more freedom of self expression. The series will welcome many special guests and experts including gradeschool classmates, professors, doctors, and experts in their fields.Bronwin Pa...2024-06-1902 min