<p>In this episode, Dan chats with Alix Adrien, a lifelong educator and President of the Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE), a nonprofit education and research institution committed to raising awareness on educational bias, as well as providing academic support and opportunities to communities of colour. Dan chats with Alix about his journey and experiences as a lifelong educator, issues Black-Quebecers have historically faced (and continue to) in the education system, and more!</p><p>Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) website: https://qbbe.ca/</p><p> More on Literacy Quebec: </p><p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or call 1-888-521-8181. </p><p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.literacyquebec.org</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. </p><p>What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. </p><p>Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at info@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec </p><p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks &amp; Brian Francis Devaney</a> </p>

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Literacy Quebec

Episode 82 - Alix Adrien - Quebec Board of Black Educators, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Education System, and More

MAR 24, 202534 MIN
What's Literacy?

Episode 82 - Alix Adrien - Quebec Board of Black Educators, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Education System, and More

MAR 24, 202534 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Dan chats with Alix Adrien, a lifelong educator and President of the Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE), a nonprofit education and research institution committed to raising awareness on educational bias, as well as providing academic support and opportunities to communities of colour. Dan chats with Alix about his journey and experiences as a lifelong educator, issues Black-Quebecers have historically faced (and continue to) in the education system, and more!</p><p>Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) website: https://qbbe.ca/</p><p> More on Literacy Quebec: </p><p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or call 1-888-521-8181. </p><p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.literacyquebec.org</a><a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. </p><p>What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. </p><p>Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec </p><p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks &amp; Brian Francis Devaney</a> </p>