Canadian Light Source Education

🌿 Indigenous Engagement 🌿

Explore resources that help students and educators respectfully engage with Indigenous perspectives in science, build connections with local Indigenous communities, and support learning through reconciliation.

📖 Read the resource here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKi3_bDwVdIWd_I92jJjFilSyL8G2TKI/view
📱 Or scan the QR code on the photo.

🌟 Students on the Beamline Program Presents 🌟

🌎 Lake Winnipeg Algae 🌿

Join us as students from Winnipeg, Manitoba share their experience using the Canadian Light Source synchrotron on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. CDT (Winnipeg time). 🔬✨

🎥 Tune in live on https://www.youtube.com//featured to learn about their findings and celebrate the next generation of scientists! 🚀

We can't wait to share their exciting research with you! 🌟

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These students from Semiahmoo Secondary School in Surrey BC used IDEAS to investigate Fe and Mg chemistry in biochar. Stay tuned to hear their results in late June.

Super excited to have connected with this fun group of students from Fort Richmond Collegiate Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg. Watch this space for an announcement of when they will make their virtual presentation about their project!

🌟 Indigenous Role Models in STEM 🌟

Looking for an inspiring education resource for teachers? 📚

This resource highlights incredible Indigenous role models making an impact in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! 🔬

Perfect for:
👩‍🏫 Grades 1–12
🎓 Adult Basic Education
💡 Undergraduate learners
📖 Educators

Subject areas:
🌿 Indigenous Studies
🔬 Biology, Chemistry and Physics
🚀 Career Connections

Bring meaningful representation into your classroom and spark curiosity, identity, and possibility for your students! 💫

Check it out → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6nh2H-UhAxXxt3VvHaph9jMEuzMzjmh/view

🌿 Indigenous Knowledge and Science each offer unique perspectives, and together they can open new pathways for student learning and understanding.

We’ve put together a list of free resources to support educators:

📘 Indigenous Educational Resources → https://sites.google.com/lightsource.ca/virtualclassroom/indigenous-connections/indigenous-resources

🔗 Support Links → https://sites.google.com/lightsource.ca/virtualclassroom/indigenous-connections/support-links

As much as 40 million tonnes of microplastics are released into the environment globally every year. These tiny pieces of plastic come from larger plastic items that break down or are shed by products such as clothing, paints, and cosmetics. Many people are concerned about microplastics making their way into human tissues. This could spark great discussions in and other classes!!

Nicholas Letwin, PhD candidate and Ryan Prosser, associate professor from the University of Guelph used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to map approximately 2,500 individual microplastic particles inside the earthworms; the imaging clearly showed that all the particles remained inside the gut and didn’t cross into internal tissues. Potentially great news!

Read the news story and watch a short video interview here: https://www.lightsource.ca/public/news/2026-27-q1-apr-jun/microplastics-pass-through-earthworms-without-accumulating-in-body-tissues-study-shows.php
Read the science article here: https://doi.org/10.1093/etojnl/vgag072
Find resources to support using the science article in your classroom here: https://bit.ly/3ik02RS

📚 Professional Learning Resource for Educators! 🧪

Check out “Weaving Western Science into Indigenous Education Programs” - an insightful seminar available in our virtual classroom by Bernie Petit.

🔗 Virtual classroom: https://sites.google.com/lightsource.ca/virtualclassroom/for-educators/educational-resources
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfkrXfZflc

A great opportunity for educators to explore meaningful, culturally responsive approaches to teaching.

🌿 Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists 🔬

Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, this resource highlights 10 practical ways natural scientists can meaningfully support reconciliation in their work.

📘 Learner worksheet to support deeper engagement:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Pbr_4xkSG358Dv5O5SALQ6GqyuUDtAm/view
📄 Read the full article here:
https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2020-0005

Subject Areas: Indigenous Studies, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Grade Levels: Grades 6–12, Adult Basic Education, Undergraduate, Teacher & Professional Educators

📚CLS Indigenous Supports & Helpful Links🌿

A curated collection of resources and supports for Indigenous youth, educators, and anyone exploring Indigenous-focused learning. Resources include:

🌱 Indigenous & Land-Based Learning
🔬 STEM Organizations Supporting Indigenous Peoples
🎓 Student Indigenous Resources
✨ CLS Education Seminars

📖 Grade Levels: K–12, Adult Basic Education, Undergraduate, Teacher/Professional Educator
🧪 Subject Areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Indigenous Studies, Research Skills & Career Connections

🔗 Explore the resources here: https://sites.google.com/lightsource.ca/virtualclassroom/indigenous-connections/support-links?authuser=0 .7w9qzhtajcyb