September 20, 2026
Topic: Seeing What Is Possible: Hope, Children & the Difference We Can Make
Every child carries unique gifts, strengths, and possibilities. In this talk, Dr. Emily Milne shares why her work with children, schools, and communities gives her hope, and how a strengths-based approach can help us see possibility even in the face of significant challenges. Drawing from her work advancing educational equity, she will discuss how recognizing and building on strengths, addressing barriers early, and taking even small actions can create ripples that shape what becomes possible in a child’s life. At its heart, the talk is an invitation to consider what each of us can do to help children thrive and shine brighter every day.
Speaker bio:
Emily Milne, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at MacEwan University. She is a community-engaged scholar whose work is guided by a commitment to co-creating knowledge and solutions with community partners. She is the Program Director of a SSHRC Partnership Grant funded research-to-action program advancing educational equity in Alberta. She leads a multidisciplinary team of post-secondary researchers, educators, members of government, and community stakeholders dedicated to improving outcomes for equity-denied students by translating research into actionable educational practices and informed policy decisions. Her research mobilizes knowledge across academic and non-academic settings through peer-reviewed publications, policy reports, and presentations for educators, policymakers, and community partners. Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, her work has informed government and school division initiatives and been featured in national media coverage across Canada.
Speaker: Dr. Emily Milne
Service Leader: Rob Wiznura
Musicians: Rob Wiznura & Jacqueline Willette
Tech: Julie Phillips, Mitch Waldon, Bill Lee
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