Jacky Chan
Education background:
OCT Certified
Master’s of Education - Social Justice & Indigenous Ed - Lakehead University (2018)
Honours Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior levels - Lakehead University (2016)
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism - Lakehead University (2015)
Diploma of Film & Television Production - Humber College (2009)
Certificate of Media Foundations - Humber College (2006)
Outdoor/Land-Based Background:
Co-founder/program director of Zen’s Outdoor Leadership Camp for Youth (ZOLCY) - a volunteer driven Canadian not-for-profit organization that worked with global underserved communities. ZOLCY’s mission was to cultivate positive well-being and leadership development and to promote cultural perspectives and social and environmental justice.
Led groups to Jamaica and Nepal where he has facilitated service learning programs since 2012.
Led trekking expeditions in the Himalayan region of Nepal.
Led Canoe trips in Algonquin Provincial Park and surrounding area for a summer camp for five seasons.
Co-Led backpacking trips for the department of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism at Lakehead University.
Certified Bronze Cross Lifeguard.
Certified Wildness First Responder.
Certified Canoe Tripping Instructor Trainer.
Additional Background Info:
My teaching philosophy comes from my experiences of traveling the world and learning from Masters of various Indigenous Traditions.
An avid martial artist, I have trained in martial arts for over 30 years. I have spent several months in China training in Taijiquan, meditation, and Gongfu with the legendary Shaolin Warrior monks. I currently hold the title of “Sensei” as a third-degree black belt in the art of Shotokan karate-do. I am an advanced instructor in Control and Defense Tactical Training and am proficient in Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Yoshinkai Aikido, and Krav Maga. I have studied Yoga and meditation in India and Nepal and am a Laughter Yoga Teacher Trainer, certified under the auspicious tutelage of Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga. Lastly, I am a disciple of Taita Jose Mora, a Shaman and traditional healer from the lineage of the Cofán People in the Putomayo province of Colombia.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy takes a philosophical approach to life and living and an understanding of global worldviews and culture. My teaching style is grounded in wellness, mindfulness, and movement-based practices that provide students with the tools to support their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
I strive to provide an environment whenever possible where learners can be outside the "traditional" classroom and learn from the Land. Overnight camping trips are one way that I provide these experiential learning environments for our students.
