Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors—Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology

Background: A recent dialogue in the feld of play, learn, and teach outdoors (referred to as “PLaTO” hereafter) demonstrated the need for developing harmonized and consensus-based terminology, taxonomy, and ontology for PLaTO. This is important as the feld evolves and diversifes in its approaches, contents, and contexts over time and in diferent countries, cultures, and settings. Within this paper, we report the systematic and iterative processes under‑taken to achieve this objective, which has built on the creation of the global PLaTO-Network (PLaTO-Net). Methods: This project comprised of four major methodological phases. First, a systematic scoping review was conducted to identify common terms and defnitions used pertaining to PLaTO. Second, based on the results of the scoping review, a draft set of key terms, taxonomy, and ontology were developed, and shared with PLaTO members, who provided feedback via four rounds of consultation. Third, PLaTO terminology, taxonomy, and ontology were then fnalized based on the feedback received from 50 international PLaTO member participants who responded to≥3 rounds of the consultation survey and dialogue. Finally, eforts to share and disseminate project outcomes were made through diferent online platforms. Results: This paper presents the fnal defnitions and taxonomy of 31 PLaTO terms along with the PLaTO-Net ontol‑ogy model. The model incorporates other relevant concepts in recognition that all the aspects of the model are interrelated and interconnected. The fnal terminology, taxonomy, and ontology are intended to be applicable to, and relevant for, all people encompassing various identities (e.g., age, gender, culture, ethnicity, ability). Conclusions: This project contributes to advancing PLaTO-based research and facilitating intersectoral and inter‑disciplinary collaboration, with the long-term goal of fostering and strengthening PLaTO’s synergistic linkages with healthy living, environmental stewardship, climate action, and planetary health agendas. Notably, PLaTO terminology, taxonomy and ontology will continue to evolve, and PLaTO-Net is committed to advancing and periodically updating harmonized knowledge and understanding in the vast and interrelated areas of PLaTO

Coast Salish Houseposts

Detail, right housepost; The Musqueam and their predecessors (on whose traditional territory the Museum of Anthropology stands) have been here for an estimated 10,000 years. Musqueam artist Susan Point found inspiration in two 19th century house posts from her home community and interpreted them into a contemporary context. In Musqueam, art was created out of individual inspiration and most often viewed by those inside a house. Source: Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia [website]; http://www.moa.ubc.ca/ (accessed 5/17/2009

Topographies : Aspects of Recent B.C. Art

This major catalogue for an exhibition composed of approximately ninety works by forty-one contemporary artists from British Columbia, contains essays by each member of the three person curatorial team. Arnold situates "Topographies..." within the context of other large-scale exhibitions organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery, drawing attention to themes addressed within the works he selected (themes considered include: counter-history, the destabilization of painting, and relations between the body/subjectivity). Gagnon's descriptive analysis of works she selected focuses on how the subjects of travel narrative, cultural migration, nature and landscape relate to the notions of "home" and "transitional space". Jensen's interpretation of the carvings and weavings by First Nations artists is centered on how the concept of metamorphosis relates to time, space, place and being. The destruction of the forest in building Vancouver, and distinctions between culture/environment and art/craft are also discussed. Includes artists' statements. Bibliography. List of works. Biographical notes. Circa 76 bibl. ref

Artropolis 93 : Public Art and Art About Public Issues

Contains 12 texts and documents works by nearly 300 Canadian artists in a Vancouver-based public art project. Includes artist's statements. 7 bibl. ref

Proceedings Of The 23Rd Paediatric Rheumatology European Society Congress: Part Two

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