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On this episode, we hear all about Sphinxes! A hilarious improv group led by the female, trans and non-binary cast of Rapid Fire Theatre. They aim to challenge assumptions and explore the idea of femininity- and to make you laugh until you cry.

Links:
Get your tickets to see Sphinxes!
Don’t miss your chance to apply for these great Student Awards:
* Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
* Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music
* Ranald and Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships
Due date for all three is March 31st.

Community Shout Out to a brand new book from Minister Faust (AKA Malcolm Azania) titled The Coyote Kings VS. The Myconauts of tPlutonium City. You can subscribe to this thrilling sequel through Patreon.

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

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On this episode, we talk with Theresa Majeran, Taneiya Mahe and Ramsey Mudryck about how the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards can help connect students with their Métis culture. And, we explore  some of the challenges students face when preparing to make that connection.

Links:
Apply for the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards.
Curious about how to become part of Alberta’s Métis Nation?
Have you heard about Michif Cultural Connections?
Volunteer with a Grants Sub-Committee here at Edmonton Community Foundation.

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

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On this episode, we talk with Dr. Safyia U. Noble about her latest book, Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. Many of us rely on search engines every day, but what if they aren’t as objective as we think? Dr. Noble tells us about her research about Internet search algorithms, how results are generated, and what’s at stake as we come to rely on these tools more and more.

Links:
Get your tickets for Dr. Safiya Noble’s presentation Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism .
Find out more about Edmonton Public Library’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series.
Borrow Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism from EPL.
Check out more great articles and research from Dr. Safiya Noble.

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

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Paula Simons is well known in Edmonton for her work as an award-winning journalist with the Edmonton Journal. And now she’s embarking on a whole new adventure as an independent senator. Paula tells us about this big transition, and let’s us in on what the Senate is up to when it’s in session.

Links:
Follow @paulatics on twitter.
Find out how senators get appointed.
Who currently sits in the senate?
What does the Senate do?
Curious about Bill C-69?

Grants:
Young Edmonton Grants – Deadline to apply is February 15, 2019.
Community Grants – Deadline to apply is March 1, 2019.

Special Shout Out to Emily Missed Out (or did she?). A podcast involving Emily and Breanne watching classic, pop-culture-filled movie gems that up until now, Emily has never seen.

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.