Episode 106 – Nature Alberta

October 15, 2021 TWEPcast

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On this episode, we find out how Nature Alberta champions the conservation of Alberta’s natural environment.

For 50 years, Nature Alberta has grown a community connected by a love of nature. Their members include individuals and over 40 member clubs dedicated to environmental care. Nature Alberta acts as a hub where all these passionate groups can connect and collaborate, and is a unified voice for naturalists to advocate for environmental conservation.

Links:
Learn more about Nature Alberta and become a member.
See the Nature Alberta Magazine!
Check out all of their excellent educational programming.

Other organizations that are participating with the 2021 Endowment Matching Programs for Environmental Organizations:
– Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society

ECF Happenings:
Read the latest on our blog.
See our Rapid Response Fund in action!
Create your own fund to support the causes you care about.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See more ways ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
Community Grants – Deadline is Dec. 1st.
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

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

Photo for this episode was provided courtesy of Nature Alberta.

Episode 105 – YEG Eats

October 4, 2021 TWEPcast

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On this episode, we meet Tomi Okunnuga, creator of YEG Eats. A video series that puts the spotlight on Edmonton’s BIPOC owned restaurants.

Links:
Watch the YEG Eats video series on YouTube.
Check out Tomi’s company, ImageneFilm.
Read our blog series featuring YEG Eats:
– Finding the Passion
– YEG Eats Episode 1: Greenhouse Eatery
– YEG Eats Episode 2: Monamie Resto
– YEG Eats Episode 3: Big Bite Pizza & Donair

ECF Grants:
Young Edmonton Grants – Deadline is Oct. 15th.
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

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

Photo for this episode was provided courtesy of Tomi Okunnuga.

Episode 104 – Edmonton Public Library: A Little Bit of Wonder

September 16, 2021 TWEPcast

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The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) was established in 1913 — more than 100 years ago. It has been a part of our community for generations and has continued evolving to meet the needs of the people in our city.

On this episode, we speak with Pilar Martinez, the Chief Executive Officer of EPL. She tells us how the library goes beyond books to create a safe space of wonder in our community.

Links:
Don’t miss Terry O’Reilly and Michael Landsberg at EPL’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series.
Listen to the Overdue Finds Podcast.
Find out more about Ready. Set. READ!
Learn more about EPL’s Outreach Services.
Connect with EPL’s Elder in Residence.
Check out the amazing features of the Stanley A. Milner Library.

Here is a list of endowment funds that have been created by donors to help support Edmonton Public Library:
– Anchor Fund: Supports operations of libraries serving and programs offered for children living in low-income or other disadvantaged circumstances.
– Edmonton Public Library Shelley Milner Fund: Supports activities and services dedicated to children and youth.
– Endowments that serve general operations:
*Stanley A. Milner Library Fund
*Electro Equinology Fund
*Roper Fund
*Slyvia Syska Fund
*Joseph & Wadona Walsh Memorial Fund

ECF Grants:
Environmental Operating Grants – Sept. 30
Young Edmonton Grants – Deadline is Oct. 15th.
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

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

Photo for this episode was provided courtesy of Edmonton Public Library.

Sound effect: the chimes were created by Newagesoup on Freesound.

Episode 103 – Small Business in YEG

September 1, 2021 TWEPcast

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On this episode, we discuss our latest Vital Topic: Small Business and Employment in Edmonton. This report demonstrates just how significant entrepreneurship is to our local economy, and how it helps shape our community.

Our correspondent, Emily Rendell-Watson, speaks with Jeffry Sundquist, Anka Chan and Aga Wajda-Plytta to find out more about how small businesses are coping during the pandemic, and what inspires entrepreneurs to start a business of their own.

Links:
Check out our latest Vital Topic: Small Business and Employment in Edmonton.
Connect with the Social Enterprise Fund.
Learn more about the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
Check out the small businesses you heard about today:
– Ruth
– Good Goods Co.
– Taproot Edmonton

ECF Grants:
Environmental Operating Grants – Sept. 30
Young Edmonton Grants – Deadline is Oct. 15th.
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

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

Music for the Small Business in YEG story is Longest Year by Scott Holmes Music.