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On this episode, we meet The Melisizwe Brothers.

Marc, Seth and Zacary James began training in music as early as ages 4 to 7. Encouraged by their families, and with each other’s support, they have since established themselves on the music scene.

The Melisizwe Brothers have performed internationally and have appeared on several television shows including Netflix’s Mowtown Magic, Showtime at the Apollo, the Ellen DeGeneres Show and  more! And they are finding ways to give back to the community through their Gold Mind Programs.

ECF is excited to help support their upcoming performance at the Winspear Centre on June 23^rd. At this concert, the brothers will be sharing their musical influences. Think Soul, R&B, Classical and Pop.

Thanks to  Aubrianna Snow for bringing us this story.

Links:
Get your tickets to see The Melisizwe Brothers at the Winspear Centre on June 23^rd.
Hear more music and see what’s next for the Brothers on their website.
Check out their Gold Minds Programs.

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Thank you to the Melisizwe Brothers for allowing us to include their single “Don’t Let Go” in this episode.

Transcripts by Karli Drew.

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On this episode, our correspondent, Emily Rendell-Watson speaks to Professor Irshad Manji: Best selling author and founder of Moral Courage College, and a recipient of Oprah’s “Chutzpah Award” for boldness.

Professor Manji is an accomplished leadership scholar whose work focuses on teaching people how to engage in constructive conversations. She will be presenting her talk: “From Polarization to Collaboration” on June 8^th at the Citadel Theatre. This talk is part of Edmonton Public Library’s Forward thinking Speaker Series.

Links:
Get your tickets to “From Polarization to Collaboration” on June 8^th at the Citadel Theatre.
Learn more about Professor Irshad Manji.
Get engaged with constructive conversations with Moral Courage College.

ECF Happenings:
Read the latest on our blog.
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The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.

Image for this episode was supplied. 

Transcripts by Karli Drew.

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Though the Supreme Court’s ruling on Vriend v. Alberta helped pave the way for equality for Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ communities, maintaining the road to dignity for all has been tumultuous.

There have been many setbacks, followed by advances, followed by setbacks in the subsequent years.

It took the Government of Alberta (GOA) 11 years to officially add the words “sexual orientation” to its human rights legislation.

It also amended its education act to prohibit teachers from mentioning sexual orientation in schools without advising parents first. This was Alberta’s equivalent to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

And it rolled back equality rights by removing privacy protection for 2SLGBTQI+ youth who were involved in Gay/Straight Alliances at their schools.

But there have also been administrations, regardless of their political leanings, that have worked to repair and advance the path forward including Allison Redford, David Hancock and Rachel Notley.

In this episode, we will explore the importance of individual activism, as the pivotal movers in our story reflect back on what was one of the more memorable experiences in their lives.

And we’ll hear their advice for changemakers who are looking to carry the torch.

Welcome to the final episode of Vriend Versus Alberta.

*NOTE: The terms “Queer and Trans” and “sexual and gender minorities” are used in this series to refer to the 2SLGBTQI+ community as a whole. We acknowledge the great diversity within this community, and you can find more information about this here.

Vriend Versus Alberta is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project.

 Archival audio of Delwin Vriend, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta, et al was used with permission from the Supreme Court of Canada.

Links:
Read the Supreme Court’s ruling on Vriend v. Alberta.
Listen to the From Here to Queer podcast’s episode with Allison Redford.
Watch Senator Paula Simon’s speech in the Red Chamber about Vriend v. Alberta.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta from the Alberta Labour History Institute.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta  on the University of Alberta’s Bridging Connections podcast.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta on the Edmonton Heritage Council’s Edmonton City as Museum Project podcast produced with Alberta Labour History Institute.

ECF Happenings:
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Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
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Upcoming Student Awards:
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The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

EPISODE IMAGE: Dr. Kristopher Wells speaks about the “vast disparities” within the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and how intersectionality needs to be recognized as the pursuit for equality evolves. CREDIT: Edmonton Community Foundation

Transcripts by Karli Drew.

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The Supreme Court’s ruling on Vriend v. Alberta has impacted the lives of countless 2SLGBTQI+ people. Not just in Alberta, not just in Canada, but around the globe.

In this episode we look at the ripple effect Vriend v. Alberta has had over the past 25 years since first making its splash at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in Edmonton.

We also return to where this story began, and look at how The King’s University has worked to address its complicated legacy as ground zero for the court case that brought equality to Alberta’s and Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Welcome to episode 9 of Vriend Versus Alberta.

*CORRECTION: Dr. Kristopher Wells is the Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth at MacEwan University.

*NOTE: The terms “Queer and Trans” and “sexual and gender minorities” are used in this series to refer to the 2SLGBTQI+ community as a whole. We acknowledge the great diversity within this community, and you can find more information about this here.

Vriend Versus Alberta is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project.

Archival audio of Delwin Vriend, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta, et al was used with permission from the Supreme Court of Canada.

Links:
Read the Supreme Court’s ruling on Vriend v. Alberta.
Watch Senator Paula Simon’s speech in the Red Chamber about Vriend v. Alberta.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta from the Alberta Labour History Institute.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta  on the University of Alberta’s Bridging Connections podcast.
Learn more about Vriend v. Alberta on the Edmonton Heritage Council’s Edmonton City as Museum Project podcast produced with Alberta Labour History Institute. 

ECF Happenings:
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

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. 

EPISODE IMAGE: Justice Julie Lloyd reflects on how the Vriend decision changed her sense of belonging in Alberta as the only openly lesbian lawyer at the time. CREDIT: Edmonton Community Foundation

Transcripts by Karli Drew.