Episode 58 – It Takes a Community: Dr. Pat Makokis

It is the sixth and final edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin. In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from author and speaker, Dr. Patricia Makokis. Dr. Makokis tells us about her connection to the land, the impact of colonization, and understanding treaty. Links: Watch Treaty Talk – Sharing the River Life. Read The Spirit of Alberta Indian Treaties by Richard Price. Check out Indigenous Canada, a FREE online course that […]

Episode 56 – It Takes a Community: Dave Mowat

It is the fifth edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin. In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Dave Mowat, former President and CEO of ATB Financial. Dave talks about trusting your instincts, the power of collaboration, and why being able to say “I don’t know” is so important. Links: Follow Dave on Twitter. Find out more about Naheyawin. Check out our article about Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal, and find them in […]

Episode 53 – It Takes a Community: Aaron Paquette

It is the fourth edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin. In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Aaron Paquette: artist, author, speaker and City of Edmonton Councillor for Ward 4. Aaron tells us about why you shouldn’t hide your talent in a drawer, the difference between challenges and trauma, and the magic power of words. Links: Find out more about Aaron Paquette. Follow him on Twitter. Find out more about Naheyawin. […]

Episode 51 – It Takes a Community: Linda Duncan

It is the third edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin. In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Linda Duncan , the long time Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona. Linda tells us about growing up in ravines, her call to environmental law, and how important it is to reach out and engage with your political representatives, whoever they may be. Links: Find your Member of Parliament. Be heard: You […]