Episode 91 - Same Storm, Different Boats: Reflecting on COVID-19 in Edmonton

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On this episode, correspondent Emily Rendell-Watson introduces us to three Edmontonians to explore how COVID-19 has impacted each of us differently. We’ll meet Marco Luciano, Director of Migrante Alberta, Métis singer and songwriter Brandon Baker, and Tobi Obatusin, President of the Black Pharmacy Students’ Association. We’ll hear about how their communities and families have navigated this past year.

Links:
Read our Vital Topic: COVID-19 in Edmonton, and see our sources.
See all our of our past Vital Signs reports.
Find out more about Marco Luciano’s work with Migrante Alberta.
Check out Brandon Baker and his music Electric Religious.
Follow Tobi Obatusin and the Black Pharmacy Students Association on Facebook.
Read Mayor Don Iveson’s statement on the COVID-19 National Day of Observance.

ECF Happenings:
Check out our Estate Administration Week for free sessions about why and how to plan your estate.
See our Rapid Response Fund in action!
Create your own fund to support the causes you care about.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide
See more ways ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community

ECF Grants:
Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards – Due March 31st.
Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music – Due March 31st.
Ranald & Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships – Due March 31st.
See 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 COVID-19 story is Crystals by Xylo-Ziko.