On this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips speaks with Stewart Lemoine about the beautiful Varscona Theatre. And we catch up with Sanjay Shahani about Connections & Exchanges: a 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton. Links: See what’s happening at Varscona Theatre! Learn more about Teatro La Quindicina. Read Connections & Exchanges: a 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton. Check out the previous plan: The Art of Living Read the most recent Vital Topic: Arts in Edmonton. Don’t miss the latest episode from OtherWise: The Boats That Brought Us Here. The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]