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 […]

In this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips shares a special story about one night at the historic Alberta Hotel. And we sit down with Rachelle Venne, CEO of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. She talks about why it’s important to recognize the obstacles faced by Indigenous Women in Alberta. Links: Check out our Vital Topic reports. Learn more about the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. Read the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Reclaiming Power and Place. Grant Deadlines: Al Maurer Awards – Deadline is August 31st Charmaine […]

We are excited to share the second installment of It Takes a Community — a special series 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 will hear from artist and community builder Nasra Adem about the support they receive from their mom, finding community on Tumblr, Black Girl Magic, and the joy they find in bringing talented people together. Links: Check out what Nasra Adem is working on. Find out more about Naheyawin. Check out our article […]

On this week’s show, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips finds out how Charles Daniels stood against injustice at the Sherman Grand Theatre. Then we talk to Meredith Mantooth about how You Can Ride 2 is making adaptive bikes available for kids. Links: Keep up with author and historian Cheryl Foggo. Learn more about You Can Ride 2 . Special shout outs to Popcycle where hosts Christian Zyp and Eric Newby dissect pop culture’s connective tissues, and to Pause where changemakers reflect on their journey through complex problems. The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member […]