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The Conversation Piece

The Walrus
Menopause
Social Prescribing
Women's Health
Belonging
Mental Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Workplace Inclusion
Canada
Political Polarization
Indigenous Education
Democracy
Loneliness
Mental Health History
Physical Symptoms
Digital Citizenship
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pandemic
Social Media Algorithms
Housing Crisis
Apathy Is Boring

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Cyndi Gilbert
Board Member and Logistics Coordinator at The Bike Brigade
The Bike Brigade
Episode: Cyndi Gilbert: How The Bike Brigade Fosters a Culture of Community Care
Kassandra James
Director of Programs at Volunteer Toronto
Volunteer Toronto
Episode: Kasandra James: Reimagining More Diverse Stories of Volunteerism
Suman Roy
Founder and CEO of Feed Scarborough, an organization that provides meals to vulnerable communities
Feed Scarborough
Episode: Suman Roy: Volunteer Programs Must Respect the Needs of Volunteers
Darrell Pinto
Director of Employment at Jumpstart Refugee Talent.
Jumpstart Refugee Talent
Episode: Darrell Pinto: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering
Sara Lyons
Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer at Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada
Episode: Sara Lyons: Canada’s National Volunteer Action Strategy
Chief Kluane Adamek
Yukon Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, emphasizing the importance of connection to land and water.
Assembly of First Nations
Episode: Chief Kluane Adamek: Land, Water, and Belonging
Dr. Becky Cook
Lands Monitoring Manager of Misipawistik Cree Nation.
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Episode: Dr. Becky Cook: Rebuilding Indigenous Autonomy, Nationhood, and Belonging
Camryn Dewar
A Mayte opera and classical singer studying Indigenous opera and its female representation.
Episode: Camryn Dewar: Finding Belonging Through Indigenous Opera
Kahir Lalji
Provincial Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement at The United Way, British Columbia
The United Way, British Columbia
Episode: Kahir Lalji: The Importance of Culturally Relevant Social Prescribing

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Emma McKenzie-Hillier
Host of discussions that explore critical societal issues and community engagement

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • The definition of garbage journalism

    Nothing more than group think

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    Randy Bobanski
    Canada2 years ago
  • Really great podcasts

    Bite-sized, thought provoking conversations from passionate, persuasive people. Loved listening to Carol Off and Terry O’Reilly in particular, recently :)

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    5
    Radheeda
    Canada4 years ago
  • Fresh ideas welcome

    I think the Walrus is one of those journalism sources you can count on for a new angle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayaechpee
    Canada6 years ago
  • Brilliant and Easy to get into

    This podcast is great so far. The episode on loneliness is a great start. I could listen to a hundred more just like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyCheesesteak1874
    Canada6 years ago
  • Love The Walrus!

    I’ve been a fan of The Walrus for years (bias: I work for them now). I’ve been on mat leave, and as a fan of podcasts this has been a great way to get little snippets of thoughts from extremely intelligent Canadians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmamackhill
    Canada6 years ago

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This podcast offers succinct, enlightening conversations that tackle pressing societal issues, likely aimed at broadening perspectives on topics of national and cultural significance in Canada. Each episode explores diverse themes such as community engagement, volunteerism, and the intricacies surrounding social equity, often featuring passionate speakers who bring personal insights and professional expertise to the forefront. The unique format of brief yet impactful dialogues allows listeners to engage with complex subjects in a digestible way, making it perfect for those looking for thought-provoking content on contemporary issues in a concise format.

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1. Cyndi Gilbert
2. Kassandra James
3. Suman Roy
4. Darrell Pinto
5. Sara Lyons
6. Chief Kluane Adamek
7. Dr. Becky Cook
8. Camryn Dewar

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