November 11, 2011
What Canada can learn from Norway and Russia
Norway’s ambassador to Canada recently spoke in Winnipeg on the subject of Arctic policy, climate change and Canada’s relationship with its neighbours.
Podcasts
November 7, 2011
Changes in the Canadian Arctic
In this talk, University of Manitoba climate researcher David Barber takes listeners through some of the changes he’s observed in Canada’s High North during his 30-year career.
November 1, 2011
Who are those that #occupy?
In this episode, intrepid rabble reporters talk to the people who chose to #occupy. Michael Stewart heads to Vancouver, while Matthew Adams and Meagan Perry take on Toronto.
October 28, 2011
Raffi sings Layton’s ‘Letter to a Nation’
Inspired by Jack Layton’s letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer and song-writer, turned it into a song.
September 23, 2011
How to get active in your community
In this podcast: how to get active in your community, 9/11 and Muslim women, Aboriginal awareness week and a rebroadcast of Stephen Lewis’ eulogy for Jack Layton.
August 27, 2011
Jack Layton’s dream for the NDP
Jack Layton, just after his election, speaking to Saskatoon 90.5 FM host Don Kossick about his dreams for the NDP.
August 27, 2011
Remembrances of Jack Layton from those who knew him
Memories of Jack Layton from those who knew him: young volunteers, political leaders and activists.
August 27, 2011
Jack Layton’s state funeral
The complete audio from Jack Layton’s funeral. Eulogies by Mike and Sarah Layton, Stephen Lewis and Karl Belanger.
August 19, 2011
Exploring ethno-cultural diversity in the media
The Ottawa English-language launch of the United Nations Association in Canada’s Multimedia & Multiculturalism project hosted a panel to explore some of these questions.
August 18, 2011
No activist slowdown for summer
In this podcast: teaching and writing music with women prisoners, the life of a disability activist, and what it means for one street to move from bookshops to bars.
August 11, 2011
Equity in times of economic crisis: Addressing First Nation people’s access to education
David Perley brings his years of experience in research and consultation with the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq people to address this important issue.
July 30, 2011
First Nations education: Can we afford to miss out?
Chief Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, speaks at the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences about First Nations youth and access to quality education.