December 22, 2016
The year in your ear
World Social Forum, a steampunk mystery and getting in a good headspace for the new year. Some highlights from the rabble podcast network in 2016.
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December 15, 2016
Protecting the right to protest: Free speech versus corporate power
Slap suits are a common tactic which corporations use to shut down criticism. Four speakers talk about how to slap down slap suits at Media Democracy Days 2016.
December 9, 2016
Ryan McMahon: Red Man Laughing
Indigenous comedian and storyteller Ryan McMahon delivered this year’s Media Democracy Days 2016 keynote address.
November 30, 2016
Decolonizing the Media: Media Democracy Days 2016
Excerpts from two presentations — Ryan McMahon, Indigenous storyteller and podcast host; and Indigenous Anti-Oppression Activist Tami Starlight.
November 24, 2016
The Israeli occupation of Palestine: Two perspectives
Two talks about Israel and Palestine: Dr. Philip Leech-Ngo of University of Ottawa; and Greg Albo of York University.
November 1, 2016
Participation: Building a sense of belonging in our communities
What makes a healthy community? The Vital Signs report from the Community Foundations of Canada has some surprising findings.
October 18, 2016
Lawrence Hill on his novel, ‘The Illegal’
From Octopus Books in Ottawa, author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice talks to Lawrence Hill about his novel “The Illegal.”
October 18, 2016
Lawrence Hill on his novel, 'The Illegal'
The Illegal is a novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill. It’s about a man named Keita Ali. Keita is a runner. That’s all he ever wanted to do. His dream was to bring his family out of poverty by becoming a world class athlete. He does achieve part of his dream, but also ends up being…
October 18, 2016
Lawrence Hill on his novel, 'The Illegal'
The Illegal is a novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill. It’s about a man named Keita Ali. Keita is a runner. That’s all he ever wanted to do. His dream was to bring his family out of poverty by becoming a world class athlete. He does achieve part of his dream, but also ends up being…
September 30, 2016
Big Farming
A look at the corporate march across the farmlands of Canada and the rest of the world.
September 21, 2016
Indigenous peoples’ struggles and resistance
Building solidarity for land, self-determination and justice.
September 21, 2016
Indigenous peoples' struggles and resistance
Today we’re bringing you an excerpt from a panel of speakers recorded at the World Social Forum in Montreal in early August. It was called “Indigenous Peoples’ Struggles and Resistance: Building Solidarity for Land, Self Determination and Justice.” What you’ll hear is a variety of perspectives on one common theme: the need to protect the earth from…