Power and class remain hidden in Canada Reads discourse
There’s not enough discussion of class in Canadian politics. How can looking at Canadian fiction and Canada Reads help shed light on how class is working today?
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Can I change your mind?
Please note that the time codes referenced here are for the web version of the story and will differ slightly if you are listening to…
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The unexpected life of design decisions
The more Geoguessr I played, the more I notice how design permeates our world, and lets us know where we are in surprising ways.
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In it for the long haul: On food, democracy, and courageous action
Frances Moore Lappé’s ‘Diet For a Small Planet’ was first published in 1971, but to anyone steeped in the world of food – be it…
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Creativity and the COVID era
Capital Daily Podcast has a great episode about the creative ways Victoria restaurants have pivoted to meet the current situation.
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Desmond Cole and Robyn Maynard, Beyond the Police State
Robyn Maynard and Desmond Cole share their thoughts in this compelling talk on issues surrounding abolitionism.
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An argument for anger
Aubrey Hirsch’s comic blends simple, clear visuals with research data on women and expressions of anger.
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That story worked like a lead balloon
Insights into story telling, building thrilling narratives, editing, and bringing your full self to science communication.
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Pronunciation guides for place names
Here are some helpful guides to pronunciation of lands: W̱SÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷəŋən.
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The Red Nation Podcast: Canada is Illegal with Karla Tait and Anne Spice
Every episode of The Red Nation podcast looks epic. I’ve only listened to this one with Anne Spice and Dr. Karla Tait so far. I look forward to listening more.
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Childline – “Nobody is normal”
This is the best. And it’s evergreen.
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Language, attention, and some other thoughts on mainstreaming
From the plasticity of culture, to consolidating power, Ian Danskin does an interesting job presenting on mainstreaming in this short video.
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Just heard about online / on land
I haven’t seen these yet, but they come recommended by Project Respect. Open Space hosted this project in the spring. “These videos were made in…
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Is This For Real? is a journalistic podcast about being Black in Edmonton
Hosted by Oumar Salifou and Hannan Mohamud. Is This For Real? Edmonton is home to a large and established Black community. Black people have been…
