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Canadian politician, elder statesman, academic and Pipe Carrier in the Anishinaabe Nation. The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy is proof that a local kid can reach international heights. From humble beginnings in the north end of Winnipeg to Chairing the World Refugee Council, Lloyd Axworthy has always believed that Canada can and should be a place to welcome those humans being displace by violence, climate change and political persecution. During this episode Lloyd walks us through his life as a student, his appetite for doing good things through politics, his various roles in the Federal Cabinet and how we need to do a better job of helping some 80 million refugees find a welcoming place to call home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Campbell, the current President of the Keystone Agricultural Producers, is a 4th generation agriculture entrepeneur. If Food Safety is an isssue, Bill Campbell is a strong beleiver in how Manitoba Ag Producers are safely delivering on their food production to feed the world. Cambell reminds us that "he too, is a consumer!" and has enough confidence in how food product is grown that he would be happy to share a roast beef produced from his farm with the Queen. Bill is a big believer that agriculture should be introduced as part of the curriculum in schools, so young people can feel more educated on their undersatnding of how food production works and allow them to make the best choices when they are buying food to consume. After 140 years of the Campbell Family farming the land and raising livestock, Bill says there is nothing more satisfying than to wake up in the morning, step outside and smell the richness of the soil knowing the positive impact it will have as families like hi…

"We are fighting climate change and building a community of environmental stewardship." That according to Liz Wilson, the President & CEO of Fort Whyte Alive is what drives her and her teams vision when asked about the importance of International Day of BioDiversity on May 22. Liz started out as an entrepreneur who successfully ran a 4th generation family business before moving into the non-profit conservation area for 14 years. Her management experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, her leadership roles in programming, fundraising and volunteer support are skills Liz brings to Winnipeg's urban nature oasis. We talk about the importance of education when it comes to climate change and how Fort Whyte Alive has programs to engage ages from 4 to 94 on the importance of looking after our planet. From biodiversity to bees, to beavers to barrels of rain there is a lot to talk about when it comes to environmental stewardship. She demonstrates the ethos of Fort Whyte in her …

Dilly Knoll is from a family of 16. So it is not surprising that the Executive Director of the Andrews Street Family Centre understands the meaning of family. But in this episode of Humans, on Rights, Dilly Knoll shares the difference between blood families and community families. She is fondly but respectfully referred to as the “Mom” of the Andrews Street Family Centre. Dilly led a group of community volunteers to take back a drug den, renovate it, and turn it into a family centre supported by the community it now serves. She believes that if you want to be part of a family you need to be able to find work to support them, even if at one time they had a criminal record. To acknowledge International Day of  Families on May 15th, listen as Dilly shares her story about how she and her team are, one family at a time, building a community that cares for each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

Michael Barkman is a life-long Winnipegger and Manitoban, with a deep affection for the lands and water of Treaty 1 and 3 Territory. Michael cares deeply about social, economic, and environmental justice, and believes in collective movements and solutions rooted in the knowledge of local communities. He is able to practice this through his role as the Public Policy Coordinator with the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) - Manitoba. Michael’s work focuses on building a collective mandate among members and taking action to advocate to the provincial and local government for positive policy change. Michael is the current Chair for the Make Poverty History Manitoba coalition, bringing together organizations and individuals across the province to change public policy to address poverty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

Knowledge Keeper Allen Sutherland talks about how to understand Canada's Indigenous Peoples though shared history between Indigenous peoples and European settlers. It is a story of cultural disruption and missed opportunities. He shares the difference between an Elder and a Knowledge Keeper in his culture, and how the Creator gave him a journey to become a Knowledge Keeper. He talks about the relationship between life and essential skills which are used constsntly day to day, the importance of the past and the strength we have when we stand together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M J Willard is a social activist who is a grandmother, but doesn't have grandchildren. She dresses up in clothes that mock stereotypes of older women and sing songs at protests. She talks about why peaceful protest and education are the best tools to change the world. From a life that has experienced racial and gender discrimination, M J Willard has broken barriers. She believes that Indigenous Peoples, have never been given a fair shake, but have a  phenomenal understanding about climate change and ecology. In this Podcast episode M J Willard covers racism, education, politics, travelling to all 7 Continents and how to protest peacefully.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a female Indigenous leader has a dream, it is so real that it defines the trusted narrative of her life's journey. Lucille Bruce, the President & CEO of End Homelessness Winnipeg shares her vision about how, through Indigenous led healing, Indiginous led consultation with the homelessness community that it is possible to end homelessness in Winnipeg. She talks about how, through change management, she and her team were able to take a very complex issue and break it down so that all agencies, stakeholders, the three levels of government and the private sector could work together to reflect and respect that housing is a human right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Falk has deep roots in Manitoba. But they are roots with two very different cultures. Raised on Treaty One territory in a Mennonite and Franco Manitoban family, Michelle's journey of discovery took her from Lorrette, Manitoba through Winnipeg, to Hamilton and eventually to Toronto where she learned that her passion was the education of human rights which brought her back home to Winnipeg. Michelle has used her education and leadership to grow the Manitoba Association of Rights and Liber...

Why a passionate educational leader, who was the Founder of the Educators of Colour Network, says that while school staff were once comfortable talking about diversity, multiculturalism and equity, in recent months, has seen a shift that now includes white privilege. Michelle Jean-Paul, a woman of colour who self-identifies as BIPOC, shares her views on anti-racism and why, when she created the Educators of Colour Network she wanted to include white as a colour. Michelle is currently working on her Ph.D. in Educational Administration, is an author, keynote speaker with expertise on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of educational settings. Recommendations from Michelle https://www.nfb.ca/film/for_angela/ (Short Film - For Angela) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38620150-21-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-indian-act  (Book - 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51345609-until-we-are-free (Book - Un…

3%. Of all the water on earth, just 3% is freshwater. Madeline Stanley is a Project Officer with the International Institute of Sustainable Development and she is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Manitoba doing her part to ensure that 3% of freshwater remains as pure and clean as possible. Headquartered in Winnipeg, the IISD is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive. In this episode, Madeline shares her research at the Experimental Lakes Area, located on Treaty 3 Land where she works to connect science to policy on fresh water-related challenges. Recommendations from Madeline https://www.waterdocs.ca/netflix  (Documentaries about Water on Netflix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soup Sisters Winnipeg is an organization run by 3 local entrepreneurial women, Miriam, Harriet and Sandy, who make soup, or as Soup Sisters refers to it a "Hug in a Bowl" to support Willow Place. Willow Place supports Manitobans dealing with family violence and abuse. Learn how Soup Sisters are making a difference through education, and empowering other women. The enthusiasm of Soup Sisters is focussed, meaningful and inspirational. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John A. Myers is a recipient of the prestigious Law Society's Richard J. Scott Award. Having appeared before all levels of the Judicial Courts including the Supreme Court of Canada, John shares his views on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), the current debate in Ottawa around Bill C-7 and takes us through the emotional process of representing 3 Manitoba individuals that requested Carter Exemptions Orders allowing them to receive Medical Assistance in Dying. Recommendations from John: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6031611-uncommon-will  (Book - Uncommon Will: The Death and Life of Sue Rodriguez) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Honourable Audrey Gordon has made history not once, but twice in Manitoba. In 2019, she was one of the trios of new MLAs who have become the first Black candidates elected to the Manitoba Legislature. And in 2021, she made history again becoming Manitoba's first Black Cabinet Minister. Minster Gordon shares her journey from being born in Jamaica to arriving in Winnipeg at the age of 5 and how she struggled with racism through school and now acts as a mentor to numerous youth in the community. And she loves motorcycles! Recommendations from Audrey https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2619854/ (Short Doc - A Girl Like Me) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50870424-the-skin-we-re-in (Book - The Skin We're In) https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BH2lormtpjy3X9DyrGHVj (Music - Bob Marley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On October 24, 2018 Councillor Markus Chambers becomes the first black man to be elected to Winnipeg City Hall. In his current capacity as Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Winnipeg Police Board, Councillor Chambers shares his views on growing up Black in Winnipeg, his thoughts on systemic racism, the expression "defunding the police" and the important role Black History Manitoba has played in building Winnipeg and Manitoba as well as his hopes for the future. Councillor Chambers talks about the importance of giving back to the community and about a program focussed on mental health that he is working on with the Grey Cup Champions Winnipeg Blue Bomber Andrew Harris. Recommendations from Markus https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095647/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (Movie - Mississippi Burning) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020072/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3  (Movie - Selma) https://poets.org/poet/langston-hughes  (Poetry - Langston Hughes) https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WNUkxJcJeliFx9KXWXMgs (Musi…

February is known as Black History Month. It is also known as the shortest month of the year.  Why is one of this country's most racially marginalized peoples given the shortest of the 12 months to celebrate? In today's episode with Black History Month"s Executive Director, Nadia Thompson, she will explain the rationale and importance of changing the focus from Black History Month to Black History Manitoba, and how the Black community will present educational vents about Black Manitobans 12 months of the year. Stuart Murray talks with Nadia Thompson who is the Executive Director of Black History Manitoba. She also works at the Downtown West Homecare Nurse's Office as a Scheduling Clerk for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Nadia talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has made her work even harder than she used to before and about the uncertainty of the virus when the pandemic first began. Nadia discusses Black History Month and how it showcases the progress, achievements and con…

Stuart talks with an emerging human rights activist who is the Founder of the Human Rights Hub Winnipeg. Christie McLeod is currently an articling student at Miller Thompson, a policy advisor at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and volunteers with Lawyers for Climate Justice. She is a top 30 under 30 Sustainability Leader. With a focus on Environmental and Indigenous Law, we talk about why it is important to be part of the climate change discussion, how to use your grassroots influence to get the government's attention on climate legislation and why pipelines to transmit oil to market are not required. Recommendations from Christie https://virungamovie.com/ (Netflix Documentary) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52557002-a-good-war (Book - A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27070585-i-m-right-and-you-re-an-idiot?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=51leBsQzeW&rank=3  (Book - I'm Right and You’re an Idiot) See omnystudio.com/l…

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