The Well Endowed Podcast

On this week’s show, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips tells us about the Edmonton Radial Railway Society . Then we go to the Indigenous Career Fair to hear from inspiring speakers like Councillor Aaron Paquette , Brandi Morin , Kenton Boutillier and Ramsey Mudryk . Links: Check out the Edmonton Radial Railway Society . Find out more about the speakers we met at the Indigenous Career Fair hosted by E...

Today, we learn about the history of McLuhan House with  Chris Chang-Yen Phillips . And we meet Shiv and Rajah, a couple that has been managing life with Parkinson ’s disease for over a year. Tune in and learn how the Parkinson’s Association of Alberta  is helping them navigate the complex care network needed to maintain their quality of life. Links: Find out more about the resources Parkinson&#82...

Today, Elizabeth goes on a tour of Jasper Place Wellness Centre (JPWC). JPWC is an amazing organization that focuses on five divisions to help strengthen the West Edmonton community: Education, Housing, Health, Food and Employment. You’re going to hear about accessing health care with dignity, the importance of gathering with others to learn a new skill, and how meeting employees where they’re at...

On this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips speaks with Stewart Lemoine about the beautiful Varscona Theatre . And we catch up with Sanjay Shahani about Connections & Exchanges: a 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton . Links: See what’s happening at Varscona Theatre! Learn more about Teatro La Quindicina . Read  Connections & Exchanges: a 10-Year Plan To Transform Ar...

On this episode, we hear all about Sphinxes ! A hilarious improv group led by the female, trans and non-binary cast of Rapid Fire Theatre . They aim to challenge assumptions and explore the idea of femininity- and to make you laugh until you cry. Links: Get your tickets to see Sphinxes ! Don’t miss your chance to apply for these great Student Awards : * Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards * Winsp...

On this episode, we talk with Theresa Majeran, Taneiya Mahe and Ramsey Mudryck about how the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards can help connect students with their Métis culture. And, we explore  some of the challenges students face when preparing to make that connection. Links: Apply for the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards . Curious about how to become part of Alberta’s Métis Nation ? Have you...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Safyia U. Noble about her latest book, Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism . Many of us rely on search engines every day, but what if they aren’t as objective as we think? Dr. Noble tells us about her research about Internet search algorithms, how results are generated, and what’s at stake as we come to rely on these tools mor...

Paula Simons is well known in Edmonton for her work as an award-winning journalist with the Edmonton Journal. And now she’s embarking on a whole new adventure as an independent senator. Paula tells us about this big transition, and let’s us in on what the Senate is up to when it’s in session. Links: Follow @paulatics on twitter. Find out how senators get appointed . Who currently...

On this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips speaks with Edmonton Community Foundation’s CEO,  Martin Garber-Conrad about the history of our home at Hilltop House . Then, Hunter Cardinal joins us to discuss his new play Lake of the Strangers  and the process of working with community to create new myths. Links: Find out more about the history of Edmonton Community Foundation . Get your tickets...

On this episode we put on our aprons and head into the kitchen with Jon Hall and Twyla Campbell to cook up a storm and chat about their new book Maps, Markets and Matzo Ball Soup: The inspiring life of Chef Gail Hall . Chef Hall was a prolific community member who touched many people’s lives over the years through her work as a writer, media personality and as a cook. She passed away after living...

On this episode, we speak with Nicole Smith to talk about the Sage Seniors Association , and some of the challenges that senior women in Edmonton are facing. And our own CEO, Martin Garber-Conrad joins us to talk about giving during the holiday season, and his approach to teaching one young person about philanthropy. Links: Check out our Vital Topic: Senior Women . Learn more about Sage Seniors As...

On today’s episode, Trevor Phillips joins us to share his thoughts on integration, the currency of outrage, and why it’s important to keep having conversations about race, even if you don’t always get it right. Trevor Phillips has a great deal of experience talking about race.   He is the founding chair of the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission, and was previously the Chair of the Com...

It’s been one year since the Federal Government  delivered an apology to Canada’s LGTBQ2+ community. The apology was delivered on November 28, 2017 in a speech that acknowledged Canada’s systemic oppression and criminalization of LGTBQ2+ individuals, and offered a message of love and acceptance. On this episode, we speak with Marni Panas about her experience on the committee that...

On this episode Bryan Jackson, Director of Data for Good, tells us about Edmonton Arts Datathon 2018 . And we talk to the renowned ProCoro Canada Choir about a new endowment fund they’ve created to honour two outstanding volunteers. Links: Register for Edmonton Arts Datahon 2018! Keep up with Data for Good on Twitter  @ DataForGoodYEG See when ProCoro Canada performs next and read more about...

In this episode, Lewis Cardinal joins us to discuss the talk he’ll be giving on November 16 as part of NorQuest College’s Circle of Knowledge: Indigenous Speaker Series . And we talk to Jane Bisbee about what the Social Enterprise Fund has achieved during its first 10 years of community impact. Links: Get your tickets to see Lewis Cardinal at the Circle of Knowledge: Indigenous Speaker Series . Se...

On this episode, we speak with Daryl Davis , accomplished musician, and author of Klan-Destine Relationships .  In his pursuit to discover how anyone could hate him without knowing him, Daryl built relationships with Ku Klux Klan members. Some of the members who have come to know Daryl have since changed their world view and left the Klan. Daryl tells us about his experience and what friendship me...

This month, we find out how the  John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights  is helping us understand the privilege of ableism with  YEG Dignity Day . And we talk to Monica Robson about  Pilgrims Hospice  and Edmonton’s first  residential community hospice centre . Links: Don’t miss  YEG Dignity 2018: “Nothing About Us Without Us” Learn more about  Pilgrims Hospice  and their vision for a res...

This week, Malcolm Azania takes us on a family outing to the Larch  Sanctuary and finds out how the Edmonton Area Land Trust protects wilderness in our community . Then, we’ll get the scoop on Wills Week and where you can get some free advice about writing your will. Links: Fill out our Listener Survey. Find out more about the Edmonton Area Land Trust and visit some sites . Check out the Wills Wee...

This week, Shelly Tochluk , author of Witnessing Whiteness discusses why it’s so important to talk about racism.  And we talk with Jim Noble about why he created the Family Hope Fund . Links: Fill out our Listener Survey. Find out more about the Edmonton Shift Lab and their Speaker Series. And get your tickets here . Read more about Shelly Tochluck and her work with LA-Aware . Check out the Jim No...

This week, we hear from Arlene Dickinson about her journey as an entrepreneur and investor.  We chat with Amrita Mishra about what it means to be an audible minority. And we find out about how the Macewan Social Innovation Institute is using the Vital Signs report to inspire social initiatives. Links: Fill out our Listener Survey. Get your tickets for Arlene Dickinson’s talk Lessons from the...

This month, we’re trying something new. Instead of just one episode for September, we’re going to post a new show every week. This week, we’re going to hear all about the Edmonton Community Development Company , and a new development they are planning for the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood. Then we’re going to touch base with Nadir Bellahmer about Nuit Blanche , an all-night art party right here in...

On this month’s show, we hear how a scholarship that was set up in memory of Don Snider is helping Folk Fest Volunteers pursue their post-secondary education. We find out how the Terra Centre is integrating Indigenous cultural learning into its support for young parents. And we learn how Alberta Helping Animals Society is supporting vulnerable Edmontonians by providing care for their compani...

On this month’s show, we go rafting through the River Valley with the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta . We head down to Hawrelak Park to  hear about the Freewill Shakespeare Festival’s 30th anniversary. And we talk to Beth Dart and Elise Jason about “On the Margin”, a site specific play that you can find (in the River Valley) at the Found Festival this month. Links: Sign up...

This month, we hear from two Olympians! Paralympian Nordic Skier,  Brian McKeever shares his passion for skiing, and what he has learned from his family. And we speak with Jen Kish . Jen was the captain of the Canada’s Women’s Sevens Rugby Team for the Olympic Games at Rio in 2016. She shares her thoughts on diversity and inclusion in sports. Links: Get tickets to see Jen Kish spea k at the Edmont...

This month, we hear from Fringe Theatre Adventures and Opera Nuova about how the Canadian Cultural Investment Fund  helps them invest in Edmonton artists. Sanjay Shahani, Executive Director of the  Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) , tells us about how the EAC is looking 10 years ahead to shape Edmonton’s Arts and Heritage sectors. And, Helen Ma tells us how a Don and Norine Lowry Award has helped...