The 6 Best The Conversation Piece Podcast Episodes
1) Author Desmond Cole
Across the country, Canadians are taking to the streets, protesting police violence. And while some are calling for reforms, others are questioning the need for police altogether. Journalist, activist...Show More
2) Songwriter Bif Naked
Anger is one of those emotions that transcends age, race, and political affiliation. Everyone is angry. Feeling trapped in a global pandemic will do that to you. But we can get so caught up in ex...Show More
3) Shari Austin: We Need More Canadians
Canadians represent 0.48% of the global population, and we’re on track to get even smaller on the world’s stage. In her talk, Shari Austin proposes that Canada’s population needs to triple in less tha...Show More
4) Filmmaker Atom Egoyan
People from all over the world call Canada home, weaving together cultures from across the globe to create the Canadian identity. But, with this blended cultural identity that we are so proud of, what...Show More
5) Dr. Deena Hinshaw
We’ve all had to change and adapt in different ways during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Deena Hinshaw is the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Alberta and has been the trusted voice...Show More
6) Host and Playwright Amanda Parris
Amanda Parris is a playwright and the host of CBC’s, Exhibitionists and Marvin’s Room and she spoke about her fear of being forgotten by a culture that seems to prefer to forget stories like the ones ...Show More
7) Cyndi Gilbert: How The Bike Brigade Fosters a Culture of Community Care
Community isn’t just built through service. It’s sustained through shared purpose, trust, and care.Cyndi Gilbert is a board member and logistics coordinator at The Bike Brigade. This special episode o...Show More
8) Vinod Rajasekaran: Prioritizing Wellbeing in the Volunteer Sector
Well-being can no longer be an afterthought for volunteers and non-profit workers.Vinod Rajasekaran is the CEO and editor-in-chief of Future of Good. This special episode of The Conversation Piece fea...Show More
9) Kasandra James: Reimagining More Diverse Stories of Volunteerism
Embracing creative, reciprocal, and culturally-rooted community-building models can help marginalized communities easily navigate the often complicated system of volunteerism.Kassandra James is the di...Show More
10) Suman Roy: Volunteer Programs Must Respect the Needs of Volunteers
How can organizations that rely on the labour of volunteers make the experience of volunteering more meaningful?Suman Roy is the founder and CEO of the grassroots organization Feed Scarborough. This s...Show More