The Conversation Piece

There's a lot of talk about voter turnout ahead of Canada's upcoming federal election, especially when it comes to young Canadians. But low turnout isn't always an indicator of indifference. Sometimes, it's a signal that people feel left out.Samantha Reusch, executive director of Apathy is Boring, underscores how creating pathways for Gen Z and millennials to participate in civic conversations helps foster a more vibrant and responsive democracy.Reusch spoke at The Walrus Talks Wellbeing in Quebec City on June 2, 2019.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a growing generational divide in Canada's housing landscape, one that's not only pushing young people out of their communities but also leaving seniors behind.Housing advocate and author Kishone Roy outlines some of the key factors intensifying what they call “generational gentrification” and emphasizes the importance of reimagining housing not as a privilege but as a public good.Roy spoke at The Walrus Talks Equitable Housing in Vancouver on October 26, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's political landscape is becoming increasingly divided, making it harder than ever to navigate public discourse productively.Investigative journalist and author Justin Ling highlights three of the major factors intensifying polarization in Canada—and shares what everyday citizens can do to push back against it.Ling spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Polarization on December 4, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada has long been a force in the arts, culture, and media space, but what makes Canadian storytelling stand out?Valerie Creighton, president and CEO of the Canada Media Fund, discusses how embracing authenticity in storytelling strengthens Canada's cultural identity and elevates our stories on the world stage.Valerie spoke at The Walrus Talks Canada's Creative Power, in Ottawa, on June 5, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many companies champion mentorship programs and leadership initiatives that promise to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. But too often, these efforts fall short of meaningfully supporting their racialized women employees.Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, a career accelerator for Black, Indigenous, and racialized women in business and STEM, emphasizes the value of investing in sponsorship over mentorship and redefining what it means to be an ally in the workplace.Golnaz spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work, in Toronto, on November 29, 2022.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every click, swipe, and like we make in online spaces leaves a digital trace that can influence government and shape our ability to participate in political life.Elizabeth Dubois, associate professor and University Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology at the University of Ottawa, highlights the importance of thinking critically about internet accessibility, data transparency, and digital citizenship.Elizabeth spoke at The Walrus Talks We Desire A Better Country, in Winnipeg, on March 16, 2017.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building and maintaining sexual and body confidence as we age is essential for living healthier, happier lives. The intensity of the changes brought on by menopausal symptoms can make this especially challenging, but reconnecting to pleasure offers one path to empowerment.Luna Matatas is a sex and pleasure educator. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Matatas spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the health care system after a perimenopause diagnosis can be uniquely difficult, especially without a clear script for what questions to ask.Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe is the Medical Director of Primary Care Outreach at Women's College Hospital; she is the Health Expert for CTV's The Social; and she is an advocate and author. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Wijayasinghe spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pervasive myths and misconceptions have made the conversation around hormone replacement therapy a contentious and confusing one. But studies show that hormone therapy can be safe and highly effective, helping many women manage menopause symptoms and reclaim a sense of normalcy.Dr. Iliana Lega is a Scientist at Women's College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, a Staff Endocrinologist at Women's College Hospital, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Lega spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health and menopause are highly stigmatized, making it hard for those experiencing both to chart a path forward. But what if there was a framework that perimenopausal and menopausal women could use to proactively incorporate mental health treatment into their care plans?Dr. Ariel Dalfen is a Psychiatrist and the Co-Founder and CEO of BRIA. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Dalfen spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that women over forty make up a quarter of the Canadian workforce? Failing to accommodate those experiencing menopause has the potential to drive women out of the working world, resulting in severe consequences for the socio-economic fabric of our society.Dr. Jenny Godley is a Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Professor in Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Godley spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Anishinaabe tradition, the experiences of menopause and menstruation are regarded as sacred and in relationship to the land. These stages of life meaningfully connect women and girls to their ancestors, to their communities, and to each other.Sarain Fox is an Anishinaabe Artist, Activist, and Filmmaker. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Fox spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of untreated menopause symptoms is far-reaching, affecting everything from an individual's mental and physical health to the output and efficiency of the economy. How do we equip women with the necessary information and resources to thrive in this new phase of their lives?Janet Ko is the President and Co-founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Janet Ko spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indigenous people's relationship to land forms an “ontological belonging.” Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature. Carolynne Crawley is the founder of Msit No'kmaq, co-founder of Turtle Protectors, and a Forest Therapy Guide. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential of Canadian pride. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto.She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education.This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Iraz Soyalp, PhD, is the Director of Social Impact, Private Markets for Manulife Investment Management. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some doctors consider nature time to be “The fourth Pillar of Health”. It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability and even mental wellness. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Sean Kheraj is the Associate Professor in the Department of History, Vice-Provost, Academic at Toronto Metropolitan University. Sean spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health, while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal and economic vitality. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Marlaine Koehler is the Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Marlaine spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, atthewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four million people living in Canada are food insecure. Nick Saul—food and social justice activist and president and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada—explores the importance of pushing for systemic change through political engagement and grassroots initiatives on the journey to improving food security.Nick Saul spoke at The Walrus Talks Living Better in Toronto, Ontario, on October 29, 2019.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies.Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on November 28, 2017. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a gap between our anti-violence values and our competence and confidence to play an anti-violence role in real life, but Paulette Senior is determined to close it.Paulette is the CEO and President of the Canadian Women's Foundation. She explains how confronting biases around gender-based violence is critical for supporting survivors and outlines what tools are available to those in crisis through the Canadian Women's Foundation.Paulette spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many 2SLGBTQI+ people face abuse and harassment, often at a young age, but JP Kane and Kaleb Robertson imagine a safer, less prejudiced world for all.JP Kane (Fay Slift) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy Soufflé) are storytellers and the stars of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. They explore the violence faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community and highlight the importance of building safe spaces that empower children to be who they are.They spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite making up only 4% of the female population in Canada, Indigenous women are murdered or missing at much higher rates than any other population.Angela Sterritt is the national bestselling Author of Unbroken. She examines how stereotypes dehumanize Indigenous people and how changing the narrative empowers change.Angela spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a marked increase in the abuse and harassment of journalists, especially journalists who are women of colour.Shree Paradkar is a Columnist and Internal Ombud at the Toronto Star. She examines the myriad impacts of this abuse, not only on journalists, but on the media landscape and society at large.Shree spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a gap in our emergency planning when it comes to intimate partner violence. Anuradha Dugal wants to change that.Anuradha is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women's Foundation. She examines the consequences of not shockproofing our emergency planning against intimate partner violence.Anuradha spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patriarchal structures are bad for women and gender-diverse people, but are they also damaging to men?Jake Stika is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Next Gen Men. He examines the negative consequences of a patriarchal society on men and explores how men who feel less pain will do less harm.Jake spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence in Toronto on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian criminal law is changing in response to intimate partner violence, but is it changing for the better?Pamela Cross is the Advocacy Director at Luke's Place. She examines the consequences of criminalizing intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of policy that prioritizes victims rather than their abusers.Pamela spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence in Toronto on November 16.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is intelligence? Does it require ethical research, group think, or just a well-programmed code? Today, intelligence has an added layer of data and computing power, and AI, a still-emerging technology, poses both opportunities and risks. Toronto Star tech journalist, Navneet Alang, talks about AI's narrative of progress, its limits, and the need for humans—not just technology—to change.Navneet Alang spoke at The Walrus Talks Artificial Intelligence in Toronto, Ontario, on June 28, 2023. To listen to more of the speakers from this event, listen to the AI for Social Good podcast on your favourite podcast platform.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gentrification has reframed the way we think about ghettos. They're no longer just in inner cities. As real estate booms, entire communities are being pushed out of city cores and into the margins, says Kamal Al-Solaylee, director and professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.Kamal Al-Solaylee spoke at The Walrus Talks Cities of Migration in Surrey, British Columbia, on September 29, 2016. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oil and gas extraction in Canada has been disruptive for Indigenous communities historically. Sharleen Gale, Chief of the Fort Nelson First Nation and Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, highlights the cultural importance and economic impact of Indigenous-led energy initiatives.Chief Sharleen Gale spoke at The Walrus Talks Economic Reconciliation in Ottawa on March 28, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Brault, Vice President of People & Change at BDO Canada, describes the five Olympic rings when living with disabilities: housing, transportation, services, community, and employment.Max Brault spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work in Toronto, Ontario, on November, 2022.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Sharon Nyangweso, QuakeLab Inc. founder and CEO, explains why the capacity to build, design, and implement with equity and justice is one of the most critical skills required in the job market today.Sharon Nyangweso spoke at The Walrus Talks It's Happening Now in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 11, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheyenne Sundance is a Farmer at Sundance Harvest and she spoke at The Walrus Talks a New City in Toronto in April 2023.Browse our upcoming event schedule here: https://thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks/ and subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: https://thewalrus.activehosted.com/f/13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses, emphasized the indispensable role of vibrant Indigenous economies play an essential role in the quest for true reconciliation. Tabitha Bull is the founder and CEO of The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and is among the over 800 fantastic Canadians who have been featured on The Walrus Talks stage. Subscribe to The Conversation Piece on your favourite podcast platform. And to register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being the eldest daughter in an immigrant household, Cadar Mohamud, who is the founder and CEO of The Digital Sisterhood, shares how she found her sense of belonging when she found herself struggling with her Blackness, Muslim identity, and womanhood. Subscribe to The Conversation Piece on your favourite podcast platform. And to register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Browse our upcoming event schedule here: https://thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks/ and subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: https://thewalrus.activehosted.com/f/13Host: Emma Mackenzie Hillier Producers: Simran Singh, Yasmin Duale, and Christopher WangEditor: Simran SinghFollow us on all our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewalrusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalrusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewalrus/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/528182/admin/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewalrusca?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a future look like where trans people live long enough to become elders, where Black liberation is assured, where there is landback and Indigenous resurgence, and where people with disabilities have everything they need in order to thrive in society? From The Walrus Talks Reconnecting Arts and Culture, where Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware shares what it means to work toward a future that is bigger than what we've dreamed of.Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware is an artist, activist, educator.Subscribe to The Conversation Piece on your favourite podcast platform.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agapi Gessesse is the Executive Director of the Centre for Young Black Professionals. Browse our upcoming event schedule here: https://thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks/ and subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: https://thewalrus.activehosted.com/f/13Host: Emma Mackenzie Hillier Producers: Simran Singh, Yasmin Duale, and Christopher WangEditor: Yasmin Duale Follow us on all our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewalrusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalrusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewalrus/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/528182/admin/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewalrusca?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather O'Neill is a novelist, storyteller, screenwriter, and essayist. She spoke at “Western University Presents The Walrus Talks Belonging” in 2017 and is among over 800 brilliant Canadians who have been featured on The Walrus Talks stage.Subscribe to The Conversation Piece on your favourite podcast platform. To catch up on previous episodes, head over to https://thewalrus.ca/podcasts/the-conversation-piece/To register for upcoming events online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Trumper passed away on January 4, 2023 and left behind a legacy of disability advocacy that will never be forgotten./ He had been an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Journalism since 1995. Trumper was also an editor at Toronto Life, Harrowsmith, and Financial Post Magazine, a vice-president of the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors, a board member of the National Magazine Awards Foundation, and among the over 800 fantastic Canadians who have been featured on The Walrus Talks stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been three years since we launched The Conversation Piece. 90 episodes measured over pandemic years, launched because for a while there, we couldn't convene the way we love to - at The Walrus Talks. Through three seasons, we've done our best to showcase some of the most compelling talkers who have wheeled, walked, and web-cammed onto a stage for The Walrus Talks. Health reporter and author André Picard started us off on this audio journey, with his talk on the epidemic of loneliness, so it only felt appropriate to hand the mic back for the final episode of season 3, because this has been quite a time to be a health reporter, and Picard is one of this country's best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: this episode contains subject matter which includes sexual assault and domestic violence. The stories told by sexual assault survivors are best told through their voice when they are ready, but that can mean secondary pain in the form of judgement, disbelief, and shame. It's why so many survivors don't speak their truths. Because words like “allegedly” take the power of their words and minimize them to protect their attacker's rights. And it's one of the reasons why Toufah Jallow does what she does. Jallow is an anti-rape activist who spoke at Concordia presents, The Walrus Talks: What's Next? In Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women, Two Spirit, trans and non binary people across the spectrum have been at the forefront of what it means to be a caregiver. Whether society defines it as nurture or instinct, one thing's for certain, over half of the women in our economy work in the 5 C's: caring, catering, clerical work, cashiering and cleaning. Andrea Gunraj is the Vice President of Public Engagement at the Canadian Women's Foundation and she spoke about why we need to value care work in order to protect women and gender diverse people. Gunraj spoke at Concordia University presents “The Walrus Talks: What's Next” in May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information about global warming is everywhere. And although the delivery of this message brings up awareness, the overload of information can lead to ecological grief and anxiety. According to Geographer Ashlee Cunsolo, says that despite the discomfort these emotions may bring, acknowledging these feelings can better help us understand the severity of the climate situation. Cunsolo is the founding dean of the School of Arctic and sub-Arctic Studies at the Labrador campus, at Memorial University. She spoke at the The Walrus Talks Youth and the Climate Crisis in March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generation Y inherited the truth of the 60s scoop, residential schools, and treaties, they did not create it, but Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians have the responsibility of facing that truth. Many generations of Indigenous Canadians have been living in a sort of horizontal survival mode - because their vertical lineage leads straight back to those truths. Chief Cadmus Delorme is currently Chief of the Cowessess First Nation and he spoke at The Walrus Talks: What's Next? In Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Activism is changing the strategies of how many media organizations tell their stories: from the Black Lives Matter movement to Asian Heritage Month to #MeToo. But it hasn't been a perfect trajectory - reporting on the changing social and political landscape takes skill, and sometimes learning from mistakes in real-time. Camille Dundas is the Editor-in-Chief of Canada's largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com, and she spoke at Concordia presents, The Walrus Talks: What's Next? In Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The climate crisis is a global issue and requires a coordinated effort from everyone. But the people who will be most impacted by this crisis are often excluded from conversations on climate change: our youth. Naila Moloo believes that youth need to be involved in climate change discussions and in developing solutions. Moloo is an Innovator at The Knowledge Society and she spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Youth and the Climate Crisis in March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indigenous peoples face some of the highest levels of poverty in Canada. According to many people, including Candice Shaw, these inequalities are the intended result of colonial systems. Shaw believes that in order to address inequality at its core, we need to decolonize systems of power while continuing to engage Indigenous communities in discussions on reconciliation. Shaw is the Executive Director of the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre. She spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Inequality in January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our society has taken steps to improve awareness and understanding on the stigmas of mental health. But conversations about mental health are often limited to certain conditions and are divorced from conversations about underlying factors like inequity and discrimination. Fae Johnstone believes that in order to effectively combat the stigmas of mental health, we need policy and awareness that addresses the unique realities and needs of all communities. Johnstone is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action and she spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Youth Mental Health in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.