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Welcome to Season 8 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. Episode 13: In this episode, host Karah speaks with Zainab Malik, the Pathways to Medicine Coordinator about the Pathways to Medicine scholarship program. Hear about this amazing scholarship opportunity and more in this episode!Learn more: Learn more about Pathways to Medicine here:  https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/future-students/scholarships/pathways-medicine-scholarshipFor more information visit: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students Choose from 250+ program combinations: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs How to apply to UCalgary: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply Connect with a recruiter: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/recruiters Ways to customize your degree: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/choosing-your-degree/customizing-your-degree Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary, YouTube, and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page! DM us your questions or any topic you would like to see on the Choose UCalgary Podcast!

The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–1273) is a popular spiritual icon. His legacy is sustained within the mystical and religious practice of Sufism, particularly through renditions of his poetry, music, and the meditation practice of whirling. In Canada, practices associated with Rumi have become ubiquitous in public spaces, such as museums, art galleries, and theatre halls, just as they continue to inform sacred ritual among Sufi communities.  The Dervishes of the North: Rumi, Whirling, and the Making of Sufism in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2023) explores what practices associated with Rumi in public and private spaces tell us about Sufism and spirituality, including sacred, cultural, and artistic expressions in the Canadian context. Using Rumi and contemporary expressions of poetry and whirling associated with him, the book captures the lived reality of Sufism through an ethnographic study of communities in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Drawing from conversations with Sufi leaders, whirling dervishes, and poets, Merin Shobhana Xavier, Associate Professor of Religion at Queen's University, explores how Sufism is constructed in Canada, particularly at the nexus of Islamic mysticism, Muslim diaspora, spiritual commodity, popular culture, and universal spirituality.  In our conversation we discussed the history of the Sufi communities in Canada, Rumi's rise in popularity in North America, the public performance versus the ritual practice of whirling, poetic remembrance ceremonies, the commemoration of the death anniversary of Rumi, gender dynamics in Sufi rituals, women's positions of authority, the appropriation and commodification of Rumi, and future directions in the study of “Sufism in Canada.” The book is available an as open access title HERE. Kristian Petersen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–1273) is a popular spiritual icon. His legacy is sustained within the mystical and religious practice of Sufism, particularly through renditions of his poetry, music, and the meditation practice of whirling. In Canada, practices associated with Rumi have become ubiquitous in public spaces, such as museums, art galleries, and theatre halls, just as they continue to inform sacred ritual among Sufi communities.  The Dervishes of the North: Rumi, Whirling, and the Making of Sufism in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2023) explores what practices associated with Rumi in public and private spaces tell us about Sufism and spirituality, including sacred, cultural, and artistic expressions in the Canadian context. Using Rumi and contemporary expressions of poetry and whirling associated with him, the book captures the lived reality of Sufism through an ethnographic study of communities in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Drawing from conversations with Sufi leaders, whirling dervishes, and poets, Merin Shobhana Xavier, Associate Professor of Religion at Queen's University, explores how Sufism is constructed in Canada, particularly at the nexus of Islamic mysticism, Muslim diaspora, spiritual commodity, popular culture, and universal spirituality.  In our conversation we discussed the history of the Sufi communities in Canada, Rumi's rise in popularity in North America, the public performance versus the ritual practice of whirling, poetic remembrance ceremonies, the commemoration of the death anniversary of Rumi, gender dynamics in Sufi rituals, women's positions of authority, the appropriation and commodification of Rumi, and future directions in the study of “Sufism in Canada.” The book is available an as open access title HERE. Kristian Petersen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–1273) is a popular spiritual icon. His legacy is sustained within the mystical and religious practice of Sufism, particularly through renditions of his poetry, music, and the meditation practice of whirling. In Canada, practices associated with Rumi have become ubiquitous in public spaces, such as museums, art galleries, and theatre halls, just as they continue to inform sacred ritual among Sufi communities.  The Dervishes of the North: Rumi, Whirling, and the Making of Sufism in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2023) explores what practices associated with Rumi in public and private spaces tell us about Sufism and spirituality, including sacred, cultural, and artistic expressions in the Canadian context. Using Rumi and contemporary expressions of poetry and whirling associated with him, the book captures the lived reality of Sufism through an ethnographic study of communities in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Drawing from conversations with Sufi leaders, whirling dervishes, and poets, Merin Shobhana Xavier, Associate Professor of Religion at Queen's University, explores how Sufism is constructed in Canada, particularly at the nexus of Islamic mysticism, Muslim diaspora, spiritual commodity, popular culture, and universal spirituality.  In our conversation we discussed the history of the Sufi communities in Canada, Rumi's rise in popularity in North America, the public performance versus the ritual practice of whirling, poetic remembrance ceremonies, the commemoration of the death anniversary of Rumi, gender dynamics in Sufi rituals, women's positions of authority, the appropriation and commodification of Rumi, and future directions in the study of “Sufism in Canada.” The book is available an as open access title HERE. Kristian Petersen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Dorothy Holden, beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, did the Hoffman Process in 2004 and became a teacher in 2007. In this conversation with Drew, Dorothy shares her journey from the reactive patterns she learned as a child to the wisdom she's developed over the years of serving others and teaching the Process. Growing up, Dorothy was the 3rd of 5 kids and the only girl. Her home life was stable. At the same time, there were no rules to speak of, which could be both fun and very chaotic. At a very early age, Dorothy developed a pattern of self-responsibility and learned to take care of herself. And, through this, she developed a sense of rigidity and judgment. As a deep core reactive pattern, this has both helped her and hindered her in her life. After doing the deep healing work of the Process, Dorothy's main takeaway was she fell in love with herself, without reservation. Dorothy speaks of what she's learned from teaching over 100 Processes. She helps her students release fear and anxiety-based resistance to go deeper into their Process so they can drop into their essential nature during this transformative week. Dorothy shares about how to continue practices consciously so that life doesn't get in the way. Finally, she speaks to the power of somatic knowing as an embodied sense. This knowing can guide our lives, as is often explained through the core Hoffman tool, Be-Do-Have. More about Dorothy Holden: Dorothy Holden is a Registered Clinical Counselor with a therapy practice that specializes in helping people navigate transitions and find meaning in their lives. She strives to support each person on their unique journey toward self-awareness and personal fulfillment. Dorothy has an MS in Counseling Psychology (University of Calgary), a B-Ed (Dalhousie University), and a BA in Psychology (McGill University). She lives in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Dorothy has supported hundreds of Olympic and national athletes in Canada with personal development and career planning. She also volunteers as a counselor and support group facilitator for an integrative cancer care agency. In Dorothy's own words: I love teaching the Hoffman Process and other Hoffman programs. The Hoffman vision is creating world peace, one person at a time.” I live in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia with my husband, who is a retired lawyer and a Hoffman graduate.  We have 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren. Our daughter's family lives near us, so I get lots of opportunities to chase those rascals around. Our son has just moved his family to Switzerland, and so we are learning how to stay connected while living on different continents. I am an active hiker, swimmer, reader, and traveler, and still have a small private practice as a therapist. My passion is supporting people in navigating the transitions in their lives…including health, relationship, and career issues. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Dorothy_Holden_Podcast.mp3 As mentioned in this episode: White Sulphur Springs: For over two decades, the Hoffman Process was held in St. Helena at White Sulphur Springs. The retreat site burned in the Glass fire of 2020. The Hoffman Process retreat site was relocated to our current home in Petaluma, CA. Read a love letter from White Sulphur Springs written in the early days of the pandemic. Calgary, Alberta, Canada •  University of Calgary Right Livelihood: "According to the Buddha's teachings, Right Livelihood is a way to earn a living that doesn't harm others or oneself. In defining Right Livelihood, the Buddha named five types of businesses that lay people should not engage in." Read more Shifting perspective Canadian Olympic and national athletes. The San Juan Islands Hoffman terminology mentioned in this episode: Hoffman Tools and Practices: Vicious Cycle Left Road: Part of the Left Road/Right Road perspective Presence

I have been chronicling Kubernetes releases through podcast interviews with release managers since the old show launched in 2018. The last two were done in writing, but it's my pleasure to return to your ears with this exclusive community conversation with Kubernetes 1.28 release team lead Grace Nguyen.Links from the interview* Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada* University of Waterloo* Eby Farmstead petting zoo* Oktoberfest* Kitchener Ribfest* Waterloo Ribfest* UW Cybersecurity Club* LAN parties* Co-ops* Grace's experience with Kubernetes at Riskfuel* KubeCon 2021 talk: Beyond Kubernetes Security, by Tabitha Sable and Ellen Körbes* Kubernetes Release Managers* Kubernetes 1.28* Release blog and changelog* Sidecar container support* A Kubernetes Blog mention in 2015, by Brendan Burns* September 2019 conversation with release team lead Lachie Evenson, in which he kindly apologises for the first version of this feature slipping* kubectl events* Non-graceful node shutdown support* DNS search path* kubectl delete interactive* Publishing releases on community infrastructure* “Planternetes”* 1.27 interview with Xander Grzywinski* KubeCon release lead shadowing* Grace's KubeCon Detroit trip report* Grace, on:* Twitter* GitHub* Her websiteIf you want to contact me, please feel free to do so on Twitter or Mastodon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit craigbox.substack.com

With over 20,000 students helped, GrantMe has become a leader in the Canadian higher education consulting industry - and its reviews speak for themselves.Learn more at https://reviews.birdeye.com/grantme-education-consulting-161772591050616 GrantMe 1788 W Broadway St, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1, Canada Website https://grantme.ca/ Email suport@grantme.ca

As an international student, navigating the university admissions process in a foreign country can be overwhelming. In our last Thursday LIVE, we discussed about valuable information and tips on how to successfully apply to universities in the United States and Canada.Our Senior Immigration Specialist, Michelle Masurkar, along with our Client Services Manager, Arianna Gonzalez discussed on various topics including the application process, important deadlines, admission requirements, and much more. Whether you are a high school student or a college graduate, this session is tailored to provide you with the necessary tools and insights to make informed decisions about your academic future. Listen In!

Canada's best university admission experts, GrantMe, have a new Student Success System that can help you get into your dream school. Go to https://grantme.ca to find out more. GrantMe 1788 W Broadway St, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1, Canada Website https://grantme.ca/ Email suport@grantme.ca

Every year there is some form of disease outbreak in swine herds across the US. Whether it is PRRSV, PEDV, or something else, we need to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to maintain a high health status on our farms. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cesar Corzo about his work on his Swine Health Monitoring Program about ways we can minimize the spread of diseases to other farms, and how to more effectively keep our farms disease free. "

Join our conversation with University of Toronto trained (Philosophy of Science and Technology) Peter Kupisz, a dual Czech and Canadian citizen who lives in the former Union of Soviet Social Republics, a country called Georgia (not the US state) near Ukraine. Georgia is on the southeast coast of the Black Sea, whereas Ukraine is the north coast of the Black Sea, fyi. Peter, like 007, is a secret agent against international atheism.He talks about graduate philosophy training in the United States and in Canada (University of Toronto), and together we talk about his ministry, cross cultural observations, stories from Japan and Indonesia, where he was one of the first Canadians to get COVID in the hospital in Jakarta. We have a wide-ranging discussion which ends in wondering whether evil is evidence against God's existence or whether it's actually evidence *for* the existence of God, and to what extent one can do effective apologetics with Tik Tok. Peter runs a new podcast called LIT. You can support that effort by visiting Peter's homepage at https://www.worldviewsummit.org/ It focuses on generating very interesting short episodes designed to get folks to think about truth in spiritual things. The Republican Professor is a pro-international-man-of-spiritual-things-mystery-007 podcast and a pro-apologetics podcast. Therefore, welcome Peter Kupisz ! Don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube channel "The Republican Professor." You can watch the Youtube version here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CUKPFBrFi0

                                                          Mary Labrie is a writer and producer of radio, podcast and film. Mary is Director and Principal of strategy consulting firm, Clear Advantage.  She discusses why "We all respond to incentives", why "You need to ask", and that "To lead you must learn to follow". Hosted by Jeffery Wang. About Mary Labrie Mary Egan nee Labrie is a writer and producer of radio, podcast and film. She is producer and host of a podcast and radio show, “Women of a Certain Age,” that first aired in California in June 2020.  Mary is host and producer of ‘The Shiver Show,' a 30-episode radio program that showcases ‘golden era' radio plays in the genres of Horror, Crime and Science Fiction. The Shiver Show is in its fourth year in California on KPPQ-FM.  She also produced ‘How to do Improv,' a 13-part video series for TV. Mary is founder and director of Women of a Certain Age, a digital media company that creates  radio, podcast, video and web content for women over 50. It is the aim of Women of a Certain Age to inform, inspire and entertain women travelling beyond 50. Mary is Director and Principal of strategy consulting firm, Clear Advantage.  Since 1999, she has consulted to blue-chip enterprise and government clients on matters of strategy, marketing and digital transformation. She has been a university instructor in Canada (University of British Columbia), Australia (University of NSW), and the United States (University of California – Santa Barbara), teaching management, leadership and marketing.  Mary is a certified ‘English as a Second Language' instructor (CELTA). She set up and offered a free ESL clinic in Ventura, California for newly arrived immigrants and refugees. She is a volunteer rescuer and carer for Australian wildlife. Mary has an honours degree in Forest Biology and a Master of Business Administration from University of British Columbia.   Mary is a Canadian and an Australian.  Episode Notes Lesson 1: We all respond to incentives 01m 31s Lesson 2: Be strategic with your suppliers 05m 26s Lesson 3: You are the brand 08m 43s Lesson 4: Channel like a babysitter 13m 50s Lesson 5: Don't Panic, Just think 17m 37s Lesson 6: You need to ask 21m 51s Lesson 7: To lead you have to learn to follow 25m 32s Lesson 8: Embrace those who think different to you 28m 09s Lesson 9: There's always something you can do 33m 22s Lesson 10: Develop a side-hustle early 36m07s  

Nicole Coviello is Professor of Marketing and the Lazaridis Chair of International Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. Previously, she was the Research Director of the Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises. Nicole's other academic appointments have been in New Zealand (University of Auckland; University of Waikato), Canada (University of Calgary) and Finland (University of Turku). Nicole's research intersects international business, marketing strategy, and entrepreneurship. She has multiple publications in the top journals of all three of these disciplines, including the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, Journal of Marketing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Journal of Business Venturing. Nicole is also co-editor of the Handbook of Measures for International Entrepreneurship Research (with Helena Yli-Renko). In 2018, an international study showed Nicole to have four of the most influential publications in International Marketing- more than any other scholar in the world. In 2020, she was ranked as one of the top 1% of Business and Management scholars in the world. Nicole holds a PhD in Marketing and International Business (University of Auckland), an MSc in Technology Management (University of Saskatchewan) and a BComm Hons Marketing (University of Saskatchewan). In 2010, she also received an honorary doctorate from the Turku School of Economics for her work in building the field of International Entrepreneurship. She is Associate Editor at the Journal of Business Venturing, Consulting Editor at the Journal of International Business Studies, and she sits on numerous other editorial boards. Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/nicole-coviello/ for the original video interview.

Summary of two chapters from Religion and Ethnicity in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2009): Mathieu Boisvert, Chapter 4, “Buddhists in Canada: Impermanence in a Land of Change,” and David Chuenyan Lai, Jordan Paper and Li Chuang Paper, Chapter 5 “The Chinese in Canada: Their Unrecognized Religion.” From a series of lectures by Dr Frances Garrett from a University of Toronto course that surveys historical, cultural, and textual contexts for Buddhist meditation, with a focus on the role of race in the history of Buddhist meditation in North America. We examine how Buddhist meditation practices including mindfulness have been shaped by, and even contributed to, forces like colonialism, orientalism, capitalism, and white supremacy in the last hundred years or so in North America.

Greg Marchildon talks with Maureen Lux, Professor of History, Brock University, on the history of Indian hospitals based on her recent book Separate Beds: A History of Indians Hospitals in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2016). This podcast was produced by Sumeet Dhami and Pernia Jamshed in the Allan Slaight Radio Institute at Ryerson University.

Greg Marchildon talks with Erika Dyck about her book Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017). This podcast was produced by Sumeet Dhami and Pernia Jamshed in the Allan Slaight Radio Institute at Ryerson University.

Greg Marchildon talks with Erika Dyck (University of Saskatchewan) about her book A Culture’s Catalyst: Historical Encounters with Peyote and the Native American Church in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2016). This podcast was produced by Sumeet Dhami and Pernia Jamshed in the Allan Slaight Radio Institute at Ryerson University.

In this show I invited Ms. Laferne Powell to talk about Canada. She talks about how she achieved her college goals in Canada. She gave every question a thoughtful answer. I am sure you will find this episode very informative and educational.Get ready to learn about, college and university admission and tuition costs in Canada.Highlights :1 : 47 - Laferne's reason for going to Canada. 2 : 35 - Canadian college application process 3 : 23 - What is a TRV ( Temporary Resident Visa) 4 : 04 - What can you do with a Canadian visiting visa 5 : 21 - Documents needed for college application in Canada 8 : 00 - Prior studies should not be ignored 10 : 53 - How to search for a college in Canada 12 : 24 - The Canadian college system 14 : 00 - How to send your transcripts to Canadian colleges 14 : 50 - How long does application process for a Canadian college? 15 : 28 - What is the cost for college in Canada? Pro Tip - Check the colleges for budget information. This is usually spot on. 17 : 40 - Challenges faced 19 : 30 - Laferene's advice to people who want to move to Canada Important Tips -Do a thorough research before applying to a school. Make sure to research the school's website which can be very helpful especially with budget plans and so on. Organize all your important documents because the Canadian authorities will want to check them.

In this show I invited Ms. Laferne Powell to talk about Canada. She talks about how she achieved her college goals in Canada. She gave every question a thoughtful answer. I am sure you will find this episode very informative and educational.Get ready to learn about, college and university admission and tuition costs in Canada.Highlights :1 : 47 - Laferne's reason for going to Canada. 2 : 35 - Canadian college application process 3 : 23 - What is a TRV ( Temporary Resident Visa) 4 : 04 - What can you do with a Canadian visiting visa 5 : 21 - Documents needed for college application in Canada 8 : 00 - Prior studies should not be ignored 10 : 53 - How to search for a college in Canada 12 : 24 - The Canadian college system 14 : 00 - How to send your transcripts to Canadian colleges 14 : 50 - How long does application process for a Canadian college? 15 : 28 - What is the cost for college in Canada? Pro Tip - Check the colleges for budget information. This is usually spot on. 17 : 40 - Challenges faced 19 : 30 - Laferene's advice to people who want to move to Canada Important Tips -Do a thorough research before applying to a school. Make sure to research the school's website which can be very helpful especially with budget plans and so on. Organize all your important documents because the Canadian authorities will want to check them.

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital was central to the changing landscape of psychiatric care in Canada and beyond. Using a wide variety of documentary sources, Erika Dyck and Alex Deighton explore Weyburn's rise and fall, from its role in Canada's nation-building project to new experiments with LSD and the move towards community care. They also give voice to the often forgotten experience of patients, psychiatric nurses, and mental health activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital was central to the changing landscape of psychiatric care in Canada and beyond. Using a wide variety of documentary sources, Erika Dyck and Alex Deighton explore Weyburn's rise and fall, from its role in Canada's nation-building project to new experiments with LSD and the move towards community care. They also give voice to the often forgotten experience of patients, psychiatric nurses, and mental health activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital was central to the changing landscape of psychiatric care in Canada and beyond. Using a wide variety of documentary sources, Erika Dyck and Alex Deighton explore Weyburn’s rise and fall, from its role in Canada’s nation-building project to new experiments with LSD and the move towards community care. They also give voice to the often forgotten experience of patients, psychiatric nurses, and mental health activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital was central to the changing landscape of psychiatric care in Canada and beyond. Using a wide variety of documentary sources, Erika Dyck and Alex Deighton explore Weyburn’s rise and fall, from its role in Canada’s nation-building project to new experiments with LSD and the move towards community care. They also give voice to the often forgotten experience of patients, psychiatric nurses, and mental health activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embracing a multi-perspectival authorial voice, Managing Madness: Weyburn Mental Hospital and the Transformation of Psychiatric Care in Canada (University of Manitoba Press, 2017), tells the story of the “last and largest” asylum in the British Commonwealth. From its founding in the 1920s until the age of deinstitutionalization, Weyburn Mental Hospital was central to the changing landscape of psychiatric care in Canada and beyond. Using a wide variety of documentary sources, Erika Dyck and Alex Deighton explore Weyburn’s rise and fall, from its role in Canada’s nation-building project to new experiments with LSD and the move towards community care. They also give voice to the often forgotten experience of patients, psychiatric nurses, and mental health activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prof. David Staines is a Canadian literary critic, university professor (English at the University of Ottawa), writer, and editor.  He specializes in three literatures: medieval, Victorian and Canadian. He is editor of the scholarly Journal of Canadian Poetry (since 1986) and general editor of McClelland and Stewart's New Canadian Library series (since 1988). His essay collections, include The Canadian Imagination (1977), a book that introduced Canadian literature and literary criticism to an American audience, plus studies on Morley Callaghan and Stephen Leacock. But it's not for any of this (save a defense of Callaghan in the face of John Metcalf's condemnations) that I sought  Prof. Staines' company. Rather it's because he co-edited Northrop Frye on Canada (University of Toronto, 2001). Frye, Canada's most celebrated literary theorist, a man many hold responsible for the dearth of evaluative analysis in Canadian criticism; a man whose thoughts and person Staines knows (and knew) very well; is the reason we met. Please listen to a conversation that reveals the author of Fearful Symmetry and The Anatomy of Criticism as a surprisingly self contradictory critic; speaks to the remarkable talent of Alice Munro and Canada's current stock of strong fiction writers; outlines criteria for acceptance into the New Canadian Library; and identifies some of the best Canadian novels.