Podcasts about Cape Breton University

Hello, and welcome back to our Terminator series! This week, we have a very special treat—our very first guest! And WHAT a guest: our pal Veronica Litt is an Assistant Professor of English at Cape Breton University and has recently written a book about Clueless (Heckerling, 1995) called Ugh! As if!: Clueless. She's exceptionally smart and funny and we have a fine old time talking about Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines with her. So gird your loins and inflate your boobs, 'cause we're getting into it!If you want to reach out and talk to us, you can! Just email thejuiciestbitspodcast@gmail.com and/or leave a comment on Spotify. Also, pretty please leave a rating and review for us where you listen. Thanks in advance!

Returning guest Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch Services, joins the podcast to share the latest developments in the rapidly growing satellite industry and how Maritime Launch is shaping the future of commercial spaceflight. As the first commercial spaceport in Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch is poised to provide critical access to orbit for satellite companies worldwide. Steve discusses the increasing demand for launch capabilities, the challenges of global launch site logistics, and how Maritime Launch stands apart. With a prime location on the 45th parallel, a deep-sea port, and a strong regional infrastructure, the site offers unparalleled access to key orbital inclinations. He also explains the significance of the newly signed Canada-U.S. Technology Safeguards Agreement, which enables American launch vehicles and payloads to operate from Canadian soil, opening vast market opportunities. Beyond launching rockets, Maritime Launch is diversifying its operations with suborbital testing, data downlink ground stations, and satellite processing facilities. Steve provides a behind-the-scenes look at their innovative leasing model for multiple launch providers, ensuring a flexible and efficient solution for companies seeking reliable and frequent launch opportunities. About Steve Matier & Maritime Launch Services Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services, is the visionary and driving force behind the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia, a world-class commercial space complex that will launch Canada into the global space industry. A mechanical engineer (Bachelor of Science, University of New Mexico, 1989) and an award-winning former NASA contractor engineering manager (NASA White Sands Test Facility), Matier is leading coordination and approval among provincial, federal, and international governing bodies, securing private financing, leading satellite sales, coordinating launch vehicle integration, and selecting best-in-class commercial firms to support launch operations at Maritime Launch. As part of Steve's work with Maritime Launch, he is driving the collaboration and partnerships that will support the development of a safe and environmentally sustainable commercial space launch market in Canada. With satellite and launch vehicle clients within Canada and around the globe interested in launching from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch is joining a global industry that will exceed one trillion dollars annually within the next 20 years. While Steve's day-to-day focus is squarely on developing Canada's first commercial spaceport, his interest in space extends beyond the technology and the launch itself. Steve has a passion for teaching, which means he is never far from the classroom—whether guest lecturing at a local high school physics class in Canso or presenting to kids at summer programs in Antigonish. He has driven partnerships with St. Francis Xavier University and Cape Breton University and is a supporter of Dalhousie's cubesat program. His passion for working with schools began in his early career in the Space Shuttle program, recognizing that kids can look up into space and see opportunity for themselves on the ground. Steve is a recipient of the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award, an honor in recognition of outstanding achievements related to human flight safety or mission success. His leadership in Canada's space sector continues to create new opportunities for commercial space access and international collaboration. Connect with Maritime Launch Services Visit MaritimeLaunch.com for updates and developments. Follow Maritime Launch on LinkedIn and X for real-time insights. Stay tuned for upcoming launches and new partnerships as Maritime Launch prepares for its first orbital mission in 2026. This episode is a must-listen for space industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the evolving landscape of commercial spaceflight.  

Dr. Matthias Bierenstiel shares how ancient Mi'kmaq knowledge about birch bark medicine combined with modern chemistry is transforming skin care and challenging Western approaches to medicine.• Dr. Bierenstiel, a chemistry professor at Cape Breton University, partnered with Mi'kmaq Studies professor Tuma Young to research traditional birch bark extract• The collaboration uses "two-eyed seeing" methodology, combining indigenous knowledge with scientific analysis• The knowledge was nearly lost - rescued from just two Mi'kmaq elders who remembered a story about a nursing mother healed in the 1920s• Chemical analysis reveals over 200 compounds working together as a "symphony" rather than single active ingredients• The extract shows remarkable effectiveness for skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and even poison ivy• Traditional extraction methods involving fire were critical - lab replications initially failed until they mimicked the earth's thermal protection• Only outer layers of paper birch bark are harvested sustainably without harming trees• The research led to founding Masqueomi, a small company selling creams and soaps with the community's blessing• Current products are sold under cosmetic licensing while research continues toward natural health product certificationVisit masqueomi.com and use code CANOPY for 20% off 50-gram creams until April 10, 2025. Check out the CBC Land and Sea documentary "Mi'kmaq Medicines" to learn more about this project.

In this extended audio file, guest host Alex Guye speaks with Cheryl Maloney, a member of Sipekne'katik First Nation who used to teach political science at Cape Breton University, and lawyer Bill Gallagher who wrote "Resource Rulers: Fortune and Folly on Canada's Road to Resources."

We chat with Rose Morrison, a professional musician for more than 20 years, who has been touring and teaching internationally.

Cape Breton University relies heavily on international students, moreso than any other University in the region. With the federal government capping the number of international student permits, what has that meant for CBU? That's one of the questions David Dingwall reflects on in our year-end interview.

In The Space Business is... - the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect - we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will on a specific location and features an innovator who is shaping - and reshaping - the industry. In the first episode, we hear from Steve Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services in Nova Scotia, Canada. Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services, is the visionary and driving force behind the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia, a world-class commercial space complex that will launch Canada into the global space industry. A mechanical engineer (Bachelor of Science, University of New Mexico, 1989) and an award-winning former NASA contractor engineering manager (NASA White Sands Test Facility), Matier is leading coordination and approval among provincial, federal and international governing bodies, securing financing, leading launch vehicle lease contracts, coordinating launch vehicle integration and selecting best-in-class commercial firms to support launch operations at Maritime Launch.   As part of Steve's work with Maritime Launch, he is driving the collaboration and partnerships that will support the development of a safe and environmentally sustainable commercial space launch market in Canada. With satellite and launch vehicle clients within Canada and around the globe interested in launching from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch is joining a global industry that will exceed one trillion dollars annually within the next 20 years.   While Steve's day-to-day focus is squarely focused on developing Canada's first commercial spaceport, Matier's interest in space extends beyond the technology and the launch itself. Steve has a passion for teaching, which means he is never far from the classroom, whether guest lecturing at a local high school physics class in Canso or presenting to kids at summer programs in Antigonish. He has driven partnerships with St. Francis Xavier University and Cape Breton University and is a supporter of Dalhousie's cubesat program. His passion for working with schools began in his early career in the Space Shuttle program, with the recognition that kids can look up into space and see opportunity for themselves on the ground. Steve is a recipient of the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award, an honor in recognition of outstanding achievements related to human flight safety and mission success. 

No matter what industry you are in, swag is everywhere and, when used correctly, can be a very effective vehicle for marketing. Today's guest is a leader in this field and has made it her mission to create a human-centric ecosystem in her business. Tara Milburn joins us today to discuss her career, her business, Ethical Swag, and the importance of putting people first in leadership. Tuning in, you'll hear all about her career, what drew her to swag, what Ethical Swag has looked like from opening until now, and so much more! Our guest goes on to talk about how she manages and prioritizes people and relationships before discussing navigating having employees all over the world while still bringing love into her leadership. We even discuss some of the biggest errors she sees when companies try to create a human-centric culture, how she keeps her mission, vision, and values alive in her company, and why being ethical is prioritizing progress over perfection and being entirely transparent. Finally, Tara tells us about her incredible father and what he taught her about leadership. To hear all this, and even be reminded that it takes time to build a sustainable business, press play now!Guest Bio:Tara Milburn is an accomplished business executive with expertise in building partnerships and driving strategic initiatives. She has played key roles in high-profile projects, including co-writing the successful bid for the NBA's first international expansion and contributing to Vancouver's bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics. With a focus on social and ecological sustainability, Tara founded Ethical Swag to promote equity in the corporate merchandise supply chain. She is also an active volunteer, having held leadership positions with the CIBC Run for the Cure, Celtic Colours International Festival, and Cape Breton University. Key Points From This Episode: [00:20] Why Mike absolutely adores frogs and a catch-up with our hosts. [11:03] An introduction to today's guest, Tara Milburn. [12:08] Tara tells us about the incredible biosphere that she lives in: Cape Breton Island. [13:54] What led her to create her company, Ethical Swag. [16:15] Tara walks us through the process of starting the business through to where it is now. [26:40] How she approaches people and relationships in her business. [31:31] Balancing her family and work life and bringing love into leadership. [37:39] How she manages to lead employees all over the world. [41:24] The mistakes she sees companies make in trying to create a human-centric culture. [44:56] How Tara keeps her mission, vision, and values at the forefront of Ethical Swag. [47:54] What being ethical actually entails. [51:44] Tara shares her bigger goals for the swag industry as a whole. [54:41] How Tara's father has shaped her as an entrepreneur. [59:54] Some key takeaways from this episode.  Quotes: “I sort of see swag as almost a far more economical sponsorship of what you stand for as a brand.” — Tara Milburn [0:14:32] “It's a technology-driven, human-centered company that we're creating.” — Tara Milburn [0:21:37] “[Being Ethical means] progress over perfection and – transparency.” — Tara Milburn [0:47:54] “It's not what you say, it's what you do that matters.” — Tara Milburn [0:51:48]RESOURCES: [10:08]Ethical Swag FOLLOW: Follow Tara MilburnLinkedInEthical Swag on FacebookEthical Swag on Instagram  FOLLOW:Follow Laura Eich:LinkedInFacebookInstagram Follow Mike McFall:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookXInstagram Follow BIGGBY® COFFEE & LifeLabTM:WebsiteFacebookXInstagramLinkedInAbout LifeLabTM ABOUT LOVE IN LEADERSHIP:At the Life You Love LaboratoryTM and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we're out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren't two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren't miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more your business will grow. Each week, join host Laura Eich, Chief Purpose Officer at BIGGBY® COFFEE, and her co-host and BIGGBY® COFFEE co-CEO Mike McFall as they're joined by guests from around the world to learn how they are fostering a culture of love and growth in the world's most innovative and people-centric companies. Get inspired. Get real. Get ready to transform workplace culture in America with us. This is the Love in Leadership podcast.Learn more at: loveinleadershippodcast.com ABOUT THE HOSTS:Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, alongside business partner Bob Fish, he has helped create one of the great specialty coffee brands in America. Today Mike is co-CEO with Bob, and BIGGBY® COFFEE has over 250 stores open throughout the Midwest that sell tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day. But more importantly to Mike and BIGGBY® COFFEE, the company is a profoundly people-first organization.Mike is also the author of Grind, a book which focuses on early-stage businesses and how to establish positive cash flow. Laura Eich is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Chief People Officer, having worked in a variety of roles at BIGGBY® COFFEE for the last 11+ years. She helped launch BOOST, the department at BIGGBY® COFFEE which ultimately became LifeLabTM — BIGGBY® COFFEE's in-house culture cultivation team designed to help people be the best versions of themselves and help companies support them along the way. In her role, Laura helps people build lives that they love through the process of building profitable businesses and robust, growth-filled careers.

A team headed by Professor Marcia Ostashewski received an Impact Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. We hear from Laurianne Sylvester. She is Dean of Unama'ki College at Cape Breton University and one of the scholars on the team.

Students from Cape Breton University's fourth-year Monitoring Biodiversity course just got back from their trip to Costa Rica. We hear from Dr. Alana Pindar and Chase Merlin about what they learned from the tropical and coastal ecosystems.

This fall, 16 students from Cape Breton University's fourth-year Monitoring Biodiversity course will travel to Costa Rica with their professor, Dr. Alana Pindar, for an extraordinary learning experience, gaining first-hand knowledge of methods for monitoring biodiversity in tropical and coastal ecosystems.

On Wednesday, November 6, during the Fall Convocation ceremony, Cape Breton University will confer Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, on Mrs. Barbara Stetter, a longtime music educator and musical director, for her impact and contributions on her students and the creative arts community in Cape Breton.

Voter turnout is on the decline in democracies around the world, but the most precipitous drop is in local elections. Professor Tom Urbaniak from Cape Breton University gives us his best guess on how that will play out in current municipal races.

On the phone-in today: There has been an increase in the level of incivility and harassment on Parliament HIll. We discuss what's happening with MP Heather McPherson and Tom Urbaniak from Cape Breton University. And off the top of the show, we hear about Backstreet Record in Saint John, NB, being sold to Taz Records.

There's no sign of MSX in New Brunswick, but we hear what advice scientists in Cape Breton have to offer after the parasite decimated their oyster industry 20 years ago. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Rod Beresford, a biology professor at Cape Breton University.

There's no sign of MSX in New Brunswick, but we hear what advice scientists in Cape Breton have to offer after the parasite decimated their oyster industry 20 years ago. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Rod Beresford, a biology professor at Cape Breton University.

There's no sign of MSX in New Brunswick, but we hear what advice scientists in Cape Breton have to offer after the parasite decimated their oyster industry 20 years ago. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Rod Beresford, a biology professor at Cape Breton University.

The Smithsonian Institution in the states is preserving the music of the Sons of Membertou. We meet Marcia Ostashewski, professor of ethnomusicology and researcher at Cape Breton University. She helped make it happen.

Some international students at Cape Breton University are commuting several hours each way to go to school. CBC's Matthew Pyne spoke with a recent graduate about his experiences. 

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary K. MacLeod speaks about Bob Morgan. She also talks about her readings from the 1980's and 1990's. 

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Scholars Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton speak about Dr. Erwin Zodrow, the wide array of fossils he found, and how much he has published.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Len Chaisson speaks about building the campus back in the 1970's. 

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling speak about Gaelic scholar Kay MacDonald and Sister Margaret Beaton.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary Keating and Keith Brown talk about the community connection and the evolution of Cape Breton University. Music by Howie MacDonald.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Sheldon MacInnis speaks about the Cape Breton connection and Celtic music. Music by The Sons of Sky.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon speak about the legacy Doug MacPhee left behind. Music by Doug MacPhee.

Killam Apartment REIT and CAPREIT own thousands of apartments in Halifax. Both companies said higher rents and lower utility costs overall have driven income increases. Cape Breton University professor Kristen Desjarlais-deKlerk shares her thoughts. 

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Laurianne Sylvester shares her memories and speaks about the legacy of Dr. Murdena Marshall and Sister Dorothy Moore. Music by Morgan Toney.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison speak about how much Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore influenced their lives. 

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Lachlan MacKinnon speaks about Donald MacGillivray and his contributions to CBU. Music by Ian MacDougall.

This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Todd Hiscock speaks about the influence of Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore. Music by Howie MacDonald.

Hear the results of a pilot project to reduce the work week to 32 hours. Stephanie Gilbert had the job of evaluating how a four-day work week went for four non-profits in Nova Scotia. She's an associate professor of management and marketing at Cape Breton University.

Stephen Matier is the President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services. He is also the visionary behind Spaceport Nova Scotia, a world-class commercial space complex that will launch Canada into the global space industry. Steve and his team at Maritime Launch will carry the next set of stories about space INTO space later this summer (Mission 03, currently open for story submissions) through the STORIES of Space non-profit organization.   Today on the podcast, Steve explains how space exploration was always in his background AND backyard! Steve started as a mechanical engineer (Bachelor of Science, University of New Mexico) and worked at NASA's White Sands Test Facility.  At Maritime Launch, Matier leads coordination and approval among provincial, federal, and international governing bodies, securing private financing, leading satellite sales, coordinating launch vehicle integration and selecting best-in-class commercial firms to support launch operations.     Want to know more about Maritime Launch? https://www.maritimelaunch.com/  Want to send your own story ABOUT space INTO space this summer? Submit your story TODAY at  www.storiesofspace.com  Want to know more about Steve Matier? https://www.maritimelaunch.com/team  As part of Steve's work with Maritime Launch, he is driving the collaboration and partnerships to support the development of a safe and environmentally sustainable commercial space launch market in Canada. With satellite and launch vehicle clients within Canada and around the globe interested in launching from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch is joining a global industry that will exceed one trillion dollars annually within the next 20 years.    While Steve's day-to-day focus is squarely focused on developing Canada's first commercial spaceport, Matier's interest in space extends beyond the technology and the launch itself. Steve has a passion for teaching, which means he is never far from the classroom, whether guest lecturing at a local high school physics class in Canso or presenting to kids at summer programs in Antigonish. He has driven partnerships with St. Francis Xavier University and Cape Breton University and supports Dalhousie's CubeSat program. His passion for working with schools began in his early career in the Space Shuttle program, with the recognition that kids can look up into space and see opportunities for themselves on the ground.    Steve is a recipient of the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award, an honor for outstanding achievements related to human flight safety or mission success.   

Seg 1: Can moving trees save our forests? Assisted tree migration is a strategy employed in forestry and conservation to address the challenges posed by climate change. But does it work? Guest: Greg O'neill, a Research scientist with BC's Ministry of Forests, lands, and natural resource operations. Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Fighting about freakin' traffic! Where in the lower mainland will you find the WORST traffic? Depending on who you are and your daily commute, the answers might be wildly different! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Carbon tax baloney! Pierre Poilievre calls on David Eby to join seven other premiers in asking for a pause on the pending 23% increase in the carbon tax but Eby pushes back. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Is Canada on the brink of a measles outbreak? Measles cases are increasing in Canada, with at least 31 cases reported so far in 2024, the highest annual total since 2019. Guest: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research chair in mathematics for infection, evolution, and public health Seg 5: Scott Talks Tikok! Should we ban it in Canada? As The United States looks at banning TikTok in the country, should Canada look at doing the same thing? Or are the problems with social media much bigger than just one specific company? Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech analyst and writer. Seg 6: Was the E-Comm outage over the weekend a bigger problem? B.C.'s largest 911 service provider experienced delays due to an "unplanned outage" on Saturday morning. E-Comm 911 advised callers waiting to speak with a call taker to remain on the line for assistance. Guest: Oliver Gruter-Andrew, President and CEO of E-Comm Seg 7: Should Parents be allowed to force their kids into care programs? British Columbia legislators are considering a bill for the third time in six years allowing parents to force teens into health care for severe drug addictions or involvement in the sex trade. Guest: Professor Grant Charles, UBC School of Social Work and a member of the UBC behavioural research ethics board. Seg 8: Could a solution to student housing also be a benefit to seniors? Cape Breton University and Town House, a Glace Bay organization, are collaborating on a housing program with the aim of pairing students needing housing with seniors who have extra space. Guest: Cynthia Conley, Director, Department of Social Work, Cape Breton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cape Breton University and Town House, a Glace Bay organization, are collaborating on a housing program with the aim of pairing students needing housing with seniors who have extra space. Guest: Cynthia Conley, Director, Department of Social Work, Cape Breton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of Cape Breton University students is helping folks who want to get back in the workforce. They are collecting interview appropriate clothing as part of a community action project. The clothing will then be given to community groups who will distribute to those in need. Jeffrey Genter, Abbi Finney, Hunter Donovan, Harshdeep Kaur are some of the students working on the project. They spoke with Mainstreet's Holly Conners.

CBU President David Dingwall talks about the state of affairs at Cape Breton University as we head into a new year.

New Grub Street is a novel by George Gissing published in 1891, which is set in the literary and journalistic circles of 1880s' London.The story deals with the literary world that Gissing himself had experienced. Its title refers to the London street, Grub Street, which in the 18th century became synonymous with hack literature; by Gissing's time, Grub Street itself no longer existed, though hack-writing certainly did. Its two central characters are a sharply contrasted pair of writers: Edwin Reardon, a novelist of some talent with limited commercial prospects, and Jasper Milvain, a young journalist, hard-working and capable of generosity, but cynical and only semi-scrupulous about writing and its purpose in the modern  world.With us today to discuss this wonderful novel are Doctors. Katy Mullin, Tom Ue and Richard Menke. Dr. Mullin is professor of modern literature and culture at University of Leeds. Her research explores connections between late-Victorian and Modernist fiction, and sexuality and popular culture. She's the author of James Joyce, Sexuality and Social Purity and another book titled Working Girls: Fiction, Sexuality and Modernity.Dr. Ue is Assistant Professor in English of the Long Nineteenth Century at Cape Breton University and Advising Editor of The Complete Letters of Henry James at University of Nebraska Press. He is the author of Sherlock Holmes and Shakespeare. He also writes on George Gissing and Henry Ryecroft. Dr. Menke is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Georgia. He is the author of Telegraphic Realism: Victorian Fiction and Other Information Systems and another book titled “Literature, Print Culture, and Media Technologies, 1880–1900: Many Inventions.”Recommended Reading:George Gissing, New Grub StreetThis podcast is sponsored by Riverside, the most efficient platform for video recording and editing for podcasters.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

For this week's show, we're digging into the First Voices Radio archive and revisiting a conversation between Tiokasin's and elder Albert Marshall, from the Moose Clan of the Mi'kmaw Nation. He lives in the community of Eskasoni in Unama'ki – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Albert is a fluent speaker of the Mi'kmaw language, a passionate advocate of cross-cultural understandings and healing and of our human responsibilities to care for all creatures and our Earth Mother. He is the spouse of Murdena Marshall, the father of six children, the grandfather or great grandfather for many more, and a friend to thousands. In 2009, Albert along with his wife Murdena were conferred the degree Doctor of Letters honoris causa by Cape Breton University for their tireless efforts to help promote cross-cultural understandings, reconciliation, and healing. Albert is a founding member of the Elder's Lodge for the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership hosted by the IISAAK OLOM Foundation, the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, and the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. For more information: conservation-reconciliation.ca Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Malcolm Burn, Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: Things We Do Artist: Indigenous Album: Acoustic Sessions (2010) Label: Vanguard Records (00:23:35) 3. Song Title: Rest of My Days Artist: Indigenous Album: Acoustic Sessions (2010) Label: Vanguard Records (00:39:57) 4. Song Title: Ship of Fools Artist: World Party Album: Private Revolution (1986) Label: Chrysalis Records (00:51:18) 5. Song Title: Ablaze (featuring Jennifer Kreisberg, back-up vocals) Artist: Tartie Album: The Quiver (November 2023) Producer: David Baron, Sun Mountain Studios, Boiceville, NY (00:55:40) AKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Cape Breton University is hosting both the Women's and the Men's AUS Soccer Championships, starting today. Ally Rowe heads into the weekend having just broken the AUS record for all-time career goals - with 56.

Cape Breton University has named a space on campus in honour of a woman who has dedicated her life to the education of Mi'kmaw people. The Sister Dorothy Moore L'nu Resource Centre is a repository of documents, resources, and a dedicated space for Indigenous research.

Tom Urbaniak is a professor of political science at Cape Breton University, where he teaches municipal politics. We ask for his thoughts on the legislation to give Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr new powers, that is speeding its way through the House.

Cape Breton University is hosting Disability Acceptance Week. We speak with Jacqueline Cote, she is the Manager of Accessible Learning at CBU.

A Cape Breton University political scientist says a harassment investigation was mishandled following a complaint launched by CBRM's fire chief. We hear from CBU's Tom Urbaniak and get reaction from the mayor.

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Swissair flight 111 crash, Lachlan MacKinnon, a professor of history at Cape Breton University, talks about what commemoration looks like and represents for people a quarter of a decade later. And then Mary Ellen MacDonald, a professor and palliative care researcher at Dalhousie tells us what to expect from "Good Grief, Nova Scotia!" - an upcoming festival all about grief and ways we can increase literacy around death and grieving.

If you own or operate a business and are CBU Alumni, they want to hear from you! We find out why.

Cape Breton University professor Barb Glassey and Halifax metalsmith artist Elizabeth Goluch have fuesd science and art in a new exhibit about nesting birds now showing at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History.

Stephen Muise is the conductor, business manager and technical director for the Men of the Deeps. He's also a music educator. He receives an honorary doctorates at Cape Breton University.

On May 4, 2023, the CBC Ready and Able Series, in partnership with Cape Breton University, hosted a public forum on accessible education across the lifespan, with a focus on transitions from high school to university and then to the workforce. This partnership arose out of a mutual interest and commitment to engage in dialogue and raise the profile of accessible and inclusive education for Nova Scotians with disabilities. Today, we hear from a group of parents about the challenges they've faced as advocates for their children's education and how they went about finding help to overcome those challenges.

On May 4, 2023, the CBC Ready and Able Series, in partnership with Cape Breton University, hosted a public forum on accessible education across the lifespan, with a focus on transitions from high school to university and then to the workforce. This partnership arose out of a mutual interest and commitment to engage in dialogue and raise the profile of accessible and inclusive education for Nova Scotians with disabilities. Today, we're going to hear from parents. We asked parents to talk about the barriers they faced as advocates for their children's education and how they went about finding help to overcome those challenges.