Podcast appearances and mentions of Morris J Wosk

Below the Radar explores the transformational capacity of dialogue with apiculturist, award-winning author, and SFU Professor of Biological Sciences Mark Winston. He is in conversation with host Am Johal about SFU's Semester in Dialogue program and the importance of providing students with opportunities to be engaged with their communities. Mark shares how part of a university's job is to help people realize who they want to be in the world, speaking to the impact of alternative pedagogical models that embrace dialogue and art. We hear stories from his time as director of the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, and the complex process of creating a non-traditional, interdisciplinary program such as the Semester in Dialogue. They speak about Mark's journey with dialogue, which grew out of his fascination with bee communication. He also talks about the shortcomings of dialogue, what conversations need to be elevated emerging from the pandemic, and how we can translate them into building equity and compassion for all. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/150-mark-winston.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/150-mark-winston.html Resources: — Mark's website: http://winstonhive.com/ — Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674368392 — Listening to the Bees: https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9780889713468 — Semester in Dialogue: https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/semester/ — Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue: https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue.html — Vancouver Manuscript Intensive: https://www.vancouvermanuscriptintensive.com/ Bio: Mark L. Winston is the recipient of the 2015 Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction for his book Bee Time: Lessons From the Hive, and an Independent Publishers 2019 Gold Medal “IPPY” Award for his book Listening to the Bees. One of the world's leading experts on bees and pollination, Dr. Winston is also an internationally recognized researcher, teacher and writer. He directed Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue for 12 years, where he founded the Semester in Dialogue, a program that creates leadership development opportunities equipping and empowering students to address community issues. As a consultant and thought leader, Dr. Winston partners with universities, corporations, NGOs, governments and communities to advance communication skills, engage public audiences with controversial issues through dialogue, and implement experiential learning and community engagement in educational institutions. As an award-winning writer and editor, he works with students, scientists, other professionals and writers to develop compelling non-fiction, from proposals and newspaper opinion pieces to manuscripts and books. He currently is a Professor and Senior Fellow in Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue, a Professor of Biological Sciences, and the SFU Library's inaugural Nonfiction Writer in Residence (2020-2021).

Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, a program at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Shauna Sylvester of the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue to discuss how Canadian cities need to prepare for extreme climate catastrophes.

Most widely known for her 2018 run at becoming Mayor of Vancouver, KJ’s family friend Shauna Sylvester is an award-winning thinker and social analyst. She shares with us her inspiring and insightful thoughts on poverty, the housing crisis, what leadership is and is not, which local leaders are making a difference, and much more. If you’ve ever wanted to clarify your thoughts on what kind of leaders you want or the kinds of things we can do to improve our collective lot, this is your episode. Take some time with it. Watch the video. Talk to your friends and loved ones. It’s worth it.Links: Shed Dogs; the YouTube version of this episode is about 15 minutes longer and includes a bit more about the McNulty / Sylvester family associations; Shauna’s role at SFU; the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue; the Burnaby Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing; Shauna’s campaign policies in the 2018 Vancouver municipal election; BC’s COVID politicians; the Downtown East Side; Shauna is interviewed about democracy in Canada; Studio 58 at Langara.Theme music by Voodoo Jazz!

Our April podcast brings an in-depth conversation with Elodie Jacquet, Manager of Knowledge and Practice at SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. We chat about democracy, equity, climate change, and how they come together to form many intersections within the sector. We chat about what must change, how systems can be addressed, and building the future. The SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue The Centre uses dialogue and engagement to facilitate transformative conversations and create real-world impact for society's most pressing challenges. They strengthen Canadian democracy by promoting democratic values and innovation, spread best practices by providing dialogue training and tools, and help governments to engage citizens and stakeholders through our consulting services.

Ep 287 - The Right to Be Cold Guest: Sheila Watt-Cloutier   On February 18th, SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue presented Sheila Watt-Cloutier with the Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue in recognition of her outstanding global leadership using dialogue in her work as an advocate for indigenous, environmental and cultural rights.  Shauna Sylvester, Executive Director of the Centre says, “Sheila’s quiet determination has moved thousands – from global leaders to young climate advocates. She is an educator, dialogue innovator and elder who has helped us understand the experiences of the Arctic and learn about what this means for our shared future.” Watt-Cloutier previously held the role Canadian President of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), later to become the International Chair where she worked extensively to open space for dialogue that welcomes and invites the voices of indigenous peoples. Watt-Cloutier’s dialogue approach brings in indigenous storytelling as an empathy-driven connector between the minds and hearts of those she works with. Watt-Cloutier is author of the memoir, The Right to Be Cold, a chronicle of Canada’s North detailing the devastating impact of climate change on Inuit communities.  We invited Sheila Watt-Cloutier to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the changes she has witnessed in the arctic.   Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs     

This month we are joined by Jennifer Wolowic from SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Alisha Masongsong from Exchange Inner City. Together, we dive into SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue's “Five Principles of Democratic Engagement” and chat about how these principles can function well within an organization.

33 % des Canadiens considèrent la démocratie sans importance. 10 % croient même que dans certaines circonstances, un gouvernement autoritaire peut être préférable. Dans le cadre de son projet « Renforcer la démocratie canadienne », le Centre Morris J. Wosk pour le dialogue de l’Université Simon Fraser a demandé aux Canadiens si la démocratie répond à leurs attentes. Chercheur principal du projet, Daniel Savas présente les conclusions de cette grande étude menée à l’été 2019 dans la publication de l'INM L'état du Québec 2020.Production : Mathieu Arsenault, Francis Huot et Nicolas VazeilleRéalisation : MagnétoAnimation : Nicolas Vazeille Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Ep 265 Guest: Shauna Sylvester Is Canadian Democracy in Trouble?   The numbers are in and support for democracy in Canada is lower than you would expect. It's rebounding from a low of 65% in 2017 to 77% now. It is so low the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at SFU launched a study to figure out what is going on and why.   Back in 2005, it looked as if democracies around the world were thriving. Since then, the sense that a democracy is the best form of government has been slipping.   When support for democracy slips, other forms of government are often proposed. If and when there is an openness to another type of governance, that in turn can open the door to anti-system candidates or parties.   Trump and Brexit are two examples of anti-system responses. A party, an ideology or an individual will suggest there is another way to make the country great – and that other way is them.   We invited Shauna Sylvester of the Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the state of democracy in Canada.    Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs

Trevor Melanson manages communications at Clean Energy Canada. Clean Energy Canada is a climate and clean energy think tank within the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. They work to accelerate our nation's transition to clean and renewable energy systems by telling the story of the gshift to clean and low-carbon energy sources. They conduct original research, host dialogues and aim to inspire and inform policy leadership. View the slides at https://www.slideshare.net/bchumanist/trevor-melanson-clean-energy-canada Learn more about the BC Humanist Association at www.bchumanist.ca