Podcasts about remote communities

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Send us a textIn this episode, David and Ruth speak with Dr. Annie Donaldson about her groundbreaking research examining domestic abuse in Scotland's rural, remote and island communities. Dr. Donaldson, an honorary research fellow at the University of Strathclyde and longtime expert in gender-based violence, shares insights from interviews with survivors and professionals about the unique dynamics of domestic abuse in small, interconnected communities.Key topics include:The "paradox of proximity" - how physical isolation combines with close social connections to create unique challenges for survivors in rural areasHow community connections can be both supportive and entrapping for survivors experiencing domestic abuseHow perpetrators exploit small community dynamics and relationships to maintain controlThe incredible protective efforts of survivors, including maintaining children's routines and wellbeing despite multiple forced movesThe impact of the Safe & Together Model in helping professionals challenge victim-blaming attitudes and better support survivorsDr. Donaldson discusses how traditional social work approaches focused solely on "problem-solving" often miss the emotional realities and strengths of survivors including: Validating and building on survivors' existing protective effortsRecognizing how historical distrust of authorities impacts help-seekingUsing technology and remote options to increase accessibilityThis episode provides vital insights for any professional working with survivors in rural, remote or close-knit communities while highlighting the universal dynamics of entrapment that transcend geography.Resources:Safe & Together Family & Friends Ally GuideDr. Annie Donaldson's research blog on rural domestic abuseThe story of Glasgow's Magdalene Institution by Dr. Anni DonaldsonJoin us in-person or online 18-20 March 2025 for the Safe & Together Institute Coercive Control and Children Conference. The event includes a family law track featuring judicial leadership, survivors and lawyers. Whether in Australia or across the globe, you will gain 12 month access to recordings of every session. Register now! Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator's Pattern: A Practitioner's Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model's critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book "Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to transform the way we keep children safe from domestic violence." Visit the Safe & Together Institute websiteStart taking Safe & Together Institute courses Check out Safe & Together Institute upcoming events

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Reports of revival and mass baptisms in remote communities FOCUS STORY: California pastor aims to hold the largest mass baptism in history MAIN THING: John C. Eastman on the original intent of the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship LAST THING: John 15:13 – "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." SHOW LINKS JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035 NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com

Health editor Natasha Robinson unpacks research that demonstrates how the system is failing Aboriginal people when it comes to mental illness. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Rolf Gomes, the visionary founder of Heart of Australia. From transforming a humble idea into a life-changing initiative that brings healthcare to some of Australia's most remote areas, Dr. Gomes shared his inspiring journey of innovation, resilience, and compassion.We discussed his unwavering commitment to bridging the gap in rural healthcare, the challenges he's faced, and the lives he's touched along the way. His story is a testament to the power of purpose and the difference one person can make.

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jaideep Bansal, CEO of GHE Impact Ventures, shares his journey of bringing clean energy and sustainable development to over half a million people across the remotest communities in India.He discusses his formative experiences growing up and the importance of following your passion and purpose. Jaideep also talks about the challenges they faced in the early days and the importance of understanding the community's needs and co-creating solutions with them. Be ready to be transported to a remote Himalayan village!How did Jaideep drive the growth of GHE Impact Ventures to bring sustainable development across the remotest communities in India? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The cell phone reception in Village Bay Lake is sketchy.  Up until this summer, the little Quadra Island community's only reliable telephone access was a pay phone in the Village Bay Lake parking area. Then TELUS removed it.  When Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney raised this issue at the recent SRD Board meeting, it turned out she was not the only Director dealing with the problems resulting from TELUS withdrawing pay phones.

How many myths have you been told about Bitcoin's environmental impact? My special guest Elliot David from the Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol is on a mission to help the world understand the truth about the environmental benefits and myths of Bitcoin. Elliot debunks common misconceptions about Bitcoin's energy consumption and explains how SBP is pioneering transparency and sustainability in the Bitcoin network. We explore the innovative ways Bitcoin mining can drive the energy transition and support sustainable development, particularly in energy-poor regions. Elliot shares his journey from working in energy and climate sectors to integrating Bitcoin as a climate tech solution. We discuss the potential of Bitcoin mining to utilize stranded renewable energy and its role in electrifying remote communities. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of integrating Bitcoin with global energy systems and the importance of collaboration between Bitcoin advocates and the climate community. Tune in to discover how Bitcoin can be a force for good in the fight against climate change and energy poverty.

Sybil shares the key findings and recommendations from her extensive research on preventing firearm-related suicides in rural Oregon, conducted for the Roundhouse Foundation. She outlines six crucial steps to improve the uptick of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and integrate them with broader suicide prevention strategies. Sybil encourages donors and philanthropists to think critically about supporting nonprofits working on these life-saving measures. Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series - https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregonPlease note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help. Listen to the other episodes in this series: Episode 0ne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792Episode Two: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646Episode Three: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-discovering-solutions-addressing-firearm-related/id1556900518?i=1000673027742Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Sybil offers positive solutions for firearm-related suicide prevention, with insights based on interviews with experts. She emphasizes that reducing suicide risk requires a multi-faceted approach and that relying solely on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws, is only one piece of this complex puzzle. Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help. Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.Learn more and download the report “The Role of Extreme Risk Protection Orders in preventing suicide by firearm in rural and remote counties in Oregon”: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregonListen to the other episodes in this series:Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

The climate crisis is a global challenge. But there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. While urban centres are driving discussions on electrification and policy, rural and remote communities, including many Indigenous areas, face distinct energy realities. Gemma Pinchin from QUEST Canada joins thinkenergy to share how these communities can engage in the energy transition equitably and sustainably. Listen to episode 143 to learn about the diverse approaches to decarbonization in different global contexts. Related links   ●       QUEST Canada: https://questcanada.org/ ●       QUEST Canada Net Zero Communities Accelerator Program: https://questcanada.org/nca/  ●       QUEST Canada on X: https://twitter.com/questcanada ●       QUEST Canada on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QUESTtalks ●       Gemma Pinchin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-pinchin/ ●       Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ ●       Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en  To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405  To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl  To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited  Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod   Transcript   Trevor Freeman  00:07 Hi. Welcome to think energy, a podcast that dives into the fast, changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman as I explore the traditional, unconventional and even up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you've got thoughts feedback or ideas for topics that we should cover, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at thinkenergy@hydroanawat.com, everyone, welcome back. Climate change is truly a global issue, and that is true in really every sense of that word. I mean. Carbon emissions come from literally everywhere humans live in the world. Climate impacts are felt across the globe, with no regards to borders, and as a result, the ongoing energy transition, which is one of the main tools we're using to address the climate crisis, also needs to be global, unfortunately, and as I've talked about several times on this show and a bunch of different contexts, there's really no overarching global solution that can be applied everywhere. Of course, electrification is one of the main strategies in most cases, and that can be applied in all different parts of the world, but exactly how electrification is deployed, what technology is going to be used in, what specific use cases, what government policies are going to work. There is by no means a one size fits all approach to those questions. Local context is so important when it comes to the energy transition, and that's a big part about what today's conversation is about. I'm going to assume that, like me, most not all, but most listeners of this show live in or adjacent to or very near an urban center of some sort. I certainly do. I live in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, as such, when we talk about the various technologies or policies or approaches, we probably do so with an urban lens. The things that we're thinking of when we're talking about this stuff is in that kind of urban context. But that isn't everybody's reality. Rural and remote communities have a very different relationship with energy than urban centers in Canada, at least, there are over 280 communities which are home to around 200,000 people who aren't connected to the broader electrical or natural gas grid. The process of decarbonization represents unique challenges for these communities and for these Canadians who get their energy in a very different way from the rest of us. And another aspect of this is that there are also often overlaps between what I'm referring to here as rural and remote communities and indigenous communities, and proper, meaningful engagement with indigenous communities is an extremely important step in making sure that the energy transition is equitable and just for everyone, not to mention as the original stewards of the land most of us live on, we can learn a lot from indigenous communities about how we can exist on this land in a way that is not detrimental to the land and to our own health and well-being. To that end, I'm really excited today to have Gemma Pinchin from Quest Canada on the show to help us pull this apart a little bit and understand this context a bit better. Gemma is a senior lead of research and projects at Quest, and is responsible for the motivating Net Zero action and rural and remote communities research project. Gemma Pinchin, welcome to the show.   Gemma Pinchin  03:42 Thank you so much for having me.   Trevor Freeman  03:44 So why don't we start Gemma by having you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to be working in the role you're in, and also what quest Canada does.   Gemma Pinchin  03:54  Sure. Yeah. So I come from a background in research and policy and kind of like a number of areas. Most recently, I was working with the IESO. I was working on their indigenous relations team, really, in indigenous energy planning and capacity building. So, I have a master's in globalization and international development, and a bachelor's in history. So, a bit of a varied background. I've sort of worked in a bunch of roles, but I've always sort of had an interest in the climate crisis and how communities are really facing that and dealing with that. So, I joined quest in early 2023 and I was really drawn to their mission. It was really inspiring for me. So, the quest is a national charity that focuses on helping communities on their pathway towards net zero. So, they've been around since 2007 and they facilitate connections, empower community champions and advise decision makers. So, we really, we develop tools and resources and convene a variety of working. Groups and also provide advice to decision makers. So, Quest's mission, the one that I was inspired by, is to encourage, assist and enable communities to contribute to Canada's net zero goals.   Trevor Freeman  05:13 And your particular focus, if I'm not mistaken, is on sort of rural and remote communities. How did you, why is that your focus? How did you end up there?   Gemma Pinchin  05:21 Yeah, so through Quests projects, particularly the net zero community accelerator, which works with communities to the end goal is to create community energy and emissions plan we saw, and also through policy work and those kinds of pieces, we saw that there was the net zero transition is sort of chugging along, but there's kind of been a gap. The transition tends to focus more on the urban context. You know, urban population centers, the big cities, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, those kinds of places and that we saw as leaving out a really big chunk of Canadians. I think the statistic off the top of my head is 1/5 of Canadians live in rural and remote places. So, it's not a small statistic. So, we wanted to make sure that as the net zero transition was moving along and progressing that this large group of Canadians weren't forgotten about and the net zero transition is going to rely, and has been relying on rural land, rural populations, you know, to house Renewable Energy for food production as well as carbon sequestration. So, leaving this big group of people out is just kind of inconceivable, I guess. And what quests saw was that this was happening. So, we started this research project to sort of make sure that those voices were being heard and considered as Canada moves through the net zero transition?   Trevor Freeman  07:03 Great. Yeah. I mean, it's, it's one of the reasons why I'm excited to have you on the show today is to talk about that. And as I mentioned in the intro, even this conversation that I often have on on this show tends to focus more on those kinds of urban centers, or features of the energy transition that are more often found in urban centers. How does the traditional grid interact with our customers, things like that? So, I'm excited for this, for this conversation today, I think it'd be helpful before we really dive into it, to define what is a rural and remote community. So maybe let's start with that. What do you consider a rural and remote community and maybe go into what is unique about their energy needs and priorities compared to those in the urban centers.   Gemma Pinchin  07:49 So, my research will, I've completed a literature review, and then I'll be going on and doing work in communities, work with 15 communities. So, I kind of, at the beginning, I was trying to figure out how to define rural, because it's going to be, or it is currently across Canada research project. So, I was trying to figure out if there is a, you know, standardized definition. But it turned out that every single province had a different province and territory has a different definition of rural or remote, and even stats can in order to be considered a rural community, you have to be under 1000 people. But that felt a little bit too small. When I moved to Canada, I grew up in a rural community that had a population of 3000 and it felt very, very rural. So, I felt that was going to be a bit of a barrier for a lot of rural communities, not all rural communities, but, you know, rural communities have varying different population amounts, and then the population for the remote cities for example, like white horse or Yellowknife. They're considered remote due to how far away they are from everything else, but they have quite large population bases for the territories. So, for the sake of my research, we decided on a population cap of 30,000 which is quite large, but we wanted to be able to include those remote cities if they were willing to be a part of the research. And then I really decided that rural communities were in were best placed to sort of define whether they considered themselves rural. I live in, I live outside of Toronto, so I'm not currently live in a place where I would consider it rural, and I think communities themselves are in the best place to define themselves as rural. So that's kind of, it's a little bit vague, but that's kind of what, what we ended up going with. And then in terms of needs and priorities of these communities. Compared to urban centers, a big one is getting energy to communities, particularly remote communities. A lot of remote communities are reliant on diesel or fossil fuels, still, because getting in Ontario, the grid is fairly clean, but some communities just do not have access to it because they're so far away and so remote. So transportation to rural communities is probably one of the biggest differences, I guess. And then the types of emissions are also very, very different. So urban centers, it tends to be, you know, buildings and like cars and things like that. Whereas for rural centers, there's not as many buildings, obviously. So they have transportation to and from is a really big one, and then from the big sectors, so agriculture, mining, those kinds of pieces. Yeah, those are kind of the biggest differences, I would say.   Trevor Freeman  10:58 And as all the examples you gave were kind of in the Canadian context, and that's going to be the basis of going to be the basis of most of our conversation today, but I do know that you did spend some time looking at the international context, and obviously rural and remote living is not a uniquely Canadian thing. Of course. What did you learn through your kind of literature review on energy challenges internationally?   Gemma Pinchin  11:21 Yeah, so for this research, I hoped to sort of just focus on the Canadian context when I just started out, but there wasn't as much readily available literature I would be able to base an entire literature review on. So, while this is sort of a great justification for my ongoing research to be able to do a literature review. It was a little bit frustrating, so I decided to open it up to the usual comparator countries, so the UK, the US, Australia, and then Europe more broadly. And I found that the energy challenges and opportunities, I found that they were quite similar, like, even in the UK. I grew up in the UK, so I'm pretty aware of the sort of differences geographically between Canada and the UK, but everything's much closer together. But still, there is still this, like, big rural, urban divide, and there's still, like, remote communities in the UK, even though that they're not Canada remote, but you know they're still, they're still quite remote when you sort of apply a UK context to it, the biggest challenges and opportunities that I saw was that there needs to be a real consideration for rural needs and not just apply the same lens as urban needs onto that obviously, though we need to use rural space for renewable energies that's sort of across the board, is going to be something that everybody needs, and the costs of the net zero transition to be a barrier for rural communities. So, something I found a little bit interesting that I hadn't considered before was that for diesel dependent communities, that there was such a high cost associated with diesel fuel that there wasn't any extra money left over to fund the net zero transition. So it was kind of, I'd never really considered it that way, that you're spending all this money on this fuel and that's kind of eating up all of your energy costs. There's nothing left over to be able to fund this transition, and that there's this trust in diesel, because it's been what's been working for however long, for like a small, tiny community in Australia or Canada or the US or wherever. You know, it's kind of nerve wracking to give up that piece that's been working for years and years and years and take a risk on this new technology that might not be as effective in in their perception as how diesel has been.   Trevor Freeman  13:57 Yeah, I mean, that's interesting in that I see a lot of parallels between that context and other contexts, including the urban context of we are comfortable with what we know. We are comfortable with the things that we have seen working and experienced working to get us to work and back, or get the kids to school, or heat our homes Exactly. And as soon as someone starts talking about this new thing that we don't really know that that makes us a bit nervous. So, it's interesting that that that applies regardless of where you are. What are some you know, for a lot of our listeners, I think are probably more familiar with the urban context, what are some misconceptions that you have heard or that you've come across when it comes to the energy needs and capabilities of rural and remote communities.   Gemma Pinchin  14:48 So, I think there's this idea that a one size fits all solution for every community, and that solutions that work in urban centers will work in rural centers, and that. Just not, not the case. For example, something obvious like transportation, my literature review highlighted that within urban centers, the most sustainable option would obviously be public transport. But if you apply that same lens to a rural community, you know, cars are bad, and we shouldn't be using them rural communities. It's almost impossible to be sustainable in net zero because they don't have the public transport option. So in that context, looking at it with a different lens, looking at it with a rural lens, you would look at sort of like consolidating car trips or making sure that services like health care and groceries and you know, the things that we take for granted in urban centers, making sure those are close like they're kept in communities, like a lot of services are kind of moving out of rural communities. And that doesn't necessarily seem like a net zero issue, but when people in those communities have to drive like, three times as long to get to their doctor, that's a huge, you know, emissions issue, you know. And it's just, it was an interesting look at the way that we're even myself, before I was doing this, I was like, well, cars are bad, like, you know, like gas cars aren't great for emissions. But the reality is, for rural communities, they need this transportation that there's no there's no other way for them to get around, and it would be incredibly isolating, and you can't function as a society if you're just stuck in your house, you know. So having that different lens and looking at it in a different context. I think that's really, really important as we move rural communities through this net zero transition.   Trevor Freeman  16:51 Yeah, it highlights a point that I know has been made here before, of the energy transition, regardless of where you are, requires a holistic approach. It requires some pretty nuanced thinking, and I think you're highlighting a really great example of that, of it's not just a piece of technology or it's not just a program that's going to resolve this problem for us, there are sort of cascading impacts of this, and primary health care provider shortage in rural communities is directly correlated to higher emissions in those communities and like, that's an interesting picture to paint and something that's important for us to remember. So, you mentioned this earlier, kind of the stats around how many people actually live-in rural communities, I think you said one in 20. That's over 200,000 people that are kind of not connected to, or this is a different stat I'm pulling here. Sorry. This is the number of people not connected to sort of the traditional electricity grid or to the natural gas grid here in Ontario. Talk us through a little bit more you mentioned, kind of the reliance on diesel in those communities. Talk us through sort of the unique challenges when you're not connected to the electricity grid. You don't have that transmission line coming into your community. What is the role that those traditional fuel sources, like diesel, for example, play in those communities?   Gemma Pinchin  18:12 Well, in those communities that aren't connected to, you know, natural gas or the electricity grid, like diesel used to be their only option. You know, modern life, we need electricity power like we need to power modern life. You can't have a modern existence without some form of power. So, you know, diesel, they are completely reliant on diesel. The ones that aren't connected. I mean, it's frustrating, because these communities do tend to be quite far away from the power grid infrastructure. So it's usually considered economically non-viable to connect those remote communities to the provincial power grids, because these communities are also very small. So, it's a small number of people that you would have to spend all this money for the infrastructure to get, you know, the power lines to them, and Canada, Ontario, Canada, both of them are very big, so there's many communities that exist quite far away from power lines or existing grid infrastructure. So, yeah. So yeah, diesel just, it's kind of been their only option for power to have a modern, modern existence, up until, I would say now, well, recently.   Trevor Freeman  19:27 Yeah, that's a great lead into kind of the next part of this is what comes next, if we're, if we're trying to get off of diesel, for example, for power generation, if, sort of the economics and the feasibility of bringing the traditional power grid to remote communities isn't really feasible. What role do other technologies play? And I'm thinking of obviously, like on site, renewable generation or storage, like, what's the option for these communities?   Gemma Pinchin  19:54 So that would kind of be entirely dependent on each community's context, I guess what renewable energy would work there. So, on site, renewable energy is obviously one of the better solutions for diesel dependent communities. But what works in one community might not work in another community. So, you know, solar might work really well. You obviously have to have the right amount of sunlight, but then maybe less so in Ontario, but like, tidal energy for a coastal community might work better, you know? So, it's kind of dependent, and that's a big thing that came out of this research, is that there's not going to be a one size fits all. We can't just say all diesel dependent communities are now having a solar micro grid, and that's what's going to happen. Like you can't do that, but I do know of from my previous life working with indigenous energy planning and energy capacity in Ontario, there are some really cool examples of communities that were slash, are diesel dependent, that have implemented solar micro grids or are implementing, I don't know where, where they're at now, but as a way to get off diesel. And it is, there were some really cool projects that I got to kind of have a tiny little part of it was just a really interesting project to lessen their reliance on diesel.   Trevor Freeman  21:19 So you mentioned indigenous communities, and obviously, when we're talking about rural and remote communities, a lot of those are indigenous communities, or have a higher amount of indigenous population. Talk through the importance of indigenous engagement when it comes to planning and implementing projects like renewable energy projects, that's like a whole extra layer of complexity to some of this. Tell us a little bit about that space.   Gemma Pinchin  21:50 Yeah, so any project that touches indigenous land needs to have robust indigenous engagement. It's, it's their land. They need to, need to be engaged and listened to. It's really an issue of decolonization and decolonizing the energy grid, because it's returning that power that should have remained with them all the time. It's returning that to indigenous communities. And I think it's really important from a culturally obviously, to protect indigenous cultural sites and practices, but also from like a protection of the land. I think the statistic is that 80% of all biodiversity is currently protected by indigenous peoples globally. So, the number is huge. And so, if we're going to be doing any sort of work that's potentially disrupting some sort of biodiversity or anything like that. I think having those voices included is really, really important as we try to fight the climate crisis and any engagement with indigenous people and needs to be really robust, like it actually has to go somewhere. You can't just engage with indigenous people and then just go and do whatever you want. You've got to listen and act on what you're hearing. It's important for decolonization and reconciliation and biodiversity and indigenous culture as well.   Trevor Freeman  23:13 I mean, I think it's just highlighting what engagement actually is and what it isn't. And engagement is not going in and doing a really slick presentation on here's the solution, here's what we're going to implement. It's starting the conversation before the solution is developed, and saying, what is the context within which we're working? What are, what is this community bringing in terms of knowledge and experience? And so how can that local knowledge and expertise be sort of integrated into the decision making and really leveraged to identify appropriate solutions? I mean, you talk about that stat of how much of our protected biodiversity is really on indigenous land or indigenous controlled land, there's no question that there's a knowledge and an expertise there that can be leveraged for this talk us through what that looks like in terms of a strategy for resolving some of these energy challenges.   Gemma Pinchin  24:10 Yeah from my research, this could be indigenous communities or non-Indigenous communities. It kind of counts for everything. What I really found was that there was this push to do sort of a top down, bottom-up approach at the same time. So, the local community was really needed to implement the local context like I've been saying, No, there's no one size fits all, so understanding how to implement these solutions locally needs to come from the local context. But at the same time, we do need a national strategy that has the flexibility in order to provide that sort of like umbrella guidance for what what the local context kind of like. Needs to be achieving, but having that flexibility and that openness to allow local communities to figure out what works best for them in that context. And I don't, I don't really know what that that looks like beyond like that vague framework, but I think empowering local communities to have the, you know, the ability to tailor the solutions to their community is really, really important, because we cannot have a one size fits all solution, but we do need that sort of national guidance, otherwise there won't be that empowerment like that. There needs to be some sort of overarching body or government or whatever that looks like to provide that power to communities, because usually they're small communities, they can't just act and go off roguely on their own. So yeah, so really, that top down, bottom-up approach is really important.   Trevor Freeman  25:54 Is this also an opportunity, is the engagement process when it comes to resolving energy challenges, an opportunity for economic growth. For sort of, is it like a vehicle for that? Is it a vehicle for job creation? For example, in these communities?   Gemma Pinchin  26:14 Do you mean engagement in itself, or just the net zero transition?   Trevor Freeman  26:19 I mean, I think both. Yeah, it's like the engagement process and then the implementation and the solutioning process as well.   Gemma Pinchin  26:25 Yeah. So, I definitely think both would be an opportunity for job creation engagement. There would need to be sort of a community contact, which I sort of foresee being a funded role, funded by who? I'm not sure, but having, having that as a, you know, a paid position, I think would be, is really important as well, to bring funds into the community, to really solidify that. You know, energy companies, or whoever's doing the engagement, they're committed to community, building up the community, and then in terms of economic growth from the energy transition, I think this is a huge opportunity for job creation in rural, remote and indigenous communities. I think a key piece of that, though, is that there needs to be training programs for not because, not only do we need to build, you know, these renewable energy structures, we also need to be able to upkeep and maintain them as we're going along. So, you know, once the solar farm, or whatever it is, is built, there needs to be training for communities to be able to provide maintenance to these structures. But and even from a like on a smaller scale, sort of heat pumps, or having people who usually work on furnaces to be trained on how a heat pump works, so they're able to sort of facilitate that net zero transition. On a smaller scale, there needs to be training provided in rural communities, because we're seeing now that like people are wanting to transition over to, say, heat pumps, but there's not anybody locally who has any expertise on what that what that means, or what that looks like, or how, how to install that. There's only the, you know, the furnace guy. There's not in these rural and remote communities and indigenous communities. There's not anybody providing the, I mean, there's, there's no one there that knows how to do it or how to train people on it. So, if we want to capitalize on job creation, then we need to train people in how to do this. There was also, in my literature review, like one of the things, one of the key things that was looked at was, sort of the carbon sequestration and agriculture. And in agriculture, there was this issue that came up where farmers are now expected to not only provide enough food to sustain our society, they're now also expected to have like a plan for carbon sequestration on their land, but without any training or support of what that looks like and how, how that would work with their farm. So making sure that these tactics that we have, we're training the people locally on how to undertake them and how to keep them going.   Trevor Freeman  29:33 it's interesting. I'm having this I don't know what the word is, let's call it flashback. So, I started my career actually working in international development. I worked in rural Zambia. Oh, cool on water and sanitation. And this conversation you and I are having right now mirrors that conversation. This is going back about almost 20 years now. Of the number of you know well-meaning international funders that came. Into rural Zambia or rural Africa or other parts, and bunked down boreholes and wells and pumps to provide clean water, and then walked away. And three months later, a small little part breaks on that pump, and there's no one around to fix it. Yep, you can't use it. There's no supply chain to provide that washer, that not it. It's the it's almost frustrating. I mean, it is frustrating, I shouldn't say almost frustrating that it seems like such a simple, a simple thing to make sure that solutions implemented are supported in the way that a piece of technology needs to be supported, if it's in downtown Toronto, it still needs to be supported out in the rural community as well. And exactly, who better to support it than the people that live there.   Gemma Pinchin  30:48 Exactly, it's also, it also saves money, because, yeah, you don't have to shuttle someone out from the Toronto's of the world into like, five hours. Five hours is minimum. But like, you know, like, five hours outside of the city to be able to work on these, you know, wind turbines or heat pumps or whatever, the technological solution is, building capacity within local communities is always, it's always going to be a benefit.   Trevor Freeman  31:16 I think that the positive thing is that there's a there's this understanding, I think, that we need capacity building across the board. When it comes to the energy transition, we don't have enough heat pump technicians, heat pump installers, people that know how to do solar and storage. So, we already need to solve this problem when it comes to training people, we just need to make sure that includes our rural and rural communities, our indigenous communities, all these things, exactly. So that brings us to an interesting next question, which is, what's the role of the government here in making sure that this energy transition also works for rural and remote communities?   Gemma Pinchin  31:57 Yes, I've touched on this a little bit, but I definitely think that getting back to my umbrella approach, having sort of policy frameworks that work to empower local decision making and local action, I think that's the role of the provincial and federal governments, is what I'm thinking of. And then funding, funding is a huge piece for rural, remote and indigenous communities. Like I said, there's just not any extra, like in my example earlier, about, you know, diesel generation having to pay all that money to get diesel into the community. There's nothing extra to fund any sort of renewable energy technology. So these funding programs are crucial for these small communities to be able to break away from what they've been doing. They're kind of currently just like floating around the status quo. And that's, that's where they're at having funding available is, is a really key part, really key role, sorry, that federal and provincial governments can play. And then I also think training existing, like we just spoke about, but also training specific for people that work in fossil fuel industries. I think if we were going to have a just transition, we can't just leave people who have been working their whole lives on I'm thinking more Alberta, but people who have been working on oil rigs their entire lives, or in the oil and gas industry their entire lives, and now we're saying we need to move away from that, so we can't just abandon those people. So, making sure there's some sort of like retraining programs or anything like that. I think is a really key role for governments to play.   Trevor Freeman  33:44 For anybody out there who's kind of keeping score here, that's another example of the need for holistic like well thought out process and programs. Is not just about plunking a piece of technology and it's about, as you say, exactly, what do we do with folks who are in industries that are declining as a result of the energy transition? Yeah, you mentioned the financial aspect of this and the role that the government can play, you know, in helping get over that initial capital cost burden. Is there a particular structure or approach? Do you think that would uniquely work for rural and remote communities, or is it kind of similar to incentive programs that work across the board no matter where you are?   Gemma Pinchin  34:31 So, I think grant programs are a really great way for rural and remote communities and indigenous communities to be able to access funding for the initial capital cost. And then in terms of structure, I think, something that I've heard a few times now is that making sure that the application, if we're doing sort of a grant structure that I was thinking, or anything that that needs, sort of like an application reporting. Requirements, making sure that those requirements are not so onerous that it deters communities from applying. So, if we're thinking of a tiny community that has one person working on, you know, climate and energy and 12 other things that are on their desk, it doesn't make sense for them to have this like, hugely onerous task of applying, and then if they get it, you know the reporting structure, it's sort of impossible, and it makes it inaccessible. I heard a story of a community who they had to hire and consultant in order to provide a piece of the information that was needed just for the application, that doesn't even guarantee that you're going to get the funding. So not only you might not get the funding, and then you'd be out however much money it took for you to hire that consultant. So that kind of huge the burdensome applications and reporting is not going to work for rural, remote and indigenous communities like the Toronto's can, like they have the money to be able to hire consultants to do those that work, and it doesn't really affect them. But if you have a tiny budget, and it's just you doing this work, having, you know, not having the capacity in house, and then having to pay someone for funding that you may not get, it's just going to prevent people from applying. So having that, yeah, just making sure that the structure is reflecting the realities that exist in rural, remote and indigenous communities, is really important.   Trevor Freeman  36:32 Yeah, and speaking from experience of having applied for funding programs, as well as administering programs Once we've received funding, and that's both in my kind of current life as well as in past life, it can be a really big lift. And obviously there's a role for due diligence and scrutiny and making sure funds are spent effectively. But if it's a barrier for some segments of our society, that's a problem. The other thing I think I'd mention is, like the time it takes sometimes to learn about process apply for this funding. You know, those, those large, urban, sort of entities that have resources, can jump on this stuff really quick, and often by the times the smaller communities or smaller entities get around to it, the funding is all allocated and gone. And so I think protecting, protecting that in the process is pretty critical.   Gemma Pinchin  37:34 Yeah, and having, having specific funding streams that are only for rural and remote communities and indigenous communities, I think is really important as well.   Trevor Freeman  37:45 Yeah, absolutely. So, Gemma, it's, it's great that you have this, this approach and this, this view of of the challenge facing these communities. But obviously there's a lot of stakeholders involved that kind of need to adjust and align and figure this out. How do we make sure that those connections are happening, that all these different stakeholders, be it government or some of the technology or service providers as well as community members? How do we overcome that disconnect when it when it comes to this approach?   Gemma Pinchin  38:18 Yeah, so that's a huge, huge issue that I saw through this research and continue to see and my answer might be a bit fluffy bunny, but I really think that communication is a key thing. I don't think that all of I think the way that we're approaching it right now is very, very siloed, and everyone's kind of just doing their little part, making sure that we have communication between them, I think, is sort of the, the first, most basic step, you know, breaking down those silos and then having structures that support working together. So again, in that, maybe in that umbrella approach, having policies that support people working together, as opposed to having, you know, this, like competition, or, you know, this is my work, and I'm, I don't, I don't need to work with you, because it's not in my, like, exact purview, having, a structural system that makes sure that we're able to break down those silos, because we're not going to get anywhere if we don't. We need to make like we've been talking about, the holistic approach. We need to make sure that all of the stakeholders, and like everybody, is really working on this.   Trevor Freeman  39:39 Yeah, absolutely. What do you think our next steps are? What do you think is the sort of the most critical next step to ensure that we are moving in this direction, that we're actually going to start to see some progress here?   Gemma Pinchin  39:50 So I think in terms of, I mean, for rural and indigenous communities, I definitely think we need more research like what I'm. Doing. I think these are voices that haven't necessarily been heard, and if we're going to have an energy transition, we need to include these voices. And I think the best way to do that is to sort of do research like mine and figure out what their needs are, and how we can how we can progress to that next step. There's, I mean, there's some amazing thinking, specifically of like indigenous organizations that are already doing great work in this, this space, like indigenous clean energy and the Center for Indigenous Environmental Research. So, they, they're already doing this, but just consolidating all of that, that and having people governments actually listen, I think is really, really important. I think, yeah, those voices just need to be heard and listened to. Otherwise, we're not going to get anywhere. It'll be, like you said, like we just putting in technology and then just kind of, like leaving it there, and that's not, it's not going to work. We're not going to get anywhere with that, that sort of approach. So, making sure, you know, local context is understood and local voices are heard.   Trevor Freeman  41:15 Yeah, well, as we kind of wrap our conversation here, I guess, thank you for the work you're doing, and for elevating those voices and making sure that we're pulling, we're pulling that front and center in the conversation of the energy transition. And so, thanks to you and to Quest.   41:31 Thank you.   Trevor Freeman  41:33 So, we always wrap our interviews with a series of questions just to learn a little bit more about you. So, we'll dive right into that. Okay, what is a book that you've read that you think everybody should read?   Gemma Pinchin  41:45 So, this is my, my favorite book. It's called The Secret Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab, or V Schwab, and its a, it just, it's a really, it's a novel, and it's a really beautiful look. It's kind of fantasy. There's like a fantasy element, but it's a look at human connection and what it means to be known, and those, those kinds of pieces. And it's really beautifully written. And I just really love it.   Trevor Freeman  42:15 What about a movie or a show that you think everyone should watch?   Gemma Pinchin  42:20 So, there's a French film. It's called Portrait of a Lady on fire, and it's really beautifully done. The sound editing, there's like, no, no. It sounds weird, but there's like no music in the backgrounds, really. But there's pieces where music is played, and it's really poignant, and it's a it's a love story between two women, and it's just, it's really, it's really gorgeous and heartbreaking and all of the things I love.   Trevor Freeman  42:49 Yeah, that sounds awesome. If someone was to offer you a free round-trip flight anywhere in the world, where would you go?   Gemma Pinchin  42:54 I'd go to Japan. That's where my fiancé and I are planning to take our honeymoon. So, we're kind of like looking into that and getting really excited about it. So that's where I would go.   Trevor Freeman  43:07 That's awesome. Who is someone that you admire?   Gemma Pinchin  43:09 My fiancé, she's just the strongest, she's kind. She's really practical, which is a really admirable quality, I think, for me, but also, you know, she's really empathetic, and, yeah, she's just a really magical person.   Trevor Freeman  43:29 Good answer. And to wrap it up, what is something about the energy sector or the energy transition that you are particularly excited about?   Gemma Pinchin  43:36 I'm really excited to see, sort of, the continued empowerment of local communities as we move through the energy transition, and how they're going to be able to move their communities through this climate crisis by looking at things you know, holistically the energy transition, but also, you know, biodiversity, nature based, carbon sequestration, and then also tying in sort of that holistic approach with, you know, healthcare and those pieces to better the community as a whole.   Trevor Freeman  44:09 Well, it'll be nice to as always as all parts of the sector. It's great to see success stories, and it'll be really great to see success stories in the space as well. So exactly, I'm also excited about that. Jeb, I thanks so much for your time today, and thanks for sharing your research with us. And like I said, elevating those voices, I really appreciate it.   Gemma Pinchin  44:29 Thank you for having me on.   Trevor Freeman  44:31 Thanks very much. Take care. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe. Wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback comments or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com  

Sybil focuses on how language and messaging play a critical role in addressing firearm related suicide prevention. Drawing from expert insights, Sybil underscores the importance of shaping conversations that resonate with all interested parties. Sybil urges donors and nonprofits to consider culturally competent messaging to bridge the divide between public health and firearm-owning communities. Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series - https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregonIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/184-rural-philanthropy-with-erin-borla-executive/id1556900518?i=1000659333663https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/171-strategies-to-leverage-federal-dollars-with-margi/id1556900518?i=1000649546992Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

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In this preview of Season 6, Sybil offers a glimpse into a powerful and deeply sensitive topic: firearm-related suicide prevention in rural and remote communities in Oregon. Collaborating with the Roundhouse Foundation, Sybil embarks on a journey to explore solutions to this critical issue. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding firearms, mental health, and suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of addressing this important issue with empathy and collaboration. Link to Sybil's Blog on this topic for more information is here: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregonPlease note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help. {This season begins Monday, September 30th}

 Fred Bodimer discusses Pope Francis's recent 12-day journey across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The Pope's trip focused on supporting remote Catholic communities and addressing pressing issues such as poverty, sustainable development, and climate change. Highlights include his visit to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, where he provided aid to impoverished areas, and his call for sustainable development in East Timor. In Singapore, he underscored the importance of harmony among diverse groups and fair wages for migrant workers. On the return flight, the Pope offered comments on the U.S. presidential election, urging voters to choose the lesser of two evils

 Fred Bodimer discusses Pope Francis's recent 12-day journey across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The Pope's trip focused on supporting remote Catholic communities and addressing pressing issues such as poverty, sustainable development, and climate change. Highlights include his visit to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, where he provided aid to impoverished areas, and his call for sustainable development in East Timor. In Singapore, he underscored the importance of harmony among diverse groups and fair wages for migrant workers. On the return flight, the Pope offered comments on the U.S. presidential election, urging voters to choose the lesser of two evils. 

In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, host Gordon Brewer welcomes Maureen Codispodi, a passionate advocate for accessible mental health services in Canada. Maureen discusses the growing acceptance of online therapy, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, and highlights the unique challenges faced by those in remote communities. She shares how her organization is addressing these challenges through innovative pricing structures and the launch of a low-fee counseling program that leverages the expertise of practicum students. Maureen also delves into the importance of creating a supportive, collaborative environment for her team of independent therapists, emphasizing the need for continuity and effective communication in delivering equitable care across the country. Meet Maureen Codispodi Maureen Codispodi, founder and director of Help Clinic Canada, is a force of change in the landscape of mental health support in Canada. She brings 25 years of experience and a life-long passion for education into her commitment to making a difference. As a seasoned traveller and adventurer she has spent a lot of time exploring the nooks and crannies of Canada and abroad. It was during these travels that she nurtured her commitment to supporting the beautiful tapestry of Canadians in both rural and urban communities. Her compassion, empathy, and unwavering desire to see everyone thrive brought this vision to life. She is dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health services by providing ethically priced virtual therapy by qualified Canadian therapists, along with free and accessible resources. With the support of her team she is making an impact in the lives of Canadians everyday. Maureen tirelessly champions awareness and advocates for the importance of access to services for all. Beyond the virtual walls of her clinic, Maureen spends time with her family exploring Canada's beautiful west coast. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Read the full show notes here Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Start Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Mental Health Wear Maureen's Website Maureen on LinkedIn Maureen on Facebook Maureen on Instagram Maureen on TikTok

Missing roofs, termites, rodents and no water - remote indigenous communities take legal action against a State Government to get their damaged homes fixed.

Missing roofs, termites, rodents and no water - remote indigenous communities take legal action against a State Government to get their damaged homes fixed.

Dr John Paterson grew up in a tin hut in rural Darwin. He helped hold it down during Cyclone Tracy and has taken care of it so it still stands today. John learnt many lessons in that tin hut, which have followed him through life

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Ben LaBrot, founder and CEO of Floating Doctors, joins us this episode where he shares his incredible journey of delivering healthcare to remote, underserved communities around the world. Ben discusses the challenges and rewards of providing medical care in resource-limited settings, the importance of building trust with patients, and the profound impact that humanitarian work can have on both healthcare providers and the communities they serve. From his accidental beginnings in Tanzania to his current work in Panama, Ben offers valuable insights into the world of global health, the power of experiential learning, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in the face of adversity. He also shares his vision for the future of Floating Doctors and how others can get involved in this life-changing work. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or simply someone passionate about making a difference, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take action. Join us as we explore the incredible world of Floating Doctors and discover how one person's passion can change countless lives.

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Decarbonising energy systems to deliver sustainable energy futures is widely recognised as a global imperative but, unless local natural resources align with this objective, the technologies do not yet exist that allow communities to meet energy transition targets economically. For remote communities cut off from mainland infrastructure the energy transition journey may take several decades but every journey begins with the first steps.The island of Alderney has invested heavily, introducing advanced active network management to allow the integration of key energy assets at grid scale, creating the foundation for future transition to low carbon energy. This presentation looks at what has been achieved, at the journey that the community is embarking on and how a small island might become a vital sandpit for energy innovation.

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Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 25 percent of all disease in the world, yet it has just three percent of the healthcare workforce. There are not enough medical and nursing schools and many of the continent's graduates are recruited to wealthier countries. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one effort to educate African providers who will stay and serve. It's part of his series, Agents for Change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we are thrilled to share the story of Katrin McMillian, the Founder of Hello World. With an unwavering belief that the internet is a fundamental human right, Katrin and her team at Hello World are on a global mission to bridge the digital divide. Through their innovative approach, using "Hello Hubs" they provide the education, to underserved communities, empowering them to create their own solar-powered internet connections. Join us as Katrin shares the inspiring story behind Hello World's journey and their dedication to bringing access and opportunity to all. Click now to listen and be inspired by this transformative initiative. #Broadband #HelloWorld #DigitalInclusion #HumanRights To learn more: https://www.projecthelloworld.org

Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #225 Broadcast date: 19th March 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Elizabeth Skirving, CEO of Rural Business Tasmania Small businesses are often (when it is convenient) referred to as the “backbone of the economy” but nothing could be closer to the truth in regional, rural and remote communities. They literally are the fabric binding economic success, growth, jobs, training and the survival of many communities. Its not the big businesses running down the flooded or fire ravaged high streets supporting communities immediately after a disaster or when a call to action is heard to support a community or sporting group. It's the small businesses who are quick to lend a hand, equipment, resources and even just a listening ear to their friends and family which is their community. So what can be done to keep these small businesses front and centre of policy and planning? Is this a local, state or federal issue? Are councils doing enough and leading the way? Does the Federal Government in Canberra even know how important a regional high street is to the communities? And how can Government do a better job of listening to their leaders? Today, Elizabeth Skirving – quite frankly a bonafide thought leader in this space and CEO of Rural Business Tasmania and Director of COSBOA, joins us to share her thoughts on how Government can improve their engagement and strategy to support small business in regional, rural and remote areas so they can continue to grow and support their communities and the national economy. PEOPLE - Tell us a bit about your background and why you are so passionate about advocating for small businesses in regional, rural and remote policy. Why is it so critical for small business to be considered when developing regional policy in Australia? How do you find the balance between the social needs of regional communities and the economic needs of the small businesses which are part of their fabric? POLICY - What areas of policy are you focused on right now? And who do you tend to speak with and on what formats/roundtables? Why is it critical small businesses in regional areas are considered at the co-design period of policy development? PURPOSE - What regional issues matter most to small businesses? What are the biggest threats to them in regional Australia? Are the needs of small businesses in RRR really that different to that of small businesses in metro or city areas? Elizabeth is passionate about Tasmania, and in promoting good business management to ensure prosperous rural and regional communities continue. She believes in supporting local communities and business. With a background in finance and business, Elizabeth has been CEO of Rural Business Tasmania since 2006 with a board portfolio which includes previous Deputy Chair, Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia COSBOA, Director of Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group, Director of Tasmanian Small Business Council and as an Industry representative of Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Advisory Board. As a 5th generation of a farming family who were active within their community and industry, she has a long history of community involvement including board experience with various not-for-profit associations, including a substantial time with Rural Youth Tasmania and current Hon. Auditor for Encore Theatre Co Inc.   Established in 1986, Rural Business Tasmania Inc is a not-for-profit association that primarily offers financial counselling and business support expertise to rural and regional communities. It's key objective is to help rural families, businesses, and the community manage the ever-evolving demands and challenges facing the primary industry sector. To find out more go to: https://www.ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au

Release Date: 12.20.2023 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Priority Telecommunication Services for Indian Country: How CISA Emphasizes Protecting Your Communities” Special Guests: • Larry Clutts, Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications, for FEMA Regions 6 and 8 • Cathy Orcutt, Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Emergency Communications Division, for CISA Regions 9 & 10 • Jim Fogarty, Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for Regions 3 and 5 • Bruce Belt, Priority Telecommunications Services area Representative (PAR) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Regions 1 and 2 Episode Description: Cyber threats don't respect borders, and Tribal Nations deserve the same robust cybersecurity solutions as anyone else. That's where the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)'s Priority Services Programs step in, offering critical telecommunications and infrastructure support tailored to the unique needs of Indian Country. In this episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, we dive deep with expert Larry Clutts from CISA's priority area teams. We'll unpack the benefits of programs like GETS, WPS, and TSP, and explore how they can strengthen communications within Tribal communities, safeguard essential infrastructure, and ensure seamless emergency response during crises. Join us as we discuss: • Navigating the unique cybersecurity landscape of Indian Country. • How CISA prioritizes Tribal Nations within its programs. • Real-world examples of how these services have protected Tribal communities. • Steps Tribal governments and organizations can take to enroll and maximize program benefits. Whether you're a Tribal leader, a community member, or simply interested in cybersecurity solutions for remote and underserved areas, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how CISA is working to empower Tribal Nations with the tools they need to stay safe in the digital age. Don't miss this timely conversation about strengthening cybersecurity in Indian Country! Visit the online resources linked below to learn more about Priority Services Programs for Indian Country. Share this episode with your network and raise awareness about cybersecurity in Indian Country. Keywords: cybersecurity, Indian Country, CISA, Priority Services Programs, GETS, WPS, TSP, Tribal Nations, emergency response, infrastructure, communication, remote communities. Resources to Include with Episode: Website: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/emergency-communications/priority-services https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/priority-telecommunications-services Priority Telecommunications Service Center: Phone: 1-866-627-2255 Email: gets-wps@cisa.dhs.gov PAR Information: • Region 1 & 2: Bruce Belt | bruce.belt@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 993-6293 • Region: 3 & 5: James Fogarty | jim.fogarty@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 893-1629 • Region: 4 & 7: Dale Moushon | dale.moushon@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 738-3678 • Region: 6 & 8: Larry Clutts | larry.clutts@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 763-6101 • Region: 9 & 10: Cathy Orcutt | cathy.orcutt@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 941-4633 • Federal Government and Military: Wayne Pacine | wayne.pacine@associates.cisa.dhs.gov | (202) 740-2751 Social Media: Twitter- @CISAgov @CISAcyber Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn- @cisagov Guest Speaker Bios: • Larry Clutts is the Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications, for FEMA Regions 6 and 8. Larry started as a PAR in 2016 after spending 47 years in the Telecommunications Industry. Larry held positions in Outside Plant Construction, Outside Plant Engineering, Account Management and Sales in the Public and Private Sectors. In addition, Larry held a supervisory role for Telecom, Network Engineering and Smart Classroom responsibilities at a large university in California. Larry's responsibilities as the PAR are to support national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users on the value and use of Priority Telecommunications Services. Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representatives (PARs) work in the field, focused on expanding Government Emergency Telecommunications (GETS), Wireless Priority Services (WPS) and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) within the ten FEMA Regions in coordination with the Office of Emergency Communications Regional Coordinators. Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative –NM, TX, OK, AR, LA • Cathy Orcutt is the Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, CyberSecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Emergency Communications Division, for CISA Regions 9 & 10. Cathy assumed her responsibilities as a PAR in late 2019 after spending 30 years in the 911 Emergency Communications field as a dispatcher, lead dispatcher and 911 Emergency Call Center Manager. Cathy's responsibilities as a PAR are to support national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users on the value and use of Priority Telecommunications Services. Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representatives (PARs) work in the field, focused on expanding Government Emergency Telecommunications (GETS), Wireless Priority Services (WPS) and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) within the ten CISA Regions. • Jim Fogarty Serves as the Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for Regions 3 and 5. In this consultant role, Jim Fogarty promotes the Priority Telecommunications Services (PTS) program consisting of Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP), and Next Generation Networks (NGN) Priority Service (PS) among state, local, territorial, and tribal governments along with nonprofit and industry elements supporting public safety. The Priority Services program provides critical emergency communications in support of disaster response and recovery efforts. Before his January 2020 retirement from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jim Fogarty supported the PTS program in various managerial positions for 18 years, including: Chief, Programs and Acquisitions; and NGN PS Deputy Program Manager. Noteworthy achievements included conceiving and implementing the Service Provider Council for carriers and equipment manufacturers to work in a collaborative forum to ensure interoperability of NGN PS. Additionally, he chaired the Emergency Communications Executive Committee's NGN Working Group that obtained endorsement for NGN PS user requirements for voice, video, and data. Throughout his career Jim Fogarty supported emergency operations where he deployed to assist in disaster response and recovery efforts. Jim was the communications, ESF2, liaison responsible for coordinating Wall Street recovery efforts following the terrorist attacks of 9/11. • Bruce Belt is currently the Priority Telecommunications Services area Representative (PAR) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Regions 1 and 2. He retired from DHS CISA in January 2022 where he worked as the Emergency Communications Coordinator (ECC) for Regions 3 and 9 for 8 years, after transferring from FEMA National Exercise Division. Prior to that he worked as a lead contractor supporting the National Communications Systems (NCS and precursor to the Emergency Communications Division) Training & Exercise Div. and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) program. He was the lead trainer for the development of the ESF-2 training and exercise program for NCS. Bruce is a retired Lt Colonel after a 23-year career as a US Army Signal Officer. He has a BA degree from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel).

Hello Earthlings! In today's episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Marty Snyder (President at SuperCapicitor Energy) delve into the amazing technology of supercapacitors, the damaging effects of diesel, and energy storage. Lisa Ann and Marty speak about the challenges related to providing power supplies to communities that live off-grid. Marty gives insight into SuperCapicitor's objectives to achieve a cleaner solution to powering communities currently reliant on diesel fuels and the other alternatives that are on offer!This week, our faith in humanity is restored by a school in Assam, India that doesn't accept money for tuition. Instead, students must bring 25 plastic bottles, filled with trash, every week to pay for their education. Parmita Sharma and Mazin Mukhtar started the school to help kids become more literate in the area and use the trash as payment to make it both affordable and beneficial to the local community. Thanks for all your amazing work Parmita and Mazin! Key Topics: Energy storage and remote communities' reliance on diesel generatorsHybrid supercapacitor technology as a solution to power remote communitiesLithium ion vs supercapacitorsEnergy storage solutions for utilities and grid resilience Voices on The Show: Marty Snyder, President at SuperCapicitor EnergyLinkedIn: Marty SnyderLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability LinkedIn: Lisa Ann PinkertonX: Lisa Ann Pinkerton Instagram: @LisiAnniTechnica Communications Women in Cleantech and SustainabilityMentioned in The Show: FutureBridge article on SuperCapacitors SuperCapacitor energy website

Nadia Harris, LLM, MBA – Founder of remoteworkadvocate.com, international remote and hybrid work expert, keynote speaker, university lecturer and author of numerous flexible working publications, including her own book called “How to tackle hybrid working”. Leader in remote and hybrid work according to the TOP 15 Remote Work Advocates ranking prepared by All American Speakers, the British Onalytica report “Who's who in remote working” and global “Remote Innovator of 2022” according to Remote. In this episode, Nadia shares her inspirational story of embracing remote work early on to design a career and lifestyle aligned with her values, interests and dreams. She provides guidance for workers seeking fulfillment, entrepreneurs wanting flexibility, and companies transitioning to hybrid models, debunking limiting beliefs around remote work. Nadia explains how to cultivate an intentional, self-directed career path that breaks free from corporate drudgery, uninspired teams and misalignment with personal goals. With insightful frameworks, actionable strategies and thought-provoking ideas, she empowers people to take control and architect their ideal lifestyle. Timestamped Overview (00:00) Trailer (02:57) Escaping Limiting Mindsets by Owning Your Journey (08:38) The Power of Intentionality in Remote Communities (16:46) Cultivating a Remote or Hybrid Growth Mindset (25:33) Designing Holistic Remote and Hybrid Frameworks (30:45) Overcoming Struggles Through Authenticity (35:59) Manifesting Your Dream Lifestyle Alignment (40:05) Challenge: Envision and Plan Your Ideal Life Connect with Nadia Website: https://www.remoteworkadvocate.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-harris-27008579/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remoteworkadvocate/ Support The Show Review the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Review the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gabe.li/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Consider donating: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Gabe Personal Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Work Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.digitalfinest.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida! Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenomadsolopreneurshow/message

October 6th, 2023: Ellen Wiegand, SVP and CIO of VCU Health, explores the evolving realm of telehealth, the importance of good partners, and the importance of synchronizing your departments and systems to deliver the best possible care. How does telehealth promise to reshape patient access, especially in remote communities? And as hospitals transition to this new model, what unforeseen challenges could emerge between different departments? Furthermore, amidst its advantages, are we overlooking potential financial burdens? Learn as they navigate these pressing questions, offering a balanced perspective on the technological shifts in healthcare.Key Points:Creating Engaging TelehealthRemote Access ChallengesFinancial Trade-offsFinding Better PartnersSynchronizing Your SystemsJoin us for our webinar "Interoperability Outcomes: A Discussion of What's Possible" on October 5th at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, discussing challenges in healthcare interoperability. We'll tackle key issues like fragmented technology systems, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Engage with top-tier experts to understand the current landscape of healthcare IT, learn data-driven strategies for patient-centered care, and discover best practices for ensuring system security and stakeholder trust. Register Here.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum has officially started, as the Australian Electoral Commission opens a polling booth for remote Kimberley residents in WA. 

Police warn remote communities of threat of massive Barkly fire in the Northern Territory

In just under five weeks' time we will be asked to vote yes or no in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.  As it draws nearer, how are First Nations communities in some of the most remote parts of the country feeling about the proposed constitutional change?  Today, Voice Correspondent Dan Bourchier on his Four Corners' investigation.  Featured:  Dan Bourchier, ABC Voice Correspondent

The Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament ramped up on the weekend with rallies around the country, for now though the polls suggest more Australians would vote no when we head to a referendum. But what do First Nations people in the remote areas of the country think?  Today investigative journalist Jane Bardon takes us there and reveals many residents have never even heard of the Voice. 

Billions of dollars is poured into mining in remote Australia, so why don't the lights stay on in nearby communities? 

Magaly Blas (Mamás del Río) and Molly Pyle (Center on Rural Innovation) share their efforts to improve maternal and newborn health and provide technology entrepreneurship opportunities in rural communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Remote Communities” session of S/GWI's virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor. (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Community leaders in Warakurna, Docker River and Cosmo Newberry say many in the region are unsure about what the voice is and how it would work.

Neville White was trying to heal from the trauma of the Vietnam War when he travelled out to a remote community in Arnhem Land called Donydji. Their stories became increasingly intertwined as he spent more and more time there

Neville White was trying to heal from the trauma of the Vietnam War when he travelled out to a remote community in Arnhem Land called Donydji. Their stories became increasingly intertwined as he spent more and more time there

Some Canadian communities that rely on diesel are struggling to switch to alternatives, as the process is both complicated and expensive. We hear more from CBC business reporter Kyle Bakx; and Dave Lovekin, the director of the Pembina Institute's Renewables in Remote Communities program.

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Rural areas face novel problems for their basic needs. Zeel Maheshwari, assistant professor of electrical engineering, examines meeting these needs. Dr. Zeel Maheshwari received her Masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Dec 2013 and Dec 2017 respectively. She has been working as an […]

In this episode, we continue our series of conversations on an important topic, Indigenous Health in Canada. Today, we will focus on the care of patients with rheumatic disease who live in remote communities. We will be visiting with Cynthia Munger, Community Health Representative at the Stellat'en First Nation in northern British Columbia, for a discussion on what remote communities are looking for in their relationship with visiting doctors, how to win the trust of First Nation communities to best serve patients there, and what the experience is like for visiting doctors who commit to this kind of work. For this conversation, our host Daniel Ennis is joined by his friend and colleague Dr. Brent Ohata, a rheumatologist at UBC. Brent is passionate about Indigenous Health and health equity and has been working as a visiting rheumatologist in Stellat'en First Nation for the past ~8 years. In 2017, Brent won the Innovation Award in the UBC Division of Rheumatology for championing telehealth as a means of improving access to rheumatologic care in rural BC.  Dr. Daniel Ennis is a Rheumatologist and Vasculitis Specialist at the University of British Columbia. Around The Rheum (ATR) is produced by the CRA Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast team, Dr. Dax G. Rumsey (CRA Communications Committee Chair), Dr. Daniel Ennis (Host), and David McGuffin (Producer, Explore Podcast Productions) for leading production. Our theme music is by Aaron Fontwell. You can claim podcasts as a scanning activity under the Section 2 MOC Program for 0.5 credits per podcast.  For more on the work of the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA), please visit www.rheum.ca.

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AUSLAN will be taught in Solomon Islands thanks to a new program created by Australian Catholic University and the Archdiocese of Honiara. With a focus on remote communities, the program aims to reduce stigma and break down barriers for deaf people.

In the fifth episode of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck, Service Area Manager for Renewables Northern Europe at DNV, we examine the role renewable energy mini-grids are playing in supporting the energy transition and providing greater energy security in more remote communities across the world. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy