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Rapinder Dhinsa is the Director of Mass Marketing at Make-A-Wish Canada, and she's an expert in the ever-changing, always-evolving donor landscape. Rapinder shares with us the best ways for nonprofits to engage with younger donors and to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences. Drawing on her storytelling background and years of experience in nonprofit marketing, Rapinder discusses practical strategies and challenges that nonprofits face when adapting to shifting donor expectations. She also reflects on the importance of inclusive fundraising practices and the future of philanthropy.We cover:Rapinder's personal journey, from storytelling in grade school to leading mass marketing efforts at Make-A-Wish Canada.Trends in the new donor landscape: How younger donors and diverse communities are shaping the future of giving.The challenges nonprofits face in staying relevant and how to avoid performative or surface-level engagement.Strategies for building trust through storytelling, transparency, and digital platforms.Make-A-Wish Canada's approach to inclusion and how it connects with the communities it serves.About Rapinder DhinsaRapinder Dhinsa is an expert strategist and storyteller, and helps guide nonprofit organizations with a holistic approach to fundraising. She has worked with numerous organizations across Canada and the U.S., including UNICEF Canada, Save the Children, MSF/Doctors Without Borders, Guide Dogs for the Blind, CAMH and many others. She is a self-proclaimed fundraising nerd and is passionate about serving great missions to make the world a more compassionate and just place — and is thrilled to be doing that in her current role  as Director of Mass Marketing with Make-A-Wish Canada.Resources and Links:Learn more about Make-A-Wish CanadaFollow Rapinder Dhinsa-Singh on LinkedInThis Episode Sponsored By Neon One:Convincing your board to invest in nonprofit tech can feel like a challenge. That's why Neon One created ‘6 Steps to Sell Your Board on Nonprofit Technology.' This guide walks you through identifying your needs, showing how technology can streamline operations, and tackling common objections—all to make your case confidently. Visit neonone.com/julia to download it free and empower your mission with the right tools.Take my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: AN ASSESSMENT OF OLIVIA CHOW'S FIRST 10 MONTHS AS MAYOR Jane Brown is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto. What a new poll tells us about how Torontonians feel regarding the job that Olivia Chow is doing as mayor. And, the City of Toronto has made car access and parking in High Park off limits for visitors looking to get a glimpse of the Cherry Blossoms in peak bloom. Then on the panel, we discuss the next steps that the City is taking in terms of addressing dangerous dogs. City staff will be visiting owners of dogs who are listed as dangerous and will require them to post a visible sign indicating as such on their property. Currently, there are 373 dangerous dog orders across Toronto. DOSE4DOSE CAMPAIGN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Molly Yang, a pharmacist who is the Director of Pharmacy Innovation and Professional Affairs at Wholehealth Pharmacy Partners, a national group with over 200 pharmacies across Canada. On this National Immunization Awareness Week, the importance of keeping up with our vaccinations is top of mind. More than 200 Wholehealth pharmacies are taking part in a campaign called Dose4Dose where they are donating up to 30,000 childhood vaccines including measles, polio, tetanus to UNICEF Canada. And, as part of the campaign, they are encouraging Canadians including older adults to get their own vaccination whether it be for meningitis B, HPV, pneumonia, RSV or shingles. For more information about the campaign, visit: wholehealthpharmacy.ca/dose4dose

A holiday special episode of the For Every Child podcast featuring a conversation between UNICEF Canada ambassadors and actors Simu Liu and Saara Chaudry about what inspires them to advocate for child rights and their hopes for children in 2024.   Host: Saara Chaudry Guest: Simu Liu, Actor and UNICEF Canada Ambassador Producers: Sara Faruqi and Priyadarshini Mitra Composed and mixed by: Chandra Bulucon

In this episode, Susanne Fox joins me to talk about embracing discomfort, thought leadership, owning your message and building your unique audience.  Susanne is someone who you immediately feel comfortable with. She puts you at ease, keeps it real, and openly shares her stories and experiences. After listening to this episode you will have some concrete tips and strategies in your pocket to step into your thought leadership, get up in front of your audience, and be authentically you.  Susanne is the founder of Susanne Fox Communications, a consulting and coaching business. She has 20+ years of award-winning journalism, PR and marketing experience. She's the former co-host of CityTV's Breakfast Television and The Morning News on Global Calgary, followed by her role as Director of Marketing and Communications at Canada's largest craft brewery, Big Rock Brewery.  These days she helps clients find their UNIQUE voice and hone their thought leadership - from the boardroom to media scrums, to branding and marketing campaigns. Her superpower is her constant curiosity and candidness. She lives in Calgary with her husband Andrew, two kids (Bode, 11 and Katherine, 15) and golden retriever Olive.  She volunteers her spare time with UNICEF Canada, acting as co-chair for The UNICEF Water for Life Gala and also raising awareness for Canadian Blood Services (blood, plasma and stem cell donations).    Listen in as we talk about: Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Susanne emphasizes the value of embracing discomfort, remaining open to learning and personal growth, and the rewarding outcomes it has led to throughout her career. Empowering individuals to embrace their uniqueness. Susanne passionately mentors and guides individuals, especially women, to confidently embrace their distinctive qualities and stand out in their careers and lives. Thought leadership and unleashing your unique perspective. Susanne emphasizes the importance of thought leadership in marketing, urging individuals, especially women, to share their unique perspectives and challenge conformity for increased visibility and impact. Earned vs. paid media. Susanne differentiates between earned and paid media, highlighting earned media's trust-building potential and advocating for a balanced approach. Building our own audience vs. borrowing audiences. We explore the strategic choice between building one's own audience and borrowing existing ones, citing real-world examples and emphasizing the importance of this decision in marketing initiatives.   Connect with Susanne: Website: https://susannefox.com Instagram: @susanne_fox LinkedIn: Susanne Bratton Fox Twitter: @SusanneFox   Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course    GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH THE UNCOMFORTABLE Susanne emphasizes the value of being open to learning and personal growth, highlighting that this mindset can lead to unexpected and rewarding opportunities. She acknowledges that this journey can involve discomfort and uncertainty but stresses the importance of taking one step at a time.  Susanne shares her pride in embracing discomfort throughout her career, noting that it has consistently led to positive outcomes and new, unforeseen experiences. She also mentions how our minds tend to exaggerate challenges, but once overcome, these challenges often appear less daunting in hindsight. Susanne's approach is characterized by a willingness to charge forward without regrets and adjust course as needed.   EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO EMBRACE THEIR UNIQUENESS “Always challenge yourself to know who you're speaking to, and find the stories that they can relate to.” Susanne is passionate about helping individuals discover and embrace their unique voices, and build confidence, credibility, and visibility in their careers and lives.

From autonomous airships to open-source AI mapping hard-to-reach areas and a compression garment developed by NASA saving the lives of thousands of mothers worldwide - what role does innovation play at an organization like UNICEF? In this episode we speak to entrepreneurs and innovators - all working to make a better world for children.  Host: Saara Chaudry Guests:  Bo Percival, Senior Advisor, Innovation, UNICEF Stephani Sy, Founder, Thinking Machines Spencer Horner, founder & CEO, Cloudline Producers: Sara Faruqi and Priyadarshini Mitra Composed and mixed by: Chandra Bulucon

Eights years into the conflict in Yemen and many children have known nothing but war in their lives. Peter Hawkins, UNICEF's representative in Yemen speaks about what is being done to build resilience in communities and what the current challenges are in terms of education and nutrition. Host: Saara Chaudry, UNICEF Canada Ambassador  Guests: Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Representative, Yemen Waleed Al- Ahdal, Al-jufainah IDP camp resident, Yemen Producers: Sara Faruqi and Priyodarshini Mitra Composed and Mixed by: Chandra Bulucon  

About Today's Show Welcome to the first episode of #SenecaProud Season 5!  As in previous seasons, we launch Season 5 with an interview with Seneca College President, David Agnew. There's a lot that's changed in the year or so since President Agnew was on the podcast.  While last year we were still in lock-down, this year, in-person classes are in full swing, students and teachers fill the hallways,  and students are studying in the libraries.  But it's definitely not the same as it was pre-pandemic.  Technology has transformed much of the student administrative experience, and many more of our classes are completely flexible.  And that's most definitely not all. Also in this episode, we also talk about: 1.  How the Apple Store shopping experience inspired the Seneca registration experience, making it much more efficient and easy to navigate. 2.  The 3 Year Strategic Plan embraces the Polytechnic side of Seneca. 3.  The roll ChatGPT, and other AIs, might play in our daily lives in the very near future. About Today's Guest, President David Agnew David Agnew has been Seneca College President since July 2009, and under his leadership, Seneca has experienced record growth in enrollment and expanded its offerings in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and continues to be a national leader in innovation in education in Canada, and globally. One of the largest colleges in Canada, Seneca is growing its applied research, broadening international and corporate partnerships, investing in capital expansion and adopting an innovative academic direction to increase experiential, cross-disciplinary and flexible learning opportunities. Mr. Agnew was Secretary to the Cabinet and head of the public service in the Government of Ontario, Canada from 1992 to 1995 after serving as Principal Secretary to the Premier. In 1995, he led the Public-Private Partnerships Project and was seconded to Massey College at the University of Toronto where he was a Senior Resident. He was the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the first head of the organization recruited from outside the international development sector. As Principal for the consulting firm Digital 4Sight, he led the firm's global research initiative on Governance in the Digital Economy, an exploration of the impact of technology on government and democracy. In the co-operative sector, he was the Executive Vice-President and Corporate Secretary for the Credit Union Central of Ontario. Mr. Agnew was the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, the national dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses. Mr. Agnew's working life started in high school as a newspaper reporter in Toronto and he continued his journalism career in St. John's, Ottawa and Edmonton. He was the gold medallist when he graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. in political science. Following his studies, he was a Parliamentary Intern at the House of Commons of Canada. In 2012, Mr. Agnew received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to the community. Important Links and Contact Information To learn what the fuss is about with ChatGPT, click here For more on the Au Large Program, click here All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to health@senecacollege.ca For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here: https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

There are more children in school than out of school today. Yet, millions of them are unable to comprehend simple text. In this episode we explore this learning gap and look at what are the challenges when it comes to getting an education - in the classroom and in getting children to the classrooms. Host: Saara Chaudry, UNICEF Canada Ambassador Guests: Ree-Anna Robinson, UNICEF Jamaica Youth Advocate Robert Jenkins: Director, Global Director, Education & Adolescent Development, UNICEF Producers: Sara Faruqi and Priyadarshini Mitra Composed and Mixed by: Chandra Bulucon  

In this first episode of a new season, UNICEF Canada President and CEO David Morley hands over to our new host, UNICEF Canada ambassador Saara Chaudry. Join Saara as she looks back at 2022, exploring the crises in Ukraine, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. She speaks to UNICEF experts on how these crises have impacted children and learns what hopes they have for the coming year.   Host: Saara Chaudry, UNICEF Canada Ambassador  Guests:  Salam Al-Janabi, Communications Specialist, UNICEF Afghanistan   Kenan Madi, Emergency Manager, UNICEF Ukraine  Rania Dagash, Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF  Producers: Sara Faruqi and Priyadarshini Mitra  Composed and Mixed by: Chandra Bulucon  

Kyla is joined by Terence Hamilton, domestic policy specialist focusing on child rights, health equality, and social justice with UNICEF Canada, or the United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF was established after world war 2 and works for child rights and well being. UNICEF helps children through natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and works to build global health and welfare systems that provide essential services, education, and safe environments for children and their families. Terence tells Kyla about the Innocenti Report Card 17, which focuses on the following questions: How do environmental factors affect children's well-being? How are many of the world's richest countries faring in terms of providing a healthy environment in which children can live, develop and thrive? What actions can these countries take to improve the environments in which children live? There's a focus on Canada's place in the report card, though Kyla urges everyone to read the general report as well. Leave us a voicemail! https://podinbox.com/pullback Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/episode83 UNICEF Innocenti 17 Report Card: https://www.unicef-irc.org/places-and-spaces The Canadian companion to the report card: https://www.unicef.ca/en/unicef-report-card-17 Join the Halloween Walk-a-thon: https://www.unicef.ca/en/halloween-walk-a-thon Young people are taking the Canadian government to court for climate justice: https://davidsuzuki.org/project/youth-climate-lawsuit/ Follow youth legislation in Canada, including C-210, aiming to lower the voting age from 18 to 16: https://oneyouth.unicef.ca/en/child-rights-legislation-tracker Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast  Terence Hamilton: https://twitter.com/hamiltere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

As Russia's attack on Ukraine carries on, nearly two-thirds of Ukrainian children have fled their homes. 2 million have gone to other countries while 2.8 million are internally displaced, and dozens have been killed or injured. The war also disrupted crop production and shipment from Ukraine and Russia, the largest exporters of wheat, putting millions more children around the world at risk of hunger. Policy Options Editor-in-Chief Les Perreaux talks to David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada, about the threats to children arising from this war and what Canada can do to help Ukraine's vulnerable children and children around the globe dealing with the ripple effects of drought, COVID-19 and war.

Rebecca and Tara are excited to pose their Reader Repartee Five Questions to Rob Mabee, a Canadian curator and marketer that's found his wheelhouse merging the worlds of culture and community.  He has contributed to communications, media and brand campaigns for a diverse collection of clients that includes UNICEF Canada and Giorgio Armani.  www.robmabee.com Artists, authors, and books mentioned include: https://www.audreymabee.com/ Haruki Murakami: Killing Commendatore Norwegian Wood After Dark The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion by Ford Madox Ford Author Louis de Bernières; Cover Art by Jeff Fisher: Captain Corelli's Mandolin Señor Vivo and the Coca Lord Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts http://thejeffreyfisher.com/?p=1504 https://www.carousell.sg/p/louis-de-bernieres-x3-191125173/ Author Patricia Highsmith; Cover Art Rodney Smith: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C2LBLWF?ref_=dbs_p_mng_rwt_ser_shvlr&storeType=ebooks Circling the Sun by Paula McLain West with the Night by Beryl Markham    

It is time to really question what “best practice” in the social sector. How can we move forward with inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging when we are stuck in archaic systems? We are thrilled to welcome Tanya Hannah Rumble and Nicole McVan back into The Hub to update us on their work building a strong community practice and charting a new way forward for our sector. Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) are long-time collaborators and respected fundraising leaders. Together they have led learning sessions and facilitated workshops for more than 2,000 professional fundraisers across North America and Europe on the topics of power and privilege; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and fundraising. Their clients include: UNICEF Canada, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada Board of Directors, Art Gallery of Ontario, Association for Opera in Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society. They bring a unique blend of deep expertise as full-time professional fundraisers; the vulnerability they share and cultivate in their learning sessions through sharing of their collective lived experiences as racialized, disabled, and trans-non binary professionals; and the power to help folks examine sensitive and challenging topics such as race, oppression, and privilege with non-judgement. Tanya is a racialized settler of multi-ethnic origins living in Tkaronto. She is a fundraising leader who has raised millions for some of Canada's largest charities including Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, McMaster University and now the Faculty of Arts and Yellowhead Institute at X University. As a racialized philanthropy professional Tanya is honoured to share her influence and insights with students, emerging professionals and peers in the sector. Tanya regularly writes articles on the topics of inclusion, equity, and access; and power, privilege and fundraising for industry publications and speaks to professional audiences at learning events regularly. She graduated with an Hons. B.A. Political Science from McMaster University, earned a Graduate Certificate at NYU in Marketing Communications, and is currently enrolled in the Master Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) at Carleton University. She has also completed numerous professional certificates including Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials (Rotman School of Management, Institute of Corporate Directors) and Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations (Banff Centre). Tanya is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Master Financial Advisor - Philanthropy (MFA-P™). Additionally, she is an active leadership volunteer in the philanthropy and non-profit sector: Board Director with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, and Board Committee volunteer with AFP Canada-Foundation; executive volunteer with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners; Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the HR Committee with FindHelp Information Services - operators of 211 Toronto; and Board Director with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. In addition to sharing her knowledge, she is committed to lifelong learning -  she is a graduate of the 2017 Association of Fundraising Professionals Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship, and 2010 DiverseCity Fellowship. Tanya gratefully acknowledges the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee nations, whose traditional territory she is a settler and responsible steward of. Nicole McVan is a strategic non-profit leader with 20 years of experience in Canada and abroad. Their experience spans many areas including corporate philanthropy, individual and community-based giving, volunteer development, national event management, and alumni giving. They are currently the Vice President, Philanthropy & Marketing at United Way Greater Toronto. Tanya and Nicole have extensive experience as fundraisers and I've included their full bio's in the show notes. Because I know you are ready to dig into this incredible conversation. As a white, able-bodied, transgender and non-binary person, Nicole uses an anti-oppressive lens in building philanthropy and marketing plans to work with and for communities. Nicole regularly speaks and writes on the topic of equity, privilege, and power dynamics for fundraising publications and at conferences and learning events. Nicole volunteers their time in the community, including on the Board at Inside Out Film festival - an organization committed to the promotion and exhibition of film made by and about LGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities. They hold a master's degree in Non-profit Marketing and Fundraising from City University of London and is currently working on a certificate in Community Engagement, Leadership and Development at Ryerson University to build their knowledge of how to work with and for communities for lasting change. Nicole is grateful to live and work on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations and acknowledges their role as a treaty person to reconcile and rebuild the relationship between indigenous peoples and settlers on Turtle Island. This work will continue. Together we must contribute to building a strong community of practice. If you would like to participate in this work or have question for Tanya and Nicole please reach out to them on Linked In. Here: Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) Thank you so much for spending time in The Hub. Please remember to widen the circle by sharing, reviewing and subscribing to this podcast. See you next time!

How are efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low-income countries going? And how necessary are those efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the rise of potential variants? We discuss with Rowena Pinto, chief program officer for UNICEF Canada, Stuart Hickox, Canada director of ONE, and Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nine years since the first Giving Tuesday - the Tuesday after Black Friday when people are encouraged to donate to charity. How has the pandemic affected charitable giving? The Agenda speaks with four high-profile charities to find out. Julia Anderson of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health; Michael Messenger of World Vision Canada; Rachel Logel Carmichael of Save the Children; and David Morley, UNICEF Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 285, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Women In Song 1: From 1965:"Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble". Michelle. 2: Neil Diamond:"Hands, touchin' hands, reachin' out, touchin' me, touchin' you...". Sweet Caroline. 3: Barry Manilow:"Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shaking and I need you today, oh" her. Mandy. 4: Tom Jones:"Why, why, why" her. Delilah. 5: Elvis Costello:"You can call me anything you like but my name is" this. Veronica. Round 2. Category: Unicef 1: UNICEF is the world's largest buyer of these for poor countries, a shot in the arm for the survival of kids. vaccinations. 2: (Her Majesty delivers the clue again.) In 2007 UNICEF Canada supplied 33,000 insecticide-treated bednets to help children and pregnant women in Liberia to fight this disease. malaria. 3: Throughout October 2003 Katie Couric and the "Today" show promoted the UNICEF program called this. Trick Or Treat for UNICEF. 4: (Queen Rania delivers the clue again.) My 2007 visit to a community health center in the Chaoyang district in this world capital emphasized the continuing need for better migrant health care. Beijing. 5: (Queen Rania delivers the final clue.) As UNICEF's first Eminent Advocate for Children, I visited a school in Fez, in this country, that offers one-time child laborers a formal education. Morocco. Round 3. Category: Art Attack 1: Laszlo Toth took a hammer to his Pieta and Pietro Cannata took one to his David. Michelangelo. 2: In January 1999 a man scribbled with a gray marker on a painting in Rome by this American drip master. Jackson Pollock. 3: In 1998 an art student in London painted a yellow pound sign on a self-portrait by this Dutchman. Rembrandt. 4: Students looking at "Fall of the Angels" in a Rome museum noticed this problem, as it didn't match the guidebook photo. it was upside down. 5: In 1999 an escaped mental patient in Amsterdam slashed this Spaniard's "Nude Woman in Front of the Garden". Pablo Picasso. Round 4. Category: American Revolution 1: Ben Franklin was 70 years old when he signed this document in 1776. Declaration of Independence. 2: The battle that was fought the farthest north was the one at this Canadian city, December 31, 1775. Quebec. 3: While Kosciusko survived the war, this Polish count was mortally wounded at Savannah. Casimir Pulaski. 4: Now site of a military academy, Benedict Arnold plotted to turn over its fort to the British. West Point. 5: France entered the war on our side after this 1777 American victory in New York State. Saratoga. Round 5. Category: Presidential Campaign Slogan Years 1: "Help hustle Harry home". 1948. 2: "I like Ike". 1952. 3: "All the way with LBJ". 1964. 4: "We're madly for Adlai". 1952 (or 1956). 5: "In Hoover we trusted, now we are busted". 1932. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

About Today's Show This episode is the first episode of #SenecaProud Season 4!  And we kick off the season with an interview with Seneca College President, David Agnew. When we last spoke with President Agnew, things were a lot different.  While Seneca College was completely closed with the exception of some key programs that absolutely required in-person teaching, there was still a lot going on.  The transformative project, Au Large, was ramping up. (for more on what that project was about, you can click here, or listen to some episodes from last season, which was just about entirely dedicated Au Large) Also in this episode, we also talk about: 1.  What students, staff, and faculty can expect when they return to campus.  Note:  Anyone returning to campus needs to show proof of vaccination. 2.  How technology is transforming some of the classes into "HyFlex" learning, allowing students to attend classes in whatever way is best for them. 3.  The latest TikTok trend.  (Hint:  It's a bones day!) About Today's Guest, President David Agnew With extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, David Agnew became the fifth president of Seneca in July 2009, and has held that position for 12 years. Under his leadership, Seneca has experienced record growth in enrollment and expanded its offerings in both undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the largest colleges in Canada, Seneca is growing its applied research, broadening international and corporate partnerships, investing in capital expansion and adopting an innovative academic direction to increase experiential, cross-disciplinary and flexible learning opportunities. Mr. Agnew was Secretary to the Cabinet and head of the public service in the Government of Ontario, Canada from 1992 to 1995 after serving as Principal Secretary to the Premier. In 1995, he led the Public-Private Partnerships Project and was seconded to Massey College at the University of Toronto where he was a Senior Resident.  He was the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the first head of the organization recruited from outside the international development sector. As Principal for the consulting firm Digital 4Sight, he led the firm's global research initiative on Governance in the Digital Economy, an exploration of the impact of technology on government and democracy. In the co-operative sector, he was the Executive Vice-President and Corporate Secretary for the Credit Union Central of Ontario. Mr. Agnew was the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, the national dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses. Mr. Agnew's working life started in high school as a newspaper reporter in Toronto and he continued his journalism career in St. John's, Ottawa and Edmonton. He was the gold medallist when he graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. in political science. Following his studies, he was a Parliamentary Intern at the House of Commons of Canada. In 2012, Mr. Agnew received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to the community. Important Links and Contact Information To find Noodle (yes, THAT Noodle) on Instagram, click here To find Noodle on TikTok, click here For more on the Au Large Program, click here To read more about HyFlex Learning, click here All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to health@senecacollege.ca For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here: https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

Working within a system to change a system is tough work. Through their Community of Practice sessions Tanya and Nicole are building a movement and creating safe and compassionate places for dialogue. We are thrilled to welcome Tanya and Nicole into the hub.   Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) are long-time collaborators and respected fundraising leaders. Together they have led learning sessions and facilitated workshops for more than 2,000 professional fundraisers across North America and Europe on the topics of power and privilege; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and fundraising. Their clients include: UNICEF Canada, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada Board of Directors, Art Gallery of Ontario, Association for Opera in Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society. They bring a unique blend of deep expertise as full-time professional fundraisers; the vulnerability they share and cultivate in their learning sessions through sharing of their collective lived experiences as racialized, disabled, and trans-non binary professionals; and the power to help folks examine sensitive and challenging topics such as race, oppression, and privilege with non-judgement.   Tanya is a racialized settler of multi-ethnic origins living in Tkaronto. She is a fundraising leader who has raised millions for some of Canada's largest charities including Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, McMaster University and now the Faculty of Arts and Yellowhead Institute at X University. As a racialized philanthropy professional Tanya is honoured to share her influence and insights with students, emerging professionals and peers in the sector. Tanya regularly writes articles on the topics of inclusion, equity, and access; and power, privilege and fundraising for industry publications and speaks to professional audiences at learning events regularly.   She graduated with an Hons. B.A. Political Science from McMaster University, earned a Graduate Certificate at NYU in Marketing Communications, and is currently enrolled in the Master Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) at Carleton University. She has also completed numerous professional certificates including Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials (Rotman School of Management, Institute of Corporate Directors) and Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations (Banff Centre). Tanya is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Master Financial Advisor - Philanthropy (MFA-P™).   Additionally, she is an active leadership volunteer in the philanthropy and non-profit sector: Board Director with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, and Board Committee volunteer with AFP Canada-Foundation; executive volunteer with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners; Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the HR Committee with FindHelp Information Services - operators of 211 Toronto; and Board Director with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. In addition to sharing her knowledge, she is committed to lifelong learning -  she is a graduate of the 2017 Association of Fundraising Professionals Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship, and 2010 DiverseCity Fellowship. Tanya gratefully acknowledges the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee nations, whose traditional territory she is a settler and responsible steward of.   Nicole McVan is a strategic non-profit leader with 20 years of experience in Canada and abroad. Their experience spans many areas including corporate philanthropy, individual and community-based giving, volunteer development, national event management, and alumni giving. They are currently the Vice President, Philanthropy & Marketing at United Way Greater Toronto. As a white, able-bodied, transgender and non-binary person, Nicole uses an anti-oppressive lens in building philanthropy and marketing plans to work with and for communities. Nicole regularly speaks and writes on the topic of equity, privilege, and power dynamics for fundraising publications and at conferences and learning events. Nicole volunteers their time in the community, including on the Board at Inside Out Film festival - an organization committed to the promotion and exhibition of film made by and about LGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities. They hold a master's degree in Non-profit Marketing and Fundraising from City University of London and is currently working on a certificate in Community Engagement, Leadership and Development at Ryerson University to build their knowledge of how to work with and for communities for lasting change. Nicole is grateful to live and work on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations and acknowledges their role as a treaty person to reconcile and rebuild the relationship between indigenous peoples and settlers on Turtle Island. This work will continue. Together we must contribute to building a strong community of practice. If you would like to participate in this work or have question for Tanya and Nicole please reach out to them on Linked In. Here: Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) As always thank you so much for making this conversation a priority in your busy day. Together we will continue to build a more fair, just and unified community for each other and those who follow. Please remember to share, like or subscribe to this podcast so that more people will get the opportunity to hear. See you next time!

Bidding farewell to the sweetest and spookiest month, we traipse past graves with archeologist, conservator and Taphologist Robyn Lacy. What's the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery? Is it wrong to picnic in one? And can tombstone scrubbing help the world and soothe your living soul? Plus, font trends on headstones, old-timey gravestone emojis, a coffin-within-a-coffin, the best epitaphs and knowing the difference between slate, marble, and granite monuments. To celebrate Halloween, stop by the cemetery gates to do zinckies with your best ghosties. (That will make sense later.)  Robyn S. Lacy's website: spadeandthegrave.comFollow her @graveyard_arch on Twitter and InstagramGravestone conservation info: blackcatcemeterypreservation.wordpress.comA donation went to UNICEF Canada's COVID-19 vaccine initiative: https://www.unicef.ca/en/what-we-do/donate-to-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2df-h92Svs5lURmjea4qsq-8P6xbeieDajBFbQPfkHvQYjNGHhPzOePJkHalloween Scavenger Hunt info: https://www.talkdeath.com/talkdeath-halloween-cemetery-scavenger-hunt/More links up at alieward.com/ologiesSponsors of Ologies: alieward.com/ologies-sponsorsTranscripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extrasBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologiesFollow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWardSound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray MorrisTranscripts by Emily White of www.thewordary.com/

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Dr. Michael Reichert, clinical psychologist, author and father of two discusses better understanding and managing your teenager's emotions, and Rowena Pinto, Chief Program Officer at Unicef Canada discusses a new report by Unicef, entitled The State of the World's Children 2021.

Jim Lang opens the show with Time Magazine reporting that Instagram negatively impacts the mental health of teenagers more than any other social media network, but why? Here to help answer that question is Medical Futurist, Dr. Dan O'Brien, MD, author of the new book, “Camel Resilience: Dr. Dan's Guide for Turning Surviving into Thriving.” Tina Cortese is with The Canadian Mental Health Association York & South Simcoe as they share details about their newcomers' health and well-being program – helping newcomers adjust to life in Canada. Ann Rohmer has a preview of the annual mayor's luncheon coming up on Oct 13th; a wrap up of fire prevention week and thanksgiving. Tina Cortese reminds us that UNICEF Canada, long-associated with their iconic orange trick-or-treat donation boxes, is back with its Halloween Walk-a-thon campaign. It's easy for kids and families to get in on the fundraising spirit this season. Families can raise money through their personal donation website throughout the month of October and, new for this year, kids will receive a personalized "digital orange box" to drum up extra dollars on their Halloween evening walk. Ann Rohmer closes this week's episode with information about a nanotechnology company based in Guelph that has developed a face mask that kills COVID on contact …and it's just received approvals from Health Canada. Millions of the masks will be produced and shipped to frontline workers in health care - for hospitals, dental offices, long term care facilities, doctors offices, etc.

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with songwriter, producer, and actor, Stephen Voyce, this September 30th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Stephen and LJ discussed producing music, getting into acting, facing rejection, as well as keeping a sane head Stephen went further into his newest song coming up, his own experience on creating songs from the heart, as well as industry TIPS, and, tricks to stay ahead of the game. He has participated in charitable work for UNICEF Canada, and, wishes to continue giving back with his music. https://www.lilleejean.com/post/lillee-jean-talks-live-stephen-voyce-producing-music-acting-mental-health-ep-2-12

Many governments around the world have made tackling child marriage in developing countries a priority. But what about child marriages still happening in richer countries, including Canada, in 2021? We talk to activist and child marriage survivor Payzee Mahmod, who is campaigning for a ban on marriages for anyone under 18 in the U.K.; and hear from Rowena Pinto, chief program officer for UNICEF Canada; and Alissa Koski, an assistant professor at McGill University and the co-author of a study on child marriage in Canada.

Canada has vaccinated nearly 40 per cent of its citizens, an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. But underlying this success is a concerning aspect of the global vaccine rollout: wealthy countries like Canada have taken the lion’s share of vaccines – 87 per cent, leaving medium- and low-income countries with just 0.2 per cent of the vaccine supply. Not only is this a moral concern, with the pandemic ravaging medium- and low-income countries that may struggle with increased health-care demands, it’s also a health concern as new variants emerge from the hardest-hit areas. But there is a plan to correct this, and Canada has an opportunity to support it: COVAX, a program designed in early 2020 with the hopes of distributing vaccines globally and equitably. Today’s guests are Annie Bodmer-Roy, the director of international policy and programs at UNICEF Canada, and Srinivas Murthy, a clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of British Columbia and a consultant with the World Health Organization. They will be speaking about the global inequality in vaccine distribution, and how Canada can support COVAX in its goals.

Dee Diaz leads Look Good Feel Better (LGFB)- Canada's only charitable organization dedicated to the appearance related impact of cancer and its treatment for women and teens. Mobilizing supportive health care for women so they can feel more like themselves, is a personal passion and commitment for Dee. Having had cancer impact half of the women in her immediate family means she knows firsthand the value of empowering women with optimism and confidence- which research has shown can lead to better health outcomes. Having joined LGFB in 2015, Dee brings over 20 years of transformational community and corporate philanthropic engagement to deliver health programming and advocacy efforts. Through innovative marketing and fundraising partnerships, she has been successful in creating impact, opportunity and well-being for women and children- in Canada and around the world. Prior to LGFB, Dee led strategy and teams at SickKids Foundation, UNICEF Canada and War Child Canada. Having studied community health, she began her career at SickKids Hospital and worked within the health promotion program for several years before transitioning to a career in fundraising. Dee is also passionate about building capacity to drive organizational effectiveness and agility- coupled with developing a culture that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and inspired authenticity. Dee is proud to contribute to the ‘Social Profit Sector' by building healthy and thriving communities, while achieving a sense of work joy driven by deep purpose. Dee's story, her words of encouragement and wisdom, and kindhearted nature make this episode a must-listen for those affected by or who love someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. For more on Dee and her work, visit the LGFB website, or follow them on Twitter. Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Fazekas a.k.a. 'the Night Sky Guy' talks about the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn; Rowena Pinto of UNICEF Canada talks about the global program to administer the COVID vaccine; Dr. David Pichora, the head of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre talks about the prospect of a province-wide lockdown; Robert Coplan a psychologist from Carleton University in Ottawa talks about the challenges and benefits of being alone - particularly during the pandemic; Mitch Panciuk, the Mayor of Belleville, discusses calls by local activists to use diversity as criteria in the selection of a new candidate for city council; Federal deputy minister Daniel Quan-Watson explains why felt it was necessary to share his personal experiences with racism in an open letter; Heather McIntryre of the Craigleith Heritage Depot in Collingwood talks about a series of events that will be part of their online Indigenous History and Culture exhibit.

About Today's Show In today's episode, we speak with Seneca College President David Agnew.  As Seneca College continues to hold most of its classes remotely, Seneca is also embarking on an ambitious project of transformation, known as Au Large.   President Agnew shares the goals of the Au Large initiative, which is designed to prepare Seneca College for an exciting, post-pandemic future.  A future that is not only technologically advanced, but also, one that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.  Also in this episode, we talk about: 1.  What noticeable changes students, and staff, will experience upon returning to Seneca College (once it's safe to do so). 2.  What innovations and changes that are necessary during the pandemic, will carry over into a "new normal," after the pandemic is behind us. 3.  Personal reflections on how leading during a pandemic has deepened President Agnew's relationship with staff, students, and faculty. About Today's Guest, President David Agnew With extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, David Agnew became the fifth president of Seneca in July 2009. Under his leadership, Seneca has experienced record growth in enrolment and expanded its offerings in both undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the largest colleges in Canada, Seneca is growing its applied research, broadening international and corporate partnerships, investing in capital expansion and adopting an innovative academic direction to increase experiential, cross-disciplinary and flexible learning opportunities. Mr. Agnew was Secretary to the Cabinet and head of the public service in the Government of Ontario, Canada from 1992 to 1995 after serving as Principal Secretary to the Premier. In 1995, he led the Public-Private Partnerships Project and was seconded to Massey College at the University of Toronto where he was a Senior Resident.  He was the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the first head of the organization recruited from outside the international development sector. As Principal for the consulting firm Digital 4Sight, he led the firm’s global research initiative on Governance in the Digital Economy, an exploration of the impact of technology on government and democracy. In the co-operative sector, he was the Executive Vice-President and Corporate Secretary for the Credit Union Central of Ontario. Mr. Agnew was the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, the national dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses. Mr. Agnew’s working life started in high school as a newspaper reporter in Toronto and he continued his journalism career in St. John’s, Ottawa and Edmonton. He was the gold medallist when he graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. in political science. Following his studies, he was a Parliamentary Intern at the House of Commons of Canada. In 2012, Mr. Agnew received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to the community. Important Links and Contact Information Youtube Labrador Sensations, Olive and Mabel, can be viewed here. All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to health@senecacollege.ca For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here: https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

Today, Ellen Gardner and Philip De Souza, Communications and Marketing at HIROC, speak with Emily Gruenwoldt Carkner, President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare Canada.   Like many professional women, the usual pressures of leading two national associations, two young children at home, and staying healthy have been compounded for Emily Gruenwoldt during Covid-19. Fortunately Emily and her husband were able to turn to a big community of support, but she’s not lost sight of the effect of those pressures on her team and so makes a point of doing individual check-ins.   The entire landscape around children’s healthcare has shifted, creating accessibility and equity issues for many, but Emily also sees the silver linings – notably, the rise in virtual care and the prospect of many more people being able to attend CHC’s (now) virtual conference in November. This event and the many other ways they’re finding to meaningfully interact with members Emily says have been game-changers for the organization.   Key Takeaways: 1:08 Why Emily chose to work in children’s health 3:16 How Children’s Healthcare Canada has continued to provide virtual offerings to members 4:20 The transition of the annual meeting and the opportunities that presents 7:12 Great enthusiasm from CHC members around the rapid implementation of virtual care 8:19 The pandemic has given us permission to innovate 9:35 Why moving the dial on children’s health is going to take effort from health and other sectors 10:17 Why the UNICEF Canada 14 report card is a call to action 11:05 The collaboration of several organizations to create a new framework for the health and well-being status of children in Canada 13:26 A role for everyone to participate in the project, We Can for Kids 16:05 A unique opportunity to address mental health issue early and change the course for youth 17:03 How Emily tunes into issues in hospitals and healthcare organizations around the country 18:53 Coping with the biggest challenge of her professional career 19:27 How the CHC team used best practices to stay in touch during Covid 21:34 A memorable moment during the pandemic 22:44 The crisis has given the team a new sense of purpose 25:08 What has changed in Emily’s leadership style 26:49 The value of Emerging Health Leaders in giving leaders a safe space to ask questions and build relationships with peers and senior leaders 27:48 The value of having a “kitchen cabinet”   Mentioned in this Episode:   Children’s Healthcare Canada Children’s Healthcare Canada Conference ‘20 Emerging Health Leaders UNICEF Canada Report Card 14: Child Well Being in a Sustainable World WeCANforKids The Social CEO: How Social Media can make you a stronger leader   Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on iTunes. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

David Morley is the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada. With millions of kids around the world still out of school, and with vaccine efforts central to our recovery, UNICEF has a unique role to play.David has long been dedicated to issues of global justice, with over thirty years of experience advancing children's rights and sustainable development on the world stage. In this episode Nate and David discuss the pandemic's impact on children all over the world, and the work UNICEF is doing to help.

David Morley is the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children around the world survive, thrive and reach their full potential.David is a passionate voice for the world’s most vulnerable citizens, who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of children and communities in Canada and around the world.Under David’s leadership, UNICEF Canada has played a key role in driving Canadian efforts to advance global child survival and mobilized Canadians across the country in an unprecedented response to the Syrian humanitarian crisis.Before joining UNICEF Canada, David served as Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders Canada, as President and CEO of Save the Children Canada and was the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. A recognized leader in the field, David currently teaches at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, and is Co-Chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. He has also served as Chair of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health and on the Board of Directors for several prominent organizations, including the Canadian Council for International Cooperation and has acted as a mentor with the Trudeau Foundation.David completed his Master of Education from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Carleton University.In recognition of his work, David Morley was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 29, 2018.UNICEF Canada website: unicef.caDavid Morley Bio: https://www.unicef.ca/en/david-morley-president-and-ceoUNICEF and Save the Children report on increase in the number of children living in multidimensional poverty during the pandemic COVID-19 https://www.unicef.ca/en/press-release/150-million-additional-children-plunged-poverty-due-covid-19-unicef-save-children-sayCBC Vinyl Cafe characters Dave and Morley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dave_and_Morley_storiesCanadian storytelling icon Stuart McLean stories: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-71-vinyl-cafe

Guest: David Morley, President & CEO of Unicef Canada. 

On this episode, Michael Torrance speaks with report co-author, Tytti Kaasinen Associate Director, Engagement Services at Sustainalytics and Simon Chorley, International Programs Manager at UNICEF Canada. In 2019, UNICEF and Sustainalytics partnered to develop Investor Guidance on Integrating Children’s Rights into Investment Decision Making. The resulting guidance is directed at investors and ESG research providers interested in exploring how companies and investors can mitigate risks and identify opportunities that advance children’s rights while generating both societal and upside financial benefits. It aims to help investors ensure that child rights impacts linked to business activities do not constitute a blind spot within their approach to responsible investment and active ownership. For full transcript and links, go to http://www.bmosustainabilityleaders.com/.

Doctor Natasha Crowcroft, Direcitor of the University of Toronto's Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases explains social distancing and its effectiveness in preventing the spread of the coronavirus; Bayan Yammout is a teacher in Toronto. She's also an ambassador for UNICEF Canada. She grew up in war-torn Lebanon and returns every year to teach Syrian children in refugee camps; Personal finance expert Jessica Moorhouse offers some advice on how to deal with big market drops brought on be fears of the effect of COVID-19; John Dehooge, Meaford's explains how they are having difficulty obtaining N95 protective masks because they are being bought up be concerned members of the public; Adam Smith, one of the owners of the sports bar Hooligans in Barrie tells us what the scene was like over the weekend; David MacDonald an economist with the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives outlines how low income Canadians will be particularly vulnerable to the fallout from the spread of the coronavirus; Lisa Levin of AdvantAge Ontario describes what procedures are in place to ensure people in seniors' residences and long-term care remain safe and comfortable;

This week, anticulture is taking you into the "culture" that lies behind Calgary's arts scene with two influencers and culture curators: Katrina Olson-Mottahed and Rob Mabee. Katrina is the director of the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival and also reviews films professionally for Rotten Tomatoes. Rob is an arts curator and was the man behind Calgary's Art Central and the Axis Contemporary Art Gallery. Now, he does marketing and PR for the likes of Giorgio Armani and UNICEF Canada. Both are on the Special Events committee with Calgary Opera as well, and describe each other as "cultural companions", choosing to keep their roots in the city of Calgary. Grab a snack or a drink and join us in studio this week as we chat Calgary and have a few laughs!

Discover what matters to Canadian youth in the upcoming federal election, and find out why GFORCE are UNICEF Canada’s new Halloween Heroes. Sound Mix Chandra Bulucon Original Music / Arrangement Chandra Bulucon Producer Priyadarshini Mitra

La directrice adjointe des politiques et programmes à l’UNICEF Canada, Carleen McGuinty, présente le rapport sur la situation du bine-être des enfants au Canada

Carleen McGuinty, UNICEF CANADA

Emily O'Connor, UNICEF-Canada

About Today's Show Seneca College President David Agnew invited us into his office to talk about some exciting changes and developments at Seneca College.  In this episode, President Agnew discusses, 1.  The new centre for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the Main Campus, and Magna Hall, at King Campus.   2. The importance of inter-disciplinary learning, and an emphasis on "crossing boundaries" between programs to meet today's employment needs. President Agnew also talks about his career, starting out as a sports reporter in high school; and provides his key advice he gives to people to advance their career. About Today's Guest, President David Agnew With extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, David Agnew became the fifth president of Seneca in July 2009. Under his leadership, Seneca has experienced record growth in enrolment and expanded its offerings in both undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the largest colleges in Canada, Seneca is growing its applied research, broadening international and corporate partnerships, investing in capital expansion and adopting an innovative academic direction to increase experiential, cross-disciplinary and flexible learning opportunities. Mr. Agnew was Secretary to the Cabinet and head of the public service in the Government of Ontario, Canada from 1992 to 1995 after serving as Principal Secretary to the Premier. In 1995, he led the Public-Private Partnerships Project and was seconded to Massey College at the University of Toronto where he was a Senior Resident.  He was the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the first head of the organization recruited from outside the international development sector. As Principal for the consulting firm Digital 4Sight, he led the firm’s global research initiative on Governance in the Digital Economy, an exploration of the impact of technology on government and democracy. In the co-operative sector, he was the Executive Vice-President and Corporate Secretary for the Credit Union Central of Ontario. Mr. Agnew was the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, the national dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses.  Mr. Agnew’s working life started in high school as a newspaper reporter in Toronto and he continued his journalism career in St. John’s, Ottawa and Edmonton. He was the gold medallist when he graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. in political science. Following his studies, he was a Parliamentary Intern at the House of Commons of Canada. In 2012, Mr. Agnew received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to the community. Available on iTunes #SenecaProud Podcast is now available on iTunes, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.  Here's the link.  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/senecaproud/id1448933774.  While you're there, please subscribe, give us a rating, and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue  

David Conley, president & CEO of Unicef Canada, speaks about tonight's Water For Life fund raising gala in Calgary.

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Your hosts, Lynn, Levon, Marie-Claude, Marc (Video of show at bottom) ListenEN_Interview_2-20180608-WIE20 Ontario provincial election: Doug Ford of the provincial Progressive Conservative party, has won a majority in Ontario's election. Photo: Nathan Denette Canadian Press Canada's most populous province has a new government and a new leader. After 15 years governing Ontario, Kathleen Wynne's Liberal party was soundly defeated, so much so that with only seven seats it no longer even rates official party status. In it's stead comes the provincial Progressive Conservative party under populist Doug Ford. The change has big implications for other provinces and for Justin Trudeau federally who has lost an ally. Lynn speaks with Jordan Press, parliamentary reporter with the news wire service The Canadian Press. Cannabis; projected as a $7 billion industry in 2019 The Senate voted on an amended legalised cannabis bill on Thursday passing it with a vote of 50 to 36 with one abstention. Photo: Jim Young/ REUTERS A new study shows that with legalisation which could happen later this summer or early fall, could end up being a major industry in Canada. The study says once recreational use in legal in Canada, the industry could be worth up to $7 billion. However, it says legalisation will not totally eliminate the black market and criminal elements. Marc spoke with professor Emeritus Bill Bogart of the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor author of the book "Off The Street: Legalizing Drugs" Humanitarian agencies call for Canada to spend millions to educate girls. Afghan schoolgirls hold hands and walk towards their tent classrooms on the outskirts of Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (AP Photo) One of the Trudeau government's election pledges was to empower women. Now a group of Canadian humanitarian agencies is calling on the Prime Minister to back up that promise with action..and money. Trudeau has also indicated that investing in girl's education, especially in crisis situations, is important in achieving gender equality and will be one his priorities at the G7. The Canadian aid groups want Trudeau to contribute $500 million over the next three years towards setting up a global fund dedicated to education programs for girls. International NGOs hope to raise $1.3 billion US over the next three years to support education for 3.7 million children in crisis, with a special emphasis on educating girls/ Levon spoke with David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada. Watch The Link Images of the week window.jQuery || document.write('

Pour le retour de votre podcast cette semaine, je vous parle de la campagne UNICEF Canada, du salaire de Maurice Levy chez Publicis Groupe, des utilisateurs de Facebook qui continuent d'utiliser Facebook et de la bière australienne pas sexiste "Young Henrys". 

International NGOs hope to raise $1.3 billion US over the next three years to support education for 3.7 million children in crisis, with a special emphasis on educating girls, said David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada.

David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada, said the situation in Rohingya refugee camps and in the host communities is extremely serious as they struggle to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season.

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UNICEF’s David Morley says the atrocities against children contravene international law but also ‘anything that is moral and ethical’ in our world. (UNICEF Canada)

“The geopolitical situation is still very-very difficult but you see in these children a hope that at least they’re not going to lose their education,” said David Morley, UNICEF Canada president and CEO. “When this conflict finally ends, and they are able to go back to Syria if that’s what they chose, they’ll be bringing back skills and education to help rebuild their country.”

David Morley of UNICEF Canada, describes the effect of the recent El Nino on children around the world.

David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada says Canada must do more to move diplomatic efforts to bring a ceasefire to Syria.

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“It’s become one of the worst places to be a child in the world,” said David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada. “The conflict in Yemen has gone from bad to worse.”

David Morley, president of UNICEF Canada talks about the toll the war in Syria is taking on the children on this fifth anniversary of the conflict.

Meg French of UNICEF Canada described what she witnessed in the Za'atari Refugee Camp for Syrians in Jordan.

“Children with microcephaly are going to require special care their entire life,” said Meg French, Chief of International Programs and Public Affairs at UNICEF Canada. “It definitely needs to be planned for immediately because the care begins right away: there is care for the pregnant woman and there is care for the child as soon as they are born.”

Carleen MacGuinty, la directrice adjointe des politiques et programmes internationaux à UNICEF Canada, parle de l'appel de 2,8 milliards de dollars lancé par l'UNICEF pour venir en aide à 43 millions d’enfants qui souffrent en raison d'une situation d'urgence humanitaire dans le monde.

“Education is not something that normally comes top of mind when we talk about helping people in the midst of a conflict,” said Meg French of UNICEF Canada. “But it’s really important for kids. It gives children a sense of normalcy.”

Nancy Radford, spécialiste de la communication à UNICEF- Canada présente la nouvelle plate-forme lancée par l'UNICEF pour permettre aux Canadiens d'offrir des dons pour soutenir les enfants réfugiés syriens.

la directrice adjointe des politiques et des programmes internationaux d’UNICEF Canada, Carleen McGuinty tire la sonnette d’alarme sur les conséquences présentes et futures des changements climatiques sur les enfants et appelle les dirigeants du monde à sortir de la conférence de paris avec un accord ambitieux.

“For us at UNICEF, we have to be sure that both happen,” said David Morley, president & CEO of UNICEF Canada. “We have to reduce emissions but we also have to be sure to be able to help the poorest and the most vulnerable people who are already being affected by climate change.”

“When we see high levels of diarrhoea and intestinal parasites, we see high levels of malnutrition and undernutrition in children as well,” said Meg French of UNICEF Canada. “What we see with children under five is that there are about 1.7 billion cases of diarrhoea every year, and for the kids in the most vulnerable populations, in the low income countries, they average about three episodes of diarrhea a year.”

Listen in to this amazing interview with Nigel Fisher who has spent his life working in the Global South and on a variety of humanitarian interventions. He just received the Order of Canada and has plenty to say about hope and helping others, about how he’s a strong believer in stories and how we must enable children to think critically. He even talks briefly about his cameo in Sean Penn’s upcoming film called: The Last Face. Check out this article about him here.Biography:Nigel Fisher O.Ont, M.S.C., LL.D., was appointed in July 2010 by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) at the rank of Assistant Secretary-General; he is also Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the UN system agencies in Haiti. Mr. Fisher had just previously completed an assignment as Senior United Nations System Representative to the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment in Haiti following the tragic earthquake of 12 January 2010. Before returning to the United Nations, Nigel Fisher was President and CEO of UNICEF Canada.Dr. Fisher has worked for three decades with the United Nations in a dozen countries, with UNICEF for over two decades in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, with the Department of Peacekeeping – first in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban and currently in Haiti, and as Executive Director of the United Nations Office of Project Services, at the rank of Assistant Secretary-General.His UN career has predominantly been in conflict- and crisis-affected countries: besides Afghanistan and Haiti, he was UNICEF’s special representative for Rwanda and the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, in the immediate aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. He led UNICEF’s response to the first Gulf War in the Middle East in the early 1990s, moving to northern Iraq after the Gulf War to re-start UNICEF operations there. He has also been UNICEF’s Director of Emergency Operations and Regional Director for South Asia.In addition, he was Deputy Executive Secretary of the UN’s World Conference on Education for All and in 1998 acted as an adviser to Canada’s Foreign Minister on the issue of children and armed conflict in Canada’s foreign policy. He has published on issues of trauma recovery, children in armed conflict and basic education.A Canadian national, he is married and has two daughters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

UNICEF Canada’s David Morley describes “a year of horror, fear and despair for children.”

David Morley, president of UNICEF Canada spoke with RCI's Lynn Desjardins.