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WLU has partnered with the Social Development Centre to conduct research with the partner groups and chart our path forward. The impact of the pandemic, the vision for the future and the revival of social justice and advocacy work is laid out in the report released September 2023.
What is colonization? How does it still pay out in our lives? Who does it heart? Everybody and everything living on the Earth… What would a process of decolonizing look like? Community conversations led by Ekhaya SG starting in September! Join us!
ACORN WR tenant union chapter is working full speed throughout the summer. Follow them on FB and learn more about the regular activities and rallies to support tenants who are being pushed out of their homes because the Residential Tenancies Act is not being respected by landlords, and because the municipalities in the region are not applying known strategies to protect tenants and prevent evictions.
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Episode 036 – Martin de Groot and Cindy Ward of the Schneider Creek Porch Party
Martin de Groot and Cindy Ward join us this week to discuss the Schneider Creek Porch Parties happening September 21st and discuss what makes their Kitchener neighbourhood unique. The 10th Annual Schneider Creek Porch Party Live Music & Arts Festival … Continue reading
Episode 035 – Mukul Verma of the Doon South Neighbourhood Community
Mukul Verma from the Doon South Neighbourhood Community joins us in this episode to talk about their neighbourhood and the various events they have planned to further engage their community. Podcast Download Episode 035 – Mukul Verma of the Doon … Continue reading
Episode 034 – Heather Majaury from Fesitval of Neighbourhoods
Heather Majaury joins us today from the Festival of Neighbourhoods to discuss the events they have planned for this year and the various ways Festival of Neighbourhoods is trying to encourage neighbours to meet. About Festival of Neighbourhoods: Contact: Heather … Continue reading
Episode 033 – Myron Steinman from Initiatives for Support
Myron Steinman joins us this week to discuss Initiatives for Support which provides support for people affected by mental illness. About Initiatives for Support: Contact: Myron Steinman E-mail: mscicoaching9@gmail.com Podcast Download Episode 033 – Myron Steinman from Initatives for Support … Continue reading
Episode 032 – Lesley Crompton of the Unsheltered Campaign
Lesley Crompton joins us from the Unsheltered Campaign this week to discuss how homelessness is impacting people in Waterloo Region. About The Unsheltered Campaign: Contact: Lesley Crompton Phone Number: 519‑579‑3800 ext. 3 Website: https://civichubwr.org/unsheltered-campaign/ Facebook: @unsheltered.campaign Twitter (X): @UnshelteredC E-mail: … Continue reading
Episode 031 – Lesley Crompton of Tax Clinic
Lesley Crompton joins us today from the Free Tax Clinic to discuss the various services that they offer and explain how the Tax Clinic can help prepare your tax forms for you to relieve stress during tax season and beyond. … Continue reading
Episode 030 – Melissa Bowman from Yes In My Backyard (Waterloo Region YIMBY)
On today’s episode, we’re diving into the work of Waterloo Region Yes In My Backyard (WR YIMBY), a grassroots movement advocating for zoning reform in the cities of Waterloo Region. WR YIMBY pushes for policies that support the creation of … Continue reading
Episode 029 – Meg Walker, Tenant Organizer at SDCWR
In this episode, we dive into the growing issue of renoviction in Kitchener-Waterloo, where landlords are forcing tenants out under the guise of renovations, only to raise rents significantly. Join us as we speak with local tenant organizer, Megan Walker, … Continue reading
Episode 028 – John Charlton of Fair Vote Canada Waterloo Region Chapter
John Charlton joins us from the Fair Vote Canada Waterloo Region Chapter to discuss how Fair Vote Canada is encouraging a shift away from the first-past-the-post voting system towards proportional representation. He also shares with us the various events held … Continue reading
Episode 027 – Marinus de Groot of Home Range and Arts Together
Marinus de Groot of Home Range and Arts Together joins us on this episode to discuss the various arts projects these organizations are involved in across the region. About Home Range: Contact: Marinus de Groot Website: https://home-range.square.site/ Facebook: @HomeRangeStoryKitchen E-mail: … Continue reading
Episode 026 – Heather Majaury and Mamuzo of KW Kaleidoscope
Heather Majaury and Mamuzo joins us from KW Kaleiedoscope Collective to discuss their current projects, highlighting multiple plays they have in development. They introduce a novel approach to performance that emphasizes greater audience involvement, breaking traditional boundaries between performers and … Continue reading
Episode 023 – Alexandar from Find Your Legal Path
Alexandar from Find Your Legal Path discusses how lack of access to legal services is disproportionately affecting members of our community and how Find Your Legal Path is trying to expand that access. Stay tuned for more updates about Find … Continue reading
Episode 021 – Acer Bonaparte of ACORN
Acer Bonaparte from ACORN shares their experience of being a member of ACORN Waterloo Region and talks about renoviction, the rental replacement bylaw, and upcoming plans for ACORN. ACORN’s next meeting will be on July 2nd at the Civic Hub. … Continue reading
Episode 020 – Karen Farley and Patrick Bosworth from Period Pin
Karen Farley and Patrick Bosworth join us from Period Pin to dive deep into conversations about menstrual equity, period poverty, and the challenges faced by menstruators in our community. About Period Pin: Contact: Karen Farley and Patrick Bosworth Website: https://periodpin.ca/ … Continue reading
Episode 019 – Nikola Barsoum from Nurture
Nikola Barsoum joins us from Nurture to talk about their vision to bring Nurture garden sites to communities across Waterloo Region. About Nurture: Contact: Nikola Barsoum Website: https://www.swril.ca/nurture Email: swrinnovationlab@gmail.com Podcast Download Episode 019 – Nikola Barsoum from Nuture (Episode … Continue reading