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interVivos provides open forums through Leaders Who Lunch and Patio Prattle events to discuss issues that affect our community, province and country’s social, political and economic well-being. We bring together students and young professionals with the business, political and community leaders to develop the relationships and skills we require to assume positions of leadership within our community. Sponsors

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The Oil Sands of Our Lives

interVivos and CIC Edmonton Present: The Oil Sands of Our Lives Like the oil sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. Did you hear that Jennifer Aniston is making a special appearance on Days of Our Lives? Do you like the Hortons or the Bradys? Is Stefano alive or dead? Like The Days of Our Lives, Alberta may be going through its own drama soon as the good times can't last forever with another Global Recession looming. Join interVivos and the Canadian International Council-Edmo...

Sep 20, 2011•1 hr 15 min

interVivos presents The Red Tape Diaries - Memoirs of a Bureaucrat!

Are you secretly intrigued by the intricacies of government bureaucracy? Have you ever desired to slip under the red tape and see what it takes to be a public servant? Does the thought of making the switch from the private sector to the public sector make you weak in the knees? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this podcast is for you. listen to senior bureaucrats as they delve into what it takes to get things done in the land known for red tape. Bureaucrats on the panel: Chris Moor...

Aug 24, 2011•1 hr 10 min

A Merry Tax-Mas

Everyone loves a good Christmas discussion over libations and eats so we'll be discussing the question: What is an individual's responsibility to the community through municipal taxation? We've engaged two wise men to help us, Scott Hennig and Scott McKeen. Scott versus Scott! Who will prevail this holiday season? Hennig is the Alberta Director and National Communications Manager for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and McKeen is the former Edmonton Journal's civic affairs columnist.

Jan 10, 2011•36 min

The Dynamic Duo talks to YEG candi{date}'s

The Dynamic Duo ask Edmonton municipal election candidates the hard questions no one else dares to ask during the candi{date} event

Oct 15, 2010•1 hr 35 min

New Kids on the Political Block

Alberta Party representative, Chima Nkemdirim, and the Wildrose Party leader, Danielle Smith are the "New Kids on the Political Block", hear about what they're doing to engage young people.

Jul 20, 2010•50 min

Darren Aldous: The Future of Local Governance

President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Darren Aldous, recently spoke on CBC Wildrose on the future of local governance.

Feb 03, 2010•8 min

Social Solidarity

Vlad Gomez designs striking t-shirts with powerful messages. Through his partnership at solidaritees, he tells stories that are too often ignored. These stories are told through visual representations that honour the memories and struggles of fallen leaders, poets, folksingers and activists from around the world. Vlad will share his experiences on building solidarity. solidaritees will also be sold at the event. This a great chance to get some of your holiday shopping done!

Feb 03, 2010•1 hr 19 min

Punch Drunk: Lessions in Social Norms Marketing

In his desire to save the nightlife that he and his friends love, local entrepreneur Geoff Grimble, Toybox Media, launched a campaign called Be a Lover Not a Fighter.

Dec 05, 2009•16 min

Stick it to the Recession

Jessie Radies is the founder of Original Fare and Keep Edmonton Original . She also runs a local restaurant, The Blue Pear , with her hubby. She recently won the Global Woman of Vision award. Listen to her talk about how we all can make a difference with the dollars we spend.

Jun 23, 2009•1 hr

Business Plan Your Lunch

Listen to interVivos members chat with three leaders at our inaugural mentorship event. This event featured local entrepreneurs Ruth Kelly, President & CEO, Venture Publishing Inc.; Cory Janssen, President, Galt Capital Inc. and Ken Chapman, Founder, Cambridge Strategies. To find out details of our next mentorship event, check www.intervivos.ca throughout the summer.

Jun 18, 2009•59 min

Conquest or Cooperation - North America working together

Recessions, elections and emerging global powers, oh my! It’s an exciting and tumultuous time for Canada, the United States and Mexico. Join the Honourable Anne McLellan, Academic Director and Distinguished Scholar in Residence for United States Policy Studies at the University of Alberta, and Green Party leader Elizabeth May to find out just what North America’s future holds.

May 15, 2009•1 hr 10 min

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