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The Conversation Piece

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Need something new to talk about? Subscribe to the podcast that challenges the way you see everything in ten minutes or less. The Walrus Talks is a national event series that sparks conversations on the issues that matter most to Canadians. *The music in this podcast has been licensed and is called Intelligent Molecule by LexPremium.

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Episodes

Jessica Ching: Trust Patients, Trust Women

A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies. Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on November 28, 2017. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit th...

Mar 13, 20249 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Paulette Senior: Gender-Based Violence Is Not an Exceptional Experience

There is a gap between our anti-violence values and our competence and confidence to play an anti-violence role in real life, but Paulette Senior is determined to close it. Paulette is the CEO and President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She explains how confronting biases around gender-based violence is critical for supporting survivors and outlines what tools are available to those in crisis through the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Paulette spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence ...

Jan 24, 202411 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé: Empowering Children to Be Proud of Who They Are

Many 2SLGBTQI+ people face abuse and harassment, often at a young age, but JP Kane and Kaleb Robertson imagine a safer, less prejudiced world for all. JP Kane (Fay Slift) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy Soufflé) are storytellers and the stars of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy . They explore the violence faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community and highlight the importance of building safe spaces that empower children to be who they are. They spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November...

Jan 17, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Angela Sterritt: Believe Indigenous Peoples' Stories

Despite making up only 4% of the female population in Canada, Indigenous women are murdered or missing at much higher rates than any other population. Angela Sterritt is the national bestselling Author of Unbroken. She examines how stereotypes dehumanize Indigenous people and how changing the narrative empowers change. Angela spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive...

Jan 10, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Shree Paradkar: You Cannot Silence Journalists with Abuse

There has been a marked increase in the abuse and harassment of journalists, especially journalists who are women of colour. Shree Paradkar is a Columnist and Internal Ombud at the Toronto Star . She examines the myriad impacts of this abuse, not only on journalists, but on the media landscape and society at large. Shree spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of T...

Jan 03, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Anuradha Dugal: The Gender Gap in Emergency Planning

There is a gap in our emergency planning when it comes to intimate partner violence. Anuradha Dugal wants to change that. Anuradha is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She examines the consequences of not shockproofing our emergency planning against intimate partner violence. Anuradha spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our arc...

Dec 20, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Jake Stika: The Papercuts of Patriarchy

Patriarchal structures are bad for women and gender-diverse people, but are they also damaging to men? Jake Stika is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Next Gen Men. He examines the negative consequences of a patriarchal society on men and explores how men who feel less pain will do less harm. Jake spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence in Toronto on November 16, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Wal...

Dec 13, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Pamela Cross: The Unintended Consequences of Criminalizing Intimate Partner Violence

Canadian criminal law is changing in response to intimate partner violence, but is it changing for the better? Pamela Cross is the Advocacy Director at Luke’s Place. She examines the consequences of criminalizing intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of policy that prioritizes victims rather than their abusers. Pamela spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence in Toronto on November 16. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up...

Dec 06, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Navneet Alang: AI in Debate

What is intelligence? Does it require ethical research, group think, or just a well-programmed code? Today, intelligence has an added layer of data and computing power, and AI, a still-emerging technology, poses both opportunities and risks. Toronto Star tech journalist, Navneet Alang, talks about AI’s narrative of progress, its limits, and the need for humans—not just technology—to change. Navneet Alang spoke at The Walrus Talks Artificial Intelligence in Toronto, Ontario, on June 28, 2023. To ...

Nov 15, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Kamal Al-Solaylee: In Defence of Ghettos

Gentrification has reframed the way we think about ghettos. They’re no longer just in inner cities. As real estate booms, entire communities are being pushed out of city cores and into the margins, says Kamal Al-Solaylee, director and professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Kamal Al-Solaylee spoke at The Walrus Talks Cities of Migration in Surrey, British Columbia, on September 29, 2016. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a ...

Oct 12, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Chief Sharleen Gale: First Nations Are on the Front Line of Energy Projects—and Their Impacts

Oil and gas extraction in Canada has been disruptive for Indigenous communities historically. Sharleen Gale, Chief of the Fort Nelson First Nation and Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, highlights the cultural importance and economic impact of Indigenous-led energy initiatives. Chief Sharleen Gale spoke at The Walrus Talks Economic Reconciliation in Ottawa on March 28, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive o...

Sep 27, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Max Brault: Improving Employment for People with Disabilities

Max Brault, Vice President of People & Change at BDO Canada, describes the five Olympic rings when living with disabilities: housing, transportation, services, community, and employment. Max Brault spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work in Toronto, Ontario, on November, 2022. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events . And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and ann...

Aug 30, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Sharon Nyangweso: Equity and Justice as a Technical Skill

Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Sharon Nyangweso, QuakeLab Inc. founder and CEO, explains why the capacity to build, design, and implement with equity and justice is one of the most critical skills required in the job market today. Sharon Nyangweso spoke at The Walrus Talks It's Happening Now in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 11, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events . And...

Aug 16, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Cheyenne Sundance: The Next Generation of Farmers Are in Our Cities

Cheyenne Sundance, a farmer and the founder of Sundance Harvest, shares her journey of self-taught urban farming and its potential to connect city youth with careers in rural agriculture. She also takes a look at the ongoing challenges Canadian farmers are facing. Cheyenne Sundance spoke at The Walrus Talks A New City in Toronto, Ontario, on April 26, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus....

Jul 05, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Tabatha Bull: We Will Not Achieve Reconciliation without Vibrant Indigenous Economies

Tabitha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses, emphasizes the indispensable role vibrant Indigenous economies play in the quest for true reconciliation. Tabitha Bull spoke at The Walrus Talks Economic Reconciliation in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 28, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events . And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates...

Jun 16, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Cadar Mohamud: Podcasting to Share Authentic Narratives

The eldest daughter in an immigrant household, Cadar Mohamud, the founder and CEO of The Digital Sisterhood, shares how she discovered her sense of belonging when she was struggling with her Blackness, Muslim identity, and womanhood. Cadar Mohamud spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Digital Citizenship, on October 26, 2022. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events . And subscribe to The Wa...

May 17, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Lynne Groulx: It’s a Life and Death Matter

Lynne Groulx, CEO of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, emphasizes the pressing requirement for economic reconciliation in order to effectively tackle violence against Indigenous women. She highlights the NWAC’s meaningful initiatives and calls for transformative change. Lynne Groulx spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Inequality, on January 27, 2022. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus....

Apr 20, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware: Toward a Future That Is Bigger than We Dreamed

What does a future look like where trans people live long enough to become elders, where Black liberation is assured, where there is landback and Indigenous resurgence, and where people with disabilities have everything they need in order to thrive in society? Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware shares what it means to work toward a future that is bigger than we dreamed. Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware spoke at The Walrus Talks Reconnecting Arts and Culture, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 13, 2022. To register f...

Apr 06, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Agapi Gessesse: Building Employment Opportunities for Black Youth

For young Black professionals, the employment line remains a long and bumpy road—to get only half as far. Agapi Gessesse, Executive Director of the Centre for Young Black Professionals, breaks down how she is ensuring success for young Black Canadians—today and beyond. Agapi Gessesse spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work in Toronto, Ontario, on November 29, 2022. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit t...

Mar 22, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 3

International Women's Day | Heather O’Neill: Girls Contain Multitudes

When women—especially teenage girls—are depicted under the male gaze in art and media, their agency is minimized, and their creativity and passion nearly always go unnoticed. For International Women’s Day, we’re featuring a 2017 talk by Heather O’Neil, which she gave at The Walrus Talks Belonging. Heather O’Neill spoke at The Walrus Talks Belonging, in London, Ontario, on October 17, 2017. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of T...

Mar 08, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Late Stephen Trumper: Troubleshooting Disability

Stephen Trumper passed away on January 4, 2023, and left behind a legacy of disability advocacy that will never be forgotten. He had been an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism since 1995. Trumper was also an editor at Toronto Life , Harrowsmith , and Financial Post Magazine , a vice-president of the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors, a board member of the National Magazine Awards Foundation, and among the over 800 fantastic Canadians who have been featured on...

Feb 15, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 1

André Picard: Were Pandemic Elder Deaths Preventable?

It’s been three years since we launched The Conversation Piece. 90 episodes measured over pandemic years, launched because for a while there, we couldn’t convene the way we love to - at The Walrus Talks. Through three seasons, we’ve done our best to showcase some of the most compelling talkers who have wheeled, walked, and web-cammed onto a stage for The Walrus Talks. Health reporter and author André Picard started us off on this audio journey, with his talk on the epidemic of loneliness, so it ...

Aug 24, 20229 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Toufah Jallow: How to Humanize and Accept Survivor Stories

Trigger Warning: this episode contains subject matter which includes sexual assault and domestic violence. The stories told by sexual assault survivors are best told through their voice when they are ready, but that can mean secondary pain in the form of judgement, disbelief, and shame. It’s why so many survivors don’t speak their truths. Because words like “allegedly” take the power of their words and minimize them to protect their attacker’s rights. And it’s one of the reasons why Toufah Jallo...

Aug 10, 202212 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Andrea Gunraj: The 5 C's and the Care Economy

Women, Two Spirit, trans and non binary people across the spectrum have been at the forefront of what it means to be a caregiver. Whether society defines it as nurture or instinct, one thing’s for certain, over half of the women in our economy work in the 5 C’s: caring, catering, clerical work, cashiering and cleaning. Andrea Gunraj is the Vice President of Public Engagement at the Canadian Women’s Foundation and she spoke about why we need to value care work in order to protect women and gender...

Jul 27, 20228 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Ashlee Cunsolo: Ecological Grief and the Climate Crisis

Information about global warming is everywhere. And although the delivery of this message brings up awareness, the overload of information can lead to ecological grief and anxiety. According to Geographer Ashlee Cunsolo, says that despite the discomfort these emotions may bring, acknowledging these feelings can better help us understand the severity of the climate situation. Cunsolo is the founding dean of the School of Arctic and sub-Arctic Studies at the Labrador campus, at Memorial University...

Jul 13, 20226 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Chief Cadmus Delorme: The Future of Truth and Reconciliation

Generation Y inherited the truth of the 60s scoop, residential schools, and treaties, they did not create it, but Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians have the responsibility of facing that truth. Many generations of Indigenous Canadians have been living in a sort of horizontal survival mode - because their vertical lineage leads straight back to those truths. Chief Cadmus Delorme is currently Chief of the Cowessess First Nation and he spoke at The Walrus Talks: What’s Next? In Toronto. Hoste...

Jun 29, 20229 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Camille Dundas: Going Farther than Hiring a BIPOC

Activism is changing the strategies of how many media organizations tell their stories: from the Black Lives Matter movement to Asian Heritage Month to #MeToo. But it hasn’t been a perfect trajectory - reporting on the changing social and political landscape takes skill, and sometimes learning from mistakes in real-time. Camille Dundas is the Editor-in-Chief of Canada's largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com, and she spoke at Concordia presents, The Walrus Talks: What’s Next? In Ottawa. Host...

Jun 15, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Naila Moloo: Including Youth in the Climate Change Conversation

The climate crisis is a global issue and requires a coordinated effort from everyone. But the people who will be most impacted by this crisis are often excluded from conversations on climate change: our youth. Naila Moloo believes that youth need to be involved in climate change discussions and in developing solutions. Moloo is an Innovator at The Knowledge Society and she spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Youth and the Climate Crisis in March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Jun 01, 20226 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Candice Shaw: Colonialism Creates Poverty By Design

Indigenous peoples face some of the highest levels of poverty in Canada. According to many people, including Candice Shaw , these inequalities are the intended result of colonial systems. Shaw believes that in order to address inequality at its core, we need to decolonize systems of power while continuing to engage Indigenous communities in discussions on reconciliation. Shaw is the Executive Director of the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre. She spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Inequality in January ...

May 18, 20226 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Fae Johnstone: Mental Health Is about More than Self-care

Our society has taken steps to improve awareness and understanding on the stigmas of mental health. But conversations about mental health are often limited to certain conditions and are divorced from conversations about underlying factors like inequity and discrimination. Fae Johnstone believes that in order to effectively combat the stigmas of mental health, we need policy and awareness that addresses the unique realities and needs of all communities. Johnstone is the Executive Director of Wisd...

May 04, 20227 minSeason 3Ep. 22
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