As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, why are so many governments needing to balance the needs of the economy, with the needs of people? In the final episode of What Do We Do Tomorrow?, host Hannah Sung speaks with Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, and an award-winning economist, on the relationship between the economy, and care. Armine provides a historical background to how we've gotten to this point, and shares her insights on what we must do next. What Do We Do Tomorrow? is a five-part podcast series from 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. It is produced by The Walrus Lab. For more from ICC and 6 Degrees, visit: https://www.inclusion.ca/ For more from Armine Yalnizyan, visit: https://atkinsonfoundation.ca/atkinson-fellows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Food Has Always Been Political
What does racism have to do with the way we eat? In the fourth episode of What Do We Do Tomorrow?, host Hannah Sung speaks with Paul Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare, about the ways in which food insecurity is tied to structural racism, finances, housing, and more. They discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Canada, and unpack the 'Dismantling White Supremacy Food Box' to see what's inside. What Do We Do Tomorrow? is a five-part podcast series from 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. It is produced by The Walrus Lab. For more from ICC and 6 Degrees, visit: https://www.inclusion.ca/ For more from FoodShare, visit: https://foodshare.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Home and Native Land
What does it mean to live here together on treaty and unceded territory territory, where treaty law gets broken over and over? In the third episode of What Do We Do Tomorrow?, host Hannah Sung speaks with comedian, writer, and activist Ryan McMahon about the agreements between Canada and the Indigenous nations that form the foundation of this country, and the emergency facing Indigenous people in Canada as those agreements are broken. He explains the power of culture and storytelling to change this nation’s relationship with the original peoples of this land. What Do We Do Tomorrow? is a five-part podcast series from 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. It is produced by The Walrus Lab. For more from ICC and 6 Degrees, visit: https://www.inclusion.ca/ For more from Ryan McMahon, visit: http://www.rmcomedy.com/ Listen to Thunder Bay, here: https://www.canadaland.com/shows/thunder-bay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Community Is the Name of the Game
While online communities have existed since the earliest days of the Internet, the COVID-19 pandemic has, at least temporarily, made the digital world the only place where community can safely gather. But how can we ensure that these communities are inclusive and safe for all? In the second episode of What Do We Do Tomorrow?, host Hannah Sung speaks with the Video Game Professor, Dr. Kris Alexander of Ryerson University, about the online communities formed around video games, and streaming platforms like Twitch. He explains how video games can connect us, educate us, and maybe even save us. What Do We Do Tomorrow? is a five-part podcast series from 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. It is produced by The Walrus Lab. For more from ICC and 6 Degrees, visit: https://www.inclusion.ca For more from Dr. Kris Alexander, visit: https://www.videogamesprof.com To watch Dr. Kris Alexander's lecture on Twitch, visit: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/747707194?t=00h09m43s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Democracy in Crisis
Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. So why don’t many of us do it? Especially now when the stakes are higher than ever. In the first episode of What Do We Do Tomorrow?, host Hannah Sung asks questions on the history of enfranchisement, voter suppression, and how we can get more people to the polls. She speaks first with Judith Goldstein, Founder and Executive Director of Humanity in Action, who breaks down how voter suppression isn't new -- it's the norm. How do we fix this? Hannah then speaks with Mikelle Sasakamoose, who helps run BC First Nations Rock The Vote, a Facebook group that has built a community around sharing information about elections and Indigenous issues in Canadian politics. What Do We Do Tomorrow? is a five-part podcast series from 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. It is produced by The Walrus Lab. For more from ICC and Six Degrees, visit: https://www.inclusion.ca For more on Humanity in Action, visit: https://www.humanityinaction.org Watch the series 'How to Fix Democracy': https://www.howtofixdemocracy.org Join the BC First Nations Rock the Vote Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/852238928201581 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The world is facing urgent, complicated problems. It has become clear in this generation-defining moment that to make the changes we need, we will have to use every tool at our disposal. But it's not a time to be overwhelmed. We need to face these issues head-on. So let's keep the question simple: What do we do tomorrow? Join host Hannah Sung and 6 Degrees as she asks this question to people with big ideas so bold, well, they just might work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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