Talking Plants and Animals Joshua Lynds

Evin Collis is an artist from Winnipeg, currently working in Spain. We  talk about street animals, degrading landscapes, the Canadian railway,  ancient cave art, and hermit crabs. Watch the video of this interview at: https://youtu.be/RMBTHLT_ggM

Music at the end by Gruf the Druid: peanutsandcorn.bandcamp.com/album/druidry  

Check out www.blaft.com and www.evincollis.com

(photo of Evin cred: G. Montes Santangelo)

This episode I speak with Debbie Wall, a punk musician and animal rights activist. We talk about her recent foray into politics, and other creative ways of spreading her message of compassion. Her current band can be found at https://www.facebook.com/GrammaLlamaWinnipeg and also check out https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/ The meditation group for vegans and vegan activists can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124872417891179

This episode I speak with Jared Kissick, an old friend I grew up with who now hunts and guides part time. We search for common ground and swap perspectives on issues around hunting, individual vs systems changes, "accepted practices," and the future of capitalism.

This episode I speak with Liza Gareau Tosh, an artist of many talents and a relative of mine. She paints (amongst other things) plant life (and death), and shares some great stories and insights about rural living, exploring identity, and the artistic process. Check out her art at https://gareautoshart.wordpress.com/

This episode I speak with Allison Penner, the founder and executive director of Reimagine Agriculture, a non-profit aimed at upgrading our food system. Check them out at www.reimagineagriculture.org 

This episode I speak with educator Aaron Beckman about the grassroots campaign against Bill 64, the Education Modernization Act. Check out the RED for Ed MB FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/900561054117480