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May 27

Hayden Paupanekis: From Norway House to the Memorial Cup

On this episode of My Hockey Hero, we celebrate the journey of Hayden Paupanekis, a six-foot-five center from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba and draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens (2025 NHL Draft, 4th round, 69th overall). Hayden reflects on learning to skate at five in Winnipeg’s minor hockey system, the support of his family and community, and the pride he takes in being a role model for Indigenous youth. He shares what it was like to be drafted into the WHL by the Spokane Chiefs, the challenges of moving away from home, the impact of his billet family, and adjusting to the business side of junior hockey. Hayden also talks about his offseason training, his experience at the NHL combine in Buffalo, the feedback from Montreal, and his transition to the Kelowna Rockets as they chase the Memorial Cup. We wrap up with rapid-fire questions on his role models, pregame rituals, and advice for young players about hard work and having a growth mindset. blackhockeycards.com

May 27

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14 min
2024-10-15

Africville Heritage Trust's Proposal

In this episode host Eddie Carvery unpacks the Africville Heritage Trust's proposal to acquire more land at Africville, for a larger parking lot and marina. This proposal has once again divided the community into the people for the proposal, from the people against. Eddie Carvery, a descendant of Africville, criticizes the lack of inclusivity in the decision-making process and the potential limitations imposed by the land's National Historic Landmark status. He emphasizes the need for economic opportunities and community development to address generational trauma and displacement. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing historical preservation with future growth and the potential benefits of a UNESCO designation for funding. Eddie calls for a pause in decisions until the ongoing revisioning process is complete. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

2024-10-15

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23 min
Episode 3

The Urban Indigenous Community

In the third episode of the Creating Communities of Care Podcast, we learn more about the Urban Indigenous experience, how being separated from community can impact an individual, and one program in particular that is reuniting Indigenous women with their culture. The Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre has been a fixture in Kjipuktuk (also called Halifax) for decades, serving the Urban Indigenous community in a myriad of ways. From childcare to housing, to cultural services and everything in between, the Friendship Centre provides it all to status and non-status members of the community. In this episode, we explore how building relationships and reinforcing culture can provide a path to healing and prosperity.

E3

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28 min
Episode 1

Where We Started

When the system fails us, we can build better. In our first episode, we go back to 2018, exploring the overlapping contexts and systems that contribute to the victimization of African Nova Scotian and Urban Indigenous women in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma,ki - also known as Halifax, Nova Scotia. We hear from the four organizations that would come to form the Creating Communities of Care Project. We learn about the needs of Black and Indigenous women in Kjipuktuk, and the ways in which the systems and institutions (that are put in place to aid women in need) underserve and ultimately criminalize African Nova Scotian and Urban Indigenous women facing gender-based violence. RESOURCES: If you heard parts of your own story in this podcast, and are interested in learning more about the organizations mentioned in this episode, please refer to the following: More about Creating Communities of Care https://creatingcommunities.ca/about-us/ Association of Black Social Workers: Contact or intake number/email: ccc@nsabsw.ca OR 902-407-8809Link to online intake portal: https://www.nsabsw.ca/contactus/ Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia: Contact or intake number/email: ed@efrymns.ca OR (902) 454-5041Link to online intake portal: https://www.efrymns.ca/copy-of-apply-for-legal-support (select creating communities of care) OR https://www.efrymns.ca/contact Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network: Contact or intake number/email: 902-379-2042 OR 902-895-1141Link to online intake portal: www.MLSN.ca Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre: Contact or intake number/email: contact@mymnfc.com OR denise@mymnfc.com OR 902-420-1576Link to online intake portal: https://mymnfc.com/2020/01/contact-mnfc/

E1

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22 min
Season 1, Episode 3

Children

Chapter 3 - While many victims of abuse feel isolated alone, oftentimes they do not leave their abusers alone. Many women who escape to transition house bring with them the most important people in their lives: their children. In this episode, we spoke with Ginger and her daughter Jordan, who fled to a transition house together when Jordan was a baby. They recount their experiences and how they rebuilt a new life. This podcast was made possible by the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia. THANS exists to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia. Their organizations provide a full range of support services to women and their children in a safe, supportive environment and provide survivors of violence with opportunities to learn about available resources and alternatives to facilitate informed personal choices and decisions." THANS is not 100% government funded by the provincial or federal government. This needs to change. Go to thans.ca to learn how you can help. This podcast is narrated by Grace McNutt. Produced by Podstarter.

S1, E3

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25 min
2024-10-11

Music is Resistance

This episode we sit down with two special guests, Lance a.k.a Aquakultre and JRDN, Africville decedents who are putting Nova Scotia on the map with their musical talent! The conversation explores the historical and contemporary significance of the Africville community's resilience, cultural legacy, and the need for a cultural hub to honour its rich heritage. Jordan and Aquaculture, two successful musicians, discuss their connections to Africville and its influence on their music. They emphasize the importance of community, cultural representation, and the need for a space to celebrate Black music and art. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

2024-10-11

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37 min
2024-09-10

A Pathway Forward

Alfred and Eddie are back, this time with guest Paula Gaviria Betancur, a human rights lawyer and UN expert. The three have a conversation that explores the displacement and resettlement of communities, using the historical context of Africville and other contemporary issues like in Colombia. Eddie discusses the forced relocation of Africville residents and the subsequent loss of community and dignity. Paula highlights the global issue of internally displaced persons (IDPs), noting that 71 million people were IDPs in 2022, compared to 40 million refugees. She emphasizes the importance of documenting and addressing the intangible losses and the need for inclusive, culturally sensitive resettlement strategies. The discussion underscores the resilience of displaced communities and the necessity of political will and community collaboration to achieve justice and reconciliation. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

2024-09-10

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39 min
Mar 25

Accessible Retention and Career Development with Jeff Overmars

Join host Corrie Melanson for an enlightening discussion with Jeff Overmars, a seasoned public service professional and advocate, as they delve into the essential yet often overlooked aspects of accessible retention and career development for people with disabilities. Jeff draws from nearly 20 years of experience in government, his role as co-chair of the Nova Scotia Disability Employee Network, and his personal perspective as an employee with low vision to unpack what truly happens after the hiring process ends. Key topics include: Why retention begins on day one, and the pitfalls of assuming onboarding is “one and done”Moving beyond accommodations to proactive support: asking “What helps you thrive?”The impact of remote work flexibility and why return-to-office mandates risk excluding talented employeesHow performance planning can serve as an ongoing conversation, not just an annual reviewIntroducing the “purple flag” tool to interrupt bias without shame or blameThe role of employee resource groups in fostering culture change and collective advocacy Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, or advocate, this episode offers practical insights and relatable examples to help build workplaces where everyone can grow, contribute, and stay. Ready to move beyond hiring and truly support career development for people with disabilities? Listen now.

Mar 25

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46 min
2022-06-27

Have you heard of Africville?

Under the shadow of the MacKay Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the protest camp of Eddy Carvery has stood firm as the longest civil rights protest in North American history. Eddy had remained in defiance for nearly half a century. In this episode Eddy introduces us to the protest that has defined his adult life. The fight to claim the land of Africville back for its people. If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

2022-06-27

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30 min
2022-07-18

Destruction

In 2022, all that remains of Africville is a park full of monuments that hint at what once was. How did all levels of government get away with the total destruction of Africville? How could a proud and historical community be subjected to a trauma that still feels like an open wound? In this episode we follow the systematic eradication of Africville, and the effect it had on those who called it home. If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

2022-07-18

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31 min

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