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Indigenous people’s relationships with the land form an ‘ontological belonging’. Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature.
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 
Carolynne Crawley is the founder of Msit No’kmaq, co-founder of Turtle Protectors, and a Forest Therapy Guide. 
She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
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Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential of Canadian pride. 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 
Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto.
She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
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Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education.
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 
Iraz Soyalp, PhD, is the Director of Social Impact, Private Markets for Manulife Investment Management.   
She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
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Some doctors consider nature time to be “The fourth Pillar of Health”. It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability and even mental wellness.
 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail.
 
Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician.
 
She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
 
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How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 
Sean Kheraj is the Associate Professor in the Department of History, Vice-Provost, Academic at Toronto Metropolitan University.
 
Sean spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
 
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There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health, while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal and economic vitality.
 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 
Marlaine Koehler is the Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. 
 
Marlaine spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
 
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