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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Yvan Kammelu, a Cohort 5 1834 Fellowship Fellow and McCall McBain scholar pursuing a Master of Management Analytics at McGill University's Desautels Business School. The McCall McBain scholarship, a highly selective award, covers full tuition and accommodation costs for graduate studies at McGill. In this episode, Yvan shares his unique insights and motivation for navigating the scholarship application process. Tune in for an engaging and uplifti...

Tune in to hear 1834 Fellowship alumna Donneton Brown discuss Vote16Canada, the groundbreaking movement and Senate bill to lower Canada's federal voting age to 16. In this episode, Donneton explores the importance of the Vote 16 bill, the evidence supporting it, and the bill's significance for Black youth. Additionally, learn about the inaugural Vote 16 Summit that Donneton is organizing as part of her work in Senator Marilou McPhedran’s office!Mark your calendars for Canada’s first Vote 16 S...

Tune in for a captivating conversation with Deputy Minister Ako Ufodike, a true trailblazer within Alberta's government and the first Black Deputy Minister in the province. We'll explore his extraordinary journey, spanning from his background in accounting and academia to his current role as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism in the provincial public service. With a PhD from the University of Calgary Haskayne Business School and an MBA from Cornell, Deputy Minister Ufodike ge...

In this episode, we're diving into Esther Muloki's journey from being an 1834 Global alumna to becoming a delegate at the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya. Get ready to hear about Esther’s impactful contributions as a delegate and how she got the opportunity to represent Canada alongside Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, at this conference. Tune in to hear about Esther's passion, advocacy and impact in the field of global environmental pol...

For Episode 8 (Part 2), the 1834 Fellows showcase their journey to Ottawa and discuss how they leveraged their voices to impact public policy through meetings with influential figures in Canadian politics. Tune in to discover their firsthand experiences, including a 90-minute policy discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, witnessing the historic election of the first Black speaker of the House of Commons, Greg Fergus and presenting their policy presentations to multiple federal ministe...

Aspiring to influence Canadian public policy? The 1834 Fellowship is your gateway to immersive training that can help you nurture your understanding and knowledge of key issues in Canadian public policy. Tune in to this episode to explore Cohort 4's experiences which include engaging in policy workshops, interacting with high-ranking leaders in Canadian public policy, connecting with inspiring Black youth nationwide, and mentorship from accomplished Black Canadian leaders. If you're ready to ...