Matt Hern: Supporting Community Development through Worker Co-operatives

In the penultimate episode of our first season, Steve chats with Matt Hern, the co-founder and co-director of Solid State Community Industries. Known for his work in radical urbanism, community development and alternative forms of education, Matt has founded a wide range of community projects, initiatives and institutions. In this episode, Matt reflects on his experiences growing up around the Indigenous reserves on Vancouver Island, his passion for working with and supporting lower-income and racialized families, and adapting to the life’s unexpected adventures. 

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/matt-hern.html 

Learn more about Solid State Community Industries and the worker co-operatives they support: https://solidstate.coop/ 

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.