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    Dianne Whelan: 7 Lessons From Travelling the Trans Canada Trail

    Dianne Whelan: 7 Lessons From Travelling the Trans Canada Trail

    487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail. 
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    Carolynne Crawley: My Relations

    Carolynne Crawley: My Relations

    Indigenous people’s relationship to land forms an “ontological belonging.” Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature. 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.
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
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    Ambika Tenneti: Newcomers Access to Nature is Vital

    Ambika Tenneti: Newcomers Access to Nature is Vital

    Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential to build Canadian pride. 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.
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
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    Iraz Soyalp: Why We Need Equitable Access to Nature

    Iraz Soyalp: Why We Need Equitable Access to Nature

    Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education. 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.
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
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    • 9 min
    Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature

    Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature

    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. 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.
     
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
     
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    • 9 min
    Sean Kheraj: Canadians’ Troubled History with Oil Pipelines

    Sean Kheraj: Canadians’ Troubled History with Oil Pipelines

    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.
    Sean Kheraj is 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.
    This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
     
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