BeCause & Effect

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation. Where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre. Good Neighbours has been supporting seniors with their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for decades, and is an incredible resource in our city. Susan has been with Good Neighbours for 20 years, and is an expert when it comes to meeting seniors where they’re at with activities, meals, hobbies, friendships, and more.

I sat down with Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, to talk about seniors’ needs during COVID-19, the importance of dealing with social isolation, and all of the connections and lessons she’s acquired over her 20-years with Good Neighbours.

ACOMI's Board President Titi Tijani, and Director of Operations Tolu Ilelaboye join us to talk about African Communities of Manitoba Incorporated (ACOMI), their roles with the organization, and their dedication to community. 

Tolu and Tiji are working every day to connect communities and strengthen the bonds between our city. We are honored to hear their stories, ideas, and perspectives about what it means to be a community champion and model citizen that fights for equitable, flourishing communities.

Welcome to BeCause and Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is Emma Gilchrist, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder of The Narwhal. The Narwhal is a team of investigative journalists that focus on Canada’s natural world, and write incredible stories the climate crisis we find ourselves in. 

We connected with Emma because The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Press are partnering to establish a new reporter here in Manitoba that will focus on climate reporting. Very cool connection there, and I was honored to be able to speak with Emma Gilchrist today.

Without further ado, my conversation with Emma Gilchrist: co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Narwhal.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives, my name is Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is Paul Samyn, 15th editor in the 150-year history of the Winnipeg Free Press. It’s a little bit crazy to be a journalist right now, and Paul and his team are leading our province with the promise to deliver the information people need to make educated decisions, despite a growing distrust in media around the world.

I sat down with Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, to talk about the current state of journalism in our society, the way the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, and some potential solutions to bring back a little bit of sanity to the conversation.

Welcome to BeCause and Effect, the podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation. Where we talk to people about the causes they care about, and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

Tom Bryk has a very humble wisdom that has helped him in his role as Board Chair of The Winnipeg Foundation, and countless other volunteer experiences.

I was honored that he was able to sit down with me to discuss the state of the philanthropic sector at this pivotal moment in time. We talk about the culture, and how it’s changing and will continue to change in a post-pandemic world, we talk about the Foundation’s role and direction, and the secret to a successful board of directors, and everything in between. 

Please enjoy my conversation with Winnipeg Foundation Board Chair Tom Bryk.

Today’s episode is our season finale, and I’ve wanted to sit down for a conversation with our next guest since the second I heard him speak. If you’ve never heard Mr. Kevin Lamoureux speak before, you’re in for a treat. Kevin is an award winning scholar, professor, public speaker, advocate and so much more. 

I sat down with Kevin Lamoureux, to talk about his work within the education system here in Manitoba, how not to squander the gift of reconciliation from Indigenous peoples, and how we can heal as a Nation, once we reconcile with the truth of our history.

Ayn Wilcox and her team at Klinic Community Health are committed to helping Winnipeggers care for their mental, physical, and emotional health, by offering community health services focused on meeting people where they’re at. Health care during COVID-19 has been a struggle for everyone, and Ayn and her team are doing their best to continue to provide the care people often desperately need.

I sat down with Ayn Wilcox, Interim Executive Director at Klinic Community Health, to talk about the current state of health care and health care workers in 2021, and how her team continues to strive for Equity, collaboration, and a holistic approach to health.

Ayn Wilcox and her team at Klinic Community Health are committed to helping Winnipeggers care for their mental, physical, and emotional health, by offering community health services focused on meeting people where they’re at. Health care during COVID-19 has been a struggle for everyone, and Ayn and her team are doing their best to continue to provide the care people often desperately need.

I sat down with Ayn Wilcox, Interim Executive Director at Klinic Community Health, to talk about the current state of health care and health care workers in 2021, and how her team continues to strive for Equity, collaboration, and a holistic approach to health.

Kelly Thornton is telling provocative stories through theatre. As the Artistic Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Kelly and her award-winning team at RMTC have continued to find ways to entertain, educate, and start important conversations through incredible stage performance, despite a world-wide pandemic that closed everything down.

I sat down with Kelly Thornton, to talk about artistic expression in a post-COVID world, the excitement about connecting with audiences face to face, and her experiences bringing stories to life on stages all across Canada.

Kelly Thornton is telling provocative stories through theatre. As the Artistic Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Kelly and her award-winning team at RMTC have continued to find ways to entertain, educate, and start important conversations through incredible stage performance, despite a world-wide pandemic that closed everything down.

I sat down with Kelly Thornton, to talk about artistic expression in a post-COVID world, the excitement about connecting with audiences face to face, and her experiences bringing stories to life on stages all across Canada.