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Speak To It
A show run by peers living with mental illness and/or substance use in Niagara. We're here to create dialogue, celebrate journeys and bridge communities.
In this inaugural episode we chat with Leigh McLeod, founder of Willow Arts in St. Catharines, Ontario. We also meet Willow members and feature their work through poetry and song.
Bev and Dani discuss mental health supports, or lack of, in Niagara.
Hosts: Queenz Won and Allison
Content producers and contributors:
Lori, Queenz Won, Allison, Paddy, Bev, James, Tricia, Matt, Richy,
Leigh, Rita, Tracy,Wendy
On today's show Daya speaks with Michael Lethby, Executive Director of The Raft about his work with at-risk youth in Niagara. We also hear from Willow Arts members with their "Advice To My Younger Self"
Host: Daya Lye
Content producers and contributors:
Allison, Leigh, Tricia, Queenz Won, Lisa, Sam, Evan, Sarah, Matt, Lori, Paddy, Bev, James, Richy,
On this episode Allison chats with Ally Phillips about their ministry with queer youth, Tammy B shares a song and reflects on her journey, and Leigh sits down with Kerry Duncan to discuss queer and trans joy.
Host: Leigh
Content producers and contributors:
Allison, Leigh, Tricia, Queenz Won, Bev, James, Daya, Matt
On today's episode we address the topic of "Voting, Why Bother?"
Allison chats with local activist Kerry Duncan about elections and "the in between", Niagara residents share their thoughts on voting, and Valerie speaks with activist Desmond Sequeira about voting and community engagement.
Hosts: Allison, Andrew, Deb
Content producers and contributors:
Allison, Valerie, Andrew, Kimberley, Deb, Andrea, Bev, James, Nancy, Kai, McKell, Tammy, Okie, Leigh and Matt
In Part 2 of "Voting, Why Bother?" Christine speaks with author and activist Patty Krawec about organizing, community building, and Patty's first book "Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future"
Host: Lannette
Content producers and contributors:
Christine, Lannette, Andrew, McKell, Tammi B, Anita, Lori, Oki, Colleen, Leigh and Matt
On today's episode Kimberley speaks with Dr. Jason Ramsay about aspects of grief. Paddy Barrett shares her original poem, and Mckell chats with Mendelt Hoekstra, Director of the Momentum Choir about music and the mental health benefits.
Host: Andrea
Content producers and contributors:
Kimberley, McKell, Paddy, Lannette, Andrew, Leigh and Matt
This program is made possible with the support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada