Physical distancing has become our new normal —standing metres apart, avoiding public spaces and large gatherings has become crucial to flattening the curve of COVID-19. But in a time where we’re all intentionally avoiding other humans, it’s now more important than ever to be listening to each other.

Shelagh Rogers is a Canadian treasure who has made a career out of listening to others. In the Talk you’re about to listen to, she explores one specific example of listening that goes beyond regular conversation. As an Honorary Witness for Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Rogers works tirelessly to listen to and document the stories of the survivors of Canadian residential schools.

In a time when we’re confining ourselves to our homes to stop a quick-spreading virus, we need to stay tuned in to what our communities are saying.

Shelagh Rogers spoke at The Walrus Talks National Tour: We Desire a Better Country. 

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