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In season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). 

In this episode we interview Roger Kotch, running for councillor for Ward sipiwiyiniwak. 

You can learn more about him and his platform at: https://www.kotch.ca/

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In season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this first episode we interview Keren Tang, current Councillor for Ward Karhiio. You can learn more about her and her platform at: https://www.kerentang.ca/

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In this episode Abby has special guest Kasimer as she asks him why he things people should play video games and what are the benefits.

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May 12th to May 18th is Nurse week in Canada and Niginan relies on it's health care team to give the care and dignity our many tenants deserve.

Christine is off this week so Keri filled in as a guest host!

Also in this episode Dyan, shares her story as a 60's scoop survivor and her journey to find her identity and her family. All while pursuing a career in nursing.

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In this episode we chat with Lance Marty, one of the first students of Inner-City High School in Edmonton. Where he shares about his life navigating addictions and trying to escape street life. Where years later he's found his calling as an addictions support worker.

As a Youth he was featured in a National Film Board documentary called Beating the Streets. 

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In this lived experience episode we sit and chat with Bryce Ward who shares his experience in recovery and finding his calling in helping others.

His journey takes him to the streets of Vancouver and returning back to Edmonton along with all the learnings that guiding him along the way.

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In this quick episode we banter about a few things,
Christine speaks about her experiences in developing training and shares information on United Way's Red Tie Gala.

Arsan shares information on the Ballentyne Project, and their new supportive housing initiative in Maple Ridge, BC.
For more info: https://theballantyneproject.com/
You can also search them on facebook.

and Arsan shares about his experience running for council, the triumphs and failures.

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In this episode Christine and Arsan give a short update on what they've been up to.
With featured guest Sean Arceta who is the Director of Community Engagement with iHuman Youth Society. Sean has been a registered social worker for over 13 years and has spent a majority of that time working for iHuman and in Edmonton's inner-city supporting generations of young people.

iHuman is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to altering the trajectory of at-risk youth through wrap-around services, arts programming and mentorship.

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In this episode we get to sit down with Jessica Day, who is the Chief Programs Officer with YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services). Jessica shares a bit about her own life and why she got into Youth work as well as sharing information about what is YESS.

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In this episode, Burning Sage co-host, Christine Davies shares her story of how she navigated a life of addictions and survival crimes to eventually working in the human services field.

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