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Mainstreet Halifax episodes
- shalan joudry named artist-in-residence at Canadian Museum of ImmigrationThe Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has announced its artist-in-residence for 2023 and it's poet, playwright, artist and ecologist shalan joudry from Bear River First Nation. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke to shalan about her work and the role.21 min
- How to talk to someone you may differ with during polarizing timesMany people will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada this weekend, but in polarizing times, some people may dread some of the conversations around the dinner table. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with Gina Massulo, a professor at the University of Texas, who has spent years researching how to talk to someone you may fundamentally disagree with.10 min
- Town hall in Bridgewater to discuss what national pharmacare plan should look likeWhat would happen if you suddenly need expensive medication to deal with a pressing health issue? A town hall in Bridgewater, N.S., will be asked to consider that question Tuesday evening. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with two people involved: Robin Tress, co-executive director of the Council of Canadians, and Bill Swann, the "lead agitator" of a group he started called Faces of Pharmacare.13 min
- An update on the Avon River on the eve of the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationTwila Gaudet, director of consultation, KMKNO joins us to speak about the status of the Avon River. Gaudet works on behalf of the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia in discussions with the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada on Rights implementation.10 min
- Filmmaker Brandon Boyd on his next film and how his pitch for it won $10,000Brandon Boyd's documentary pitch won The Launch's pitch contest at the Lunenburg Doc Fest. Boyd is an independent filmmaker from Halifax, who is autistic, spoke to us about the experience and the musician who is the subject of the documentary.11 min
- An Indigenous re-imagining of MacBeth comes to Halifax
Shakespeare's story of MacBeth has resonated with audiences for centuries and not just with people of European descent. Starting October 3, Neptune Theatre and the Prismatic Arts Festival present Pawâkan MacBeth, an Indigenous take on the classic play. Director and playwright Reneltta Arluk and actor Aaron Wells joined us to talk about the production.
19 min - The truth is out there at the Shag Harbour UFO Expo
The Yarmouth expo is named for a 1967 incident where multiple witnesses in Shag Harbour reported seeing bright lights disappear into the ocean. They suspected a plane crash, but nothing was ever found. Mainstreet spoke with Chris Styles, an active UFO researcher and panel, about this weekend's event.
11 min - Mi'kmaw history, language and culture in the words of Emmanuel Nagugwes Metallic
Dalhousie Law prof Naiomi Metallic and her sisters Jessica and Melissa have published a book of columns their late father wrote for a newspaper in Campbellton, N.B., two decades ago. Emmanuel Nagugwes Metallic's column was called Migmaq Heritage Notes. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Naiomi about the new book and her dad.
19 min - Indian-Canadian comedian coming to Halifax for Audacity TourAshwyn Singh, who considers himself Canada's funniest Indian import, is coming to the Maritimes next month. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Ashwyn about his upcoming tour, which touches on mother-son relationships, dating and religion.13 min
- El Jones gives her perspective on re-trial of Randy RileyEl Jones, a long-time advocate for people behind bars, shares her perspective on the re-trial of Randy Riley, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Donald Chad Smith, following a jury trial in 2018. Last week, two key Crown witnesses admitted under oath that they lied at the previous trial.19 min
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