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Our 113th Zoomcast (June 30, 2022);

Guest hosted by Jesse Wentzloff.

Today’s host, CJSF Public Affairs Coordinator Jesse Wentzloff, invites Nansey Sinclaire to introduce her daughter, Vancouver Island University fine arts student Christine Battye. We watch and discuss a video of the exhibition Art Action Arising, a compilation of works from the Qualicum Beach Art Battle, curated by Christine.Christine tells us about the art battle, the process of creating the exhibit, and her artistic style and creative process.

Neall Ryon reads his poem There’s Room Here and complements his reading with a You Tube video of O Canada sung in 11 different languages.

We close by discussing how we plan to celebrate Canada Day.

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Our 111th Zoomcast (June 23, 2022);

Our host #CharlotteSistaCFerrell announces the launch of her video poem Choose to Challenge.

Neall Ryon reads an article an extract from Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson about the chaotic history of Juneteenth. Read at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

Lesley Hebert reads the poem Bed in Summer by RL Stevenson and we share our summer memories and talk about the impact of summer on our creativity.

Charlotte reads her poem Can you Imagine?

Neall shares his plan to create a book by travelling to various communities across the province and gathering creative writing from seniors. Anyone interested in taking part or sponsoring Neall’s project can contact him at [email protected]

Listeners hear different versions of the song Summertime.

In closing, Charlotte reminds us that the nature or our podcast is to “speak up listen up act upon”  – to share ideas and work for change – and encourages listeners to contact her at [email protected] to have their work recorded for the easy listening section of the PBA website.

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Our 111th Zoomcast (June 16, 2022);

Guest host Robin Erikson welcomes podcast peer leader Lesley Hebert,  President of the New Westminster Council of Women. Lesley mediates a  discussion with Metis Star Elder Kendra Crowell, President of IKES  (Indigenous Knowledgekeepers and Elders Society; Vancouver Council of  Women member Marlene Adam; and Métis foster parent Jessica Simard.

Jessica tells her story about the challenges she faced dealing with  the Ministry when she tried to adopt her two Métis foster children.

We discuss the issue of foster parents rights, the defunct foster to  adopt program, the power of support groups, ways that Jessica can  continue to tell her story and the need for agency accountability. We  conclude our discussion by agreeing to continue sharing resources after  the podcast.

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Our 108th Zoomcast (June 2, 2022);

Revisit more of the best moments of the Powered By Age Podcast, featuring some of our favourite guests: Shibani Gokhele, Doretta Lau, and Hassan Aj Konter

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Our 108th Zoomcast (May 26, 2022);

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Our 107th Zoomcast (May 19, 2022);

Our host #CharlotteSistaCFerrell introduces Greta de Leon, Executive Director of the American Research Network and co-curator of the new feature exhibition Xicanex at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Speaking to us from Morelos, Mexico, Greta discusses the importance of this diverse exhibition of Chicano art, poetry and stories by self-identified Chicano artists, and its relationship to migrant workers and indigenous people in B.C. She reads a poem from the exhibition, H is a Word my Tongue Cannot Speak by Anjelica Maria Aguilera, and answers our

To find out more, go to xicanxart.com. Contact Greta at [email protected]

Neall Ryon reads his poem The Poet

#CharlotteSistaCFerrell reads her poem I’m on Fiyahh

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Our 106th Zoomcast (May 12, 2022);

Yoshimi tells us about growing up among other Japanese immigrants eking out a living in Canada in the 40s. She reveals the transition that occurred when a student in a new school encouraged her to start using her real name instead of the “Mary” a teacher had given her.  Prafulla shares her life’s journey from India to Canada with expansive tributes to the family matriarch.  Lesley talks about her origins in the UK. Neall shares his knowledge of various cultures and languages.

Neall announces his plans to travel and do research for an upcoming publication, “The Wisdom of Seniors.” To contribute, send a short bio and one favorite poem that you have written to [email protected].

Neall reads 14th century Meng Hao-Ran’s 14th Century Chinese poem Spring Morning and its English translation, followed by Easter Parade, his response to Meng’s poem.

#CharlotteSistaCFerrell leads us in a Qi Gong minute and a virtual hug to embrace our varied identities.

Lesley reads four haiku inspired by a visit to a nature park in Japan.

Yoshimi shares her short story Tell Your Mother.

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Our 105th Zoomcast (May 5, 2022);

Our host #CharlotteSistaCFerrell welcomes us to CJSF Radio listener appreciation week and announces we will be honoring Mothers Day with special a special presentation and poetry. Regarding Mother’s Day, STAR Elder and story keeper Kendra Crowell shares her perspective on Indigenous People’s world view of the earth as our “mother” and the sacred interconnected nature of life. She describes the powerful roles mothers and grandmothers especially hold among Indigenous people and encourages listeners to attend powwows as a way of gaining a greater understanding. She concludes with an invitation to attend the Trout Lake Pow Wow on Indigenous Day, June 21, 2002.

We discuss various Mother’s Day traditions and share a virtual hug with our listeners.

Neall Ryon reads two of his poems dedicated to his mother, An Ode to Mary and Ordinary Mary.

Dr. Ramona Srinivasen reads a tribute to her mother-in-law, Vasundhara (Athai), and the extensive gifts she passed on to their family.

Charlotte reads her acrostic poem Happy Mother’s Day Everyday dedicated to all the mothers involved in this podcast and our listeners.

Lesley Hebert reads her poem Magic, dedicated to Mother Earth.

We listen to the Lillooet Nation Women’s Warrior Song and Elder Kendra explains the lyrics: I am warrior woman, I am strong, the Goddess lives within.

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Our 104th Zoomcast (April 28, 2022);

Ann Daskel invites listeners to a seniors’ photography show The Collective Agency Project at the Pendulum Gallery in the lobby of 885 Georgia St.

Our poetic offerings include Neall Ryon’s poem Intimacy, #CharlotteSistaCFerrell’s poem When My Man Kisses Me and Yoshimi’s poem Junkyard Dog.

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Our 103rd Zoomcast (April 21, 2022);

Our host #CharlotteSistaCFerrell announces our continued celebration of National Poetry Month and invites Lesley Hebert to read her poem Inner Child. In response, Neall Ryon reads Talk to the Child from his book From the Other Side.

Yoshimi reads her poem Blood Lines and tells us about the mentoring she received from the poet who inspired it.

Jeannie Kamins shares a poem she wrote to her husband on Valentine’s Day, the poem he wrote in response, and the ceramic memorabilia box she keeps them in. Neall Ryon responds with his

Charlotte reads her poem Integrals of Life on intimacy with nature. We engage in free ranging discussions about intimacy with self and others and the concept of Intention Healing.

Charlotte highlights upcoming PBA sessions and encourages us to record a SPIN - story, poem, interview, or ‘novelty’- item for the PBA website. Contact her at [email protected].

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