Check this preview of what you’ll find in the second series of Tunning into the Forest, a podcast about stories of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in Nature. Here’s the lineup for this series:

I spoke with Dr. Devyani Singh about climate change, just energy transition, and her influence as a queer woman of color running as a political candidate in the 2020 BC elections

I spoke with Dr. Kendi Borona about black scholar representation, role models, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and the transformative power of education with Dr.

I also spoke with Dr. Paloma Corvalan about the barriers girls and women find when pursuing STEM careers

And finally, I spoke with Ph.D. candidate Roseanna Gamlen-Greene, about her involvement to conserve the Western Toad, which is the only indigenous amphibian on Haida Gwaii

The invited musician for this podcast series is Israel “Toto” Berriel, a traditional Afro-Cuban percussionist, vocalist, and educator. For twelve years, Toto has played with the world’s best-known Rumba group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, where he mastered the Afro-Cuban repertoire. Toto is originally from Matanzas, Cuba, has toured worldwide and made Canada his home since 2001.

I’m looking forward to sharing these conversations with all of you! Thanks for tuning into the forest!