What London Can Be

What London Can Be

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What London Can Be episodes

  • Holiday Special

    In this special holiday episode, we take a brief look back at some of the reasons our guests have given us to be positive for the future of London. From everyone at London Community Foundation, we hope you’re enjoying this holiday season, and we look forward to bringing you more insights from changemakers in our community in the new year.

    16 min
  • Episode 36: Mariyam Zaidi

    This week on What London Can Be we speak to Mariyam Zaidi, Director of Services at Sakeenah Canada, to discuss the innovative work they do in London and across Canada trying to support Muslims where mainstream services let them down, as well touching on anti-Muslim racism in London.

    26 min
  • Episode 35: Mary Ann Collihan and Dr. Jerry White

    This week on What London Can Be, Diane speaks to Vital Signs Committee members Mary Ann Colihan and Dr. Jerry White about all things Vital Signs, including why it’s so important to LCF’s work, and why now is the right time for London to focus on investing in the environment.

    35 min
  • Episode 34: Bill Smith

    With the FIFA World Cup starting on Sunday, what better time for us to talk to Bill Smith, Executive Director at London Sports Council about the KidSport London program, and why children taking part in sports is an important tool for encouraging London to become a friendlier, more inclusive community.

    24 min
  • Episode 33: Vital Conversation - Education

    In this week's episode of What London Can Be, Matthew Sereda, Learning Coordinator for Equity and Inclusive Education at Thames Valley District School Board, Michael Ciccone, CEO and Chief Librarian at London Public Library, Dorothy McKay, Primary Teacher (grades 1/2) at Chippewa Public School, and Ted Gorski, Executive Director at Investing in Children, join us for a Vital Conversation about Racial Equality. Moderated by Dr. Jerry White, Chair of LCF's Vital Signs Task Force.

    50 min
  • Episode 32: Michael Oates
    In this week's podcast, Diane speaks to Executive Director of St Leonard's Community Services, Michael Oates. They talk about all things St Leonard's, including partnership working, the effect of social housing on the wider community, and the importance of second chances.
    26 min
  • Episode 31: Nancy Buchanan and Jocelyn Zurbrigg
    Host Diane Silva is joined by Nancy Buchanan and Jocelyn Zurbrigg from Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC), to talk about the $135,000 Community Vitality Grant to support a project addressing food insecurity amongst Indigenous communities.
    23 min
  • Episode 30: Aaron Clark and Fraser McGuire
    This week, Diane is joined by Aaron Clark from St Joseph's Health Care London and Fraser Maguire from London Police, to find out more about the Community Outreach and Support Team, a collaborative project that supports people struggling with addiction and poor mental health which, recently received a $138,000 Community Vitality Grant, from LCF.
    22 min
  • Episode 29: Al Day
    **Content Warning** In our latest episode of What London Can Be, Diane speaks with Al Day, Executive Director at N’Amerind Friendship Centre, and a member of the Oneida Nation Council of Chiefs, about the history of anti-Indigenous racism in Canada, modern day racism in London, and what the recent visit to from Pope Francis does and doesn't mean for the journey towards truth and reconciliation.
    Episode Length: 49:22
    50 min
  • Episode 28: Janine Langley
    We've talked a lot about the power of unrestricted giving in this season of What London Can Be, and this week, Diane is joined by Janine Langley, Executive Director at SARI Therapeutic Riding, to talk about how unrestricted funds helped them come out of the pandemic in a strong position.
    29 min

About What London Can Be

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Welcome to What London Can Be, the podcast where we navigate our shifting world, shine a light on the issues our city is facing, and explore the innovative, made-in-London solutions to critical…