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Truth & Reconciliation: Reconciliation as Ongoing Work in Sport Organizations

Welcome to a special four-part podcast collaboration from Eve, Intersected, and the Podcast Learning Network at Brock University to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Episode one features graduate student Ryanne Logan sharing her experience as an Indigenous athlete from Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit with hosts Shannon Kerwin and Nwakerendu (Kay) Waboso.  In episode two, host Shannon Kerwin speaks first with Marc St. Pierre of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) about how the organization implements the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Episode three features host Shannon Kerwin in conversation with Dean Taylor and Brad Smith of Hockey Nova Scotia about how their organization is implementing the TRC Calls to Action, as well as their personal experiences with diversity in sport. Finally, episode four brings Ryanne, Shannon, and Nwakerendu (Kay) back together to discuss the questions and themes arising from the interviews and how we move forward in continuing reconciliation in sport. Episodes will be available for TRC Day on Sept. 30, 2025 on the Faculty of Humanities Foreword feed [https://foreword.podbean.com/] and on Eve Intersected YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@EveIntersected].    Links Brock honours Truth and Reconciliation with month of community programming [https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/09/brock-honours-truth-and-reconciliation-with-month-of-community-programming/] (Brock News, 12 Sept. 2025) The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Centre [https://send.brocku.ca/t/r-i-tddlgx-l-b/] is a space for all students to feel welcome. This non-profit organization provides cultural, social, and academic supports and events throughout the year at Brock University. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation [https://nctr.ca/] (NCTR) Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:  Calls to Action [https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf] (free PDF on NCTR website) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports [https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/] (free PDF on NCTR website) Orange Shirt Society [https://orangeshirtday.org/] Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group [https://www.tdplace.ca/oseg/] (OSEG) Hockey Nova Scotia [https://hockeynovascotia.ca/] Eve, Intersected (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/@eveintersected] Podcast Learning Network podcast feed (formerly Foreword) [https://foreword.podbean.com/]   Credits Eve Intersected is hosted by Nwakerendu Waboso and Shannon Kerwin of Brock University. Special guests for this series are Ryan Logan, Marc St. Pierre, Brad Taylor, and Dean Smith. Produced by Andrew Camacho and Alison Innes. View this show with subtitles at YouTube.com/@EveIntersected [YouTube.com/@EveIntersected]. Our theme music is Unstoppable Dance Show by Nexus Sound Studio [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-unstoppable-dance-show-405175/] and  Your Black Hoodie by White Records [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-your-black-hoodie-background-hip-hop-music-for-video-vlog-30-second-296257/]. Used under Creative Commons Zero license from Pixabay.com

Truth & Reconciliation: Implementing Calls to Action in Sport Organizations with Hockey Nova Scotia

Welcome to a special four-part podcast collaboration from Eve, Intersected, and the Podcast Learning Network at Brock University to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Episode one features graduate student Ryanne Logan sharing her experience as an Indigenous athlete from Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit with hosts Shannon Kerwin and Nwakerendu (Kay) Waboso.  In episode two, host Shannon Kerwin speaks first with Marc St. Pierre of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) about how the organization implements the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Episode three features host Shannon Kerwin in conversation with Dean Taylor and Brad Smith of Hockey Nova Scotia about how their organization is implementing the TRC Calls to Action, as well as their personal experiences with diversity in sport. Finally, episode four brings Ryanne, Shannon, and Nwakerendu (Kay) back together to discuss the questions and themes arising from the interviews and how we move forward in continuing reconciliation in sport. Episodes will be available for TRC Day on Sept. 30, 2025 on the Faculty of Humanities Foreword feed [https://foreword.podbean.com/] and on Eve Intersected YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@EveIntersected].    Links Brock honours Truth and Reconciliation with month of community programming [https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/09/brock-honours-truth-and-reconciliation-with-month-of-community-programming/] (Brock News, 12 Sept. 2025) The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Centre [https://send.brocku.ca/t/r-i-tddlgx-l-b/] is a space for all students to feel welcome. This non-profit organization provides cultural, social, and academic supports and events throughout the year at Brock University. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation [https://nctr.ca/] (NCTR) Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:  Calls to Action [https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf] (free PDF on NCTR website) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports [https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/] (free PDF on NCTR website) Orange Shirt Society [https://orangeshirtday.org/] Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group [https://www.tdplace.ca/oseg/] (OSEG) Hockey Nova Scotia [https://hockeynovascotia.ca/] Eve, Intersected (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/@eveintersected] Podcast Learning Network podcast feed (formerly Foreword) [https://foreword.podbean.com/]   Credits Eve Intersected is hosted by Nwakerendu Waboso and Shannon Kerwin of Brock University. Special guests for this series are Ryan Logan, Marc St. Pierre, Brad Taylor, and Dean Smith. Produced by Andrew Camacho and Alison Innes. View this show with subtitles at YouTube.com/@EveIntersected [YouTube.com/@EveIntersected]. Our theme music is Unstoppable Dance Show by Nexus Sound Studio [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-unstoppable-dance-show-405175/] and  Your Black Hoodie by White Records [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-your-black-hoodie-background-hip-hop-music-for-video-vlog-30-second-296257/]. Used under Creative Commons Zero license from Pixabay.com

Truth & Reconciliation: Implementing Calls to Action in Sport Organizations with OSEG

Welcome to a special four-part podcast collaboration from Eve, Intersected, and the Podcast Learning Network at Brock University to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Episode one features graduate student Ryanne Logan sharing her experience as an Indigenous athlete from Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit with hosts Shannon Kerwin and Nwakerendu (Kay) Waboso.  In episode two, host Shannon Kerwin speaks first with Marc St. Pierre of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) about how the organization implements the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Episode three features host Shannon Kerwin in conversation with Dean Taylor and Brad Smith of Hockey Nova Scotia about how their organization is implementing the TRC Calls to Action, as well as their personal experiences with diversity in sport. Finally, episode four brings Ryanne, Shannon, and Nwakerendu (Kay) back together to discuss the questions and themes arising from the interviews and how we move forward in continuing reconciliation in sport. Episodes will be available for TRC Day on Sept. 30, 2025 on the Faculty of Humanities Foreword feed [https://foreword.podbean.com/] and on Eve Intersected YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@EveIntersected].    Links Brock honours Truth and Reconciliation with month of community programming [https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/09/brock-honours-truth-and-reconciliation-with-month-of-community-programming/] (Brock News, 12 Sept. 2025) The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Centre [https://send.brocku.ca/t/r-i-tddlgx-l-b/] is a space for all students to feel welcome. This non-profit organization provides cultural, social, and academic supports and events throughout the year at Brock University. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation [https://nctr.ca/] (NCTR) Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:  Calls to Action [https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf] (free PDF on NCTR website) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports [https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/] (free PDF on NCTR website) Orange Shirt Society [https://orangeshirtday.org/] Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group [https://www.tdplace.ca/oseg/] (OSEG) Hockey Nova Scotia [https://hockeynovascotia.ca/] Eve, Intersected (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/@eveintersected] Podcast Learning Network podcast feed (formerly Foreword) [https://foreword.podbean.com/]   Credits Eve Intersected is hosted by Nwakerendu Waboso and Shannon Kerwin of Brock University. Special guests for this series are Ryan Logan, Marc St. Pierre, Brad Taylor, and Dean Smith. Produced by Andrew Camacho and Alison Innes. View this show with subtitles at YouTube.com/@EveIntersected [YouTube.com/@EveIntersected]. Our theme music is Unstoppable Dance Show by Nexus Sound Studio [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-unstoppable-dance-show-405175/] and  Your Black Hoodie by White Records [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-your-black-hoodie-background-hip-hop-music-for-video-vlog-30-second-296257/]. Used under Creative Commons Zero license from Pixabay.com

Truth & Reconciliation: The Political is Personal-- Ryanne's Story

Welcome to a special four-part podcast collaboration from Eve, Intersected, and the Podcast Learning Network at Brock University to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Episode one features graduate student Ryanne Logan sharing her experience as an Indigenous athlete from Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit with hosts Shannon Kerwin and Nwakerendu (Kay) Waboso.  In episode two, host Shannon Kerwin speaks first with Marc St. Pierre of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) about how the organization implements the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Episode three features host Shannon Kerwin in conversation with Dean Taylor and Brad Smith of Hockey Nova Scotia about how their organization is implementing the TRC Calls to Action, as well as their personal experiences with diversity in sport. Finally, episode four brings Ryanne, Shannon, and Nwakerendu (Kay) back together to discuss the questions and themes arising from the interviews and how we move forward in continuing reconciliation in sport. Episodes will be available for TRC Day on Sept. 30, 2025 on the Faculty of Humanities Foreword feed [https://foreword.podbean.com/] and on Eve Intersected YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@EveIntersected].    Links Brock honours Truth and Reconciliation with month of community programming [https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/09/brock-honours-truth-and-reconciliation-with-month-of-community-programming/] (Brock News, 12 Sept. 2025) The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Centre [https://send.brocku.ca/t/r-i-tddlgx-l-b/] is a space for all students to feel welcome. This non-profit organization provides cultural, social, and academic supports and events throughout the year at Brock University. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation [https://nctr.ca/] (NCTR) Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:  Calls to Action [https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf] (free PDF on NCTR website) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports [https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/] (free PDF on NCTR website) Orange Shirt Society [https://orangeshirtday.org/] Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group [https://www.tdplace.ca/oseg/] (OSEG) Hockey Nova Scotia [https://hockeynovascotia.ca/] Eve, Intersected (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/@eveintersected] Podcast Learning Network podcast feed (formerly Foreword) [https://foreword.podbean.com/]   Credits Eve Intersected is hosted by Nwakerendu Waboso and Shannon Kerwin of Brock University. Special guests for this series are Ryan Logan, Marc St. Pierre, Brad Taylor, and Dean Smith. Produced by Andrew Camacho and Alison Innes. View this show with subtitles at YouTube.com/@EveIntersected [YouTube.com/@EveIntersected]. Our theme music is Unstoppable Dance Show by Nexus Sound Studio [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-unstoppable-dance-show-405175/] and  Your Black Hoodie by White Records [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-your-black-hoodie-background-hip-hop-music-for-video-vlog-30-second-296257/]. Used under Creative Commons Zero license from Pixabay.com

Eve Intersected Episode 4: Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams

Welcome to Eve Intersected, a new podcast series by Dr. Shannon Kerwin and Nwakerendu Waboso. This four part series unpacks the cultural significance of Kendrick Lamar's 2025 NFL Super Bowl halftime show. Produced by the Podcast Learning Network [https://brocku.ca/humanities/community/pln/], Faculty of Humanities, Brock University and published on Foreword as part of Black History & African Heritage Month at Brock. Recorded at Brock University's Department of Digital Humanities and Makerspace as part of Black History & African Heritage Month [https://brocku.ca/human-rights/anti-racism/black-history-month/], February 2025.     Links Listen to Eve Intersected Episode 1 [https://foreword.podbean.com/e/eve-intersected-episode-1/]. Listen to Eve Intersected Episode 2 [https://foreword.podbean.com/e/eve-intersected-episode-2]. Listen to Eve Intersected Episode 3 [https://foreword.podbean.com/e/eve-intersected-episode-3/].  Watch Kenrick Lamar's halftime show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDorKy-13ak&ab_channel=NFL] (YouTube) Serena Williams lets fly with volley at 'crip walk' critics at US Open [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/aug/26/serena-williams-us-open] (Guardian, Aug. 26, 2012) Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Now the Most-Watched of All Time [https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kendrick-lamar-2025-super-bowl-halftime-show-most-watched-all-time-1235899552/](Billboard, Feb. 11, 2025) Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' Wins Historic Pulitzer Prize In Music [https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2018/04/16/602948758/kendrick-lamars-damn-wins-historic-pulitzer-prize-in-music] (NPR, April 16, 2018) Brock joins Scarborough Charter anti-Black racism National Action plan [https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2021/11/brock-joins-scarborough-charter-anti-black-racism-national-action-plan/] (Brock News, Nov. 18, 2021) Dr. Shannon Kerwin [https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/sport-management/faculty-research/faculty-directory/shannon-kerwin-phd/], Assistant Professor, Sport Management   Credits Eve Intersected is hosted by Nwakerendu Waboso and Shannon Kerwin of Brock University. This episode is part of a multi-part series unpacking the cultural and historical significance of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Superbowl halftime show.  Theme music by MusicGoatBeats used under Creative Commons license zero (CC0).  Sound editing by Andrew Camacho. Executive producer Alison Innes. Artwork by Chikezie Weatherall.