Windsor Small Talk

Walter Cassidy: 2SLGBTQIA Historian

In honour of it being LGBTQ+ History Month, Bronwen and Bee talk with Walter Cassidy, a local historian, 2SLGBTQIA+ activist, educator, parent, and the next Educator in Residence at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. He is chair of Windsor/Essex Rainbow Alliance working to preserve local 2SLGBTQAI history, and has published a number of queer historical accounts. Walter Cassidy is a well-known figure in the local community for creating 2SLGBTQI+ programs for students and teachers. With decades of experience in highlighting queer and trans issues, he is all set to take on a national role. Walter has played a crucial role in addressing the underrepresentation of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in schools and communities across Canada. He currently works as a teacher with the Greater Essex County District School Board, and he is the third person to serve as an Educator in Residence and the first from Windsor, Ontario. To learn about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights; https://humanrights.ca/ [https://humanrights.ca/] Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. The Queer Walk https://queerwalk.ca/ [https://queerwalk.ca/] Windsor Essex 2SLGBTQIA+ Timeline https://www.wepridefest.com/about/wehistorytimeline/ [https://www.wepridefest.com/about/wehistorytimeline/] Other works by Walter Cassidy: https://xtramagazine.com/power/first-person-dead-aids-canada-225281 [https://xtramagazine.com/power/first-person-dead-aids-canada-225281] and https://activehistory.ca/blog/2021/06/17/windsorparks/#:~:text=Canada's%20First%20Gay%20Bathhouse%20Raid,members%20of%20the%20gay%20community [https://activehistory.ca/blog/2021/06/17/windsorparks/#:~:text=Canada's%20First%20Gay%20Bathhouse%20Raid,members%20of%20the%20gay%20community] Music from SoundStripe including Track Title: Lemonade. Artist Name(s): Demure. Writer Name: Stephen Laurenson ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Humans of Transit Talks with Evelina and Danica

In this episode, Bee and Bronwen interview two prominent Windsor disability advocates, Evelina Baczewska and Danica McPhee. We learn about some of their experiences with transit in Windsor and the systemic and archaic challenges that continue to hinder the freedom of mobility for people with disabilities. We value the contributions and perspectives of our guests and listeners. Humans of Transit is about hearing the experiences from anyone who has had to rely on public transportation. Your insights are valuable, and we're honoured to hear these stories. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Evelina and Danica: Disability Advocates

Bronwen and Bee are joined by two of Windsor’s passionate disability advocates, Evelina Baczewska and Danica McPhee.  We talked about the importance of showing up and invading spaces. Topics we explore are how to undo ableism, what makes us proud, resilience and the importance of community to disabled people for survival. The perspectives of Evelina and Danica make this episode not one to miss.  To learn more about Evelina Baczewska you can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evelinabaczewska/ [https://www.instagram.com/evelinabaczewska/] Or check out her Blog called Feminist Limns https://feministlimns.ca/author/evelinabaczewska/ [https://feministlimns.ca/author/evelinabaczewska/] To explore how Danica McPhee is involved in our community, check out https://www.instagram.com/windsoressexoht/ [https://www.instagram.com/windsoressexoht/] We want to urge our listeners to help call out ableist systems and behavior and to reflect on how we all contribute to ableism. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Courtney Stearns: Juliens House

Bronwen and Bee speak with Courtney Stearns, the bereavement program coordinator of Julien’s House, about death, dying, and the grieving process.  Juliens’s House is where people affected by the death of a loved one can come for compassion and support throughout their journey. Their mission is to support, educate, and companion individuals through their grief experience. Courtney speaks about their values of respect and responding to each bereaved person’s unique needs by being non-judgmental, trustworthy, and ethical. If you think these services are right for you, you can contact Julien’s House with the information below. You can visit their website here: https://www.julienshouse.ca/ They have a phone number you can call (519) 945-CARE (2273) and an email where you can reach them CARE@JULIENSHOUSE.CA Their grief services are free, and as a result, they throw fundraisers and accept charitable donations as well as volunteers.  Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/julienshouse/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julienshouse/ Dr. Alan Wolfelt is the author Courtney speaks about too, we encourage you to look up his works about grief! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

GEE Project with Grace and Dana

Bronwen and Bee talk about community involvement! We are joined by two talented, kind, and caring members of Windsor’s community; Grace and Dana. They spoke about the Gee project, which is a community-focused summer program that encourages sustainable activism like gardening, creating artwork, and upcycling. The program takes place 3 days a week for 3 hours a day and aims to help students fulfill their community involvement hours. Grace and Dana are both enthusiastic leaders in this amazing program. You can follow the Gee project on Instagram to see what kind of work and community involvement they do. https://www.instagram.com/geeprojectyqg/ [https://www.instagram.com/geeprojectyqg/] If you know of any great community efforts, please let us know, and we would love to highlight them! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.