So What? A Podcast
So What? is a monthly CMU podcast that draws out key ideas from public events at Canadian Mennonite University. Host Jonas Cornelsen (CMU '16) guides you through these discussions by asking, 'So What?'
Naawi-Oodena: Neighbours
People in Winnipeg had mixed reactions to an urban reserve at the former Kapyong barracks. Jonas explores what this parcel of land has to do with Treaty relationships.
Credits
Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroz
Naawi-Oodena: Treaty (Replay)
What are treaties and why do they matter? This replayed episode from March 2021 features Niigaan James Sinclair, and sets up future episodes on the Naawi-Oodena urban reserve in Winnipeg, just two kilometres east of CMU.
Read more about Naawi-Oodena: https://indigenomicsinstitute.com/naawi-oodena/
Guiding Questions: Chris Klassen
Stuck with too many questions at the end of a degree? Chris Klassen (CMU '15) talks with Jonas about the value of questions, and who should answer which ones. Jonas learns: don't ask cyclists about barriers to cycling.
Credits
Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza
Peace Beyond Policing: Kristen Wiltshire
What's peace in a society where social systems can do harm to the people they are meant to serve? Jonas catches up with Kristen Wiltshire (CMU '14) on her work in family and social services.
Credits
Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza
Bitter Sweet Trail: Kenji Dyck
Is there a story behind the sugar you buy at the store? Kenji Dyck (CMU '19) talks with Jonas about filming and editing the documentary "Bitter Sweet Trail."
Watch Bitter Sweet Trail: https://youtu.be/xbRjYGqEMxQ