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Math Test
Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 1:42 PM
Are pre-calculus math classes a waste of time? Jonas looks back on his high school experience with help from a CMU Scientist in Residence lecture by mathematician Dr. Frances Siu.
Find Dr. Siu's full lecture here:
youtube.com/watch?v=gYb1yrOP0CA
Mennonite Enlightenment
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 @ 3:09 PM
Did you know famous philosophers hung out with Dutch Mennonites in the 1600s? Jonas finds some gems in a lecture on early Mennonite contributions to science and philosophy by Dr. Gary Waite. Surprising connections to AC/DC.
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
Naawi-Oodena: Design
Monday, April 10, 2023 @ 3:50 PM
What will the urban reserve at Naawi-Oodena look like? Get excited about mixed-use urban design with Jonas.
Check out the full Naawi-Oodena master plan at treaty1.ca.
Read MoreNaawi-Oodena: Partnership
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 2:33 PM
With a settlement in place, Treaty One Nation and Canada Lands Company are now jointly developing the Naawi-Oodena site. Jonas looks at who these parties are and how they came together.
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
Naawi-Oodena: Neighbours
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
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)
Sunday, January 1, 2023 @ 2:27 PM
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/
Read MorePeace Beyond Policing: Kristen Wiltshire
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 @ 8:31 AM
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
Monday, October 3, 2022 @ 11:32 AM
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
Read MoreGraduation: Deanna Zantingh
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 9:19 AM
What's an active peacebuilding imagination? How does it relate to reconciliation in Canada? Jonas catches up with past graduation speaker Deanna Zantingh (CMU '13).
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
Reconciliation: Destroy this Man-Made Temple
Friday, April 1, 2022 @ 9:54 AM
Christy Anderson tells her faith story and calls for change. This special episode features Christy's full sermon.
Anderson is a PhD Candidate and CMU's Indigenous Engagement Advisor.
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