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Ep 39 - Daily bread and a hundred-year plan: Sarah Augustine on long-haul justice
May 21, 2026
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Ep 37 - How "zooming in" can help us take climate action for peace
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| 5/21/26 | ![]() Ep 39 - Daily bread and a hundred-year plan: Sarah Augustine on long-haul justice | Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts!What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world built on systems of oppression? Ken sits down with the prophetic Sarah Augustine - author, scholar, activist and co-founder of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. We talk about Jesus’ mic-drop moment, we talk about divesting from systems of death, we talk about a one-hundred-year organizing strategy and lots more. This one is challenging - especially for those of us who are comfortable and privileged. It’s never easy hearing from a prophet. Transcription here.Discussion guide here.A Reparative Justice Resource from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of DiscoveryHearts Exchanged - foundational learning series over 8 months with monthly online discussions. This starts in the Fall every year but you can sign up first)Connect to the Canadian chapter of the Coalition by emailing scottmortonninomiya@mcco.ca 🎙️ Undercurrents is proudly sponsored by Kindred Credit Union — cooperative banking that connects values and faith with finances. Visit kindredcu.com to open an account today.Undercurrents is hosted by Ken Ogasawara, with production support from Christen Kong. Theme music by Brian MacMillan. Cover art by Jesse Bergen. Executive produced by Sandra Reimer. | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Ep 38 - Re-mastered: Bidder sweet update! | Watch the video here: It's relief sale season in Ontario! As the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale celebrates its 60th anniversary — and an extraordinary $15 million raised over six decades — we're re-releasing one of our favourite episodes with a fresh coat of paint.Episode 16 "Bidder Sweet" tells the story of one of the most electrifying moments in quilt auction history, featuring legendary quilter Renske Helmuth, auctioneer Gary Jantzi, and a bidding war that had a thousand people on their feet. We've gone back and added video footage and photos throughout, so if you've only ever listened, this one is worth watching on YouTube or Spotify.And if you're in Ontario, mark your calendars — the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale is the last Friday and Saturday of May, and this year's milestone celebration promises to be something special. Don't miss the Voices Together Community Hymn Sing on Friday night — no audition required.Click here for a list of all the relief sales across Canada and the US!🎙️ Undercurrents is proudly sponsored by Kindred Credit Union — cooperative banking that connects values and faith with finances. Visit kindred.cu.com to open an account today. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Ep 37 - How "zooming in" can help us take climate action for peace | In this episode of Undercurrents, Ken Ogasawara connects stories from Guatemala to a high school in Ontario to explore how climate action can be a form of peacebuilding.Meeting MCC partners in Guatemala, Ken witnesses how climate change is disrupting crops, livelihoods, and families—forcing difficult choices like migration. Yet communities respond with resilience and practical action, especially through youth learning new ways to care for the land.Back home, those same seeds take root at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, where students turn inspiration into action—planting gardens, creating habitat, and reimagining their relationship with the land.Instead of feeling overwhelmed, this episode invites you to “zoom in.” What’s one small, local step you can take toward climate action for peace?👉 Take action with MCC: https://mcc.org/what-we-do/initiatives/climate-change/climate-action-peace/take-action-peaceWant to learn Spanish? Study theology in Latin America? We highly recommend our friends at SEMILLA who hosted us beautifully for our stay. https://semillagt.org/Undercurrents is hosted by Ken Ogasawara, with production support from Christen Kong. Theme music by Brian MacMillan. Cover art by Jesse Bergen. Executive produced by Sandra Reimer.This episode is sponsored by Kindred Credit Union.If you have questions or thoughts about the episode, you can reach us at podcast@mcco.ca. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Ep 36 - The best thrift shops in the world | What makes MCC thrift shops the best?In this episode, Ken Ogasawara goes behind the scenes of MCC Thrift to follow the life of a donation—from the moment it’s received to the moment it finds a new home (or gets repurposed in surprising ways). Along the way, we hear from Mark Patfield, General Manager of the MCC New Hamburg Thrift Centre, who offers a window into the care, structure, and decision-making that shape what ends up on the shelves.The episode also introduces us to some of the people who make these spaces what they are. Volunteers like Isabella, and longtime contributors Edna and Margaret, describe a culture that’s hard to replicate elsewhere—one marked by joy, purpose, and a shared sense that even small tasks matter.At the same time, Ken reflects on the tension many of us feel living in a culture that constantly pushes us to buy more. The familiar phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle, renew” takes on new meaning here—not as a slogan, but as a set of choices that can shape how we live, spend, and relate to one another.Undercurrents is hosted by Ken Ogasawara, with production support from Christen Kong. Theme music by Brian MacMillan. Cover art by Jesse Bergen. Executive produced by Sandra Reimer.This episode is sponsored by Kindred Credit Union.If you have questions or thoughts about the episode, you can reach us at podcast@mcco.ca. | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | ![]() Ep 35 - From charity to relationship: a better way forward for the Church (Part 2) | Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you listen to podcasts!How should non-Indigenous Christians engage in Truth and Reconciliation? What does it really mean to “love your neighbor” on Turtle Island?What does it actually look like to move from charity to relationship?In this second and final episode of our two-part series, we continue a powerful conversation with three non-Indigenous Christian panelists reflecting on their journeys toward meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.Together, they wrestle with some hard but necessary questions:Why must the Church move beyond evangelism and charity mindsets?What does it mean to become a good neighbour—or even a relative?And where do we begin, practically, when we don't know where to start?MCC Ontario is committed to TRC Call to Action 60 which calls on churches and church organizations to respect Indigenous spiritualities in their own right. Download the transcription here.Download the discussion guide here.Continue your learning:May 12, 2026 - Pow Wows 101, an introductory event from MCC's Indigenous Neighbours teamHearts Exchanged - foundational learning series over 8 months with monthly online discussions. This starts in the Fall every year but you can sign up first)“Becoming Kin” by Patty Krawec https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506478258/Becoming-Kin“Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God” by Kaitlin Curticehttps://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/native-identity-belonging-and-rediscovering-god/9781587434310.html?searchType=products&searchTerm=native%20rediscovering%20god“21 Things you may not know about the Indian Act” by Bob Joseph https://21things.ca/Undercurrents Ep 9: Merle’s story: the journey of a former residential school worker https://mcc.org/our-stories/undercurrents-merles-storyCredits:Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit UnionProduction assistance from Christen KongTheme music by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse BergenExecutive produced by Sandra Reimer | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Ep 34 - Listening first: how non-Indigenous Christians can engage with the TRC (part 1) | How should non-Indigenous Christians engage in Truth and Reconciliation? What does it really mean to “love your neighbour” on Turtle Island?In this special live panel episode of Undercurrents, recorded at Westside Church in Burlington in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), we explore what it means for non-Indigenous Christians to become neighbours worth knowing.Featuring reflections from Karen Ward, Dr. Samuel Sarpiya and Doug McLachlin, three people with different starting points and paths on this life-long journey, this conversation moves beyond good intentions to honest reflection.MCC Ontario is committed to TRC Call to Action 60 which calls on churches and church organizations to respect Indigenous spiritualities in their own right. Download the transcription here.Download the discussion guide here.Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you listen to podcasts!Continue your learning:Pow Wows 101, an introductory event from MCC's Indigenous Neighbours team“Becoming Kin” by Patty Krawec https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506478258/Becoming-Kin“Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God” by Kaitlin Curticehttps://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/native-identity-belonging-and-rediscovering-god/9781587434310.html?searchType=products&searchTerm=native%20rediscovering%20god“21 Things you may not know about the Indian Act” by Bob Joseph https://21things.ca/Undercurrents Ep 9: Merle’s story: the journey of a former residential school worker https://mcc.org/our-stories/undercurrents-merles-storyCredits:Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit UnionProduction assistance from Christen KongTheme music by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse BergenExecutive produced by Sandra Reimer | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Ep 33 - Redefining "a good neighbourhood" in Queenston, St. Catharines | What makes a good neighbourhood?Low crime rates? Strong property values? Walkability and good schools?In Episode 33 of Undercurrents, host Ken Ogasawara travels to the Queenston neighbourhood in St. Catharines, Ontario—a community many outsiders label “the worst neighbourhood in the city.” But is that the whole story?Ken spends the day with Tim Shields, MCC Community Mobilizer and longtime Queenston resident, exploring how relationships, dignity, and grassroots peacebuilding are reshaping what it means to be a good neighbour.This episode explores:Community development in marginalized neighbourhoodsFaith-based peacebuilding and the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)Homelessness, addiction, and safe consumption sitesFood insecurity and the reality of living in a food desertAffordable grocery store initiatives and local partnershipsWhat it really means to “walk alongside” your neighboursYou’ll hear from Queenston residents, local church leaders, and MCC staff about how presence, partnership, and shared meals can transform both people and systems.Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you listen to podcasts!Download transcription here.Download discussion guide here.Credits:Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union.Production assistance from Christen KongTheme music by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse BergenExecutive produced by Sandra Reimer | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Ep 32 - Giving our best: generosity, specificity and riding the roller coaster with the Material Resources team | In this episode of Undercurrents, host Ken Ogasawara goes behind the scenes with the Material Resources team at Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) to explore how relief kits, hygiene kits, school kits, and canned meat are prepared and shipped to communities facing crisis around the world — and right here in Ontario.What does it actually take to send a relief kit overseas? Why is MCC so specific about items like metal pencil sharpeners, heavy-duty nail clippers, toothbrush colours, towel sizes, and notebook page counts? And how does a brand-new 10,000 square foot industrial meat cannery help feed families experiencing food insecurity?Transcription is here.Discussion guide is here.Volunteer at the meat cannery: https://mcc.org/MCCOntarioMeatCanneryEmail dylanyantzi@mcco.ca for more details.Learn more about relief kits (we are in urgent need!): https://mcc.org/get-involved/kits/reliefDonate toward a relief kit:https://mcc.org/get-involved/giving/designations/kits-and-comfortersPetition from Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB):https://foodgrainsbank.ca/postcard/ A major driver of crisis requiring material resources responses, is climate change. Sign this petition so our government will respond fairly and adequately:https://mcc.org/campaign/support-fair-canadian-response-climate-change-0Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Ep 31 - Non-anxious presence, rocky soil and long-term peacebuilding with Rod Friesen | A 30 second scroll through the headlines will give you a glimpse of a world desperately in need of peace. But peacebuilding is not only needed in Palestine and Israel, or Ukraine, or in South Sudan. Peace is needed in our own communities and in our own lives.In my conversation with Rod Friesen, we reveal three stories of peacebuilding from his career- and what we can learn something from each of these stories and how we can apply these lessons in our own lives.Transcription here.Discussion guide for small groups here.Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union. Production assistance from Christen KongTheme music by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse BergenExecutive produced by Sandra Reimer | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() How do we practice peace in a broken world? - Season 6 TRAILER | How do we practice peace in this broken world? How can we make a meaningful impact in our community? How can we better align our faith and values with our actions?These are the questions we want to explore in Season 6.For 105 years, MCC’s mission has been to show God’s love to all by meeting basic human needs and working for peace and justice. A quick scroll through the newsfeed is enough to tell you that the needs are many.But we also know that there is beautiful work being done that is making a real impact in the world. And we're inviting you to be a part of this work.In this all new season of Undercurrents, we'll share not only the stories of hope and challenge from MCC’s programs, but also to help us learn from them and ultimately inspire us to action.Season 6 launches on January 29th and this year, we'll be posting an episode every other week from January through to July! Search for “ Undercurrents MCC" wherever you listen to podcasts, please subscribe and share with your friends!Undercurrents is supported by Kindred Credit Union | — | ||||||
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| 12/4/25 | ![]() Update 3: Podcast inspiration, refugee sponsorship and building a better life ... with LY | This update episode is with Ly. She shared her story so eloquently and vulnerably back in 2021 in Episode 10 about the impact of MCC’s hand-crafted relief materials how it changed her life. So today you’ll hear an update from Ly as she shares about how she and her church have paid that forward in a huge way, and how another Undercurrents episode (Ep 13 - I believe in miracles) inspired her during a tough stretch. Update begins at 27:53. | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | ![]() Update 2: Pulled teeth, acts of kindness and one last favour with Wayne | This update episode is with Wayne. I got to know Wayne through interviewing him a number of times over 2019 and despite the disruption of the pandemic, I’d still see Wayne occasionally around the office at various Circle of Friends gatherings. But over the last few years, I’ve been seeing less and less of Wayne. At the end of this episode, he’ll explain why. He also makes an unusual request.Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit UnionTheme song by Brian MacmillanArtwork by Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | ![]() Update 1: Quitting piano lessons, finding his father and more life updates with PATRICK. | We check in with Patrick - he of the beautiful singing voice and piano lessons - who was featured in the very first pilot episode of Undercurrents. Since I first interviewed him in 2018, life has changed a lot for Patrick. I re-connect with him to find out what's new (spoiler: a lot).Undercurrents is supported by Kindred Credit Union.Artwork by Jesse BergenTheme song by Brian MacMillan | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | ![]() Ep 30 - Unspeakable suffering; defiant hope in DR Congo | The most brutal conflict of the modern era is grinding onwards in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, we’ll hear from Justin Zihindula and Esther Muziranenge, two Congolese from different families who were displaced and resettled in Canada many years apart. Undercurrents is generously supported by Kindred Credit Union.Transcription is here.Download the discussion guide for this episode here.Read about MCC’s new $4.7M relief project with Global Affairs Canadahttps://mcc.org/our-stories/mcc-canada-awarded-47-million-grant-humanitarian-assistance-democratic-republic-congoDonate to MCC’s response in DR Congo:https://mcc.org/what-we-do/initiatives/disaster-response/dr-congoCollaborative global Anabaptist response to crisis in DR Congo:https://mcc.org/our-stories/collaborative-anabaptist-response-dr-congo-crisisA concise history of the 30-year conflict in DR Congo:https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congoCREDITS:Editing support by Christen KongTheme song by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | ![]() Ep 29 - Together, we can! (Or, how an impossible mission keeps producing against all odds) | On January 18, 2025, a brand new 10,000 square foot facility had its grand opening at the MCC Hub in New Hamburg, Ontario. Over 700 people of all ages including local dignitaries and politicians, came out to tour the place, eating bushels of popcorn, drinking gallons of coffee, and generally creating the most festive atmosphere you could imagine for the opening of an industrial canning facility. Why the excitement? Because this was MCC’s new Stationary Meat Cannery. We hear from Jon Lebold, Martin Rahn, and Dylan Yantzi about the early challenges, the recent challenges and how this project “kept drawing in miracles."Transcription here.Discussion guide here. Read more about the new stationary cannery here. Support MCC’s meat canning here.Undercurrents is sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union - they know a thing or two about putting faith and values into action!This episode was edited by Christen KongTheme music by Brian MacMillanCover art by Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 11/2/24 | ![]() Ep 28 - Welcoming the stranger | “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35 There are 22 scriptures in the Bible about welcoming newcomers from another land, but it could be argued that none resonate with MCC as much as that verse from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”. Follow along as MCC Ontario sponsors a refugee family for the first time. Transcription here. Discussion guide here. Read the written story about the Salazar family and MCCO (includes photos). Read about how MCC started the world's first refugee sponsorship program. Read about Bill Janzen's legacy in this work and how he recently received the Order of Canada for it. Editorial assistance by Christen Kong Theme song by Brian MacMillan Artwork by Jesse Bergen Undercurrents is sponsored by Kindred Credit Union. | — | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | ![]() Ep 27 - Spiritual Covenant with Adrian Jacobs | "I was looking for justice, tangible justice. I was looking for something that said, 'We're not just going to repent. We're not just going to be sorry. We're going to do something and here it is.'" With great patience and grace, Adrian Jacobs from the Cayuga Nation, Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy shares a beautiful and challenging opportunity for the Church to make real steps toward reconciliation. Transcription here. Discussion resource here. "A Global Solution for the Six Nations of the Grand River" - lecture by Phil Monture at the University of Waterloo. "A Conflict in Caledonia" - a timeline from APTN News. "Six Miles Deep" - a documentary from the National Film Board of Canada Broken Walls - learn about Mohawk Christian musician and worship leader Jonathan Maracle and the incredible reconciling work he has done in his own life, and his decades-long ministry to all nations. Undercurrents is supported by Kindred Credit Union. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/24 | ![]() Ep 26 - Tending Tomorrow with Leah Reesor-Keller | Our guest today is Leah Reesor-Keller. She is a speaker, leadership consultant, Transitional Executive Director of KAIROS Canada, and now - an author. We sat down to discuss her debut book, Tending Tomorrow: Courageous Change for People and Planet. If you’re looking for the one magic bullet solution that will fix everything for everyone, this is not the book for you. Leah calls for us to make room for all the ways each of us as individuals, as communities, as societies and beyond, can do our part in working for a better future. Pre-order Tending Tomorrow here or at your local bookshop! Available for sale on June 25, 2024. Transcription here. Discussion resource here. Undercurrents would not be without the amazing support from Kindred Credit Union. Editing support from Christen Kong Theme song by Brian MacMillan Artwork by Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 4/22/24 | ![]() Earth Day Special! - Imagining better futures with Dr. Sibonokuhle Ncube | Happy Earth Day, Undercurrents listeners! Today, we're sharing an episode from our sister podcast, Relief Development & Podcast, produced by my amazing colleagues Meghan Mast and Christy Kauffman. We hear from Dr. Sibonokuhle Ncube who says climate change chose her since she learned as a child that people in her rural village in Zimbabwe suffered from drought and hunger. But today she doesn't focus on all that is broken and what to fear, she focuses her energy on working towards a better future. Undercurrents is produced with support from Kindred Credit Union. Original music: Brian MacMillan Artwork: Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 3/2/24 | ![]() Ep 25 - Affordable housing, part 2 | In the second part of our mini-series on affordable housing, we hear from Beyond Housing executive director Dan Driedger - the single greatest challenge to building, the role of the private sector, stories from tenants, and more. Plus, a big life update from a previous Undercurrents guest! Read the transcript. Download the small group discussion guide. Advocacy actions: 1. Say Yes to Fair Rents! - Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario - ACTO 2. Take Action: More Urgency on Housing Affordability - The National Housing Accord: A Multi-Sector Approach to Ending Canada’s Rental Housing Crisis Provincial and federal governments waive HST on development of purpose-built rental housing - CBC Produced with support from Kindred Credit Union. Editorial support: Christen Kong Original music: Brian MacMillan Artwork: Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 1/13/24 | ![]() Ep 24 - (un)affordable housing, part 1 | We sit down with MCC's Ontario advocacy guru Greg deGroot-Maggetti as he breaks down our affordable housing crisis: where we are, how we got here, and three (of many) solutions. Advocacy actions: 1. Say Yes to Fair Rents! - Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario - ACTO 2. Take Action: More Urgency on Housing Affordability - The National Housing Accord: A Multi-Sector Approach to Ending Canada’s Rental Housing Crisis Comprehensive explanation of rent control: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/how-does-rent-control-in-ontario-work-1.6978670 Produced with support from Kindred Credit Union. Editorial support: Christen Kong Original music: Brian MacMillan Artwork: Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 11/22/23 | ![]() Ep 5 - David and Goliath (Palestine and Israel - re-release) | In light of the horrific ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel, we are re-posting this episode from Season 1, called “David and Goliath” featuring Palestinian Christian Tarek Al-Zoughbi and Israeli Jew Sahar Vardi. What happens when David becomes Goliath? This is our only international episode in Season 1. We explore the tragic realities of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, and hear from those on both sides of the wall working for peace. What can you do? When confronted with the enormity of this story, we might feel angry, dispairing, or helpless. Here are a few action items for you to do to work toward Palestinian justice: Advocate: Sign this petition. Call for a ceasefire and end to violence in Palestine and Israel. Sign this petition. No Way To Treat A Child Canada - "I urge you to prioritize human rights of Palestinian children and hold Israeli authorities accountable for widespread and systematic ill-treatment and torture of Palestinian child detainees. " Donate: Support MCC's humanitarian relief response in Palestine and Israel. Pray: Click here to read or download this beautiful prayer for peace for Palestinians and Israelis. Links: A Cry For Home - a rich resource of stories from Palestinians and Jews living in Palestine and Israel. Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre, where Tareq Al-Zougbi works. US Congressional Research Service report on Israel - detailing US military aid to Israel over the years. Credits: Theme song and other original music from Brian MacMillan. Artwork by Jesse Bergen. Licensed music from deWolfe Music. Sponsored by Kindred Credit Union. | — | ||||||
| 11/9/23 | ![]() Ep 8 - Home (Palestine and Israel - re-release) | In light of the horrific ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel, we are re-posting this episode from Season 2, called “Home” with Israeli Jewish filmmaker Lia Tarachansky and Palestinian poet Izzy Hawamda. It's a powerful story of shared humanity, shared land, and a challenge for all of us who live on settled land. Urgent calls for a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel: mcc.org/ceasefire (Canada) change.org/ceasefirenow A link to Lia Tarachensky’s feature film “On the side of the road” where she explores Israeli soldiers’ collective denial of their roles in displacing Palestinians. https://vimeo.com/117772052 A link to Lia’s short film OCEAN which juxtaposed raw audio from her field recordings of the 2014 Gaza War, with images from her new life in Toronto: https://vimeo.com/181224988 MCC’s A Cry For Home campaign which is packed with stories, videos, fact sheets, and more: https://mcccanada.ca/learn/where/middle-east/palestine-israel/cry-for-home | — | ||||||
| 10/12/23 | ![]() Ep 23: Water Walking | "Water is life." Indigenous Water Walker Mary Anne Caibaiosai takes us on a 200 km journey of prayer, solidarity and celebration. Transcript here. To learn more about the Grand River Water Walk, go to grandriverwaterwalk.com Produced with support from Kindred Credit Union. Editorial support: Christen Kong Original music: Brian MacMillan Artwork: Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
| 9/27/23 | ![]() Ep 9: Merle's Story (Re-release) | "We must own the whole story." How a former residential school worker wrestles with his past and how his story challenges all of us beyond our good intentions. Powerful listening for all settlers on this land we call Canada. Transcription can be found here. Show notes: National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. Kid’s Help Phone line 24/7: 1-800-668-6868 https://kidshelpphone.ca/ Merle Nisly’s reaction to the uncovering of 215 Indigenous children in Kamloops. https://mnisly.com/the-impact-of-215/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation resource: https://mcc.org/resources/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation TRC 94 Calls to Action: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Justice Sinclair: “TRC One Year Later” https://youtu.be/_MhqF4yeSXo?t=241 “Change may not look like what you thought it would” CBC - news: “Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKKLgwlosaw Some history of Northern Light Gospel Missions and Poplar Hill https://ontariomennonitehistory.org/2015/06/08/ontario-mennonites-and-the-poplar-hill-development-school/ Canadian Mennonite series: https://canadianmennonite.org/articles/how-complicit-are-mennonites-residential-school-abuse “A first step towards healing” - Personal reflection on the first TRC event (June 2010) https://canadianmennonite.org/articles/first-step-towards-healing “MC Canada shares the pain of Indian Residential School legacy” - A report on discussions at MC Canada Assembly 2010 https://canadianmennonite.org/articles/mc-canada-shares-pain-indian-residential-school-legacy Credits: Edited by Christen Kong Mixed by Francois Goudrealt of Hello Francy Sound and Music Production Research by Seun Olowo-Ake Original music by Brian MacMillan Artwork by Jesse Bergen | — | ||||||
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