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When we picture zero waste, we often think of recycling bins or reusable coffee cups. But Helga Jakobson sees something bigger: behind every piece of waste is a human story — someone who made it, someone who handles it, and communities who live with its impact. As Sustainability Coordinator at The Forks, Helga is turning one of Winnipeg's most beloved gathering places into a living example of how community spaces can practice real sustainability. From her background as a tran

If your goals for 2026 include actually moving the needle on reconciliation, lawyer Bruce McIvor has news: you need to get uncomfortable. The Manitoba-born author of Indigenous Rights in One Minute joins us to cut through the performative gestures and explain what reconciliation actually demands. Bruce breaks down centuries of Indigenous law and constitutional rights in plain language—then challenges us to move beyond land acknowledgements to action that matters. We're talkin

We sit down with Patty Weins—author of That'll Never Work Here, host of the That's Her Problem podcast, and Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg. Patty's journey from winter cycling newcomer to city-wide advocate reveals how transportation choices connect to mental health, physical wellbeing, climate justice, and the fundamental right to move safely through our cities. We're talking: Why 30% of the population can't drive—and what that means for designing equitable cities How winter cycl

December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day meant to recognize the contributions and rights of people with disabilities worldwide. Today, we're sitting down with someone who's spent 40 years making sure that recognition turns into actual change. Max Brault—national leader in accessibility, author, and someone who lives with spinal muscular atrophy—doesn't just talk about accessibility. He's helped build the Accessible Canada Act, transformed hiring p

We sit down with Shohan Illsley, Executive Director of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, to explore how harm reduction is saving lives and restoring dignity to people who use substances across Manitoba. Shohan brings powerful insights into why compassion-based approaches are essential to addressing substance use in our communities. The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network operates 11 sites across the province, connecting people who use substances with the support they need to s