Indigenous people’s relationship to land forms an “ontological belonging.” Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature.

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.

Carolynne Crawley is the founder of Msit No’kmaq, co-founder of Turtle Protectors, and a Forest Therapy Guide. 

She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential to build Canadian pride.

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.

Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto.

She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education.

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 

Iraz Soyalp, PhD, is the Director of Social Impact, Private Markets for Manulife Investment Management.   

She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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Some doctors consider nature time to be “The fourth Pillar of Health”. It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability and even mental wellness.

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail.

Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician.

She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. 

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 

Sean Kheraj is the Associate Professor in the Department of History, Vice-Provost, Academic at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Sean spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health, while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal and economic vitality.

This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. 

Marlaine Koehler is the Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. 

Marlaine spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.

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Four million people living in Canada are food insecure. Nick Saul—food and social justice activist and president and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada—explores the importance of pushing for systemic change through political engagement and grassroots initiatives on the journey to improving food security.

Nick Saul spoke at The Walrus Talks Living Better in Toronto, Ontario, on October 29, 2019.

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A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies.

Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on November 28, 2017. 

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There is a gap between our anti-violence values and our competence and confidence to play an anti-violence role in real life, but Paulette Senior is determined to close it.

Paulette is the CEO and President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She explains how confronting biases around gender-based violence is critical for supporting survivors and outlines what tools are available to those in crisis through the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

Paulette spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.

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Many 2SLGBTQI+ people face abuse and harassment, often at a young age, but JP Kane and Kaleb Robertson imagine a safer, less prejudiced world for all.

JP Kane (Fay Slift) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy Soufflé) are storytellers and the stars of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. They explore the violence faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community and highlight the importance of building safe spaces that empower children to be who they are.

They spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.

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Despite making up only 4% of the female population in Canada, Indigenous women are murdered or missing at much higher rates than any other population.

Angela Sterritt is the national bestselling Author of Unbroken. She examines how stereotypes dehumanize Indigenous people and how changing the narrative empowers change.

Angela spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence on November 16, 2023.

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