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Being effective in world affairs

April 3, 2018 · Leave a comment

A former staffer for the Canadian International Development Agency shares what’s still important to be effective on the world scene.

What's Gone Well Today

Elizabeth May: Keeping up the spirit

November 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Q&A response to how Elizabeth holds up her spirit in the face of many challenges.

Conversations

Deputy mayor of civic enagement

September 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Trevor Hancock, a professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy talks about a fresh idea about democratic engagement that’s worth spreadin

Community School Interviews

Wedlidi Speck: Change the questions, Change our path

May 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

ConversationWorks’ Community School Interivew at Royal Oak Middle School Themes Finding our story Reframing our experience Changing our path Solving problems Knowing our history Building connections Wedlidi Speck is a member of the Namgis First Nation of the Kwakwaka’wakw cultural

Community School Interviews

Elizabeth May: Global Middle school interview 2013

February 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

Candid, respectful responses to great questions from grade 7 classes.. An environmental activist since her teens, Elizabeth May left her position as Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada to run successfully for leader of the Green Party of

Community School Interviews

Elizabeth May, Leader of Green Party (2010) How Gov’t Works

January 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

An environmental activist since her teens, Elizabeth May left her position as Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada to run successfully for leader of the Green Party of Canada in 2006. Elizabeth May, who is a lawyer and

Community School Interviews

Dean Fortin, Mayor of Victoria

January 16, 2010 · Leave a comment

On November 15, 2008, Dean Fortin was elected the 51st Mayor of Victoria. He was sworn into office on December 2, 2008. His top priorities include addressing the severe shortage of affordable housing in the city, homelessness, sustainable growth, supporting