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Episode #1: Community Organizations Matter Guest: Andrew Tyrrell. President of Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) Discussed long list of programs and events carried out despite challenges imposed by COVID-19 and pivot to virtual platforms. Key Links: www.ccah.ca, CCAH YouTube Channel
Episode #2: Community Policing Matters Guest: Stephen J. Tanner, Chief of Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Discussed anti-Black Racism across the USA, and Canada, along with current level of protests across Halton Region. Also focussed on Community Policing and Community Safety and Well-Being Plan being implemented by HRPS. Key Links: www.HaltonPolice.ca, Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Episode #3: Mastering Soft Skills Matters Guest: Mark Bowden, Body Language Gura and Asad Mecci, Master Hypnotist Discussed soft skills and which Presidential candidate has better soft skills to help get their supporters out to vote. Key Links: Best Tips For Virtual Presentations - Mark Bowden
Episode #4: Your Vote Matters Guest: Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North - Burlington. Discussed the importance of civic engagment and why participating in the democratic process has better soft skills to help get their supporters out to vote. Key Links: Bill C-5
Episode #5: Youth Leadership Matters Guest: Kwame Jackson, "The Apprentice" on NBC and member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heroes. Discussed why Youth Leadership Programs like INROADS, CCAH Youth leadership in Action, YIPI and others are so important. Key Links: HBCUHeroes.org 50th Anniversary of INROADS
Episode #6: Environmental Sustainabity Matters Guest: Kwame Jackson, "The Apprentice" on NBC and member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heroes. Discussed why Youth Leadership Programs like INROADS, CCAH Youth leadership in Action, YIPI and others are so important. Key Links: n/a
Episode #7: Staying Focused Matters Host: Richard Pinnock reviews the first six episodes, the challenges experienced looking back at 2020, and priorities for 2021. Key Links: CTV.ca Covid-19 Vaccination Tracker + Halton Covid-19 Monitoring Dashboard
Episode #8: Black History Matters Guest: Jean Augustine, this year's Maclean's Lifetime Achievement Award, discusses progress since the being officially recognized 25 years ago in 1995. Key Links: Lifetime Achievement Award - Macleans Interview
Episode #9: Criminal Justice Reform Matters Guest: Pam Damoff, MP Oakville-North / Burlington & Emily O'Brien founder of Comeback Snacks, discuss criminal justice reform and Bill C-22. Key Links: Watch Pam Damoff interview with Emily O'Brien and visit: www.ComeBackSnacks.com
Episode #10: Community Foundations Matter Guest: Wendy Rinella, CEO of Oakville Community Foundation, discusses how Community Foundations are changing and how you can start your own family fund. Key Links: www.theOCF.org to learn about scholarships, Donovan Bailey and more...
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