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Ampersand

Ampersand is a podcast helping good people be heard, and comms people do better. If you’re in the “do-good” sector, whether it’s an NGO, non-profit, advocacy, or justice organization, your message deserves to be heard. Each episode, we welcome changemakers, communications experts, and design pros as we discuss how to make an even bigger impact. Join us as we learn more about the nexus of communications and design and how to tell stories that advance sustainability, equity, and justice. This

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00:26:41

Amber Aglukark & Cate Macleod — Reconciliation...

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2025/12/02

Communicating with audiences in Inuit Nunangat requires a different approach. One that centres cultural competency over flashy websites. In this episode of Ampersand, we sit down with Amber Aglukark and Cate Macleod — Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council’s President and Executive Director — two experts on trauma-informed communications in Nunavut and Inuit Nunangat more broadly. Amber and Cate speak with host Caitlin about how gender equity is affected by colonial legacies, the importance of

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00:34:24

Ry Moran — Reconciliation Through Cultural Resurgence

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2025/10/30

What does the next decade look like for Reconciliation in Canada? From education reform to cultural heritage, this episode cuts to the heart of building respectful relationships.In this episode of Ampersand, we’re joined by Ry Moran, Canada’s inaugural Associate University Librarian – Reconciliation at the University of Victoria. Ry reflects on the challenges and triumphs of Reconciliation since his time serving with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) ten years ago. He shares his profound

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00:37:50

Jacqueline Ottmann — Reconciliation Through Education

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Ampersand, our CEO and host Caitlin Kealey sits down with Jacqueline Ottmann, President of First Nations University of Canada, to discuss the ongoing process of Indigenizing education. Jackie shares her firsthand experiences with the impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Indigenous communities, and the transformative steps taken by First Nations University of Canada to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems into their curriculum. The conversation delves into

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00:22:03

Marla Boltman — Friends of Canadian Media

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2025/02/27

Most Canadians don’t think twice about watching a Hollywood movie, binging a Netflix original series, or scrolling on a Meta social media platform, like Instagram or Facebook. Consuming American content has become second nature to us. In our season two finale, we sit down with Marla Boltman, the Executive Director of Friends of Canadian Media to discuss the fight to protect Canadian media in an era dominated by U.S. tech giants. Marla shares her journey from working at a video store as a teenager to

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00:25:32

Samantha Rae Ayoub — Stem Cell Network

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2025/02/12

People in communications know that success requires more than just strong writing skills. It takes an ability to think outside the box to get the message out and exceed our goals. This week on Ampersand, we’re joined by Samantha Rae Ayoub, Vice President of Communications and Knowledge Mobilization at the Stem Cell Network. While her work supports groundbreaking research in regenerative medicine, our conversation takes a different turn—into the world of leadership, empathy, and the unexpected

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00:22:18

Elizabeth Shilts — Canada Foundation for Innovation

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2025/01/13

How do you make infrastructure interesting? You tell the stories of the people using the infrastructure.In this episode of Ampersand, we sit down with Elizabeth Shilts, the Director of Communications at the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Elizabeth shares her perspective on the evolving role of communication in advancing Canada's research and innovation ecosystem. From navigating complex narratives to fostering transparency and public trust, her expertise provides invaluable insights for

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00:32:37

Rachel Gilmore — Journalist & Investigative Reporter

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2024/12/16

Journalists are up against a lot: paywalls, dwindling attention spans, disinformation, and clickbait, to name a few things. So, what’s the future of journalism? In this episode of Ampersand, we dig into it with Rachel Gilmore, a journalist and investigative reporter best known for her work on Global News’s TikTok and her own popular digital videos. Rachel has innovated the medium by embracing new digital tools to reach audiences — but not without consequence. She shares her experience in the field

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00:30:20

Fae Johnstone — Society of Queer Momentum

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2024/12/02

Populist rhetoric and right wing talking points have been migrating north of the US-Canadian border since before Trump’s re-election. What can us Canadians in the for-good space do about it?In this episode of Ampersand, we sit down with Fae Johnstone, the Executive Director of the Society of Queer Momentum, to discuss strategies to bridge the rapidly widening political divide. Fae draws on her experience as an award winning, stubborn powerhouse trans activist, challenging governments and

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00:33:43

Alvin Singh — Vancity Community Foundation

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2024/11/18

We know digital networks create echo chambers that widen the divide in our increasingly polarized world. So, how do you break through the noise and get people to care about your cause? In this episode of Ampersand, we chat with Alvin Singh, Director of Communications and Advocacy at Vancity Community Foundation, about how to mobilize people in the digital era. Is digital connection enough to get people to show up for the causes they care about? Or how can those advocating for change rally not only

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00:31:33

Laurence Miall — Pembina Institute

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2024/11/04

The idea of clean energy is nothing new — the Pembina Institute has been at the centre of the conversation around the energy transition in Canada since the 1980s. In this episode of Ampersand we sit down with Laurence Miall, Pembina Institute’s communications manager. He works to get the word out about Pembina’s policy work dedicated to reducing emissions in Canada's communities. Working at an established organization doesn’t make it any easier to go viral though, and we touch on the current

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00:23:08

Tara Lapointe — SSHRC

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2024/10/21

How do you make academic research accessible to policymakers, the general public, and civil society? More importantly, how do you make it resonate?In this episode of Ampersand, we dig into this and more with Tara Lapointe, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement and Advancement at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Tara shares insights from her impressive career spanning arts, culture, and academic research, and provides valuable lessons for communicators

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00:23:09

Nicole MacAdam — WWF Canada

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2024/10/07

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lead the communications team for Canada’s largest international conservation organization?In this episode of Ampersand, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nicole MacAdam, Vice President Communications at World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada). Nicole is an award-winning communications executive with a proven track record of professional excellence and a passion for innovative digital storytelling. She gives us the inside scoop on how WWF-Canada

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01:01:48

Practical Reconciliation with Hillory Tenute — a Live...

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2024/09/23

It's time to move beyond reconciliation in theory — to reconciliation in action. Now what does that look like? In this episode of Ampersand, we are joined by the wonderfully brilliant Hillory Tenute, CEO of The Lodge and a Senior Associate at Emdash. Hillory speaks to common misconceptions and errors in the approach to reconciliation and reciprocity with Indigenous communities. Through a deep dive into historical contexts, current challenges, and practical strategies, Hillory helps listeners to

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00:42:02

The Age of AI with Kat Zhou and Dr. Jason Millar

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2024/02/20

This year, ChatGPT changed the way we think about AI. A tool that’s come closer to emulating human thought than any of its predecessors seems irresistible from an efficiency standpoint. But for those in the for-good space, what are the ethical implications of integrating advanced AI into our workflows? In this episode of Ampersand, we dig into the ethics of AI with Kat Zhou (creator of the Designing Ethically project) and Dr. Jason Millar (Canada Research Chair in the Ethical Engineering of Robotics

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00:44:15

Do or DEI. There is no try. With Sharon Nyangweso &...

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2023/08/15

In 2020, there was a cultural reckoning in the US and Canada around the prevalence of systemic racism. Since then, there’s been a wave of companies, organizations, and brands declaring their belief in the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).But saying you believe in DEI isn’t enough.In this episode of Ampersand, we unpack this with Sharon Nyangweso (CEO of QuakeLab, an end-to-end inclusion agency) and Kai Scott (President and Co-Founder of TransFocus Consulting, which supports

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00:39:30

Do No Harm with Brenda Gunn & Brenda Reynolds

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2023/07/18

As communicators trying to effect progressive change, our work often requires us to take on projects that are surrounded by deep trauma.At Emdash we’ve had the honour of working on projects involving residential school Survivors and families impacted by gender-based violence. Through this work we’ve learned the need to communicate with respect, sensitivity, and tact. In this episode of Ampersand, we’re joined by Brenda Reynolds (Mental Health Consultant and Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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00:36:43

Decolonizing Journalism with Maureen Googoo & Melissa...

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2023/06/09

In this episode of Ampersand, we sit down with Melissa Ridgen (Managing Editor of Global News) and Maureen Googoo (Owner and Editor of Ku’ku’kwes News) to talk about how the process of decolonizing journalism offers a new approach to relating to Indigenous communities and portraying their stories with sensitivity. They also offer insights into what communicators can take away from their work. Content warning: This episode discusses residential schools and residential school Survivors, which we know

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