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Clearing a New Path™

Clearing a New Path

Inspiring and building a more united, feminist, anti-racist rural Canada. Produced by Radar Media. Podcast art inspired by the graphic design of Katie Wilhelm. Music branding by The Hankering Studio. Subscribe to the Clearing a New Path™ weekly newsletter: https://substack.com/@clearinganewpath Contact us at: info@clearinganewpathpodcast.com clearinganewpath.substack.com

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17:49

Live with Clearing a New Path

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2025/10/15

Thank you to those 3 or 4 folks who tuned into this live video! It was an experiment, and while I could edit it before I post it, I’m not going to. You know why?I have zero s***s and zero f&cks about perfection. This was raw, real, off the cuff and that’s the vibe of this new season.No fluff, no pretend toxic positivity, it’s too late for that.Rural Canadians have to organize, unite, be inspired and connect with one another not just online but in REAL spaces like the grocery store and the dentist,

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31:05

Season 3 Episode 11 - Craig Boddy, Fusion Youth...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/06/25

I was fortunate enough to have a tour of the Fusion Youth Centre in Ingersoll, Ontario last month. Craig Boddy has been with the organization for over a decade and seen many transitions. The building is a former school, purchased by the municipality, when youth crime was a burgeoning issue.The centre was established in 2006 to provide a safe space for kids after school. It offers a wide range of programs and facilities, including a gymnasium, lounge, kitchen, recording studio, and tech centre. The

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37:10

Disrupting Rural Business

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/05/24

SummaryI met Helen Tremethick, a rurally-based Regenerative Business Designer and Holistic Business Coach, through her workshop for the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce and it was her workshop's title, "Sustainability is B******t" that caught my and so many others' interest. In this episode, Helen discusses her approach to disrupting business coaching and the importance of redefining success. She emphasizes the need to consider how our businesses are running for us and the impact they have on

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33:29

Prof. April Lindgren - Metropolitan University School...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/05/14

April Lindgren, a former journalist and current professor, discusses the state of local journalism in Canada and the challenges it faces. She shares insights from her research on the decline of local news outlets and the emergence of new models. Lindgren emphasizes the importance of local journalism in building communities, holding power accountable, and combating misinformation. She explores the role of digital mapping in understanding the landscape of local media and highlights the need for

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54:49

Janan McNaughton - Proof Line Farm Creamery and Farm...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/03/24

Janan McNaughton had a PhD in social work, worked in that industry, was a researcher, freelance writer and travelled the world. So how did she end up opening Proof Line Farm Creamery and Farm Market in rural Ontario?Janan talks about her experience moving from the city to a rural community and the culture shock she experienced. She shares the journey she and her family have had starting a farm creamery and farm market and the challenges she/they faced in navigating the food system and government

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44:15

Kerri Neil - Co-chair, Social Justice Co-operative...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/02/08

SummaryKerri Neil, co-chair of Social Justice Cooperative Newfoundland and Labrador, discusses the formation and work of the cooperative. The organization operates as a member-run, non-profit cooperative focused on social and environmental justice. They advocate for feminism, decolonization, and care for individuals, the land, and all living beings. The cooperative primarily consists of individual members, with a few organizations also involved. They prioritize financial independence and rely on

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41:37

Agamani (Mani) Chakrabarty - ASBB Economics and...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/01/23

SummaryMani Chakrabarty grew up in Yellowknife, NWT, where she found her desire to make a social impact through looking at world problems with a community-oriented lens. She has a business degree and a master's degree in Economics from the University of Alberta and a master's in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Mani's work experience spans both the public and private sectors. She was an economist with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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53:40

Andrew Button - MashUp Lab

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/01/13

Andrew Button - MashUp LabI first met Andrew Button from MashUp Lab over the phone. He was inquiring about the national conference the organization I was working with, Community Futures Ontario, was hosting and how he could become a speaker. That was in the throes of the pandemic.Andrew and I caught up again recently to chat about how he’s supporting entrepreneurs in rural Canada (and the US), what is missing for many rural communities and some of the opportunities they have at the start of a New

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48:59

Elder Cindy Crowe - Sacred Circles

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2024/01/13

Elder Cindy Crowe - Sacred CirclesThis is the third time I have had the pleasure of speaking with Elder Cindy Crowe for a podcast episode, however, I speak with her often as she is my mentor, a dear friend and my chosen family.Cindy is an Anishinaabe Grandmother Elder, a Knowledge Keeper, a Lodgekeeper, a Pipe Carrier and a Drum Keeper.Cindy is from Opwaaganisiniing close to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is called to connect Indigenous & non-Indigenous folks, as well as support the

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57:24

The Coxes: Rural Ontario in Colour

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/11/22

The Coxes: Rural Ontario in ColourThis episode, I again handed the microphone to folks who share a lens I do not have.This is an intergenerational conversation, from a mom and son, whose experience and perspective is, as people of colour, who once lived in urban settings and now have moved to the country.Mojdeh and her son Darius talk about safety, access to cultural food, infrastructure, climate and agriculture among a number of other topics. The two have recently gone into business together with

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42:59

Organizing and Activism in Rural Canada

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/11/08

Organizing and Activism in Rural CanadaAs a response to injustices that happen around the globe, protests and demonstrations have always been a way for people to express their views in a public way.We’ve all seen big protests and demonstrations depicted on television news and increasingly on social media. But many of those displays of solidarity happen in big cities.I believe that there are progressive folks, looking to get involved in social movements in smaller rural and remote communities across

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43:07

Racism: Rural vs Urban - A Gen Z Perspective

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/11/01

Racism: Rural vs Urban - A Gen Z PerspectiveRacial inequities exist in Canada, and particularly in rural, remote and northern Canada.I have heard the stories. Just one example is a Black woman entrepreneur in rural Alberta, who told me of the racism she experienced at her local Chamber of Commerce.She’s the reason I enlisted the help of post secondary students (from the Venture for Canada Intrapreneurship program) from racialized and marginalized communities to create the report: How Inclusive are

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1:01

BONUS CONTENT - Rural Canadian History Moment - Diary...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/06/23

This Rural Canadian History Moment was created by Christian Doran as part of the University of Guelph Diarist course project in 2023. The course was taught by Catharine A. Wilson, PhD, F.R.S.C. / Redelmeier Professor in Rural History / Department of History / College of Arts at the University of Guelph. From the Diary of Thomas Alexander Loghrin (1878-1936), Downie Township, Perth County. Courtesy of his descendants.You can also access the full diary on the University of Guelph Rural Diary

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22:55

Dispelling Period Stigma with Free Periods Canada -...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/06/09

Dispelling Period Stigma with Free Periods Canada - Zeba Kahn and Niki OveisiAs our rural Canadian communities grapple with conflicting views about gender identity and the right to live freely as authentic people and simply exist, if we take a step back, often conversations around periods and menstruation along gender lines (and generations) can be strained and awkward at best.Why is this? Why does the very mention of the word period make people uncomfortable? Including those of us who menstruate

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1:38

BONUS CONTENT: Rural Canadian History Moment - Diary...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/06/03

This Rural Canadian History Moment was created by Emma Rutledge as part of the University of Guelph Diarist course project in 2023. The course was taught by Catharine A. Wilson, PhD, F.R.S.C. / Redelmeier Professor in Rural History / Department of History / College of Arts at the University of Guelph. Many rural women, and the work they did, was often overlooked, many even eliminated from being counted as a person, in the Canadian Census.Diary of Jemima Ripley (1850-1919), South Crosby Township,

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53:10

Lisa Gallant-McRobb - Leading Indigenous Healing...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/06/02

Lisa Gallant-McRobb - Leading Indigenous Healing Through Trauma and TriumphJune is traditionally Pride Month but June is also Indigenous History month. It’s an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial.While in Whitehorse last month, I had the opportunity to speak with folks doing amazing work in

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42:36

Sista Patricia and the Drag Storytime Guardians

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/05/27

Sista Patricia and the Drag Storytime GuardiansEarlier this month, a Drag Storytime was scheduled in the rural town of Parkhill, Ontario. Protestors were expected but what wasn’t expected was a group of woman-identifying motorbike enthusiasts, some of which belonged to the group, Wind Sisters.One of those women was 70 year old Patricia Ginn, or Sista Patricia as she likes to be called.Sista Patricia and her friends showed up to support the folks trying to enter the Parkhill library with their

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30:56

Who Fuels Division in Rural Canada and Why? Kurt...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/05/10

Who Fuels Division in Rural Canada and Why? - Kurt Phillips - Canadian Anti-Hate NetworkI’ve spoken with Kurt Phillips from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network in an episode previously, called Bias, Hate and Extremism in Rural Canada - Part 2 about the organizations at play spreading hate and disinformation in the news deserts of rural Canada.This time, we’re talking about the campaigns to overturn proclamations, Pride events and flags, and the protests around Drag Storytime.Who are these groups and what

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35:05

Pride and Prejudice in Rural Ontario - Tami Murray...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/05/03

Pride and Prejudice in Rural OntarioIn April of 2023, in the town of Norwich, Ontario the municipal council voted to ban all flags except for Canadian flags and provincial flags. At the same meeting, the council refused to recognize a Pride celebration and voted down the creation of a DEI committee.This isn’t a new fight in this town, and it’s not a new fight in rural Canada. Protests at Drag Storytime are growing and a veil of intolerance is not only lifted but being shouted proudly.This episode, I

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39:30

Andrea Palframan and RAVEN - Supporting Indigenous...

Clearing a New Path™ ·

2023/04/26

Andrea Palframan and RAVEN - Supporting Indigenous Land Back Legal ClaimsMany of us have colonial roots and understand that our ancestors were responsible for attempting to erase Indigenous people and culture in Canada. But with that understanding, what can we do?Here is one thing you can do.SUPPORT/DONATE to the Protect the Breathing Lands campaign, mentioned in the podcast.RAVEN is a registered charity with a mission to raise funds for Indigenous People's access to justice.RAVEN is guided by some

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