1834 TALKS
by 1834 Foundation
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About this podcast
1834 Talks is a podcast produced by Operation Black Vote Canada (OBVC) and the 1834 Foundation. Named after the year the Slavery Abolition Act was enacted in Canada, the 1834 Foundation, with the support of OBVC, is committed to empowering Canadian Black youth through programs such as the 1834 Fellowship, 1834 Global, and 1834 Debates. These programs are aimed at educating and nurturing Black youth development in civic leadership and public policy.
Tune in to our podcast for authentic conversations featuring 1834 alumni engaging with prominent figures from Canadian politics and public policy, along with fellow alumni, providing valuable insights and perspectives.
Episodes
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- Driving Change in Tech: Yanique Williams on Leading Public Policy at Uber · 36 minThis episode features Yanique Williams, the Public Policy Manager for Uber Canada’s Western region, who transitioned to the tech sector after eight years in Canadian politics…
- Pathfinding in Politics: Audrey Gordon's Journey as Manitoba's First Black Cabinet Minister (Season 2 Finale) · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 9In our season 2 finale, we feature the Honourable Audrey Gordon in her first public appearance since 2023! In this episode, Ms. Gordon details her journey to becoming a…
- Guiding the Next Generation: Mentorship Insights with Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 8This episode features 1834 Fellowship mentor Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, the first Vice President of People, Equity, and Inclusion at Simon Fraser University and a prominent…
- Voices for 2030: Youth Advocacy at the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode, Hermon Afowork discusses her experience attending the 2024 United Nations ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Youth Forum at the UN Headquarters in New York…
- Championing Sickle Cell Support Locally and Globally: 1834 Alumna Ufuoma's Story · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 6This episode is being released in honour of Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It features a conversation with Ufuoma, an alumna of the 1834 Fellowship and founder of the Sickle Cell…
- From Canada to the World Trade Organization: Amb. Nadia Theodore’s Career Journey · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode, Ambassador Nadia Theodore, Canada’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organization and Head of Canada’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, shares her inspiring journey as…
- 1834 Talks: Podcast Trailer · 3 min1834 Talks is a podcast produced by Operation Black Vote Canada (OBVC) and the 1834 Foundation. Named after the year the Slavery Abolition Act was enacted in Canada, the 1834…
- 1834 Scholars: Rhodes Scholarship · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 4If you want to learn from someone who has a fully funded master's degree as a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford, is now a PhD student at Oxford, and is returning to the University of…
- 1834 Scholars: McCall McBain Scholarship · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 3Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Yvan Kammelu, a Cohort 5 1834 Fellowship Fellow and McCall McBain scholar pursuing a Master of Management Analytics at McGill…
- Vote 16: Championing Youth Voting Rights · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 2Tune in to hear 1834 Fellowship alumna Donneton Brown discuss Vote16Canada, the groundbreaking movement and Senate bill to lower Canada's federal voting age to 16. In this…
- Trailblazing with Deputy Minister Ako Ufodike · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 1Tune in for a captivating conversation with Deputy Minister Ako Ufodike, a true trailblazer within Alberta's government and the first Black Deputy Minister in the province. We'll…
- Going Global: A United Nations Environment Assembly Delegate's Experience (Season 1 Finale) · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, we're diving into Esther Muloki's journey from being an 1834 Global alumna to becoming a delegate at the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya. Get…
- Part 2- "Use Your Voice": An 1834 Fellowship Cohort 4 Recap · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8For Episode 8 (Part 2), the 1834 Fellows showcase their journey to Ottawa and discuss how they leveraged their voices to impact public policy through meetings with influential…
- “Use Your Voice”: An 1834 Fellowship Cohort 4 Recap · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 8Aspiring to influence Canadian public policy? The 1834 Fellowship is your gateway to immersive training that can help you nurture your understanding and knowledge of key issues…
- Black and Indigenous Allyship with Jordan Gray · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this special episode we are joined by Jordan Gray, the acting national manager for reserve housing at Indigenous Services Canada and a curriculum specialist to our very own…
- Women's History Month with Huda Mukbil · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 6This episode is a recording of Operation Black Vote Canada’s Fireside Chat with Huda Mukbil, the first Black Arab-Canadian spy at CSIS and the first Muslim hijabi woman at CSIS…
- Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved In Canadian Politics · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode, "Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Politics,” we dive into politics and explore opportunities for Black youth to engage in government…
- Women's History Month with Mayor Annette Groves · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 4For Episode 4 of 1834 Talks, you’re going to get a special treat! This episode is a recording of Operation Black Vote Canada’s Fireside Chat with Mayor Annette Groves, the first…
- Public Policy 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Public Policy · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 3Welcome to another enlightening episode of 1834 Talks! In this episode, titled "Public Policy 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Public Policy," we dive into the…
- Leaders of Today: Black Student Leadership in Public Policy · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 2In our second episode, we spotlight Black student leadership in public policy with our guest, Fariba al-Hassan. She's an 1834 alumna and co-founder of the Black Students in…
