Keeping Up with the Kickass Canadians

This podcast offers a window into the latest news on your Kickass Canadians. Browse through the episodes to hear their thoughts on current events and find out what they’ve been up to lately.

Music composed and recorded by Kickass Canadian Ben Wilson.

  1. Shelagh Rogers discusses ‘Speaking My Truth,’ the book of essays she co-edited for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation

    Shelagh Rogers Listen

    March 11, 2013

    The CBC Radio veteran shares her experiences in helping people heal through storytelling, and explains how the late Peter Gzowski taught her the value of listening.

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    Shelagh Rogers

  2. Jonathon Power fills us in on his work with squash phenom Maria Toor Pakay

    Jonathon Power Listen

    January 25, 2013

    Hear about Maria’s progress and her ultimate goal as a female Pakistani-born athlete—and discover what Jonathon’s doing to bring top-level squash back to Canada.

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    Jonathon Power

  3. Geoff Morrison’s take on ‘Northwords,’ his award-winning documentary from FilmCAN and Parks Canada

    Joel McConvey, Geoff Morrison, Ryan J. Noth Listen

    October 6, 2012

    The film’s director/producer reflects on his incredible experience documenting a literary expedition (with Kickass Canadian Shelagh Rogers) through Torngat Mountains National Park.

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    Joel McConvey, Geoff Morrison and Ryan J. Noth

  4. Norm Hann recounts his incredible 350km paddle along Haida Gwaii

    Norm Hann Listen

    August 22, 2012

    Get a firsthand account of one of Canada’s most beautiful western coastlines, what’s at stake if the proposed pipeline goes through and why stand up paddling is a truly Canadian sport.

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    Norm Hann

  5. David Suzuki’s Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter takes us outside for a breath of fresh air

    Lindsay Coulter Listen

    June 11, 2012

    Learn why getting outside is vital to our health, and how the David Suzuki Foundation is leading us to greener pastures with the 30x30 Challenge.

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    Lindsay Coulter

  6. Glenroy Gilbert gets us ready for the 2012 London Olympics

    Glenroy Gilbert Listen

    April 30, 2012

    Hear Glenroy's thoughts on Canada's athletes and what makes the Olympic Games so special.

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    Glenroy Gilbert