Cribwolf Talks

Ivan Vasyliv and Betty Vuong from Serotiny Group, who recently presented at the Intentional Community Consortium Housing Forum on October 8, 2024, are here today to share their expertise. Their presentation, titled 'Reuse Not Rework', focused on innovative, sustainable housing solutions by highlighting the potential of adaptive reuse in construction. Through their work, Ivan and Betty are helping shape the future of eco-f...

Mogan Wright, an Associate Architect at mcCallumSather, is making a significant impact as an architect specializing in complex mass timber buildings and sustainable design. With a focus on merging traditional techniques with innovative solutions, Mogan creates structures that are environmentally responsible and architecturally cutting-edge. Her work has earned numerous prestigious awards, including an Ontario Wood Works Design Awar...

Join Ann Bilodeau, President of KW Habilitation, as she takes us on an exclusive interview about their new Kitchener-Waterloo facility. KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing personalized services and supports to children with special needs and adults with developmental disabilities.  KW Habilitation, believes in fostering a good life through early learning supports, inclusive living services,...

In this exclusive video, Stephen Rowe, the President of Fare Share Food Bank Oakville, gives a heartfelt introduction to the vital work being done at our facility. Get an inside look at how they are dedicated to fighting hunger and making a difference in the Oakville community.

Fare Share Food Bank Oakville collects and distributes food donations to families in need, ensuring that no one goes to bed hungry. Their incredibl...

In June 1969, 16-year-old Philip Porter disappeared in Kimberley, BC, and a ransom note demanding $100,000 was sent to his family. The case was eventually linked to a disgruntled Cominco employee, but despite efforts to pay the ransom, Philip was never found. Intriguingly, the suspect in the kidnapping died in the 1974 Pan Arctic flight crash. The question remains—could there be a connection between the two events? The mystery of P...

Join us for an insightful session with Tim Welch, President of TWC Inc., who recently delivered a compelling presentation titled 'Key Factors for a Successful Affordable Housing Project' at the Intentional Community Consortium Housing Forum on October 8, 2024. With his extensive experience in the affordable housing sector, Tim is the perfect expert to delve into the essential strategies that can drive success in creating ...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024.  The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" i...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the ICC together to discuss the critical housing shortage and hear perspectives and potential issues from all sides.

We are presenting the conference "On the Hill '24" in...

We go on-site with Robin Bailey and Jason Clark to the Burlington Foodbank's new Feed Halton Distribution Centre to discuss how this new initiative is addressing hunger and food insecurity in the Halton Region. From January to September 2022, there was a 24% increase in the number of people accessing food banks in Ontario compared to the previous year. Shockingly, 1 in 3 visitors were first-time users, indicating the growing n...

Peggi Shepherd DeGroote discusses Wellbeings Pain Management & Dependency Clinic and the fundamental belief that every person deserves the right to be treated with dignity, respect and privacy, and live a pain-free life, unencumbered by addiction. The organization treats all types of chronic and acute pain, offering modern, scientifically based and cutting-edge treatments. They also provide mental health counselling for pain re...

In this first episode of a three-part series, Lino connects with Matt George, Co-Executive Producer for Cribwolf Talks, to provide an overview of Disability Employment. The two discuss the road to employment and the many hurdles that still stand in the way of many individuals with disabilities seeking to join the workforce. Their conversation sets the stage for the more detailed interviews to follow in the upcoming episodes.

In this second episode in our three-part series on Disability Employment, Lino sits down with Carolyn McDougall, the Ontario Co-ordinator for Project Search, and Dr. Jennifer Crowson, the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist for the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN). Carolyn and Jennifer provide a detailed look at the important work they do for the disability community; Project Search is a unique school-to-work training pr...

In this final episode in our three-part series on Disability Employment, Lino sits down with Jody Tick, the Executive Director at Sunflower Bakery in Rockville, Maryland. The two discuss Sunflower's unique set of hospitality and pastry arts workforce development training and pre-employment exposure programs for youths with learning differences. Jody highlights the importance of building compentency, confidence, and customer se...

Lino connects with  Matt George (Producer) to review some of Cribwolf Talks’ recent episodes to reflect on the various projects that some prominent charities are currently involved in that are making an impact! The organizations are: 

• DeafBlind Ontario Services
• Habitat for Humanity Hamilton 
• Burlington Food Bank 
• KW Habilitation

Credits:
Host: Lino A. Fera
Guest:  Matt George
Production: The Cribwolf Talks Team
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