MuniCast
Brought to you by SUMA, MuniCast is the podcast that discusses municipal leadership. S1: Municipal Leadership S2: Lessons in Leadership S3: Leadership in Mental Health and Addictions S4: Tune In S5: Truth and Reconciliation for Municipalities S6: Who is SUMA? S7: Municipal Education S8: Coming March 2025 The theme music for MuniCast was generously provided by Dalton Lam.
Episodes
Libraries have long been pillars of knowledge, community,and accessibility, but as the world shifts toward digital media and instant information, their role is evolving. In this episode, Reimagining Libraries, Director of Advocacy Sean McKenzie sits down with Jason Barnhardt and Malcolm Eaton from Praxis Consulting, along with Jeff Barber from the Regina Public Library, to explore the enduring value of libraries in today’s society,...
Saskatchewan communities are facing significant challenges in healthcare access, affecting the quality and availability of care for residents. Key findings from recent research reveals gaps in service delivery outside larger urban centers including limited resources, staffing shortages, and geographic barriers. Mental health services face similar struggles, with individuals encountering difficulties in accessing support due to syst...
Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities are dealing with evolving environmental regulations, which makes collaborative waste management essential for a long-term sustainability. Effective waste management reduces greenhouse gas emissions, extends landfill lifespan, and helps municipalities remain environmentally responsible. By working together, communities can share costs, access funding, and implement innovative waste diversion strat...
From dangerous animals to noise and debris and many areasin between, bylaws are municipal regulations that cover areas not enforced by provincial and federal law. However, despite their importance in keeping a community safe, enforcement of bylaws is a challenge faced by many of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. In this episode, Bylaw Enforcement for Public Safety with the City of Yorkton and the Town of Allan, Advocacy and Comm...
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the creation of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service in 2024. After a comprehensive search and hiring process, Robert Cameron was appointed as the Chief Marshal of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service effective January 1, 2024.
Public safety, and policing in particular, are extremely important topics for SUMA members. In this episode, Behind the Badge with Chief Marshal Robert Cameron, learn more a...
In Season 8 of MuniCast we are taking a deep dive intoSUMA’s Advocacy Initiatives.
Diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of thriving communities and a sustainable economy. Diversity brings unique experiences and innovation, while inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Theseprinciples are essential for municipal growth, addressing labor shortages, strengthening social connections, and retention.
In...
Get to know Convention 2025 MC Trevor Moore before we gather in Saskatoon in April!
Trevor is a neurodivergent husband, father and entrepreneur who lives life as a mental health advocate, chronic pain warrior, kindness crusader, and over-thinker in recovery. As a professional emcee, host, speaker, and corporate standup comedy magician with 17 years of experience at the microphone, Trevor understands how to steer the rhythm, focus, a...
Want to get to know keynote speaker Pamela Barnum before Convention 2025? Tune in to this bonus episode of MuniCast!
After a successful 20-year career in the criminal justice system, Pamela Barnum transitioned to the corporate world with a focus on negotiations. During her time undercover in the Drug Enforcement Section, she honed her skills in building trust and detecting deception—often with some of the most dangerous individuals...
Doug Griffiths is a wildly popular community strategist and author of two best selling editions of his book "13 Ways to Kill Your Community”. He has supported, guided and inspired hundreds of communities to create effective change. Doug grew up on a ranch outside a small town where he learned the value of hard work, critical thinking skills, and the value of community. That background led him into politics, which gave him a de...
The Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network is available to assist municipal leaders as they face diverse challenges in their role as an elected official or administrator. The Municipal Peer Network connects municipal officials and administrators with highly experienced mentors who can provide advice and suggest options to help resolve disputes. Mentors are veteran municipal administrators and elected officials who offer guidance and s...
The Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP) was carefully designed to address the unique needs of municipal officials. This series of modules was exclusively developed for elected and appointed officials in Saskatchewan, including mayors, reeves, councillors, and municipal staff. The program aims to enhance leadership skills and strengthen local government leadership. In this conversation, learn about the modules included i...
In episode 3, Local Government Administration with the University of Regina, we discuss the Local Government Administration certificate program offered by the University of Regina, Centre for Continuing Education.
In this conversation with Dr. Christie Schultz and Robin Markel, we discuss what this program covers, how it can be accessed, course pricing, and more.
The Certificate and the Advanced Certificate satisfy requirements fo...
In season 7 of MuniCast we are discussing the educational opportunities available to municipal administration and elected officials in Saskatchewan.
In episode two Municipal Administration Specialty with Saskatchewan Polytechnic we discuss the new municipal administration specialty for the Business diploma program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s School of Business.
Graduates with the new specialty will be trained to successful...
In season 7 of MuniCast we are discussing the educational opportunities available to municipal administration and elected officials in Saskatchewan.
In episode one Municipal Management with Southeast College we discuss the Municipal Management Microcredential offered by Southeast College. The Microcredential an accessible opportunity available to participants across the province to increase their knowledge of municipal management. ...
In episode six we speak with long-time MuniCast sponsor, SaskTel, about their 2020-25 plan to expand broadband services to small and remote communities in Saskatchewan. Expanding Broadband Access with SaskTel features a conversation with Greg Jacobs, External Communications Manager with SaskTel about this initiative, the work that has been done to date, the value of this initiative to citizens of these small urban communities, and ...
Episode five, Serving Members: Membership, Funding, and Supplies, features a conversation about the value of membership, ordering election supplies, connecting members to legal support, and more information on the funding opportunity available through the Targeted Sector Support initiative. The work done in corporate services is often done behind the scenes, but their work does a lot to support SUMA members. Led by Jean-Marc Nadeau...
Episode four, Practical Partnerships with SUMAssure, GBI, and Kinetic GPO, features a conversation with leaders from services the SUMA members have access to. In this conversation with Tania Wendling, CEO of SUMAssure, Scott Meger, Manager of Group Benefits Insurance (GBI) Amanda Reid, Administrator for GBI, and Sandra Lisi, National Director Business Development, Canada with Kinetic GPO, led by Jean-Marc Nadeau, CEO of SUMA, lear...
This episode of MuniCast features a conversation with SUMA’s Advocacy team about the committees they work with, and updates on advocacy efforts and successes. In this conversation Augustina, Cheyenne, Kerri, Mason, and Sean discuss the purpose of SUMA's advocacy, what their committee's are currently focused on, and how they can help support SUMA members. Listen in to this discussion, lead by SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau, to me...
In this episode of MuniCast, join members of SUMA’s events and communications teams as they discuss the opportunities that SUMA offers to connect with us, participate in education, have member excellence recognized, and more. In this conversation with Katee, Catherine, Steph, Cheyenne, and Tanisha, we cover everything from the annual Convention and Tradeshow to our bi-weekly newsletter. Listen in to this discussion, lead by SUMA CE...
In season 6 of MuniCast we are sitting down with the SUMA staff to discover "Who is SUMA?"
In episode 1 of season 6 we chat with SUMA's CEO, Jean-Marc Nadeau, about the strategies and methodologies employed to support urban municipal leaders and administrations across Saskatchewan through the work done at SUMA.
In this episode, we explore key considerations for guiding SUMA's direction such as partnerships...
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