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April 2, 2023 is the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on Vriend v. Alberta.

This historic decision paved the way for equality for Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Vriend Versus Alberta is a special podcast series produced by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project.

Written and directed by Darrin Hagen, this project has been 18 months in the making. 

The story is told using more than a dozen in-depth interviews with key figures who participated in securing equality for sexual and gender minorities in Canada. 

This includes interviews with Delwin Vriend; his legal counsel Sheila Greckol and Doug Stollery; community activists Kristopher Wells, Michael Phair and Murray Billet; and former Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci to name a few.

You can find new episodes weekly at thewellendowedpodcast.com or subscribe to The Well Endowed Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else you get your podcasts from.

*NOTE: The terms “Queer and Trans” and “sexual and gender minorities” are used in this series to refer to the 2SLGBTQI+ community as a whole. We acknowledge the great diversity within this community, and you can find more information about this here.

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Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
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Upcoming Student Awards:
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The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

EPISODE IMAGE: Delwin Vriend visiting Edmonton for a Queer History Bus Tour hosted by the Edmonton Queer History Project. CREDIT: JoAnne Pearce

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On this episode, our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow, takes us on a journey through the Art Gallery of Alberta‘s curatorial process, and how they create art collections and experiences that are accessible to all. We also learn about the vital role endowment funds play in helping the gallery continue its work for generations to come.

The original Art Gallery of Alberta Fund was established in December of 1989 by the Poole family – one of the first funds established during ECF inaugural year. This fund alone has provided grants more than $2,000,000 to the Art Gallery since its inception. In anticipation of their 100th anniversary in 2024, the AGA established a framework for a family of funds agreement that will secure a sustainable source of funding for the future.

Links:
Learn more about the Art Gallery of Alberta.
See their current exhibitions!
Create an Endowment Fund of your own.

ECF Happenings:
Watch the Well-Endowed Web Show!
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Image for this episode was supplied.

Transcripts by Karli Drew.

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On this episode, we meet Tina Thomas,  Chief Executive Officer at Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF).

We are excited to have Tina join our team. ECF is the fourth-largest community foundation in Canada and is the largest non-governmental funder in Edmonton. We distribute more than 30 million dollars into the community annually.

Tina joined our team in August of 2022 with a wealth of experience. Before ECF, Tina spent more than 13 years at the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), most recently as the Executive Director of Customer Experience. During her time at EPL, she was responsible for many of their innovative services. She was also the main champion and leader behind their award-winning rebrand that helped transform the perception and use of EPL.

Tina sat down with our producer, Lisa Pruden to chat about her career path and how she’ll be drawing on her wealth of experience to help guide ECF in the years to come. 

Links:
Read more about Tina Thomas in our latest Legacy In Action magazine.
Check out “Temptation Bundling” with Freakonmics: When Willpower Isn’t EnoughLearn more about the benefits of Early Childhood Learning.
Find out more about deficit narratives:
-Identifying and Disrupting Deficit Thinking
by Lori Patton Davis and Samuel D. Museus

ECF Happenings:
Create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Watch the Well-Endowed Web Show!
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Image for this episode was photographed by Aaron Pedersen.

Transcripts by Karli Drew.

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On this episode, our correspondent Oumar Salifou learns about the incredible Afro X Latin Festival presented by La Connexional.

The Afro X Latin Festival began in 2019 with its first #WinterIsCancelled night, and brings together a diverse representation of African, Caribbean and Latin cultures. Edmonton Community Foundation is proud to be a 2023 sponsor.

This year’s festival runs from Saturday, February 18^th to Sunday, February 26^th, and is packed with great events including dance parties and live music.

Links:
Get your ticket to The Afro X Latin Festival.
See their schedule of events.
Check out more great things from La Connexional.
Learn to dance with Ivan Touko:
– Open Level Afro Dance Class at Home With Ivan Touko #1
–See all 5 lesson on Mile 0’s YouTube page.

ECF Happenings:
Create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Watch the Well-Endowed Web Show!
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Image for this episode was supplied by La Connexional.

Music for this episode was from the “2019 Afro x Latin Festival” video, and used with permission from La Connexional. You can see more videos from their great events on their website.

Transcripts by Karli Drew.