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1834 TALKS
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 20 episodes
1834 TALKS
Latest Episodes
Pathfinding in Politics: Audrey Gordon's Journey as Manitoba's First Black Cabinet Minister (Season 2 Finale)
In 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 pathfinder and barrier-breaker in Canadian politics as Manitoba’s first Bla...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Guiding the Next Generation: Mentorship Insights with Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
This 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 leader and scholar in the field of organizational development. In this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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Voices for 2030: Youth Advocacy at the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
In 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 City. As a delegate through the Major Group for Children and Youth, H...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Championing Sickle Cell Support Locally and Globally: 1834 Alumna Ufuoma's Story
This 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 support organization, NotJustYou. Ufuoma discusses the impactful wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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From Canada to the World Trade Organization: Amb. Nadia Theodore’s Career Journey
In 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 the first Black person and woman to hold these roles. She offers v...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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