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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.
Episodes
18 episodes
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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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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31:03
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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48:05
1834 Talks: Podcast Trailer
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 Cana...
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1834 Scholars: Rhodes Scholarship
If you want to learn from someone who has a fully funded master's degree as a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford, is now a PhD student at Oxford, and is returning to the University of Toronto to complete her medical degree after Oxford, then this is th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:46
1834 Scholars: McCall McBain Scholarship
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Yvan Kammelu, a Cohort 5 1834 Fellowship Fellow and McCall McBain scholar pursuing a Master of Management Analytics at McGill University's Desautels Business School. The McCall McBain scholarship, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:07
Vote 16: Championing Youth Voting Rights
Tune in to hear 1834 Fellowship alumna Donneton Brown discuss Vote16Canada, the groundbreaking movement and Senate bill to lower Canada's federal voting age to 16. In this episode, Donneton explores the importan...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:08
Trailblazing with Deputy Minister Ako Ufodike
Tune in for a captivating conversation with Deputy Minister Ako Ufodike, a true trailblazer within Alberta's government and the first Black Deputy Minister in the province. We'll explore his extraordinary journey, spanning from his background i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:58
Going Global: A United Nations Environment Assembly Delegate's Experience
In this episode, we're diving into Esther Muloki's journey from being an 1834 Global alumna to becoming a delegate at the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya. Get ready to hear about Esther’s impactful contributions as a delegate a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:24
Part 2- "Use Your Voice": An 1834 Fellowship Cohort 4 Recap
For Episode 8 (Part 2), the 1834 Fellows showcase their journey to Ottawa and discuss how they leveraged their voices to impact public policy through meetings with influential figures in Canadian politics. Tune in to discover their firsthand ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:50
“Use Your Voice”: An 1834 Fellowship Cohort 4 Recap
Aspiring to influence Canadian public policy? The 1834 Fellowship is your gateway to immersive training that can help you nurture your understanding and knowledge of key issues in Canadian public policy. Tune in to this episode to explore Cohor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:48
Black and Indigenous Allyship with Jordan Gray
In this special episode we are joined by Jordan Gray, the acting national manager for reserve housing at Indigenous Services Canada and a curriculum specialist to our very own 1834 Global. Being of Mi'kmaw and Trinidadian descent, he disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:31
Women's History Month with Huda Mukbil
This episode is a recording of Operation Black Vote Canada’s Fireside Chat with Huda Mukbil, the first Black Arab-Canadian spy at CSIS and the first Muslim hijabi woman at CSIS. This chat was part of Operation Black Vote Canada’s celebrat...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:03
Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved In Canadian Politics
In this episode, "Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Politics,” we dive into politics and explore opportunities for Black youth to engage in government processes. Our guests for today's episode are Robyn Taylor and Josh ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:25
Women's History Month with Mayor Annette Groves
For Episode 4 of 1834 Talks, you’re going to get a special treat! This episode is a recording of Operation Black Vote Canada’s Fireside Chat with Mayor Annette Groves, the first woman of colour to become Mayor of the Town of Caledon. This chat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:49
Public Policy 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Public Policy
Welcome to another enlightening episode of 1834 Talks! In this episode, titled "Public Policy 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Public Policy," we dive into the world of public policy and explore opportunities for Black youth to...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:48
Leaders of Today: Black Student Leadership in Public Policy
In our second episode, we spotlight Black student leadership in public policy with our guest, Fariba al-Hassan. She's an 1834 alumna and co-founder of the Black Students in Public Affairs Association (BSPA) at Carleton University. The BSPA rece...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:56
"What is 1834?" with Annamie Paul and Velma Morgan
Discover the transformative 1834 Fellowship, a Canadian civic leadership and public policy training program for Black youth in our inaugural episode. Join Hermon Afowork and Iyanu Soyege, both 1834 Fellow alumnae, as they speak with co-founders...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:01