In this episode, Mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock sits down with Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss the updated Shelbourne Valley and Quadra Mackenzie city plans, creating affordable and accessible housing, battling misinformation within municipal government, and the importance of having your voice heard by local councilors.

You can reach out to Mayor Dean Murdock here:
Email: mayor@saanich.ca
Instagram: @murdockmayor

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Nest producer and Martlet Operations Manager Rae Dawson sits down with Lauren McLean, the LE,NONET Student Leadership Program Coordinator at UVic’s Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement (IACE) to talk about support for Indigenous students on campus. In the words of IACE Executive Director Dr. Jacquie Green, IACE “works to support the success of Indigenous students at UVic by providing cultural and academic programming, including Elders in Residence, wellness circles, tutoring, academic advising and counselling, as well as experiential learning opportunities, financial aid, leadership and community development opportunities.” Rae and Lauren discuss opportunities for Indigenous students through IACE such as the LE,NONET program and Campus Cousins, reflect on the importance of accessing inter-generational community as a student, and how Indigenous students can find their “home away from home” at the First Peoples House.

You can find out more about IACE here:
Website: https://www.uvic.ca/iace/index.php
Instagram: @uviciace

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LampPost Victoria Co-Founder Simon Larocque sits down with Operations Manager and Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss LampPost’s venture into creating community connections in Victoria, B.C. LampPost Victoria is an event calendar platform for finding events, hosting events and regular meet-ups, and community cohort gatherings. They discuss what LampPost is and the inspiration behind it, tangible ways to build a community and make connections, and practicing stepping out of your comfort zone in an algorithmic world.

Find out more about LampPost Victoria here:
Website: https://www.lamppostvictoria.com/
Instagram: @lamppostvictoria
@simonlarocque_

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