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Outside The House

Outside The House

By Katie Robertson

Welcome to Outside The House, where we discuss social and climate justice issues & ideas and connect with the radical people who are taking action across the country, because they believe we can #dobetter. Through this, we will try to create justice for those who have had their voices silenced and their stories unheard.
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Ep 02: Settle In Settlers with Tanya Bruce

Outside The HouseNov 09, 2020

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Ep 11: Carter Gorzitza, Free Transit Edmonton
Mar 05, 202145:06
Ep 10: Shamair Turner and Adrian Bruff, Edmonton, AB City Council Candidates

Ep 10: Shamair Turner and Adrian Bruff, Edmonton, AB City Council Candidates

We're back after a short break! This week's episode is a little different than usual because we sit down with two Edmonton, Alberta City Council candidates to gain their perspective on how to tackle houselessness, poverty, and what it means to them to run for council as Black citizens. Thanks for tuning in, and if you like this show please consider supporting this work as a patron at Patreon.com/OutsideTheHouse. 

Thanks, 

Katie Robertson

Feb 18, 202157:05
EP 09 Ubuntu, with Dieulita Datus & Sadia Khan, Community Mobilizers

EP 09 Ubuntu, with Dieulita Datus & Sadia Khan, Community Mobilizers

Ubuntu: (oo·boon·too) I am because we are. ~ Zulu Proverb

This is what Dieulita and Sadia bring to the table in spades (including their own chairs). These two community mobilizers are sweeping through Alberta spreading the message of UBUNTU – Compassion, Humanity & Harmony. 

Join me as I sit down with this dynamic and vibrant duo as we talk about what radical inclusivity means, how we can all #dobetter at embodying Ubuntu, and how we can all benefit from slowing down, storytelling, and creating deeper connections. 

Visit https://ubuntualberta.com/ for more info on their organization and how to support them. 

Jan 21, 202101:01:18
Ep 08: Mark Cherrington, Coalition for Justice and Human Rights

Ep 08: Mark Cherrington, Coalition for Justice and Human Rights

Human rights violations take place every single day, many of them are committed by the institutions meant to protect our most vulnerable populations. The trouble is, it can take years for a single human rights claim to make it through the courts, and by then, it's usually too late. This is where the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights comes in. 

Join host Katie Robertson, as she sits down with Mark Cherrington, justice and human rights advocate. Mark has dedicated his entire life to seeing justice served for those who have been most impacted by systemic injustices, and there's no sign of him stopping any time soon. 

Jan 08, 202137:54
Ep 07 Alberta Antiracism Education Committee with Nicole Dodd

Ep 07 Alberta Antiracism Education Committee with Nicole Dodd

Antiracism is a form of action against racism and the systemic racism and the oppression of marginalized groups. Being antiracist is based on the conscious efforts and actions to provide equitable opportunities for all people on an individual and systemic level. People can act against racism by acknowledging personal privileges, confronting acts of racial discrimination, and working to change personal racial biases.

The Alberta education system currently doesn't have antiracism built into its framework both functionally and educationally within the curriculum. Meet the group of people who are actively working to change that, as I sit down with Nicole Dodd, one of the co-founders of the Alberta Antiracism Education Committee. 

Don't miss an episode, hit that subscribe button now. Past episodes, extra content, swag and more are available by becoming a subscriber on patreon.com/outsidethehouse 

Dec 24, 202033:12
Ep 06 Tara Russell, CPAWS
Dec 08, 202029:36
EP 05: Adult Survivors of Trauma Mental Health Advocate, Hope, from Survivor and Co.
Dec 01, 202001:08:49
Ep 04: Needs Based Therapy Advocate, Tony Stravato

Ep 04: Needs Based Therapy Advocate, Tony Stravato

One in every 66 children born in Canada is diagnosed with ASD, AKA Autism Spectrum Disorder. (autism speaks).

The costs associated with both caring for a child who has ASD and preparing them to be adults who can hopefully someday live independently are countless.

The Canadian and Provincial governments in so-called Canada have neglected to adequately and fairly serve children with ASD and their families.

In this episode of Outside The House, I meet with Tony Stravato, who has found both hope and comfort in his needs-based therapy advocacy work, and the unexpected community that grew out of it. He and his wife are parents to twin 7-year-old children who have both been diagnosed as living with ASD.

Join me as Tony shares how he's been fighting, alongside other parents, caregivers, and experts in the field for access and funding for needs-based therapy.

Nov 23, 202030:45
Ep 03: Canadian Association of Safe Supply (C.A.S.S.)

Ep 03: Canadian Association of Safe Supply (C.A.S.S.)

Between January 2016 and March 2019, an estimated 12,800 Canadians lost their lives due to apparent opioid-related deaths (cihi.ca). The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a huge surge in those deaths with 1,018 Canadians suffering fatal (and 96% of those accidental) opioid-related deaths (canada.ca). Our country has an opioid death crisis on our hands and we need to do something about it.

Enter the Canadian Association of Safe Supply (safesupply.ca). The Canadian Association for Safe Supply is Canada's only national organization focused primarily on increasing access and supply to legal, regulated substances of known potency.

Join me for the third episode of Outside The House as I sit down with Jordan Westfall, CEO of C.A.S.S. as we talk about what safe supply means and does for Canadians.

Stay safe, and be well!

Nov 16, 202033:53
Ep 02: Settle In Settlers with Tanya Bruce

Ep 02: Settle In Settlers with Tanya Bruce

On this week’s guest episode, I welcome Tanya Bruce who runs Settle In Settlers. On this episode, we discuss everything from Environmental Racism, Colonial Violence and Residential Schools, to what we can do to provide justice and restore lands to Indigenous communities. 

Tanya is an organizer, activist, and truth-seeker about Canada’s Colonial Past. Tanya calls in other colonial folks as this person provides queer commentary on Canadian politics, history and its lies on their Instagram account called Settle In Settlers.

This episode has been edited and condensed for free listening, to hear the full episode, subscribe at patreon.com/outsidethehouse

Nov 09, 202052:21
Welcome to Outside The House - Introducing Your Host Katie Robertson

Welcome to Outside The House - Introducing Your Host Katie Robertson

Get to know your host Katie Robertson, the reasons why she started this podcast, and the community she hopes to grow. You can support Katie at patreon.com/outsidethehouse

Nov 03, 202008:16