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Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 21: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & NagasakiChmielewski, K. (2025). The First Atomic Bombs Tested and Used During World War II. Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/story/discover-more-about-the-first-atomic-bombs-tested-and-used-during-world-war-iiHarry S. Truman Library. (n.d.). Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb. https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/presidential-inquiries/decision-drop-atomic-bombInternational Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. (n.d.). Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. https://www.icanw.org/hiroshima_and_nagasaki_bombingsKaneko, Y. (2025). Saplings from tree exposed to atomic bombing planted at U.N. headquarters to mark 80 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings. Asia News Network. https://asianews.network/saplings-from-tree-exposed-to-atomic-bombing-planted-at-u-n-headquarters-to-mark-80-years-since-hiroshima-nagasaki-bombings/Rose, M. (2013). The Girl Who Transformed the Paper Crane Into the Symbol for Peace and...2025-07-2118 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 20: Violence and Femininity Through the Lens of the Ken and Barbie KillersDisclaimer: I experienced some minor tech issues with my microphone while recording this episode. I apologize for any impact on the sound quality and appreciate your patience — everything will be back to normal next episode!Butts, E. (2018). Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Case. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/paul-bernardo-and-karla-homolka-caseEate, P. (2007). From Complicity to Coercion: The Representation of the Female Sexual Serial Murderer in the Case of Karla Homolka. Outskirts: feminisms along the edge (16), pp. 3. Gatehouse, J. (2016). Why Karla Homolka’s children will pay for her crimes. MacLean’s. https://macleans.ca/culture...2025-07-0714 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 19: Abuses at Abu Ghraib PrisonBreckler, S. J. (2004). How Can the Science of Human Behavior Help Us Understand Abu Ghraib? American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/physical-abuse-violence/abu-ghraibChaloux, L. (2012). Convergence of Errors: Leadership Failures Contributing to Abu Ghraib Abuses. Royal Military College Saint-Jean. https://www.cmrsj-rmcsj.forces.gc.ca/cb-bk/art-art/2012/art-art-2012-1-eng.aspHersh, S. M. (2004). Torture at Abu Ghraib. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/05/10/torture-at-abu-ghraibHilal, M. (2017). Abu Ghraib: The legacy of torture in the war on terror. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2017/10/1/abu-ghraib-the-legacy-of-torture-in-the-war-on-terrorHonderich, H. (2024). US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib. BBC. https...2025-06-2315 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 18: The Wives of King Henry VIIIElton, G.R. & Morrill, J. S. (2025). Henry VIII. Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VIII-king-of-England Historic Royal Palaces. (2025). Henry VIII, Terrible Tudor? https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii/#gs.mckfb5Historic Royal Palaces. (2025). Henry VIII’s Wives: Six Queens, Six Women. https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii-s-wives-six-queens-six-women/#gs.mckf1b Ponti, C. (2025). Who Were the Six Wives of Henry VIII? History.com. https://www.history.com/articles/henry-viii-wivesRoyal Museums Greenwich. (2025). How many children did Henry VIII have? https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/royal-history/how-many-children-did-henry-viii-have Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0913 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 17: Mental Health Treatment & CareConcordia University, St. Paul. (2020). A History of Mental Illness Treatment: Obsolete Practices. https://online.csp.edu/resources/article/history-of-mental-illness-treatment/Department of Justice Canada. (2023). The Mentally Ill: How They Became Enmeshed in the Criminal Justice System and How We Might Get Them Out. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/mental/p3.htmlGoodman, J. T. (2014). Mental Health. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mental-healthJutras, M. (2017). Historical perspectives on the theories, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. British Columbia Medical Journal. https://bcmj.org/mds-be/historical-perspectives-theories-diagnosis-and-treatment-mental-illnessLarson, Z. (2018). America's Long-Suffering Mental Health System. Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective...2025-05-2720 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 16: RMS TitanicBoileau, J. (2022). Titanic. The Canadian Encylopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/titanicDaugherty, G. (2025). The Long, Strange Trip of the Titanic Victims Whose Remains Surfaced Hundreds of Miles Away, Weeks After the Ship Sank. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-long-strange-trip-of-the-titanic-victims-whose-remains-surfaced-hundreds-of-miles-away-weeks-after-the-ship-sank-180986386/History.com. (2009). Titanic. https://www.history.com/articles/titanicNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2024). R.M.S. Titanic - History and Significance. https://www.noaa.gov/office-of-general-counsel/gc-international-section/rms-titanic-history-and-significance#:~:text=Titanic%2C%20launched%20on%20May%2031,than%201%2C500%20passengers%20and%20crewPenner, L. (2025). Don’t Mind the Mess - The ship that sailed through time. The Carillon. https://www.thecarillon.com/lo...2025-05-1215 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 15: Kwame Nkrumah, Pan-Africanism, and Post-Colonial Foreign InterferenceAbbey, A. O. (2023). The Educational Impact of Military Coup D'etats in Ghana on Education. York University. https://yorkspace.library.yorku.ca/items/34e9c030-1d9c-4c1f-8c99-60d19ff59d53BBC News. (2016). Four more ways the CIA has meddled in Africa. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36303327Encyclopaedia Brittanica. (2025). Kwame Nkrumah. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kwame-NkrumahGebe, B. Y. Ghana’s Foreign Policy at Independence and Implications for the 1966 Coup D’état. University of Ghana. https://jpanafrican.org/docs/vol2no3/GhanasForeignPolicyAtIndependenceAnd.pdfHersh, S.M. (1978). C.I.A. Said to Have Aided Plotters Who Overthrew Nkrumah in Gh...2025-04-2813 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 14: Broken ArrowsAdams, S. (2022). The lost nuke of British Columbia. Legion: Canada’s Military History Magazine. https://legionmagazine.com/the-lost-nuke-of-british-columbia/Gorvett, Z. (2022). The lost nuclear bombs that no one can find. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220804-the-lost-nuclear-bombs-that-no-one-can-findHosgood, A.F. (2023). In Northwest BC, the Case of the Missing Nuke. The Tyee. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/25/Northwest-BC-Case-Missing-Nuke/Izzo, J. (2025). A brief history of missing US nuclear weapons. Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/us-missing-nuclear-weapons/Kass, H. (2024). The U.S. Military Is Missing 6 Nuclear Weapons. The National Interest. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-military-missing-6-nuclear-weapons-213059Mosher, D. (2017). A thermonuclear bomb slammed into a No...2025-04-1413 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 13: Colombian BananasCaro, J.E.E., & Vidal Ortega, A. (2012). The worker's massacre of 1928 in the Magdalena Zona Bananera - Colombia: An unfinished story. Memorias, 9(18), pp. 22-54. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262504044_The_worker%27s_massacre_of_1928_in_the_Magdalena_Zona_Bananera_-_Colombia_An_unfinished_storyDwyer, K. (2025). The Colombia Banana Massacre of 1928: The Shocking Story. The Collector. https://www.thecollector.com/colombia-banana-massacre-1928-story/Gómez. G., I. (2024). The Human Cost of your Breakfast Banana. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/opinion/chiquita-banana-killings-colombia-auc.htmlGoodman, A. & González, J. (2024). Bananas and Blood: Chiquita Ordered to Pay Colombian Families $38 Million for Backing Death Sq...2025-03-1715 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 12: Universities Pt. 2Brown, S.M. (2025). Harvard Under Fire for Slashing Slavery Initiative Staff as Black History Faces Nationwide Attacks. The Washington Informer. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/harvard-terminates-staff-slavery-initiative/CBC Radio. (2021). Penn Museum apologizes for collecting bones of victims of slavery and police violence. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.6007322/penn-museum-apologizes-for-collecting-bones-of-victims-of-slavery-and-police-violence-1.6007326Gladney, V. (2022). A Bare and Open Truth: The Penn and Slavery Project and the Public. Penn Arts & Sciences: Department of History. https://live-sas-www-history.pantheon.sas.upenn.edu/node/14902Ireland, C. (2011). Harvard and slavery. The Harvard Gazette. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2011/11/harvard-and-slavery/McLeod, S. (2023). Stanford Prison Experiment: Zimbardo’s Famous Study. Si...2025-03-0313 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 11: 1914 Sealing DisastersBaker, M. (n.d.). The Struggle for Influence and Power: William Coaker, Abram Kean, and the Newfoundland Sealing Industry, 1908–1915. Memorial University. https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/nflds/article/view/21477/24946 CBC News. Sealing disasters marked as Elliston memorial opens. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/sealing-disasters-marked-as-elliston-memorial-opens-1.2681909CBC News. The 1914 sealing disaster: 100 years later. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/the-1914-sealing-disaster-100-years-later-1.2591837CityNews Vancouver. (2014). Newfoundland marks 1914 sealing disaster with father and son’s frozen embrace. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2014/03/30/newfoundland-marks-1914-sealing-disaster-with-father-and-sons-frozen-embrace/Crocker, D. (2014). History professor concludes 1914 sealing disaster played role in collapse of democracy. Saltwire. https://www.saltw...2025-02-1816 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 10: DentistryAmerican Dental Education Association. (2023). History of Dentistry. https://www.adea.org/godental/Dentistry-101/history-and-data/history-of-dentistryCBC Radio. (2017). From tooth pullers to dentists: Dental care's 'really painful' history. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/filling-in-the-gaps-dental-care-in-canada-a-special-edition-of-the-current-1.4421567/from-tooth-pullers-to-dentists-dental-care-s-really-painful-history-1.4421608Connor, R.A. & Kamen, S. (2024). Dentistry. Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/science/dentistryDaugherty, G. (2023). How Humans Took Care of Their Teeth Through History. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/dental-care-teeth-cleaning-through-historyDuncan, J. (2018). 10 Horrors Of Dentistry Throughout History. Listverse. https://listverse.com/2018/01/24/10-horrors-of-dentistry-throughout-history/Hargreaves, J.A. (2013). Dentistry. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dentistryJabr, F. (2019). The Truth About Dentistry. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic...2025-02-0321 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 9: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireFadulu, L. (2023). After 112 Years, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Victims Get a Memorial. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/nyregion/triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire-memorial.htmlHistory.com Editors. (2024). Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/triangle-shirtwaist-fireKiger, P.J. (2023). How the Horrific Tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Led to Workplace Safety Laws. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire-labor-safety-lawsNational Portrait Gallery. The Tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Smithsonian. https://npg.si.edu/blog/tragedy-triangle-shirtwaist-factoryNYU Law News. (n.d.). One hundred years later, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire is remembered. NYU Law. https://www.law.nyu.edu/news...2025-01-2018 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 8: The Beothuk People of NewfoundlandCecco, L. (2020). Canada: DNA discovery lends weight to First Nations ancestral story. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/10/dna-canada-first-nations-ancestral-storyHillier, B. (2021). There’s nothing to prove it, but Mi’kmaw mercenary myth persists, say researchers. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/mi-kmaw-mercenary-myth-colonial-history-school-textbooks-1.6073752Marshall, I. & Macpherson, A.G. (n.d.). William Eppes Cormack (1796-1868): The Later Years. https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/nflds/article/view/26100/30326Meier, A.C. (2019). Who Were the Beothuk, the Lost People of Newfoundland? JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/who-were-the-beothuk-the-lost-people-of-newfoundland/Mitchell, A. (2021). Amet*: Understanding the Beothuk. Canadian Geographic. https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/amet...2025-01-0620 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 7: Camp Sumter (Andersonville Prison)American Battlefield Trust. (2024). Andersonville Prison. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/andersonville-prisonBrittanica. (n.d.). Andersonville. https://www.britannica.com/place/Andersonville-GeorgiaDavis, R.S. (2020). Andersonville Prison. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/andersonville-prison/Georgia Public Broadcasting. (n.d.). Punishment and Tragedy at Andersonville Prison. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/punishment-and-tragedy-at-andersonville-prison-georgia-public-broadcasting/1AUROj2waF4UIw?hl=enHistory.com. (2019). Andersonville. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/andersonvilleNational Park Service. (n.d.). An Introduction to Civil War Prisons. https://www.nps.gov/ande/learn/historyculture/cwprisons.htmNational Park Service. (n.d.). History of the Andersonville Prison. https://www.nps.gov/ande/learn/historyculture/camp_sumter_hi...2024-12-0215 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 6: Kent State ShootingsAftoora-Orsagos, P. & Rubinkam, M. (2024). Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today’s campus protests. AP. https://apnews.com/article/kent-state-ac60fdcb2a2dc852e49ee9fc2e6aaf31Diacon, T. (2024). The Long Shadow of May 4, 1970. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/05/03/long-shadow-may-4-1970-opinionGuerrieri, V. (2020). How 13 Seconds Changed Kent State University Forever. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fifty-years-ago-kent-state-massacre-changed-university-forever-180974787/Kaur, H. (2020). 50 years ago today, the shooting of 4 college students at Kent State changed America. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us/kent-state-shooting-50th-anniversary-trnd/index.htmlKelly, D. (2024). Kent State shootings: The 1970 student protests th...2024-11-1819 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 5: Parenting & ChildhoodAmezcua-Patino, L. (2023). Nurturing Through Time: The History and Evolution of Parenting. Medium. https://medium.com/raising-a-beautiful-mind/nurturing-through-time-the-history-and-evolution-of-parenting-224cd17a3eb8CBC Radio. (2019). Parenting throughout history could be weird, and downright dangerous: author. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-february-18-2019-1.5021628/parenting-throughout-history-could-be-weird-and-downright-dangerous-author-1.5021677Hart, L. & Caven, K. (2016). Parenting’s troubled history: Why changing family patterns is our most important work. https://acestoohigh.com/2016/10/18/parenting-trouble-history/Loughborough University. (2023). Raising children in the 16th century: Parenting tips you may (not) want to try. https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2023/april/sixteenth-century-parenting-tips/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...2024-11-0414 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 4: The Salem Witch TrialsBlumberg, J. (2022). A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/Linder, D.O. (1995). Tituba. UMKC School of Law: Famous Trials. https://www.famous-trials.com/salem/2045-asa-titLohnes, K. (n.d.). How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials. Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/story/how-rye-bread-may-have-caused-the-salem-witch-trialsMarkham-Cantor, A. (2019). The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween. The Nation. https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/witch-costume-halloween/Niehoff, L. (2020). What the Salem witch trials can teach us in 2020. Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2020/10/29/lesson-salem-witch-trials/6067161002/Salem Witch Museum. (2024). FAQ...2024-10-2114 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 3: MK-ULTRAAnnable, K. (2017). 'She went away, hoping to get better': Family remembers Winnipeg woman put through CIA-funded brainwashing. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/mkultra-cia-velma-orlikow-1.4449922Banerjee, S. (2023). MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/mk-ultra-mind-control-experiments-quebec-high-court-says-u-s-has-immunity-in-canada/article_8eb4f925-8ed1-59b7-bfa7-179a7dd94055.htmlBoylan, D. (2017). CIA’s MK-Ultra LSD mind control experiment has lingering legacy. The Washington Times. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/30/cias-mk-ultra-lsd-mind-control-experiment-has-ling/Dunleavy, B. (2023). What Happened to Ted Kaczynski at Harvard?. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/wh...2024-10-0721 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 2: UniversitiesAnthony, A. (2024). ‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/28/nick-bostrom-controversial-future-of-humanity-institute-closure-longtermism-affective-altruismErmakov, A. (2022). Legends and myths of Moscow University. Kot Shryodingera. https://kot.sh/zakony-svobody/tpost/sf5xe66ob1-legendi-i-mifi-moskovskogo-universitetaLangevin, L.A. (n.d.). Mikhail Lomonosov: Russian author and scientist. Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mikhail-Vasilyevich-LomonosovLevine, R. (2018). From heartbreaking letters to triumphant trophies: 12 objects that tell the story of U of T during the Great War. U of T News. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/heartbreaking-letters-triumphant-trophies-12-objects-tell-story-u-t-during-great-warLomonosov Moscow State University. (2021). https://openday.msu.ru/en/histor...2024-09-2318 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 1: The Great Hunger (The Irish Potato Famine)Resources Canada Ireland Foundation. (n.d.). Irish Famine Migrant Stories in Ontario. https://irishfaminestories.ca/en Cantwell, J.D. (2017). A great-grandfather's account of the Irish potato famine (1845–1850). Baylor University Medical Centre Proceedings. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5468053/ History.com Editors. (2022). Irish Potato Famine. https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/irish-potato-famine Irish Famine Exhibition. (2024). Ireland’s Great Hunger. https://www.theirishpotatofamine.com/en-ca/pages/irelands-great-hunger Majendie, P. (1991). Sad Tale in Irish Famine Victim’s Diary. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-08-18-mn-1335-story.html Mokyr, J. (2024). Great Famine. Brittanica. https://www.britan...2024-09-0916 min

Under the Mat: A Dark History PodcastEpisode 0: About the PodcastHi friends, my name is Aubrianna Snow and I’m the creator and host of the Under the Mat podcast. I wanted to begin this podcast with some brief notes about who I am, why I’m pursuing this project, and what it is and is not. First let me say, I’m not a historian – my education is in journalism, but I’ve been working in the anti-violence sector since I finished my undergrad. I’m currently pursuing a policy-related Masters program, here in Alberta, Canada, where I live. Throughout my career, I’ve become deeply interested in power relations and...2024-09-0901 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 150 – Bent ArrowOn this episode, our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow, takes us to Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Bent Arrow was established in 1994 to support Indigenous children, youth and families. Their mission is to empower Indigenous people to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally. And to see them walk proudly in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Executive Director, Cheryl Whiskeyjack, tells us about the importance of ceremony and access to culture. And talks about some of the nuances of reconciliation in Edmonton. Links: Visit Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Discover how you can connect...2023-09-0137 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 147 – Black Equity in Alberta RainforestOn this episode our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow, learns about the Black Equity in Alberta Rainforest (BEAR) initiative and how the philosophy of Ubuntu (meaning: I am because we are) can help us better understand their approach to health equity. BEAR was founded by the Ribbon Rouge Foundation to strengthen health equity in African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities. ECF has been honoured to provide funding to help with the first three years of the initiative. BEAR takes an intersectional approach to securing the health, wealth and wellbeing of the ACB community. They engage with community...2023-07-1428 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 145 – The Melisizwe BrothersOn this episode, we meet The Melisizwe Brothers. Marc, Seth and Zacary James began training in music as early as ages 4 to 7. Encouraged by their families, and with each other’s support, they have since established themselves on the music scene. The Melisizwe Brothers have performed internationally and have appeared on several television shows including Netflix’s Mowtown Magic, Showtime at the Apollo, the Ellen DeGeneres Show and more! And they are finding ways to give back to the community through their Gold Mind Programs. ECF is excited to help support their upcoming perfo...2023-06-1622 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 143: Art Gallery of Alberta Funds for the FutureOn 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 anti...2023-03-1500 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 140: More Than FoodOn this episode, our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow, learns about how Edmonton’s Food Bank goes beyond food to support community members. Edmonton’s Food Bank was the very first food bank to open in Canada, and has been tackling food insecurity since 1981. They provide food and other assistance to thousands of people each month. In the course of a year, the food bank distributes about 6 million kilograms of food. This is help for thousands of individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. In December 2022, Edmonton Community Foundation was able to provide Edmonton’s Food Bank with a B...2023-02-0100 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 137 – Celebrating Douglas MitchellOn this episode, our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow, learns about the tremendous community impact of Douglas Mitchell. Douglas held countless titles and honours throughout his life. He was a leading professional in law, a football player for both the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and an advisor to countless community organizations. More importantly, he was a loving husband to former Alberta Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Lois Mitchell, and a father of four children. In 2017, Lois and Douglas worked together to create the History and Heroes Foundation, which serves to promote the diverse history of our province...2022-12-1600 min

The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 113 – Canadian Parks and Wilderness SocietyOn this episode, our correspondent, Aubrianna Snow finds out how the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is working to conserve and protect Alberta’s natural environment. CPAWS is Canada’s only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water, and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them. The Northern Alberta Chapter was the first regional chapter and was established in 1968. Links: Find out more about Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Northern Alberta Chapter. Check out the Climate Projection Maps for Alberta. Conn...2022-02-0200 min