In this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips shares a special story about one night at the historic Alberta Hotel. And we sit down with Rachelle Venne, CEO of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. She talks about why it’s important to recognize the obstacles faced by Indigenous Women in Alberta.

Links:

Check out our Vital Topic reports.

Learn more about the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women.

Read the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Reclaiming Power and Place.

Grant Deadlines:
Al Maurer Awards – Deadline is August 31st
Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships – Deadline is August 31st
Community Grants – Deadline is September 1st

Special shout out to The Read Along, where hosts Scott and Anita Bourgeois take you on a chapter-by-chapter journey through a good book.

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Music for the Alberta Hotel story:
*When the Mockingbirds are Singing in the Wildwood by Frank C Stanley
*The Royal Vagabond by Jockers Dance Orchestra 
*Good-Night by Knickerbocker Quartet

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