May 10, 2022 Newsletter

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May 10, 2022

Clearing a New Pathâ„¢ and Clearing a New Path Podcastâ„¢ are products of Radar Media, located in Dorchester, Ontario on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral peoples who once used this land as their traditional beaver hunting grounds.  As a settler here I’m committed to deepening understanding of Indigenous communities and reframing responsibilities to land and community. I am grateful to Mother Earth for the opportunity for love and connection and to the spirits of the Elders and the Medicine People who still walk the Earth.

MAY 10, 2022

Does what's happening in the US in relation to legalized abortions have any affect on rights here in Canada?Heather Lynne Travis joins me on the podcast this week, as we talk about transitioning from the big city to small town life and from big PR firms to media consultancy and artpreneurship, as well a privilege.

After all that has happened, what are your thoughts on our Canadian flag?

Stay curious friends,Shauna

grew up in Toronto, and eventually worked for big PR firms, but once she got a taste of living a simpler life in rural Canada, she couldn't turn back. She is a digital media consultant and is also growing her art business. She and her husband own a bicycle store in Tara, Ontario. She is also a regular guest host on the popular arts podcast, And She Looked Up.

NEWS

On my mind this week:1. Are Canadian women in danger of losing our reproductive rights?Watching in horror at what's happening in the United States, where a leak of a draft opinion in the US Supreme Court’s coming decision on abortion suggests each state could have the ability to outlaw legal abortions, I can't help but worry what might happen in Canada.Anyone else worried?American women could potentially get an abortion here in Canada (CBC) Here's a Globe and Mail commentary.I hope to have an interview for the podcast soon, on the access to legal abortions in rural Canada.2. The Confederate flag is a symbol of hate. What about the Canadian flag?Here in Ontario, spring hadn't quite sprung yet, so many folks haven't put flags up yet. My hubby and I, in the past, proudly flew our Canadian flag, particularly on Canada Day. But last year, I insisted we didn't. I felt strongly we needed to sit it out in solidarity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters and now, after the 'Freedom' protests in Ottawa and the residual protests happening in different pockets of Canada (and recently back in Ottawa again), I'm not as proud of the flag as I once was. My grandfather was a veteran and fought for our rights, still, I feel my pride in its symbolism is diminishing. What are your thoughts as we approach flag-flying season? Is this an important part of your business? What does the Canadian flag mean to you?Here's an interesting commentary from the Toronto Star.3. Have you heard about the Venture for Canada program?If you're in need of project-based assistance, Venture for Canada has what it calls an 'intrapreneurship program' where you can engage a group of up to five post secondary students to work on a project with you and your start up and the government pays their wages. It's worth looking into. Thanks to the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce for the referral!4. How one woman is encouraging others to work in the tradesNatasha Ferguson, of EthelFoxConstruct, a residential renovation company, started a nonprofit called A Woman's Work "o provide training in construction jobs for women and resources to bolster their self esteem".(Source: image and article - Toronto Star)

5. BC passes new anti-racism data collection legislation

I have often referenced the lack of Canadian Census Data on radicalized and marginalized groups in rural Canada. New legislation in British Columbia means this data must be collected in that province. Rural advocates are hopeful."Rural members of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network were supported by the Resilience BC Hub to engage Indigenous Peoples, People of African Descent and other racialized communities in trauma-informed, online consultations. Discussions highlighted the barriers faced by participants when accessing government services, the rationale for collecting demographic data and measures required to make this critical data collection process safe and accessible." (Full article - Source: canadianinquirer.net )

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