Month: December 2019

Encore show: Indigenous Peoples Day – Sierra Tasi Baker on Indigenous Veganism and Finding Balance with the Natural World

by Elyse • December 26, 2019 • Comments Off

Sierra Tasi Baker of the Squamish Nation speaks to us on why she chose a vegan lifestyle, how this fits with her traditional Coast Salish values, and how animal activists can advocate for animals in a way that’s respectful toward Indigenous people.

Orangutan Jungle School: Dr. Anne Russon on Rescuing and Rehabilitating Orphaned Orangutans

by Elyse • December 20, 2019 • Comments Off

Featuring an interview with York University primatologist Dr. Anne Russon, lead script advisor for the docu-soap series “Orangutan Jungle School” on the Love Nature channel.

Vegan Holiday Cooking with The Tasty K, Kirsten Kaminski, plus Tosha Lobsinger on Zero Waste for the Holidays (and beyond!)

by Alison Cole • December 13, 2019 • Comments Off

A feature interview on Vegan Holiday Cooking with social media star The Tasty K, Kirsten Kaminski, plus an interview with local advocate Tosha Lobsinger on Zero-Waste for the Holidays (and beyond!).

School Days Series #4: Looking for Solutions to Creating a Compassionate Educational Experience

by Asami Hitohara • December 6, 2019 • Comments Off

This is the 4th and final show of our School Days series. (You can find the other 3 shows in the series here) This last show continues to explore how we can create a more compassionate and cruelty-free educational environment.
The show features interviews with Early Childhood Educator, Mallory Boult; National Programs Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, Monica Chen and grade 8 student Soleilla Denomme.