Feb 19 2025 31 mins
For our milestone 100th episode, veteran journalist and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Dan Lett takes over the interviewer's chair to dig into host Stuart Murray's journey from Canadian Museum for Human Rights CEO to human rights podcast creator.
Murray opens up about discovering Winnipeg's rich but often overlooked human rights community, sharing stories of local champions like Dilly Knol, who transformed how she sources food for vulnerable community members - refusing to accept "almost garbage" food for the people she serves at Andrews Street Family Centre.
The conversation tackles tough questions: How well do Canadians really understand human rights issues in their own backyard? When someone asks "haven't we talked about reconciliation enough?", how do you respond? Murray and Lett explore these challenges while reflecting on the power of difficult but necessary conversations.
Stuart reminisces about:
- The unexpected lessons from 99 conversations with Winnipeg's human rights advocates
- Why reading an actual treaty document can change perspectives on reconciliation
- How Sunshine House's "Museum of Love" is reshaping harm reduction in Winnipeg
- The surprising Manitoba roots of basic annual income programs
Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this candid conversation between two veteran Winnipeg voices offers a fresh look at how local action shapes human rights progress right here.
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