Best Northwest Territories Podcasts (2024)

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Living Well with Young Onset Dementia with Lynn Ferguson 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Lynn Ferguson shares her personal journey with young onset dementia. She discusses how her sister first noticed changes in her behavior and how they sought medical help. Lynn talks about the shock of receiving the diagnosis and the initial feelings of sadness and fear. However, she emphasizes that life doesn't end with a dementia diagnosis and that…

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Al Shares His Experience as a Care Partner for His Wife Joanne 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

Al Matheson is a dedicated care partner who has been caring for his wife, Joanne, who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2015. Al has been with Joanne for over 50 years and shares his experience and insights into the challenges and lessons he has learned throughout his caregiving journey. He emphasizes the importance of seeking support from…

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Journey of a Care Partner with Jag 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Jag's journey began when his wife, Carol Lynn, was diagnosed with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. Jag discusses the journey from the initial signs and symptoms to the diagnosis and the rapid progression. He emphasizes the importance of awareness and early intervention in managing dementia. Jag also highlights the role of the Alzheimer Society …

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Young Onset Dementia with Cindy McCaffery 33:08

4M ago33:08

33:08

Cindy McCaffrey, co-founder of YouQuest, a charity that operates a wellness day program for individuals under the age of 65 living with dementia. Cindy shares her personal journey with her husband's diagnosis of young onset dementia and how it inspired her to create a program that provides socialization, stimulating activities, and respite for care…

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Tony Keith, Jr.: Poet, Writer and Hip-Hop Educational Leader 11:10

3M ago11:10

11:10

Tony Keith, Jr., poet, writer and hip-hop educational leader, joins me to discuss his new book, "How The Boogeyman Became A Poet,” a powerful YA memoir -- in verse. It traces Tony's journey from being a closeted high school teen terrified of the 'boogeyman' to embracing his true self through poetry in college. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a …

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Healthy Brain Aging with Dr. Marc Poulin 33:42

4M ago33:42

33:42

Dr. Marc Poulin is here to talk healthy brain aging and dementia prevention. A researcher and professor at the University of Calgary, Dr. Poulin's work focuses on understanding how exercise influences cognition in older adults at risk of dementia. He has worked with hundreds of older adults, gaining insights into the dementia journey and the import…

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Amplified for Alzheimer's with Brenda Jackson 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

Brenda Jackson is the driving force behind Amplified for Alzheimer's, an event that raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia research. Brenda shares her personal connection to the cause and how she got involved with volunteering and organizing the event. She discusses the inspiration behind Amplified for Alzheimer's and how it grew f…

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Breaking Barriers in Dementia Care with Navjot Gill 41:07

5M ago41:07

41:07

Navjot Gill is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. She shares her personal journey with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis and highlights the cultural and linguistic barriers that exist within the South Asian community. Navjot emphasi…

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Special: Connecting Through Hockey - AFO's Impact on Dementia 17:00

6M ago17:00

17:00

Former NHL player Jason Strudwick joins the podcast to discuss the Alzheimer’s Face Off Pro-Am Hockey Tournament (AFO). Jason shares his involvement in the event this April, highlighting its purpose of raising funds for Alzheimer’s research while fostering a sense of community among participants. From the excitement of draft night to the luncheon a…

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Insights from the Landmark Study with Research Scientist Dr. Armstrong 36:22

6M ago36:22

36:22

Dr. Joshua Armstrong, a research scientist with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, discusses their latest study that explores the impacts of dementia on different populations, including young onset, gender differences, ethnic origins, and indigenous communities. Dr. Armstrong highlights the importance of understanding their unique needs and emphasize…

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Understanding Dementia Through The Arts, Challenging Stigma and Creating Connections 30:09

6M ago30:09

30:09

Heunjung Lee discusses her approach to understanding dementia through arts and humanities, challenging the stigma and reframing the reality of people with dementia. She shares her research on using art to promote a better quality of life and the importance of recognizing the abilities of individuals with dementia. Heunjung emphasizes the power of a…

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Dementia Research with Dr. Robert Sutherland 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Dr. Sutherland, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, discusses his research on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. He focuses on understanding the pathology of the disease and discusses the role of proteins, the immune system and things he has found surprising in his research.By Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories

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Programs and Services - ASANT Cafe 19:31

7M ago19:31

19:31

Christine discusses her role as the lead for the ASANT Cafe, an online learning community platform that has since become a valuable resource for education, webinars, and support for individuals living with dementia and their families. She shares her background in social work and how she became involved in dementia care and highlights the importance…

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Navigate Prevention & Support with CEO George Andrews 45:38

8M ago45:38

45:38

Hear from George Andrews, President & CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, as he emphasizes the importance of prevention and delaying the onset of symptoms through lifestyle choices and social engagement. George also shares personal experiences and insights into the stigma surrounding dementia and the importance of cre…

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Wills and Estates with Doris Bonora 22:31

9M ago22:31

22:31

Doris Bonora, a partner with Dentons Canada, discusses the importance of getting legal affairs in order when a family member is diagnosed with dementia. Learn the significance of having a personal directive and enduring power of attorney in place to ensure financial and healthcare decisions can be made when the person with dementia is no longer abl…

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Living Fully with Palliative Care 23:18

9M ago23:18

23:18

We hear from Julie Desautels, the Palliative Care Learning Specialist for the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. With a nursing background and experience in various healthcare environments, Julie is passionate about providing compassionate care and support to individuals living with dementia and their care partners.…

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The Power of Human Connection in Dementia Care 45:42

10M ago45:42

45:42

Arlene and Carrie discuss the current state of dementia in Alberta and the various programs and resources available to care partners and those with dementia. They also discuss the difference the importance of community and the impact of stigma on people living with dementia. Arlene also touches on the challenges faced by people with dementia in pub…

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A Journey of Empathy, Knowledge, and Hope 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

Joanne Belke shares her personal journey with dementia, starting with her mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. She discusses the challenges and emotions she faced as a care partner and the impact it had on her family. Joanne highlights the importance of seeking support and finding a community of understanding through the Alzheimer’s Society. …

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Cognitive Connections - Podcast Trailer 3:28

11M ago3:28

3:28

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of dementia with the Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia podcast! With your host Carrie Candy from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, we are thrilled to bring you insightful conversations that bridge understanding and forge connections. We're breaki…

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R. Gregory Nokes, Northwest author of Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory 21:52

1+ y ago21:52

21:52

Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory tells the story of slaves brought to Oregon from Missouri in the late 1800's. It is told against the background of the national controversy over slavery that led to Civil Way in 1861. Relying on court testimony, Nokes' book includes a rare account of the relationship between a slave and his …

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The Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate - Feeding the Hungry Today with Compassion and Hospitality 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

25:11

Sue Marceaux, Co-Founder of the Bend Food Project, and Ranae Staley, Executive Director of The Giving Plate, join Dawn Newton to discuss these incredible organizations, the need for food relief in Central Oregon and how we, the community, can help reduce food insecurity in our community. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org. Connect on Facebook…

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Nora Neus, CNN Reporter and Author of 'Muhammad Najem, War Reporter' 12:34

2y ago12:34

12:34

Hear one family’s struggle for survival in the chaos of Syria, and one 15-year-old boy’s courageous decision to risk his life to tell the story. Meet Muhammad Najem, War Reporter. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers loc…

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Alison Perry, Founder and Executive Director of Central Oregon Veterans Ranch 45:25

2y ago45:25

45:25

Alison Perry, founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the organic approach to healing, end of life care, and the soon to be released documentary, "Cover Me: The Path to Purpose.” KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio statio…

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Diane Hunter, Author of 'Oh Great, Another Vampire Book' 15:28

2y ago15:28

15:28

Diane Hunter is the author of Oh Great, Another Vampire Book. Each installment in the Oh Great series will be a playful rendering in a different genre, each lending an absurdist lens to culture and ideas. Her approach to each book explores the darkness of human nature as well as the light. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, v…

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Todd Looby on the 19th Annual Bend Film Festival October 6-23, 2022 49:36

2y ago49:36

49:36

The 19th Annual Bend Film Festival runs October 6th - 23rd, 2022. Thirty-three indie features and 82 short films from around the globe will be presented. Todd Looby, Executive Director of BendFilm, joins us to discuss the annual film festival, education programs and year -round events. The Bend Film Festival is perennially ranked among the "Top 50 …

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Mark Follman, "TRIGGER POINTS: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America" 28:03

2y ago28:03

28:03

Acclaimed journalist Mark Follman's "TRIGGER POINTS" is the first-ever account going inside the world of behavioral threat assessment, a groundbreaking method for successfully preventing mass shootings. The book is a myth-busting narrative that transcends deadlocked political debate and tells the story of a promising path forward. KPOV High Desert …

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Alison Perry, Founder/Executive Director of Central Oregon Veterans Ranch 22:44

2y ago22:44

22:44

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch operates a 19-acre working farm in Bend, OR, and engages hundreds of veterans of different ages and eras in peer support and agriculture-related activities. The Ranch helps veterans find a sense of belonging and purpose through meaningful interactions, team projects, education, growing plants, and caring for animals. A…

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John Hope Bryant, author of How the Poor Can Save Capitalism 22:56

2+ y ago22:56

22:56

John Hope Bryant is an American financial literacy entrepreneur & businessman. In his book, How the Poor Can Save Capitalism, Bryant has a surprising message for business and political leaders. America's poor have the power to turn our economy around -- and he has real-life case examples and success stories to prove it. KPOV High Desert Community R…

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Amishi P. Jha, PhD, Author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus 12:03

2+ y ago12:03

12:03

In PEAK MIND, Dr. Amishi P. Jha reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-minute-a-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your life. Acclaimed neuroscientist, Amishi P. Jha, PhD, has dedicated her life’s work to understanding the science of attention at every level – fr…

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Cy Wakeman tells us Life's Messy, Live Happy 14:47

2+ y ago14:47

14:47

Cy Wakeman, International Leadership Speaker and Drama Researcher, is the author of Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content. Life's Messy, Live Happy is filled with concrete daily practices and true stories that are hilarious, painful and poignant, about how a simple shift in thinking can change everything yo…

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Peter T. Coleman, Author of The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

The reason for the divisive political polarization we’re experiencing in the United States, as explained by social psychologist, Peter T. Coleman, can’t be traced back to one unreasonable person, unfortunate event, or societal defect. In his new book, The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization Coleman details principles and practices for navig…

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Poisoned Water | Flint, Michigan 16:57

3+ y ago16:57

16:57

POISONED WATER: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned a NationBy Dawn Newton

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Jeffrey Epstein | The Untold Story 21:04

3+ y ago21:04

21:04

Bradley J. Edwards is the lawyer for more than 20 of Epstein’s accusers who has spent his live fighting for victims of abuse. His new book, RELENTLESS PURSUIT: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, tells the true crime story of how Edwards managed to do what the U.S. Justice Department couldn’t – take down this billionaire pedophile for his …

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Myrlie Evers Williams | Civil Rights Icon 24:52

3+ y ago24:52

24:52

Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, joined Dawn in studio to share her story.By Dawn Newton

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Bend Police Officer, Kevin Uballez & K9 partner, Lil' Kim 3:01

3+ y ago3:01

3:01

Officer Kevin Uballez along with his K9 partner, Lil' Kim join Dawn to talk all things K9 units.By Dawn Newton

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Nunavut: Experience the Inuit Way of Life in the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World 34:52

4+ y ago34:52

34:52

There is an arctic that lives in the mind of those who have not yet been. There are ideas, concepts, trends and theories reported about the arctic everyday. But making the trip to Nunavut, experiencing the people, travelling the land, seeing the wildlife— these are what fill us with reverence and awe, kindness and warmth, humility and sense of achi…

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Yukon: Find Inspiration in the Iconic Wilderness Parks and a Dynamic First Nations Culture of this Northern Territory 33:02

4+ y ago33:02

33:02

Whether it’s the people you meet, the wildlife you encounter or the wide open spaces you explore, the phrase, “Larger than Life '' applies to most everything in the Yukon. Even its history is B-I-G big. With its original people crossing the Bering Land Bridge in the last Ice Age and it playing host to the legendary Klondike Gold Rush, Yukon is a pl…

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Northwest Territories: Witness the Magic of the Northern Lights in a Place that Still Lives Free and Wild 26:36

4+ y ago26:36

26:36

Aurora, sundogs, moonbows; strange names for enchanting phenomenon in an unbelievable place. This is Northwest Territories. A place to delight in the folly and fancy of nature’s tricks. A place to meditate on earth’s biggest, deepest, highest wonders. A place where something will change you.By Destination Canada

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Saskatchewan: So Much More Than Beautiful Prairie Nature, Discover Saskatoon’s Unique Spirit 35:47

4+ y ago35:47

35:47

Wander through Saskatchewan, guided by the glowing hearts stories of the inspired and inspiring people who are shining a light on what has always been here, but hasn’t always been celebrated; a simple, hearty way of life, a pure connection to nature, a rich living history, and endless, diverse beauty ready to be discovered.…

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Ontario: The Dynamic Culinary Scene in Canada’s Downtown 27:20

4+ y ago27:20

27:20

In a lot of ways, Toronto can be whatever you want it to be. It’s one of the most multicultural cities in the world, has a food scene that mirrors its diverse inhabitants, and a skyline that can steal your heart even in the brisk November winds. For us, Toronto was magic. It was re-capturing the joys of childhood holidays, discovering new foods, an…

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Prince Edward Island: Exploring Canada's Foodie Paradise 25:20

4+ y ago25:20

25:20

PEI punches way above its weight class in all the right ways. Food isn’t just something to eat here; it’s a way of life. Whether fishing or farming, much of what occupies PEI resident’s brains and hearts is about what will satisfy their stomachs. But they don’t do it alone. Family comes first here, and on the island, there’s no way to separate the …

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27 Questions to Make You Sweat: A Workout Guide for Your Soul 15:07

4+ y ago15:07

15:07

Who are you really? Is your life ruled by fear, or is love the motor of your existence? Recognize your authentic self and decide who you want to be. These questions and more will confront you with ways of seeing your life that you may not have fully considered.By Dawn Newton

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Alberta: How Edmonton has Turned Winter into the Most Fun Time of Year 30:51

4+ y ago30:51

30:51

Edmonton’s winters are no joke, and this Albertan city’s residents are serious about making this season their brightest. With a city strategy dedicated to celebrating how Canadians have perfected winter and to telling Edmonton’s great northern story, you can let the winter professionals take the reigns as you revel in your own exploration of the Wi…

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