Beste Loyalist Connections Creative Society Podcasts (2024)

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Black Women's Agency - Connections to Resilience 48:37

23d ago48:37

48:37

In this episode of the Loyalist Connections podcast, hosts Itai Kuwodza and Graham Nickerson discuss the significant influence and contributions of Black Women, particularly African Nova Scotian Women, in instigating social change with special guest Dr. Rachel Zellers, a professor in Social Justice and Community Studies, the discussion covers topic…

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Capacity Building - Connections to the Urban Perspective 51:27

1M ago51:27

51:27

In this episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, Laurice Downey and special host Graham Nickerson discuss Capacity Building from an Urban Perspective with special guests Rodney Small and Andre Anderson. This episode explores social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship in the filmmaking industry, highlighting opportunities and experiences. Rod…

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Birchtown & Shelburne - Connections to the Port [Director’s Cut] 51:30

1M ago51:30

51:30

We're starting where it all began! In this episode our hosts and their special guest Graham Nickerson discuss some of the key cultural traditions, practices and connections between the Black Loyalists that settled in Birchtown and Shelburne. These communities were made of Black people across the region who represented different cultural, religious,…

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Cultural Preservation - Connections to Food Sovereignty 59:41

2M ago59:41

59:41

In this episode of the Loyalist Connections podcast, Laurice Downey and special guest hosts Graham Nickerson introduce a discussion on cultural preservation, food sovereignty, and Afrocentric learning with special guests Wendie Wilson. Wendie shares her background as an artist, writer, educator, and advocate for BIPOC educators. The conversation co…

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Community Activism & Advocacy - Connections to Resistance 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

In episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, Laurice Downey and special guest host Graham Nickerson, discuss the deeply rooted history of Activism and Advocacy within the African Nova Scotian community featuring special guests Dr. Isaac Saney and Irvine Carvery. The episode sheds light on their personal connections to community activism, discuss…

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Capacity Building - Connections to the Rural Perspective 46:19

3M ago46:19

46:19

In this episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, Sean Smith and special guest host Itai Kuwodza, discuss Capacity Building from a Rural Perspective, featuring special guests Andrea Davis and Shekara Grant. Topics include the importance of understanding one's history, identity, community engagement, storytelling, and the preservation of cultural…

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No. 2 Construction Battalion - Connections to Canadian History 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

In this episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, Laurice Downey and Shawn Smith explore the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, focusing on resilience, cultural preservation, and the impact of storytelling. Featuring key insights from special guests Douglas Rock and Chuck Smith, discussing their personal narratives, the struggle agains…

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Season 3 - Trailer 8:42

3M ago8:42

8:42

Season 3 of the Loyalist Connections Podcast kicks-off with a focus on the Cultural Preservation and Capacity Building Forum we held in February. In this trailer Laurice and Shawn discuss the two-day event that brought together students, educators, and community members together to explore Black and African Nova Scotian Cultural Preservation and Co…

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Special Episode - Anti-Black Racism 48:30

9M ago48:30

48:30

Vanessa Fells, a distinguished community voice, guides us through the multifaceted layers of systemic racism, from its roots in the transatlantic slave trade to its present-day manifestations. Shawn and Laurice, join Vanessa in a journey that uncovers uncomfortable truths and powerful stories that resonate deeply within the Black community. Dive in…

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Africville - Connections to Urban Renewal 52:29

9M ago52:29

52:29

Experience the essence of the Loyalist Connections in this heartwarming episode where community, ancestry, and connection come alive. Join Shawn and Laurice along with guests Beatrice and Bernice, as they weave an intricate tapestry of stories that define the spirit of Black communities. In this episode, we delve into how storytelling is not just a…

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Special Episode - ArcoVision 44:19

10M ago44:19

44:19

In this compelling episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, hosts Shawn and Laurice sit down with content creator Matthew Johnson. Matthew discusses his passion for boxing, his dedication to fitness and mental health, and the creation of ArcoVision.Von Loyalist Connections Creative Society

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Weymouth Falls - Connections to the Caribbean 49:49

10M ago49:49

49:49

In this captivating episode, we venture beyond the surface of connections to explore the rich African Nova Scotian history in Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia. Join Shawn and Laurice, and our special guest Juanita Peters, as they illuminate the stories woven into this small yet significant community. Weymouth Falls is not just a place of picturesque lan…

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Upper Hammonds Plains - Connections to Urban Development 49:59

10M ago49:59

49:59

Join our hosts Shawn and Laurice as they welcome Curtis Whiley, who guides us through the life and soul of Upper Hammonds Plains. This episode is not just a history lesson; it's a celebration of the struggles and triumphs of African Nova Scotian residents and communities in securing their land rights, protecting their heritage, and creating a vibra…

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Special Episode - Art Pays Me 47:28

11M ago47:28

47:28

In this special episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, hosts Shawn and Laurice sit down with artist Duane Jones. Duane shares his journey of coming to Nova Scotia, the founding of his business, Art Pays Me, and the challenges of entrepreneurship in the art industry.Von Loyalist Connections Creative Society

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Greenville - Connections to Segregation 49:44

11M ago49:44

49:44

Join us as we explore the contrasting realities of Greenville, Nova Scotia, through the eyes of Troy Lawrence. This episode highlights the lived experience of moving to a predominantly white community, unraveling the layers of both subconscious and conscious racial segregation. Troy explains how subconscious segregation manifests as an automatic, o…

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Saint John - Connections to The Port 51:12

11M ago51:12

51:12

In this episode, our hosts Shawn and Laurice, alongside historian Graham Nickerson, continue their journey and uncover the often-overlooked history of Saint John, New Brunswick and deep ties to the Black Loyalist migration. From skilled tradespeople to labourers and entrepreneurs, their work fuelled the growth of Saint John's economy, leaving an in…

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North Preston - Connections to the Loyalists [Director’s Cut] 48:30

1y ago48:30

48:30

North Preston is one of the oldest and largest Indigenous Black populations whose residents are the ancestors of Black Loyalists (1783), The Jamaican Maroons (1796) and the Black Refugees from the War of 1812 who all settled in Atlantic British North America at different times. The conversation with Nevell Provo weaves the legacy of the regions pas…

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Yarmouth - Connections to Segregation [Director’s Cut] 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Join us and our special guest Bruce Johnson who is a current resident of Yarmouth, one of the 300 African Nova Scotians residing in the County. Bruce and our hosts dive into the historic racial environment of Yarmouth where the status of Black people started as slaves, who arrived in 1760 with the New England Planters. The status of Black people in…

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Whitney Pier - Connections to the Caribbean [Director’s Cut] 38:49

1y ago38:49

38:49

Come learn about Whitney Pier with us and our special guest Bradley Sheppard. Whitney Pier was the home to several black Caribbean immigrants who came to Cape Breton in search of work for the Dominion Iron and Steel Company. This episode starts important conversations about the transportation and then planting of Black bodies to perform as surrogat…

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Beechville – Connections to Urban Development [Director’s Cut] 52:07

1y ago52:07

52:07

Join us and our special guest Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch as we discuss the Black settlement of Beechville. The community settled about 2000 Black refugees from the War of 1812, who arrived from Chesapeake Virginia, Bermuda, Georgia and more settled in until 1816. This episode we dive into the theft of historically Black land, given to Black communitie…

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Loyalist Connections - Meet the Host 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

25:00

Loyalist Connections is a journey of rediscovery, led by hosts Shawn Smith and Laurice Downey. These two old friends want to better understand their Black Loyalist ancestors and what happened to the communities they settled. In this episode, you will get to know our hosts a little better, why they are doing this podcast, and what they hope to achie…

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Loyalist Connections Creative Society Podcasts

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The Loyalist Connections Podcast

Loyalist Connections Creative Society

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Black Women's Agency - Connections to Resilience 48:37

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Capacity Building - Connections to the Urban Perspective 51:27

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Birchtown & Shelburne - Connections to the Port [Director’s Cut] 51:30

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Cultural Preservation - Connections to Food Sovereignty 59:41

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Community Activism & Advocacy - Connections to Resistance 57:06

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Capacity Building - Connections to the Rural Perspective 46:19

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No. 2 Construction Battalion - Connections to Canadian History 50:17

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Season 3 - Trailer 8:42

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Special Episode - Anti-Black Racism 48:30

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Africville - Connections to Urban Renewal 52:29

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Special Episode - ArcoVision 44:19

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Weymouth Falls - Connections to the Caribbean 49:49

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Upper Hammonds Plains - Connections to Urban Development 49:59

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Special Episode - Art Pays Me 47:28

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Greenville - Connections to Segregation 49:44

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Saint John - Connections to The Port 51:12

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North Preston - Connections to the Loyalists [Director’s Cut] 48:30

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Yarmouth - Connections to Segregation [Director’s Cut] 27:16

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Whitney Pier - Connections to the Caribbean [Director’s Cut] 38:49

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Beechville – Connections to Urban Development [Director’s Cut] 52:07

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Loyalist Connections - Meet the Host 25:00

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