Cribwolf Talks
It’s not easy being a parent or a caregiver for an individual with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). Fortunately, there are many groups and organizations actively working to change that. Once a month, join Lino Fera (co-founder of Cribwolf Foundation and a parent of an individual with IDD) as he hosts discussions on crucial topics related to the care and housing crisis facing the IDD community. If you are a parent, caregiver, or simply want to bring about change and contribute to projects and initiatives in the IDD community, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
48 episodes
#48 Kerr Street Mission Part 3 | Affordable housing with integrated support services
In Part 3 of our 3-part series, we focus on a crucial issue close to the heart of Gary O'Neill, Executive Director of Kerr Street Mission: the urgent need for more affordable housing with integrated support services in our community. In this ep...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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17:57
#47 Kerr Street Mission Part 2 | Youth Development Programs and Family Services Programs
In Part 2 of our 3-part series, we continue our deep dive into Kerr Street Mission (KSM) and its transformative impact on the Oakville community. In this episode, we focus on the organization’s core programs, exploring how they address the uniq...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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27:35
#46 - Kerr Street Mission Part 1 | The 4 core programs
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we’re putting the spotlight on Kerr Street Mission (KSM), a remarkable organization based in Oakville, Ontario. For years, KSM has been committed to empowering the local community through its four core programs,...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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27:32
#45 - Missing Philip Porter
In June 1969, 16-year-old Philip Porter disappeared in Kimberley, BC, and a ransom note demanding $100,000 was sent to his family. The case was eventually linked to a disgruntled Cominco employee, but despite efforts to pay the ransom, Philip w...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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27:03
#44 - Fare Share Food Bank Oakville Inc. | Fighting Hunger, Supporting Our Community
In this exclusive video, Stephen Rowe, the President of Fare Share Food Bank Oakville, gives a heartfelt introduction to the vital work being done at our facility. Get an inside look at how they are dedicated to fighting hunger and making a dif...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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24:42
#43 - KW Habilitation's New Facility with President Ann Bilodeau
Join Ann Bilodeau, President of KW Habilitation, as she takes us on an exclusive interview about their new Kitchener-Waterloo facility. KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing personalized services and supp...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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18:58
#42 - Mogan Wright presents innovative solutions by mcCallumSather
Mogan Wright, an Associate Architect at mcCallumSather, is making a significant impact as an architect specializing in complex mass timber buildings and sustainable design. With a focus on merging traditional techniques with innovative solution...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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27:30
#41 - Ivan Vasyliv and Betty Vuong on innovative housing solutions from the Serotiny Group
Ivan Vasyliv and Betty Vuong from Serotiny Group, who recently presented at the Intentional Community Consortium Housing Forum on October 8, 2024, are here today to share their expertise. Their presentation, titled 'Reuse Not Rework', focused o...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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27:32
#40 - Nadia Venafro presents Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporations latest updates
Nadia Venafro, a representative for Multi-Unit Housing Solutions at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), has been a key advocate for affordable housing initiatives across Canada. Today, she’s here to share valuable insights on th...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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27:32
#39 - Tim Welch on the Key Factors for Successful Affordable Housing Projects
Join us for an insightful session with Tim Welch, President of TWC Inc., who recently delivered a compelling presentation titled 'Key Factors for a Successful Affordable Housing Project' at the Intentional Community Consortium Housing Forum on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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27:33
#38 - "On the Hill '24" Part 7 - Provincial Network on Developmental Services & MPs
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:30
#37 - "On the Hill '24" Part 6 - KW Habilitation & Community Living Toronto/OASIS
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:34
#36 - "On the Hill '24" Part 5 - Reena & Karis Disability Services
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:30
#35 - "On the Hill '24" Part 4 - Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC)
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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27:28
#34 - "On the Hill '24" Part 3 - ICC Mission, OASIS/Empower Simcoe, & Springboard
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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27:30
#33 - "On the Hill '24" Part 2 - ICC Welcome & Reena Residents' Messages
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:50
#32 - "On the Hill '24" Part 1 - Parliamentary Welcome
The Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) held a two-day housing conference in Ottawa, Canada with various members of our Federal Government on March 19th & 20th, 2024. The conference was designed to bring MPs, Senators, and members ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:31
#31 - Feed Halton with the Burlington Foodbank
We go on-site with Robin Bailey and Jason Clark to the Burlington Foodbank's new Feed Halton Distribution Centre to discuss how this new initiative is addressing hunger and food insecurity in the Halton Region. From January to September 2022, t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:32
#30 - Wellbeings Means Managing Pain and Addiction with Dignity
Peggi Shepherd DeGroote discusses Wellbeings Pain Management & Dependency Clinic and the fundamental belief that every person deserves the right to be treated with dignity, respect and privacy, and live a pain-free life, unencumbered by add...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:30
#29 - Disability Employment - Sunflower Bakery
In this final episode in our three-part series on Disability Employment, Lino sits down with Jody Tick, the Executive Director at Sunflower Bakery in Rockville, Maryland. The two discuss Sunflower's unique set of hospitality and pastry arts wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:30
#28 - Disability Employment - Project Search and ODEN
In this second episode in our three-part series on Disability Employment, Lino sits down with Carolyn McDougall, the Ontario Co-ordinator for Project Search, and Dr. Jennifer Crowson, the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist for the Ontario Disab...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:30
#27 - Disability Employment - Introduction
In this first episode of a three-part series, Lino connects with Matt George, Co-Executive Producer for Cribwolf Talks, to provide an overview of Disability Employment. The two discuss the road to employment and the many hurdles that still stan...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:31
#26 - In Review: Four Recent Guests Making a Big Impact
Lino connects with Matt George (Producer) to review some of Cribwolf Talks’ recent episodes to reflect on the various projects that some prominent charities are currently involved in that are making an impact! The organizations are: ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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21:11
#25 - Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is ReStoring the Community
Sean Ferris discusses Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, an independent, not-for-profit charity that builds affordable housing and promotes homeownership in the Hamilton region. They mobilize local volunteers, community members and corporate partne...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:58
#24 - 'Make a Wave' with DeafBlind Ontario Services
Karen Madho dicusses DeafBlind Ontario Services, an organization that provides specialized services for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, non-verbal with a developmental disability, and deafblind across Ontario. At a Community Services leve...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:07