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Where Canadian Stories Come Alive

Discover authentic conversations with fascinating Canadians. From coast to coast, we share the voices that shape our nation's narrative.

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Featured Conversations

Dive deep into the minds and experiences of Canadians who are shaping our future, one conversation at a time.

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Maria Santos

Environmental Artist & Activist

Art as Climate Action: Visualizing Environmental Change

Maria Santos combines traditional Indigenous art techniques with contemporary environmental science to create powerful installations that document climate change in the Arctic. Her work bridges cultural knowledge and scientific data, creating compelling visual narratives that inspire action. In this conversation, she shares how art can be a vehicle for environmental advocacy and discusses her latest project documenting disappearing glaciers through collaborative community art.

🎨 Arts & Environment • 48 minutes • June 28, 2025
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David Kanguq

Traditional Knowledge Keeper

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Solutions: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Science

David Kanguq, an Inuit elder and traditional knowledge keeper from Nunavut, discusses how ancestral wisdom is being integrated with modern scientific research to address current environmental challenges. His collaboration with climate researchers has led to groundbreaking discoveries about Arctic ecosystem changes. We explore how traditional ecological knowledge provides insights that complement and enhance scientific understanding, creating more holistic approaches to environmental stewardship.

🧭 Traditional Knowledge • 56 minutes • June 25, 2025
TECH 34 min

AI Ethics in Canadian Healthcare

Dr. Priya Sharma explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics and patient care.

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Dr. Priya Sharma
COMMUNITY 41 min

Building Bridges: Immigration Stories

Recent immigrants share their journeys of adaptation and the communities that welcomed them home.

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Community Voices
BUSINESS 29 min

Rural Entrepreneurship Revolution

Young entrepreneurs explain why they chose small-town Canada to launch their innovative businesses.

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Rural Entrepreneurs

Behind the Voices

Meet the passionate team and community members who make CanadianVoices possible, and discover the stories behind our storytelling process.

Our Storytelling Philosophy

At CanadianVoices, we believe that every Canadian has a story worth telling and hearing. Our approach goes beyond traditional interviews—we create spaces for authentic dialogue where guests feel comfortable sharing their most meaningful experiences, challenges, and insights.

Each conversation is carefully crafted through months of research and relationship-building. We spend time understanding our guests' backgrounds, their work, and the broader context of their stories. This preparation allows us to ask questions that go deeper than surface-level achievements, exploring the personal journeys, failures, and turning points that truly shaped their paths.

Human-Centered Approach

We prioritize the human story behind every achievement, focusing on personal growth and authentic experiences.

Comprehensive Research

Extensive preparation ensures meaningful questions that uncover insights beyond typical interviews.

Authentic Dialogue

Creating comfortable environments where guests can share their most genuine thoughts and experiences.

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Our Recording Process

Each conversation takes place in our welcoming studio environment designed to feel more like a living room than a formal interview space. We use professional-grade equipment while maintaining an intimate, conversational atmosphere.

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Hours per session
2-3
Weeks preparation

Meet Our Team

Host

Alexandra Chen

Host & Executive Producer

Former CBC journalist with 15 years of experience in long-form storytelling and community engagement across Canada.

Producer

Marcus Thompson

Senior Producer

Audio storytelling expert who ensures every conversation maintains its authentic emotional impact through thoughtful editing and sound design.

Researcher

Sarah Beaumont

Research Director

Specialist in Canadian social dynamics and cultural trends, responsible for identifying emerging voices and important stories across the country.

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