We’ve reached the end of the first season of At Home in Muskoka, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the conversations we’ve had so far. In this final episode before our break to prepare for next season, I share the presentation I gave at Ignite Gravenhurst about community land trusts, and stewarding community assets for community health. If you are or know a community builder, either an individual or an organization, and have an idea for a good conversation to have on the podcast, please...

In this episode, Lynn DeCaro from the Muskoka Community Foundation joins me to talk about Vital Signs, a bi-annual report that functions as a health and vitality check up across a range of sectors that are critical to the quality of life for our community. We discuss her path from Orrville to Muskoka, from bottle drives to community foundations, and from small actions to big impact.  Show Notes: Read the current Vital Signs® report (and check out past ones too)Subscribe to the Muskoka...

I’m joined today by Suzanne Willett, Executive Director of Community Living Huntsville, to talk about what exactly Community Living does to support and advocate alongside people with developmental disabilities to live the lives they choose in their community.  Show Notes: Become an inclusive landlord Donate to Community Living HuntsvilleEnjoy the next Huntsville’s Got Talent Find Us Online:  Twitter: @muskokaclt  Instagram: @muskokacltFacebook: @muskokacltLinkedIn:  @muskokacltWebsite:...

I’m joined today by Tom Fortier and Peter Kelley to talk about how our community is affected by the housing crisis. We discuss what the District Municipality of Muskoka is doing about it, including the work of the Muskoka Housing Task Force 2.0, and what we as community members can do about it both collectively and individually. Show Notes: Stay up to date with local projects at Engage MuskokaDistrict Municipality of Muskoka 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2020) and Annual Report...

Kate Monk is the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Programs for Explorer’s Edge, otherwise known as Regional Tourism Organization 12, the destination development organization for the region of Ontario that includes Muskoka.  She’s a local girl with a deep and abiding love for our lakes and communities, and joins me today to talk about how a regenerative approach to the business of tourism aims higher than mere sustainability and helps ensure that the businesses, the environment, and...

Town planner Jeremy Rand joins me in today's episode to talk about what an urban planner does, how the process works, and how communities can be strengthened (or weakened) through the planning, consultation, and development process. Show Notes: Ignite GravenhurstGeorgian Bay Rowing clubCharles Mahom, Strong Towns Find us online:  Twitter: @muskokaclt  Instagram: @muskokacltFacebook: @muskokacltLinkedIn:  @muskokacltWebsite: muskokacommunitylandtrust.orgPatreon: AtHomeinMuskoka Hosted on...

I’m joined today by Christopher Jordan-Stevens to talk about homelessness…or, more precisely, to talk about how we talk about homelessness, and how our understanding of both the problem and the solution come into focus when we keep the dignity of the people involved at the forefront of our minds. Show Notes: 2021 Muskoka Homeless Enumeration & By-Name ListRead: Homelessness is a Housing ProblemAbout Housing FirstMuskoka Homelessness Resources:The District: 705-645-2412 ext. 4363Canadian...

Finding secure, affordable, and appropriate housing is hard enough. For those with developmental disabilities, plotting a course through the many, many barriers to housing and finding community on the other side is exponentially more difficult.  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Martha Beach and Olivia Thomas, Housing Navigators with Developmental Services Ontario, who explain their role and share tools and resources for individuals and families looking for stable, dignified housing. Show...

In today’s episode I’m joined by Brianna Goslin, who has been working with first time homebuyers in Muskoka since 2021 to navigate rapidly rising interest rates and find original ways to secure and afford housing. While the picture she paints may sound bleak, Brianna articulates a hopeful vision of community care that proves more than one thing can be true at any given moment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.