1834 TALKS

1834 Talks is a podcast produced by Operation Black Vote Canada (OBVC) and the 1834 Foundation. Named after the year the Slavery Abolition Act was enacted in Canada, the 1834 Foundation, with the support of OBVC, is committed to empowering Canadian Black youth through programs such as the 1834 Fellowship, 1834 Global, and 1834 Debates. These programs are aimed at educating and nurturing Black youth development in civic leadership and public policy.
Tune in to our podcast for authentic conversations featuring 1834 alumni engaging with prominent figures from Canadian politics and public policy, along with fellow alumni, providing valuable insights and perspectives on their career journeys.

This episode is being released in honour of Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It features a conversation with Ufuoma, an alumna of the 1834 Fellowship and founder of the Sickle Cell support organization, NotJustYou. Ufuoma discusses the impactful work her organization does and how her involvement with the 1834 Fellowship opened doors for her to advocate for the sickle cell community. This advocacy includes a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister and participation at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva, Switzerland. Ufuoma also shares advice for Black young adults interested in exploring policy and social change by engaging with non-profits.

Host: Iyanu Soyege

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Connect with the 1834 Foundation and its initiatives below:

Instagram (1834 Fellowship): instagram.com/1834fellowship
Twitter (1834 Fellowship): twitter.com/1834Fellowship
LinkedIn (1834 Fellowship): linkedin.com/1834-foundation
Instagram (1834 Global): instagram.com/1834global
Twitter (1834 Global): twitter.com/1834global

In this episode, "Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Politics,” we dive into politics and explore opportunities for Black youth to engage in government processes. Our guests for today's episode are Robyn Taylor and Josh Dadjo. Robyn Taylor works for Mayor Amarjeet Sohi as a Policy and Research Specialist and as the National Coordinator for the 1834 Fellowship. Josh Dadjo is a Director of Parliamentary Affairs at Senate Canada and a Public Policy PhD student. Tune in to this episode to learn about Robyn and Josh’s work in Canadian politics!
Host: Iyanu Soyege
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Connect with 1834 initiatives and Operation Black Vote Canada

Website (Operation Black Vote Canada): obvc.ca
Instagram (1834 Fellowship): instagram.com/1834fellowship
Twitter (1834 Fellowship): twitter.com/1834Fellowship
Instagram (1834 Global): instagram.com/1834global
Twitter (1834 Global): twitter.com/1834global

For Episode 4 of 1834 Talks, you’re going to get a special treat! This episode is a recording of Operation Black Vote Canada’s Fireside Chat with Mayor Annette Groves, the first woman of colour to become Mayor of the Town of Caledon. This chat was part of Operation Black Vote Canada’s celebration of Women’s History Month. The theme this year is “Women Who Tell Our Stories”. Tune in to hear more about Mayor Annette Groves and her journey to become the first woman of colour Mayor of her town!
Host: Iyanu Soyege
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Connect with 1834 and Operation Black Vote Canada

Website (Operation Black Vote Canada): obvc.ca
Instagram (1834 Fellowship): instagram.com/1834fellowship
Twitter (1834 Fellowship): twitter.com/1834Fellowship
Instagram (1834 Global): instagram.com/1834global
Twitter (1834 Global): twitter.com/1834global

Welcome to another enlightening episode of 1834 Talks! In this episode, titled "Public Policy 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Public Policy," we dive into the world of public policy and explore opportunities for Black youth to secure government employment. Our guests for today's episode are Ebenezer Belayneh and Tsahai Carter who both work for the Government of Canada. Ebenezer and Tsahai are two remarkable 1834 Alumni who have not only excelled in their careers but are passionate about helping other youth excel in their careers as well.

Hosts: Iyanu Soyege and Toluwani Ajayi

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Connect with 1834 and Operation Black Vote Canada

Website: obvc.ca/1834fellowship

Instagram: instagram.com/1834fellowship

Twitter: twitter.com/1834Fellowship

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Details to apply for 1834 Global can be found using the following links

Instagram (1834 Global): instagram.com/1834global

Twitter (1834 Global): twitter.com/1834global

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Connect with Tsahai and Ebenezer

www.linkedin.com/in/tsahai-carter

www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezerbelayneh