{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier","title":"S01 E2: The Beginnings of an Arctic Climate Leader","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3796,"description":"From travelling by dog team to standing before the United Nations, Inuk climate advocate Siila Watt-Cloutier’s path reflects a life’s work connecting the impacts of climate change to the rights, dignity, and well-being of her people—and all of humanity. \n\nIn Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, we trace Siila’s childhood in the Arctic and explore the experiences that shaped her unique approach to leadership, from her earliest memories of traditional Inuit life, to her early career and important contribution to the Stockholm Convention, to meeting one of her heroes––Nelson Mandela.\n\nWe’ll also meet another Inuk leader who has inspired and strengthened Siila’s work––her long-time friend and fellow journeyist, Leena Evic. Leena is a visionary educator and the founder and president of the Pirurvik Centre in Iqaluit––an institute of Inuktut higher learning dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the Inuit culture and language.\n\nAbout the Guests\n\nLeena Evic\n\nLeena Evic has been an advocate for the Inuktitut language and culture for as long as she can remember. As the founder, president and vision keeper of the Pirurvik Centre, she keeps the emphasis on building programs and productions of the highest quality that are grounded in Inuit authenticity.\n\nIn addition to creating and delivering its own full-time training programs, Pirurvik produces teaching and learning resources both in print and online. Some are geared towards enhancing the skills of Inuktut speakers, while others help Inuit who are not functional in their language to build their skills through Inuktut immersion. Pirurvik also produces phrasebooks, Inuktut learning materials and other resources for the general public. Pirurvik is proud to employ Elder professors who work with a passionate team of  people with the trust and support of their community. Evic uses entrepreneurship to protect and reclaim Inuit language, culture and identity in Inuit Nunangat.\n\nAbout the Hosts\n\nSiila Watt-Cloutier\n\nSiila...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/s6TZyV2_EGFjgceUIrsBT4mNoQF5lybO4HdTz_fRC6w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGFi/MzRmYTBmYWZmYmJl/MmJkZjNjNDFhNzJm/N2I1YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}