“Everyone knows things. I just use what I know in novels.”
In this new Q&A, writer
@whitneymallett
sits down with acclaimed author Rachel Kushner to talk about all things writing life—and commune life (yes, you read that right).
Today at 7 p.m.!
@TD_Canada
and
@makewaytogether
present The Walrus Talks Shifting Power in Philanthropy. Buy tickets to attend at Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre, or watch online for free. Join us:
In her groundbreaking podcasts,
@connie_walker
challenges the status quo, amplifying Indigenous voices on Indigenous issues. Earlier this year, contributing writer
@michellecyca
explored how Walker’s work has paved the way for Indigenous journalists:
In his latest for The Walrus, poll analyst
@338Canada
dives into the troubling projections for the
@liberal_party
ahead of the upcoming federal election.
“My blood and my acceptance of how it speaks to me have become the sources of my courage, my decisiveness, my quelling of self-doubt.” Inuk writer
@Laakkuluk
explores how the colonial mindset often overlooks the intrinsic value of menstruation.
Join our team! The Walrus is on the hunt for a designer who can work on web, social, and print projects. The position has a competitive salary, full benefits, and the option to work remotely from anywhere in Canada. Apply now!
#CdnMediaJobs
Nicole McVan
@uwgreaterto
will be at
@TD_Canada
and
@makewaytogether
present The Walrus Talks Shifting Power in Philanthropy to discuss why we need a holistic approach to philanthropy. We can’t silo community needs when they intersect.
Author Rachel Kushner knew that the success of her savvy spy novel Creation Lake rested heavily upon her sharp-edged protagonist, Sadie.
“Sadie had to be who she is to make this novel work. She had to be a hostile force.”
“Apps and social media remove one of the main barriers for many aspiring speakers: proximity.”
Thanks to a new wave of influencers, Indigenous languages that were fading are being revived by a burgeoning online community.
@michellecyca
explores:
Two crushing defeats, along with over a year’s worth of polling data, reveal a hard truth for the
@liberal_party
—they can now lose anywhere in the country. There are no “safe” seats left, writes
@338Canada
.
This
#TruthAndReconciliationDay
, revisit The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Health. Four speakers outline the changes needed to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for Indigenous communities:
Indigenous women are murdered or go missing at higher rates than people in any other demographic. At The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence,
@AngelaSterritt
underscored why Canada needs to flip the script on the story of Indigenous peoples.
#TruthAndReconciliationDay
is a time for reflection, learning, and action. We’ve rounded up stories that shine a light on perspectives from Indigenous communities. Explore them here:
Join us at
@BrainCanada
presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Teens and Screens to understand the effects of smartphones on brains and mental health. Discover what experts, governments, educators, and you can do to improve youth mental well-being.
The Walrus Talks Menopause, presented by Knix and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, shatters the silence surrounding menopause and sheds light on women’s experiences. Join us in Toronto or online to contribute to this critical conversation.
Discover the link between Indigenous language revitalization and addressing the biodiversity crisis in the latest feature by The Walrus Lab, created in partnership with
@CCUNESCO
:
For many Yellowknife residents, last year’s evacuation was more traumatic than the wildfires. In his powerful photo essay for The Walrus, photojournalist Pat Kane set out to capture the stories of a few among the 22,000 affected.
There is a power imbalance in relationships between donors and recipients. At
@TD_Canada
and
@makewaytogether
present The Walrus Talks Shifting Power in Philanthropy,
@JesTomlin
discusses how this can change and positively impact both parties.
🎧 LISTEN: As Indigenous peoples navigate an economic system created by colonial forces, they face a number of systemic obstacles.
@BullTabatha
knows that economic reconciliation will be possible only if Indigenous economies are allowed to flourish:
Contributing writer
@Laakkuluk
is challenging the colonial idea that menstruation is taboo. In this June 2024 story, she outlines how the Inuit perception of menstruation as a reflection of both individuality and collectivism could reshape society.