Vital Victoria Podcast

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  • Summary

  • We have amazing people in our community, and we want you to hear their stories.
    The Vital Victoria Podcast, hosted by Lucky Budd, spotlights people who are working to create a vibrant and caring community for everyone in Greater Victoria and beyond. From wellness experts to performers and business innovators, to champions for causes that matter, and more, this monthly podcast captures the stories of wonderfully diverse, passionate people and the missions that drive them all. During each conversation, host Lucky Budd pulls in stats from the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs program to dive deeper into the states of wellness in our region, and how Victoria’s vital people are working to address challenges so everyone can thrive.
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Episodes
  • T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly) on a life of strengthening Indigenous relations

    T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly) on a life of strengthening Indigenous relations
    Dec 13 2024
    On the final episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd discusses uplifting Indigenous cultures with T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly), a member of the Leq’a:mel Nation and longtime resident of Victoria. For over 40 years, Patrick has been bridging cultures in his many roles as Indigenous relations advisor, board member, and volunteer. This year, he was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for a lifetime of selfless work advancing reconciliation in Canada. Tune in for Patrick’s inspiring story, and the wisdom that comes from decades of relentless optimism and a passion for bringing people of all backgrounds and cultures together.
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    51 mins
  • Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels

    Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels
    Nov 26 2024
    Greater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedalling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical and mental health, and saving money on transportation costs. But what is the community doing to encourage active transportation? And what more needs to be done to keep the roads safe and accessible?

    This month, host Lucky Budd interviews year-round cycle commuter Niki Sutherland. Niki is the Chair of Capital Bike, a local non-profit dedicated to making cycling an easy and fun transportation option in the region.

    Tune in and get inspired to pump up those tires!
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    36 mins
  • Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life

    Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life
    Nov 5 2024
    Lisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteerism in Canada, and especially here at home in Greater Victoria.

    From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in strengthening the region's vital services while boosting the wellbeing of volunteers, themselves.

    This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria, about how to make an impact through volunteering, its pivotal purpose in our community, and how we can keep it alive!
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    37 mins

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