All posts by Manda Aufochs Gillespie

Manda Aufochs Gillespie is a writer. She’s the author of the Green Mama series of books (https://thegreenmama.com/books/) and the publisher of the award-winning website thegreenmama.com. She is also a mother, neighbour, and founder of Folk University (folku.ca) on Cortes Island.
Arts

Folk U – Escape to the (far) past through Brian Hayden’s new book ‘Eyes of the Leopard’

Fantasy met archeology on this Folk U as Professor Dr. Brian Hayden joined host Manda Aufochs Gillespie for the virtual book launch of his newest book Friday, Nov 26 on CKTZ 89.5 FM.

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Finances

Folk U: CryptoCurrency 101 for Cortes

What is CryptoCurrency and what can it do for YOU and your community? Learn about this form of currency, what it is, how it developed, and why it may matter to YOU. Adventure motorcyclist and cryptocurrency entrepreneur “Skenoo,” the eponymous CEO of Skenoo Ventures Inc joins host Manda Aufochs Gillespie to dig deep on this important and timely topic on Folk U Radio this Friday at 1 p.m. on CKTZ 89.5FM or cortesradio.ca.

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Community, Indigenous Nations

Folk U: Chief Kevin Peacey of the Klahoose Nation

Chief Kevin Peacey of the Klahoose First Nation joined host Manda Aufochs Gillespie on Folk U Radio Friday October 22nd at 1 p.m. on CKTZ 89.5FM or cortesradio.ca.

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Community

We Aren’t Alone: Rural Islands Connect on FolkU

This Friday on Folk U Radio at 1 p.m. host Manda Aufochs Gillespie speaks with the Rural Islands Economic Partnership about how rural islanders and rural island based businesses can support, share, and thrive together.

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