About This Episode
What a hoot it was to have MelVee X and Tito Gomez on the show. They are both a part of the Artist as Changemaker (AAC) project that was created in partnership with the Trico Changemakers Studio and Calgary Arts Development. The project is an initiative to expedite the capacity of socially engaged artists to create meaningful social change. You can find more information here: https://www.tricochangemakersstudio.ca/artist-as-changemaker
MelVee X is a multidisciplinary artist and creative professional based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary AB, Canada). Her primary means of expression are spoken word poetry, burlesque performance and photography – what she dubs ‘The MelVee Trifecta.’ You can find out more about her along with her portfolio at: https://melveeyyc.wordpress.com/ and you can find more information about her business ar https://mvxstudios.com/
Tito Gomez is a filmmaker, storyteller, and stand up comedian living in Calgary AB and boy did he deliver on the stand up comedian during this episode! You can catch some of his films online with these links:
The Healing (American Indian Film Festival, Indigenous Film Festival, Red Nation Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival). https://youtu.be/tQckFO7ZiR8
Love Of Two - Telus Storyhive (Mesa International Film Festival, LA Skins Film Festival, Victoria Film Festival, Canadian diversity Film Festival) https://youtu.be/BJhlcz6mzBQ
Something ain't right. https://youtu.be/Sfz7xjPHs3Y
If you’re interested in being a guest on the show, contact Elise (elise@absiconnect.ca) with a few details about yourself and your story.
Thank You!
We’d like to thank our funding partner the Suncor Energy Foundation, our fearless guests on the show, co-hosts Babs Weber, Christine Spottiswood, and Brooks Hanewich and producer, editor, and host of the show Elise Martinoski of ABSI Connect.