Building
Bridges

ABOUT

In 2021, the Arran-Elderslie Youth Council launched a podcast called AE Archives, now rebranded as Building Bridges. The podcast features conversations between local youth and seniors from Grey and Bruce Counties, exploring their life experiences. Each interview aligns with one or two of the eight community strands, covering topics like the environment, civics, history, education, commerce, health, faith, and arts. Spearheaded by the youth, this project has produced two seasons of inspirational podcasts.

Building on the podcast's impact, local artists have drawn inspiration from specific episodes to create their art pieces. Season One's collection was unveiled in March 2022, and Season Two's gallery opening took place in May 2023. These exhibitions demonstrate the profound connection forged between generations and the local community through storytelling.

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The art

Season One

Created by Heather Murray and inspired by the stories of Gwen Maxwell from Building Bridges Episode Seven.

Created by Ann Fauchon and inspired by the stories of Connie McKinnon from Building Bridges Episode Ten.

Created by Melissa Comyn and inspired by the stories of Karen Rhody from Building Bridges Episode Eight.

Written by Ljiliana Vidovic and inspired by the stories of Mary Cumming from Building Bridges Episode Eleven.

Created by Kristina Maus and inspired by the stories of Werner Sukstorf from Building Bridges Episode Four.

Created by Susan Seitz and inspired by the stories of Judy MacKinnon from Building Bridges Episode One.

Created by Cindy Mathews and inspired by the stories of Eldon MacKinnon from Building Bridges Episode Two.

Created by Lorne Noseworthy and inspired by the stories of Peter Steinacker from Building Bridges Episode Three.

Created by Niki Padbury and inspired by the stories of Margit Sukstorf from Building Bridges Episode Five.

Created by David Robertson and inspired by the stories of Ken Thornburn from Building Bridges Episode Nine.

Created by Susan Nichol and inspired by the stories of Wilson Gregg from Building Bridges Episode Six.

Season Two

Created by Bill Colley and inspired by the stories of Blaine Courtney from Building Bridges Episode Two.

Created by Jeanette Ladd and inspired by the stories of Shirley John from Building Bridges Episode Eight.

Created by Sigrun Baker and inspired by the stories of Keith Early from Building Bridges Episode Six.

Created by Emily Wilford and inspired by the stories of Mary Gail Johnston from Building Bridges Episode Seven.

Created by Bethany Bruce and inspired by the stories of Bob Robb from Building Bridges Episode Three.

Created by Elizabeth Carter and inspired by the stories of John Noble from Building Bridges Episode Five.

Created by Tara Cristea and inspired by the stories of Lana Baldwin from Building Bridges Episode Ten.

Created by Kaitlyn Folmer and inspired by the stories of Dan Gieruszak from Building Bridges Episode Four.

Created by Hannah Lloyd and inspired by the stories of Alan Richardson from Building Bridges Episode One.

Created by Cindy Matthews and inspired by the stories of Lana Baldwin from Building Bridges Episode Ten.

Created by Bev Morgan and inspired by the stories of Mary Gail Johnston from Building Bridges Episode Seven.

Created by Heather Murray and inspired by the stories of Terry Murphy from Building Bridges Episode Nine.

Created by Rein Oestreicher and inspired by the stories of John Noble from Building Bridges Episode Five.

Created by Eshal Shahid and inspired by the stories of Blaine Courtney from Building Bridges Episode Two.

Created by Arionna Stone and inspired by the stories of Shirley John from Building Bridges Episode Eight.

Created by Jessica Waechter and inspired by the stories of Terry Murphy from Building Bridges Episode Nine.