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”Who are you, anyway?” with The Right Honourable David Johnston
Episode #35 - An enjoyable conversation about family connectivity, stories from his role as Governor-General, being a grandparent, hockey, and growing up in Northern Ontario. Erin Davis & Doug Robinson are honoured to be joined by The Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor-General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation on the green bench. ”Who are you anyway?” In a story from Repulse Bay, during a Terry Fox Run, about a young Inuit lad who approached David with this question. ”The question, ’Who am I?’ Permits you to see yourself through the eyes of others.” -The Right Honourable David Johnston Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Davis shares stories about playing hockey with the Esposito Brothers and the aspiration of being a professional hockey player. ”In Northern Ontario, you learn to skate before you walk.” -David Johnston ”All the important things in life I’ve learned from my children and now my grandchildren.” -David Johnston Hear how David & Sharon received the names: Grandpa Book & Grannie Sunrise In the USA, citizens are paid to give blood and charged to receive blood. A great story in Canada, that Canadians give just to look after their neighbours without needing to know where it is going. ”I’ve changed dramatically 5 times, all to the credit of my daughters.” - David Johnston The Rideau Hall Foundation is an independent and non-political charitable organization established to mobilize ideas, people, and resources across the country to tap into our national spirit and help realize our shared aspirations. The RHF works closely with the Office of the Governor General and our many partners to connect, honour, and inspire Canadians. Donations can be made to: https://rhf-frh.ca/donate/ Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. ”The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders.” -Ron Schlegel This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
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