In April 2026, author Maggie Helwig joined us at One City for a conversation about her book, Encampment, which explores her lifelong activism and her fight to keep her churchyard open to people in need of a home.
In this podcast episode, Auden Palmer interviews Maggie about her book, followed by questions from the audience. This episode was recorded live at the event.
Maggie Helwig (she/they) is a white settler in Tkaronto/Toronto, and is the author of fifteen books and chapbooks, including Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community, which was awarded the 2025 Toronto Book Award, and Girls Fall Down (Coach House Books, 2008), which was shortlisted for the Toronto Book Award and chosen as the One Book Toronto in 2012. Helwig is a long-time social justice activist, and also an Anglican priest, and has been the rector of the Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields since 2012 (excerpt from Indigo.com)
24 Apr 2026
Starting in Our Backyards: ARUs and the Bigger Picture
On this episode, the leadership team at One City (Tammy Kuehne, Auden Palmer and Michael Vanderherberg) discuss the process and impact of developing Additional Residential Units (ARUs) for folks coming out of homelessness in our community.
4 Mar 2026
Bringing Lived Experience to the Work
Welcome back to Community Records! Jewelz Elliot, a One City staff member, shares with us her experience and perspectives on homelessness, addictions, recovery, and connection.
This episode was recorded in the Fall of 2025.
2 Jun 2025
Shared Liberation: Peterborough to Palestine
Peter Boullata discusses the ongoing genocide in Palestine and shares insights on shared liberation from Peterborough, in an interview.
28 Apr 2025
Tell Us Your Story: An Interview with Jana Dodds
Jana Dodds shares her lived experience with substance use and homelessness in an interview, revealing how she supports the community while pursuing her Masters of Social Work.
14 Apr 2025
Housing On The Ballot: What The Parties Are Promising
Collin Chepeka and Naomi Nichols from the Research for Social Change Lab discuss housing and homelessness in the upcoming federal election, offering insights into party platforms in this interview episode.
7 Apr 2025
Bridging Care and Compassion Through the Addiction Crisis
Registered nurse Shannon Culkeen discusses her experiences in addiction medicine, sharing insights on treatment models and harm reduction practices for community members affected by addiction in this interview.
24 Mar 2025
Perspectives from a Downtown Business Owner
Tori Silvera, owner of Wild Rock, discusses the challenges and adaptations of running a downtown business, offering insights into community resilience in an interview.
10 Mar 2025
Housing is Fundamental
Paul Armstrong discusses the key findings of the "Housing is Fundamental" report and how housing in the community has evolved, in this interview episode.
24 Feb 2025
How Do We Respond to a Changing Peterborough?
Christian Harvey, Tammy Kuehne, and Auden Palmer examine the challenges Peterborough community members face and how One City Peterborough responds to issues observed at the Trinity Community Centre.
7 Mar 2023
Reduced Shelter Services, No Portable Toilets For Folks Experiencing Homelessness In Peterborough, ON
Christian Harvey and Tammy Kuehne examine Peterborough City Council's decision to reduce shelter services and deny sanitation facilities for the homeless population.
7 Feb 2023
Remembering Jeff
Tammy and Christian interview Jeff Allan about his experiences with homelessness, police interactions, and the significance of supportive relationships, offering listeners a glimpse into his life and perspective.
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