People Powered
The labour of food production isn’t always appreciated or understood. In this episode, VJ’s Drive-Inn owner John Calogeris and Bryanne Mysak reflect on skilled versus unskilled labour, and Emma Dubeski shares the history of the People’s Cooperative Association.
Episode Transcript
EPISODE CREDITS:
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Bryanne Mysak and Emma Dubeski
Additional Production by Kent Davies
Hosted by Kent Davies and Janis Thiessen
Episode image: Archives of Manitoba, Peoples Co-operative Limited fonds, P7144/8.
Theme music: Robert Kenning
INTERVIEWS
Calogeris, John, interviewed by Janis Thiessen, 20 August 2019, in Winnipeg, MB. Digital audio recording. ManitobaFood History Project, Oral History Centre Archive, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB.
Dola, Murphy, interviewed by Jim Mochoruk, 28 November 1998. Audio cassette. “People’s Co-operative Limited Fonds,” Archives of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Gunn, Arthur, interviewed by Nancy Kardash-Ursuliak, 27 May 1999. Audio cassette. “People’s Co-operative Limited Fonds,” Archives of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Sas, John, interviewed by Jim Mochoruk, 27 May 1999. Audio cassette. “People’s Co-operative Limited Fonds,” Archives of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
MUSIC
Audiomirage – Wait and Find Out
Jahzzar – Airship Fury
Lobo Loco – Magic, Allways for You
Crowander – Raw Files
HoliznaCC0 - 4 (jazz)
Podington Bear -Smooth Actor
SOUNDS
Coalcon - Fancy Restaurant (atmosphere)
Coalcon - Diner Sounds
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