About
Join Hart House Conversations for a series of fireside-style chats between Hart House Warden John Monahan and inspiring folks whose discontent with the status quo propels them to be the change they want to see in the world. The series is named after them: we call it “Changemakers.”
The Changemakers series invites guests who actively devote their lives to effecting meaningful and sustainable change in the interests of justice and equity. This year, Changemakers invites guests who will explore issues around migration and refugees, and in particular, to share stories of resilience and support for the millions who are on the move around the world.
Meet the community members who have dedicated their lives to help those affected by displacement, persecution, and exploitation.
Hear their stories.
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Upcoming Events
Past Events
- Wed, Oct 26, 2022
Changemakers – Kimahli Powell: LGBTQI+ Individuals & the Search for Home
Join Hart House’s Warden, John Monahan, in discussion with Rainbow Railroad’s Executive Director, Kimahli Powell, on the LGBTQI community search for home.
Podcasts
Changemakers Series Ep1: Confronting Information Poverty
Lorenzo Vargas, communications researcher, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss a rights based approach to communications.

Changemakers Series Ep2: Building Resilient Democracies
Sabreena Delhon, Executive Director, The Samara Centre for Democracy, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss Building Resilient Democracies.

Changemakers Series Ep3: Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility in a Post-COVID World
Lorin MacDonald, human rights lawyer and disability advocate, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss Disability and Accessibility.

Changemakers Series Ep4: What Art Teaches Us in Perilous Times with Weyni Mengesha
Weyni Mengesha, Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss what art teaches us in perilous times.

Changemakers Series Ep5: LGBTQI+ Individuals & the Search for Home with Kimahli Powell
Rainbow Railroad’s Executive Director Kimahli Powell joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss helping LGBTQI+ individuals with safe passage.
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Related Contents
In Conversation with the Warden: Alicia Brown
This inaugural conversation features U of T alumna Alicia Brown, a key member of Hart House’s Wellness and Fitness team.

Changemakers Series Ep2: Building Resilient Democracies
Sabreena Delhon, Executive Director, The Samara Centre for Democracy, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss Building Resilient Democracies.

Changemakers Series Ep3: Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility in a Post-COVID World
Lorin MacDonald, human rights lawyer and disability advocate, joins John Monahan, the Warden of Hart House, to discuss Disability and Accessibility.

Hart House Global Commons Dialogue Series
Small groups of 10 students take part in a five-week dialogue series.

Changemakers – Kimahli Powell: LGBTQI+ Individuals & the Search for Home
Join Hart House’s Warden, John Monahan, in discussion with Rainbow Railroad’s Executive Director, Kimahli Powell, on the LGBTQI community search for home.
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