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Shane is joined by co-hosts Steph and CJ and special guest Dio to discuss the final episode of the first season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. They vibe to some jazz trombone, feast on First Contact Day salmon and discuss Starfleet-brand colonialism. 



Peace and long life to all of our co-hosts and special guests from this intensely fun, surprisingly deep and highly illogical season of Worse Than The Borg. And the Starfleet Medal of Valor goes to you, our listeners! Thank you for exploring the vast reaches of the galaxy with us yet again. See you in Season 3! Expect new uniforms and/or shaved heads.



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Rainbow Railroad



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Since 2006, Rainbow Railroad has helped more than 800 persecuted LGBTQI people from 38 countries travel to safety.



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This week Shane is joined by co-hosts CJ and Kadeem and returning special guest Jack. They boldly explore everyone's favourite Trek films, successful therapy, chartering flights to Risa in the future, Xon-lore, and the economy of the alpha quadrant.



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Queer Asterisk Colorado



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To act as a safe haven for queer and transgender clients and as an educational powerhouse for clinicians looking to improve their cultural competency around gender and sexual diversity. These conversations are important to have if we are to be truly prepared for the future.



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Shane is joined by co-hosts Jia Qing and Ronnie and special guest Jomar! Spoiler alert: they LOVE this episode of Lower Decks. They talk Species 8472, cultural appropriation and Voyager, and fawn over Roga Daynar. Give a listen to Metis In Space after you listen to us!



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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre



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To provide counselling, material assistance and other direct services to First Nations people as well as to encourage and enhance spiritual and personal growth.



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Happy First Contact Day! On this episode, Shane is joined by co-hosts Steph and CJ and special guest Dio. They discuss the concept of winners vs. lower deckers, how Star Trek mishandles disability consistently, and question the economics of Starfleet. Plus some love for Tendi and The Dog.



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Side By Side Virginia



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To create supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish, including a commitment to the flourishing of Black LGBTQ+ youth.

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Shane is joined by co-hosts Ron and Jia Qing and special guest Tim. They contemplate whether Badgey is the culmination of every holodeck malfunction ever or just a villain of the week, ask why Starfleet operates on Earth time (hint: colonialism!), and they question white male exceptionalism. But mostly it's just ship noises.



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HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS)



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To provide comprehensive services including education, prevention, and support for people living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted bloodborne infections (STBBIs), in addition to advocating for broader social change to reduce stigma and discrimination.



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Shane is joined by co-hosts Kadeem and Stephanie and special guest Kat as they try to unravel the mysteries of the universe. What is a Q? How is one supposed to celebrate Captain Picard Day? What is a stardate. We won't get to the bottom of any of it.

To support the families of the victims of the March 16 terrorist attack visit gofundme.com/f/support-aapi-community-fund



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Black Creek Community Farm



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To serve and enrich our community through a thriving farm, healthy food, hands-on training and learning experiences and to inspire the next generation by providing leadership in food justice, and supporting diverse natural and social ecosystems.



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