12 episodes
Dignity During a Pandemic: No One Left Behind John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
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Dignity During a Pandemic is a community project of the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. This podcast was catalyzed by our YEG Dignity campaign in which we engaged with the lived experiences of folks in our community during a global pandemic to open in dialogue about injustices people in our communities face through their stories and lived experiences. We delve into how the many facets of our identities shape how we are treated in our communities, and how each of us navigates the struggles that surface and also find hope and strength during these challenging times.
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Ep.12 - Recap
This episode looks back on our past conversations. Thank you so much for your support and continued engagement.
Music by Micky Pop - Hopscotch. Transition music by Podington Bear - Shapeshifters.
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
Until next time!
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Ep.11 - Community in a Pandemic
The final interview of Dignity During a Pandemic looks at dignity, identity and the realities of increased racism for many in the wake of a global pandemic. Stay tuned next week to hear a recap of all the amazing contributors!
In this week’s episode, Wen talked to Elaine Tran, a sociology student at Macewan University, volunteer and organizer with many local community initiatives. Elaine is a JHC Roots4Change team member, working with other youth to build advocacy tools to encourage their peers to understand and claim human rights principles to push for change. Here, we learn more about Elaine's understanding of dignity and identity through her lived experience.
To learn more about Roots4Change and the incredible team check out their ‘zine or JHC's website.
Music by Micky Pop - Dagger Skies.
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
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Ep.10 - Family and Dignity
The tenth episode of Dignity During a Pandemic takes time to check in with the experience of COVID-19 for young people and families. We hear how quarantine has changed everyday habits and helped grow a bigger understanding of what dignity means from both older and younger voices.
Maigan connects us with her twin sister, Lana Gilday, a sexual health educator and nurse who was visiting family in Yellowknife, NorthWest Territories this summer. We caught up with Lana and the kids Sahtu, Dov, Lhasa, and Saffia over the summer while they were visiting family in Yellowknife. We were glad to include their voices and hear some reflections from the next generation.
To hear some wonderful music by Jay Gilday, check out. https://jaygilday.bandcamp.com/releases
Music by Micky Pop - Pisces. Transition music by Erick Gallun - Calm.
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
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Ep. 09 - Dignity Through a Disability Lens (pt. 2)
The ninth episode of Dignity During a Pandemic continues with insights from persons from the disability community. This is part two, if you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episode 8 first.
In this week’s episode, members of two local organizations working to support and connect folks with disabilities: Gateway Association and The Self Advocacy Federation. We hear what joy and humour, arts and advocacy, and what has been learned through the pandemic so far.
Gateway Association is a family resource centre and employment centre that provides education, support, mentorship and inclusive employment for the disability community.
The Self Advocacy Federation is an organization made up of people with disabilities, that works to help people understand their rights and show them how to stand up for themselves, through education and advocacy.
Music by Alby - Fed Up
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
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Ep. 08 - Dignity Through a Disability Lens (pt. 1)
The eighth episode of Dignity During a Pandemic hears from persons from the pan-disability community who came together to discuss the importance of dignity and what it means to them. Due to the many voices present and important perspectives raised, this will be a two part episode.
In this week’s episode, we hear from members of two local organizations working to support and connect folks with disabilities: Gateway Association and the Self Advocacy Federation. Here, we have Heath Birkholz interviewing his peers about dignity through a disability lens. Hear from Tara Mitrovic, Amy Park, Jesse Andrew, Julie Heffel, Kristen Bolduc, Barbra Oseemeemow, Daisy Stacey, and Sara Symington.
Gateway Association is a family resource centre and employment centre that provides education, support, mentorship and inclusive employment for the disability community https://gatewayassociation.ca.
The Self Advocacy Federation is an organization made up of people with disabilities, that works to help people understand their rights and show them how to stand up for themselves, through education and advocacy http://www.selfadvocacyfederation.ca.
Music by Growth ft. Aliza J-Dubs
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
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Ep.07 - Dignity and Free Transit
Episode seven of Dignity During a Pandemic looks at dignity, the right to mobility and the fight for free transit in Edmonton and beyond.
In this week’s episode, we hear from Wren Christianston, an organizer with Free Transit Edmonton. Wren shared their experiences as a community organizer fighting for a fare free, safe, and just transit system. Hear about how they have mobilized art in their campaign and how the intersections of art and organizing can work in tandem.
To learn more about the good work being done by Free Transit Edmonton and how this work is intrinsically connected to others struggles for racial, social, and environmental justice, check out their website at https://freetransitedmonton.ca.
Music by Zaccardi - The Plan
Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.
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