47 episodes

Between Two Flags is a podcast created and run by the United Nations Association in Canada – a charitable organization based in Ottawa with a long history of civil society engagement. Episodes feature discussions with diverse innovators and stakeholders sharing how their organizations and collectives are working towards creating an equal and sustainable Canada, as well as what Canada has to offer to the world.

This is a bilingual podcast with episodes in both English and French.

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Between Two Flags is a podcast created and run by the United Nations Association in Canada – a charitable organization based in Ottawa with a long history of civil society engagement. Episodes feature discussions with diverse innovators and stakeholders sharing how their organizations and collectives are working towards creating an equal and sustainable Canada, as well as what Canada has to offer to the world.

This is a bilingual podcast with episodes in both English and French.

    Resilient, Healthy Communities and Food Sovereignty with Tea Creek

    Resilient, Healthy Communities and Food Sovereignty with Tea Creek

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    As we commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945, we are delighted to release a special edition with the World Food Day Hero - Jacob Beaton. Jacob and his wife, Jessica Ouellette, founded Tea Creek farm, which also serves as an Indigenous-led training hub. The hub provides a culturally safe space for local First Nations to learn valuable skills.

    The podcast was produced by UNA-Canada's Communications Officer, Zhamila Tampayeva, for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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    Alors que nous commémorons la date de la fondation de l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture en 1945, nous sommes ravi.e.s de présenter une édition spéciale avec le héros de la Journée mondiale de l'alimentation - Jacob Beaton. Jacob et sa femme, Jessica Ouellette, ont fondé la ferme Tea Creek, qui sert également de centre de formation dirigé par des personnes autochtones. Ce centre offre aux Premières nations locales un espace culturel sûr où elles peuvent acquérir des compétences utiles.

    Le balado a été produit par la responsable des communications de l'ACNU, Zhamila Tampayeva, pour l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture.

    • 23 min
    Discussing Climate Emergency: From Climate Anxiety to Climate Justice

    Discussing Climate Emergency: From Climate Anxiety to Climate Justice

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    Ahead of UNA-Canada's Environment Festival to be held on Sept 24 at the University of British Columbia, our communications officer Zhamila Tampayeva is pleased to speak with Pablo Akira Beilmer, Co-Senior Project Manager, UBC Climate Emergency. In this episode, Zhamila and Pablo discuss crucial topics related to the climate emergency and how young people can get involved in resolving this pressing issue. Listen now on Spotify, Apple music or Simplecast.

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    En prévision du Festival de l'environnement de l'ACNU qui se tiendra le 24 septembre à l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique, notre responsable des communications Zhamila Tampayeva a le plaisir de s'entretenir avec Pablo Akira Beilmer, co-directeur principal de projet à UBC Climate Emergency. Dans cet épisode, Zhamila et Pablo discutent de sujets cruciaux liés à l'urgence climatique et de la manière dont les jeunes peuvent s'impliquer dans la résolution de ce problème urgent. Ecoutez maintenant sur Spotify, Apple Music ou Simplecast.

    • 32 min
    International Development and Diplomacy Series: Food Insecurity and the World Food Programme; Interning at a Regional Bureau vs. Headquarters

    International Development and Diplomacy Series: Food Insecurity and the World Food Programme; Interning at a Regional Bureau vs. Headquarters

    Episode 2: On Food Insecruity and the World Food Programme (WFP): Interning with WFP at a Regional Bureau vs. Headquarters

    This episode brings together two of UNA-Canada’s International Youth Internship Programme’s (IYIP) recent alumni. Nobel Aka, who interned with WFP Senegal as their Regional Partnerships intern, and Li Feng Xie, who interned with WFP Rome as their Climate Action intern. With facilitation from the IYIP Project Officer Megan McGeough, the speakers explore the work of WFP from their different perspectives, comparing Nobel’s work with the Regional Bureau in Dakar, and Li Feng’s experience working with Headquarters in Rome. The guest speakers delve into matters of food insecurity and security in the Sahel region, and the impacts of climate change on food insecurity, as well as reflecting on episode 1’s query of the westernized nature of aid, and the need for an increased focus on regional, south-south partnerships in international development.

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    Episode 2 : L'insécurité alimentaire et le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) : Stage au PAM dans un bureau régional ou au siège de l'organisation

    Cet épisode réunit deux anciens stagiaires du Programme international de stages pour les jeunes (PISJ) de l'ACNU. Nobel Aka, qui a fait un stage au PAM Sénégal dans le cadre des partenariats régionaux, et Li Feng Xie, qui a fait un stage au PAM Rome dans le cadre de l'action climatique. Avec l'aide de Megan McGeough, responsable de projet de PSIJ, les intervenants explorent le travail du PAM de leurs différentes perspectives, comparant le travail de Nobel avec le bureau régional de Dakar et l'expérience de Li Feng avec le siège à Rome. Les intervenants se penchent sur les questions d'insécurité alimentaire et de sécurité dans la région du Sahel, ainsi que sur les impacts du changement climatique sur l'insécurité alimentaire. Ils réfléchissent également à la question de l'épisode 1 concernant la nature occidentalisée de l'aide et la nécessité de mettre davantage l'accent sur les partenariats régionaux et sud-sud dans le développement international.

    • 57 min
    International Development and Diplomacy Series: Gender Equality and the Gendered Implications of Climate Change

    International Development and Diplomacy Series: Gender Equality and the Gendered Implications of Climate Change

    Episode 1: On Gender Equality and the Gendered Implications of Climate Change

    This episode brings together two of UNA-Canada’s International Youth Internship Programme’s (IYIP) recent alumni. Ayak Wel, who interned with WFP Philippines as their Gender Equality intern, and Rayane Chbeir, who interned with UNCDF Fiji as their Inclusive Insurance intern. With facilitation from the IYIP Project Officer Megan McGeough, the speakers explore the gendered implications and effects of climate change, both in the Philippines and in Fiji. A particular focus is made to food security, and the impacts that climate disasters have on food insecurity, as well as the integration of female small- agricultural business owners into the market within Fiji through digital, financial inclusion. Alumni also reflect on their internship journey, and discuss critiques and queries on the modern, westernized system of international development, and the need to move towards regional partnerships.

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    Épisode 1 : L'égalité des sexes et les répercussions des changements climatiques sur les hommes et les femmes

    Cet épisode réunit deux anciens stagiaires du Programme de stages internationaux pour les jeunes (PSIJ) de l'ACNU. Ayak Wel, qui a fait un stage au PAM Philippines en tant que stagiaire sur l'égalité des sexes, et Rayane Chbeir, qui a fait un stage au FENU à Fidji en tant que stagiaire sur les assurances inclusives. Avec l'aide de Megan McGeough, responsable de projets pour PSIJ, les intervenants explorent les implications et les effets du changement climatique sur les hommes et les femmes, tant aux Philippines qu'à Fidji. Une attention particulière est accordée à la sécurité alimentaire et aux impacts des catastrophes climatiques sur l'insécurité alimentaire, ainsi qu'à l'intégration des femmes propriétaires de petites entreprises agricoles sur le marché fidjien grâce à l'inclusion financière numérique. Les anciens stagiaires se penchent également sur leur parcours de stage et discutent des critiques et des questions relatives au système moderne et occidental de développement international, ainsi que de la nécessité d'évoluer vers des partenariats régionaux.

    • 1 hr
    Mentorship & Environmental Stewardship with Megan Quinn

    Mentorship & Environmental Stewardship with Megan Quinn

    In this episode, Sophia speaks to Megan Quinn, a conservation biologist and Generation SDG Impact Mentor about what it means to be an environmental steward, the importance of support and mentorship in the climate movement, and how to [re]connect with nature.

    Megan Quinn grew up in the industrial landscape of Northern England, and didn't fully realise her passion for nature until she moved to Canada in 2004. After graduating from Ecosystem Management Technician and Technology programs at Sir Sandford Fleming College, she worked a variety of jobs in the environmental field with a focus on the non-profit sector. Since 2018, Megan has worked as the Coordinator of Conservation Biology for Eastern Ontario, with the Nature Conservancy of Canada where she is responsible for the stewardship of over 20,000 acres of land.

    Megan also sits on the Young Professionals Committee for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and on top of all that, Megan is an Impact Mentor for UNA-Canada’s Generation SDG program where she advocates for authentic youth involvement in sustainable development.

    • 28 min
    Career Reflections from the Science and Technology Internship Programme

    Career Reflections from the Science and Technology Internship Programme

    National Round Table Discussion about careers and life from our 2021-2022 Canada Green Corps - Science and Technology Internship Programme (STIP)

    • 30 min

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