66 episodes
Point Of Entry The Refugee Centre
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- Society & Culture
The Refugee Centre presents Point of Entry, which explores the experiences and challenges faced by many newcomers at various stages in their journey. Transcending borders, this podcast offers an exclusive into the voices behind the numbers and the policies behind the actions. Travel alongside The Refugee Centre (therefugeecentre.org) as our alternating hosts and guests discuss resettlement in Canada and the inner workings of grassroots organizations.
Created in partnership with The Innovation Institute (tiicanada.org) and sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (crrf-fcrr.ca)
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Point of Entry into: Parrainage Collectif (1/2)
Dans cet épisode portant sur le parrainage collectif au Québec, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Julia Tischer, coordinatrice du volet parrainage collectif à la Table de concertation des organismes au services des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes (TCRI). Les deux discutent du programme de parrainage collectif au Québec et de l'impact de la récente réinterprétation du règlement par le MIFI.Pour plus d'informations sur le volet parrainage collectif de la TCRI, visitez le https://tcri.qc.ca/projets/parrainage/Pour donnez au Fonds Pay It Forward, visitez le https://www.tiicanada.org/pay-it-forward-basic-needs-fund
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Point of Entry into We are More (2/2)
In this episode, Resettlement and Integration Counselor, Natalia Ibañez sits down with artist and entrepreneur, Hiba Yassin.
The two discuss how Hiba got into working with yarn, how she incorporates her Palestinian identity into her work, and what its like being an entrepreneur!
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Point of Entry into We Are More (1/2)
In this episode Hana Sherafati sits down with Jude Ibrahim to discuss The Refugee Centre's annual We Are More: Collective Art Festival! The two talk about how it first got started, what the name means, and what the organizers hope attendees get out of it!
This years festival will be held on June 8th at 2107 rue Sainte Catherine Ouest, suite 100.
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Point of Entry into Advocacy through Comedy
In this episode, Heydar sits down with comedian and producer, Alo Azimov to discuss advocacy through comedy. From identity to horrific current events. comedy can be a platform to deepen our knowledge and education.
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Point of Entry into: Activism through Comedy
In this episode, caseworker, Heydar Ensha, sits down with comedian, Sloan Kooshan to discuss how comedy can be a part of activism.
From representation to actual content, comedy can make it easier for people to approach difficult topics and unite people through laughter.
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Point of Entry Into: La Maternité Pour Les Femmes Migrantes
Dans cet épisode portant sur la maternité pour les femmes migrantes, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Caroline Blais, travailleuse sociale, et Kenny Moreno, paire migrante, chez Médecins du Monde Canada. Les trois discutent de la clinique pour les personnes migrantes à statut précaire et le travail de proximité chez Médecins du Monde, ainsi que des défis auxquels les femmes migrantes à statut précaire sont confrontées.Pour plus d'informations sur Médecins du Monde, n'hésitez pas à visiter leur site internet au https://medecinsdumonde.ca/