Saskatoon Open Door Society Podcast Podcamp Saskatoon Open Door Society

In this episode we here from Anmeet, who tells two Akbar Birbal stories and talks about why they are imprtant to her with her mother.
 
Thanks to Podington Bear for the theme song we used!

Ahmed takes us through what he thinks makes immigrants feel more at home in a brand new country.

Saskatoon Open Door Society's 2023 Youth Leadership Initiative Passion Project on Women’s Rights
Youth Facilitators: Nila, Sophia, Mahdia, Fatima, Laiqa, and Narges
Panelists: 
Elicia Munro-Sutherland is an indigenous teacher candidate at the University of Saskatchewan, currently completing her internship program at Nutana Collegiate. She is also a recent graduate of indigenous social work degree and certificate of reconciliation studies, both from the First Nations University of Canada. She also owns a photography and videography business
Honey Constant-Inglis Honey is an indigenous educator and advocate. She is currently pursuing her masters at the University of Saskatchewan with a focus on indigenous and plains archeology. Along with being a self-employed archeologist, she is also the owner and lead artist of the Honey Willow nehiyaw studio. She has previously worked as a community connections coordinator and interpret at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and now works alongside varying organizations to educate on racism, culture awareness, and inclusivity.  
Her Voice is a women's rights podcast created by youth at the Youth Leadership Initiative program. It aims to amplify the voices of women from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including Indigenous women of Canada. Through their podcast, youth provide a platform for various women to share their stories and shed light on issues that affect their lives. The podcast is a testament to the power of women coming together to support one another and fight for equality and justice. By providing a space for marginalized voices to be heard, the podcast promotes greater understanding and empathy, and helps to create a more inclusive society for all women.

Jayden tells the story of his move from Nigeria to Canada in the winter of 2022.
Thanks to Will Austin for the music used in this episode.
Thank you to our funders Affinity Credit Union, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

Rishika and her sister Meha have been celebrating Christmas in India since they were young. Now, Rishika is about to celebrate her first Christmas in Canada. She talks to her sister in this episode about their history celebrating the holidat together and the history of the holiday itself.
 
Thanks to Scott Holmes for the theme music for this episode.

Mehran and Frishta tell us about what life is like in their home country of Afghanistan. 
Thank you to our funders Affinity Credit Union, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.