All Things Palestinian Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

In this episode, Tom is joined by Fargo Tbakhi, a queer Palestinian American writer and performance artist based in Washington D.C. and winner of 2018 Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts Prize. His writings have been published in various literary publications including The Berkeley Review. He is also the recipient of several fellowships. Fargo’s writings and performances challenge notions of erasure and colonization and propose a reality of a free and unoccupied Palestine.
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Follow Fargo on Twitter Visit Fargo’s website to learn about him and his work Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Ahmed Masoud, Gaza-born Palestinian writer, director, and academic based in the United Kingdom. Ahmed is the author of Come What May and Vanished  which address issues in Gazan society, as well as in broader trends in Palestinian history. Ahmed has also directed a number of plays and is the co-founder of PalArt, a collective initiative aimed at promoting Palestinian voices and content in the arts and media. Listen in as we learn about Ahmed’s interest in creative writing and his efforts to amplify Palestinian voices. 
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Purchase Ahmed’s book Come What May  here and Vanished  here.  Visit Ahmed’s website hereRead more about Ahmed’s experience growing up in GazaLearn more about PalArt and the work it does to amplify Palestinian voicesSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Palestinian-American scholar and academic, currently a Professor of History and Chancellor’s Chair at the University of California Berkeley. Dr Makdisi is the author of several books and publications on sectarianism, Ottoman and Arab history, US-Arab relations, and US missionary work in the Middle East. Listen in as we discuss Dr. Makdisi’s achievements and contributions to Middle-Eastern history, Arab identity and issues around Palestine-Israel. 
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Follow Dr. Makdisi on Twitter Purchase Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab WorldSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Chris Gazaleh, Palestinian-American muralist, activist, and community organizer. Using different mediums like ink, paint, and digital illustrations, Chris uses powerful symbols and imagery to advocate for Palestinian human rights and social justice. Listen in to learn about Chris’s art, his inspiration, and his efforts to use art to advocate for Palestinian justice and liberation.
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To learn more about Chris and his work, visit his website hereFollow Chris Gazaleh on Instagram Check out the Clarion Alley Mural Project hereSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

In this episode, Tayla and Tom are joined by Heifa Odeh, Palestinian-American chef, recipe developer and food blogger. Founder of the blog Fufu’s Kitchen and author of the recent cookbook, Dine in Palestine, Heifa seeks to celebrate and preserve traditional Palestinian dishes and recipes. Listen in to learn about Heifa’s expression and celebration of her Palestinian identity and culture through food. 
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Check out Heifa’s blog and explore all the different Palestinian and Middle Eastern recipes here.Purchase Heifa’s cookbook Dine in Palestine: An Authentic Taste of Palestine in 60 Recipes from my Family to Your Table here.  Follow Heifa’s Fufu in the Kitchen on Instagram. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Mirna Bamieh, Palestinian chef, artist and founder of the Palestine Hosting Society - a cultural and social project that seeks to reclaim and revitalize Palestinian food practices and dishes. Listen in to learn about Mirna’s commitment to celebrating the Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage through food. 
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Check out the Palestine Hosting Society founded by Mirna here and visit her website to explore her other art projects and initiativesWatch Mirna talk about the origins of the Palestine Hosting Society its importance hereFollow the Palestine Hosting Society on Instagram. Learn more about how Mirna researches and hosts a table here Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.