Jobs People Do

Jobs People Do

JPD is an educational resource featuring articles written by student writers and used by schools across Canada. Have a listen as our writers interview Canadian professionals about their work and social issues that impact us all.

Episodes

  1. Adrean Farrugia - Jazz Musician & Instructor

    02/24/2023

    Adrean Farrugia - Jazz Musician & Instructor

    Julia Skoczypiec interviews Adrean Farrugia, a Juno-award winning jazz musician and teacher. Julia and Adrean chat about his career, life as a musician, and the importance of music in our lives.

    24 min
  2. Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer

    01/25/2023

    Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer

    Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury. In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison. Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign. Host: Avreet Jagdev Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec Researcher: Sarah Leung Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!

    22 min
  3. Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer (Bangla version)

    01/25/2023

    Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer (Bangla version)

    Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury. In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison. Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign. Host: Avreet Jagdev Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec Researcher: Sarah Leung Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!

    17 min

  4. 12/15/2022

    Andrew Cash - President of Canadian Independent Music Association & Former NDP MP

    JPD's Avreet talks with Andrew Cash, the current President of CIMA and former MP with the New Democratic Party for Davenport. They discuss his unique career as a musician and politician, as well as Canada's growing affordability crisis, healthcare issues, and how young Canadians can get involved and make a difference. Host: Avreet Jagdev Guest: Andrew Cash Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec Researcher: Sarah Leung

    24 min
  5. Johanna Helin - Mamaa Trade

    11/17/2022

    Johanna Helin - Mamaa Trade

    JPD's Avreet Jagdev talks with Johanna Helin, founder of Mamaa Trade, an organization offering crafts and body care products from women's cooperatives in Africa and Asia, in order to "support entrepreneurial women around the world and give them a better income." Have a listen as they discuss Johanna's experience with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) helping women and educational causes around the world. Host: Avreet Jagdev Guest: Johanna Helin Editor: Julia Skoczypiec

    17 min
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JPD is an educational resource featuring articles written by student writers and used by schools across Canada. Have a listen as our writers interview Canadian professionals about their work and social issues that impact us all.

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  • Creator
    Jobs People Do
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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