06/20/2024

Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley expands on her mixed feelings about the concepts of decolonization and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). She delves into the lasting impacts of colonialism, sharing her experiences with systemic and anti-Indigenous racism, and the added burden of educating Canadians to unlearn their biases. Grandmother Kim highlights how these colonial values appear in workplaces, leaving racialized employees feeling dehumanized, undervalued, and unsafe. She also points out the progress and positive changes that some employers have implemented. Don’t miss this powerful and moving episode filled with insight, inspiration and tangible calls to action for all Treaty People (yes, that includes you).

35 min

07/27/2023

Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 1

Join co-hosts Erin and Jade as they engage in a thought-provoking and heartfelt conversation with Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley, delving into the profound themes of healing through ceremony, reclaiming Indigenous identity, and challenging the notion of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." In this powerful episode, Grandmother Kim fearlessly explores Canada's ongoing cultural genocide of Indigenous people and the importance of continuous learning and growth as we seek rooted truths and action toward reconciliation on stolen land. Stay tuned for Part 2 to continue this inspiring journey.

22 min

05/23/2023

Journey to Uncovering Belonging

In a captivating twist, Erin Davis (she / her) and Jade Pichette (they / them) turn the tables on themselves and ask each other the thought-provoking questions they usually reserve for their esteemed guests.

31 min

02/27/2023

Creating Spaces For Us - By Us with Gwenna Kadima

How does our sense of self and identity play a part in belonging? And what roles do vulnerability, humility, (and Google) play in accountability? Award-winning, Toronto-based BIPOC Career Activator and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant, Gwenna Kadima (she/her), joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to unpack the nuances of belonging, accountability, and tangible actions with big impact.

29 min

01/19/2023

Empathy in EDI with Jefferson Darrell

Jefferson Darrell (he/him), the founder and CEO of Breakfast Culture, joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to share some of his “Secret Sauce” when it comes to inclusion and belonging including the roles and impacts of self-reflexivity and Racial Battle Fatigue in the workplace, and how EDI consulting work can be a solutions-focused way to survive and thrive.

23 min

10/31/2022

History to inform DEI today with Dr. Melissa Horne

Are histories of oppression repeating themselves and if so, what role does DEI have in breaking the cycle? Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by PhD, DEI advocate, historian and host of the Just One Q podcast, Dr. Melissa Horne, who shares how learning about Black History and the Civil Rights Movement shaped her journey towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work.

31 min

09/16/2022

Rethinking Masculinity One Conversation at a Time with Jake Stika

What stake do men and boys have in addressing the harms caused by patriarchy? Jake Stika, Next Gen Men’s Executive Director, joins our cohosts Jade Pichette and Erin Davis in rethinking how we address misogyny, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity to create a culture of inclusion and build towards a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. Please note a discount code is available for all Uncovering Belonging listeners. Visit prideatwork.ca/ub-podcast/ to access the discount code for 15% off those two products: Raising Next Gen Men Online Course B.O.O.K. Club

22 min

08/01/2022

Conversation Across Difference with David Lewis-Peart

How can we create belonging when we can’t talk to one another? David Lewis-Peart (he/him), community worker, corporate trainer, writer and playwright, joins our cohosts Erin Davis (she/her) and Jade Pichette (they/them) in discussing how we can talk across differences. David addresses how we can work in right relationship with one another. Audio transcript and captions are coming shortly.

36 min

06/20/2022

Abundance Mentality with Sithara Fernando

Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by Environmental Professional, Writer, Speaker, and Trekkie, Sithara Fernando, who shares her journey of finding herself and happiness within. During the discussion, she shares the power of stories to shape how we see and engage with the world around us.

30 min

05/17/2022

Being a Social Justice Worker with Deepak Kashyap

Join Jade & Erin in the series premiere episode of Uncovering Belonging, launched on the 2022 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Featuring our guest, Deepak Kashyap (he/him), as he shares his experiences in making the shift from a Social Justice Warrior to a Social Justice Worker, the Canadian immigration system, belongingness, intersectionality, and wellness at work and beyond.

29 min

05/13/2022 · BONUS

Uncovering Belonging: Land Acknowledgements

Co-hosts Jade Pichette (they/them) and Erin Davis (she/her) share Land Acknowledgements.

2 min

SEASON 1 TRAILER

Uncovering Belonging: Trailer

Welcome to Uncovering Belonging! Tune in to meet the show's co-hosts and hear some of the questions that they'll explore while Uncovering Belonging.

3 min

Uncovering Belonging

Episodes

Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 2

Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 1

Journey to Uncovering Belonging

Creating Spaces For Us - By Us with Gwenna Kadima

Empathy in EDI with Jefferson Darrell

History to inform DEI today with Dr. Melissa Horne

Rethinking Masculinity One Conversation at a Time with Jake Stika

Conversation Across Difference with David Lewis-Peart

Abundance Mentality with Sithara Fernando

Being a Social Justice Worker with Deepak Kashyap

Uncovering Belonging: Land Acknowledgements

Uncovering Belonging: Trailer

Trailer

Uncovering Belonging: Trailer

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