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Canadian SaladDishes Out: Canada's Bad ReputationSome naysayer referred to immigrants giving Canada a bad reputation. While there is zero substance, we unpack and dish out on this very ridiculous comment. Canada's reputation on the global stage, particularly regarding immigration and multiculturalism, is something that European countries, Asian countries and even the United States have admired from afar and others have adopted. With an overwhelmingly positive reputation externally from queer communities and those seeking refuge across the globe, there is an overwhelming positive sentiment when it comes to Canada's stance on immigration. We will, of course, not deny the internal reputation of colonization and oppression...2025-01-0310 min
Canadian SaladEpisode 18: Thank You, Salad Friends!It's the last episode of 2024 and we cannot end the year without a look back at the laughs, the tears, the funny moments and the inspirational stories that graced Canadian Salad! From stories of being in love, to parenting, to the impact of fried chicken and racism, our podcast saw immense growth and immense impact to both us and to those who listened. Sure, we had some haters, but we sure had some lovers, some people who understood the complexity of living out our identity in a collective, liberating and inclusive way. Because the reality is, we all want...2024-12-3144 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Act Canadian And You'll Be FineAct Canadian? Does that mean we say 'eh' a lot? Does that mean we have a high-intake, poutine diet? Does that mean we should drape Canadian flags over our big Ford F150s? What does it mean to act "Canadian"?Before you answer (or think you have an answer), our question to you is to really think about what is "Canadian". Most Canadians can't agree on what is a Canadian food, let alone what it means to be a Canadian. The answer is always diverse, with rarely a monolithic idea or personification to cling to. The latest...2024-12-2710 minCanadian SaladEpisode 17: Between Two WorldsThe Al-Assad regime has fallen. Syrians around the world celebrated in the streets while Syrians inside Syria reunited with family members once thought to have passed away. Before the regime fell, however, many Syrians fled from the cruelty and violence. How does a person live through unimaginable circumstances and still rise above with advocacy and efforts to liberate not just themselves but others as well? Across the landscapes of Turtle Island, stories as intricate as the land itself grace us if we but open ourselves to it —stories of flight, resilience, and a longing that stretches across con...2024-12-2442 minCanadian SaladEpisode #16: Defying Systemic GravityPopular! The new 'Wicked' film is out in theatres and we are giving our full blown amazing analysis of the realities of the gravity we all face in our Western world. Join us as we explore themes of outcasts and resilience, reflecting on how Elphaba's journey mirrors real experiences of marginalized groups. The systems that tiny men have created are but illusions and at some point we have to rise above the weight and defy the systems that weigh us down. We'll spotlight two inspiring true stories of immigrants in Canada who have overcome tremendous adversity and created inclusive...2024-12-1734 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Oh Look! It's the Income Police!We are back spilling the tea and roasting online trolls who think that immigrants shouldn't send money back to their families far away. (We know . . . so many levels of eye roll). We hit a viral TikTok milestone and with that came a milestone of ridiculous sentiments about what immigrants should be doing with their money. We call out the hypocrisy of people criticizing immigrants sending money overseas when most goods bought in Canada are foreign-made. Immigrants also pay taxes, visa fees, and pour into the social economic system with their money. So what if they send it back home? 2024-12-1307 minCanadian SaladEpisode #15: Hello, Inclusion! You Can Call Me ChickenIn May of this year, KFC announced the release of Halal chicken at majority of their restaurants across Ontario. As the year went on, what seemed like inclusion only led to exclusion - and the eventual downfall of any inclusive efforts originally made. What went wrong? Well inclusion can create exclusion when it's done without diversity, equity and without profit-seeking goals in mind. In this episode, we explore what true inclusion looks like and why true inclusion can't exclude - if done without the goal of dollars in the pocket. We will focus on systemic racism, the r...2024-12-1035 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: But There's Not Enough to Share!We recently had a post receive the largest engagement on TikTok - over 19k views and over 300 comments. While some people were nice, most were angry and racist and hateful. The statement that yielded so much anger in our post? "Immigrants give more to Canada than they take. That's a fact."One comment in particular is a common trope that is often used to argument against immigration. The idea that services for homeless populations are under resourced because of immigrant resources is unfortunately a lazy trope and honestly a lie. We debunk this idea highlighting how systemic i...2024-12-0610 min