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Canadian SaladEpisode 19: I'll Take A Hot Dog With A Side Of DEIYou love their hotdogs, love their prices and you'll love them even more because of what we're about to tell you! Costco! The big warehouse chain that we all know is under scrutiny for resisting and combating conservative think tanks who think DEI policies will lose them money. We applaud Costco's response so far and here's why. The founder of Costco, a descendent of Jewish immigrants, had a different kind of perspective of the customer. For him, the customer's trust was primary. And it still is. We applaud Costco for their pushback towards DEI antagonists and their a...
2025-01-0738 min
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 minCanadian 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 minCanadian SaladEpisode #14: Appealing to the GoodIn a world where the clangor of discord and strife frequently rises above the whispers of hope, navigating the currents of human connection and inherent goodness can often feel like walking a tightrope. Our latest episode, we take an introspective dive into these themes, examining how to balance the abundant and justified frustrations of the world with the unyielding efforts to recognize and amplify the good.Join us, Andrea and Hostion, as we challenge the idea of how to balance of the inherent good and bad in political actions and leaders. We explore the idea that constructive...
2024-12-0341 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Immigrants Do What, Now?!We are serving up some serious smackdown on recent ridiculous stereotypes about immigrants. Join us as we roast a cringe-worthy commentator on our TikTok page about immigrants 'living off the tit of government.' From inflatable shark songs to epic takedowns of bad grammar, we'll debunk myths about what immigrants take and spotlight the surplus that immigrants give. With side-splitting humour and blunt honesty, we'll tackle everything from GDP boosts to political shenanigans. We don't hold back because the naysayers don't either. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to C...
2024-11-2910 minCanadian SaladLoving the Skin I'm InMeet Bray. A 34-year-old gay black man who was adopted and raised by white parents. Questions of identity and navigating micro aggressions when others around you don’t is but a fraction of Bray’s experience navigating his identity in a white world. Social constructs of what is ‘Black’ or what is ‘White’ all come into question. How do you navigate social expectations and take pride in who you are when most don’t understand or relate to your experiences? Bray's story, much like a vibrant salad, is a blend of experiences, challenges, and triumphs. It serves as a poignant r...
2024-11-2637 minCanadian SaladMy Culture In Their CubicleWorkplace anxiety is the number one stressor for immigrants integrating into Canada. And make no mistake, we know why - unspoken expectations, subtle nuances and navigating work place culture. How do you bring your authentic self to the workplace? Is professionalism cultural? What's the difference between cultural values and cultural identities?We will unpack the intricacies of cultural dialects, differing definitions of professionalism, and the delicate balance of staying authentic while integrating into a new work environment. We'll discuss how unspoken rules, from staying late in Japan to wearing flip-flops in tech, all demonstrate the need for...
2024-11-1939 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Under the Sign of AssimilationWhy is a simple image of a woman in a hijab deemed controversial in a multicultural city like Montreal? That's easy - power and control. Join us as we confront this pressing question head-on, exploring the biases and discrimination that lurk beneath the surface of triviality of assimilation and the dehumanization of people with government decisions. We dissect the decision by Montreal's City Hall to remove a welcome sign featuring a hijab-wearing woman, challenging the hidden prejudices wrapped in the guise of public comfort and convenience. When people claim to be secular but control who is visible, that secularism...
2024-11-1513 minCanadian SaladIn The Face Of A BullyOn November 5th, Donald J. Trump was re-elected to the presidential seat for the United States. His platform built on the dehumanization of immigrants and promises to deport masses of people, is no joke. We know he lies, but when he spouts out racism and hate, we know he is serious and will do what he can to make inhumane things happenIn this episode, a close friend and fellow immigrant to Canada from the States, will join me, Andrea, to discuss the consequences of the bully that will be reinstalled in the global superpower in the...
2024-11-1240 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Hiding Knives In Their SmilesWe get downright fiery as we confront a BC Conservative candidate and immigrant to Canada, Marina Sapozhnikov, and her racial slur used on BC's election night towards Indigenous people. As immigrants ourselves, we cannot stress enough the necessity and importance of learning Indigenous history as a priority for our integration in Canada. Ignorance and bigotry is not what it means to immigrate. We call in both John Rustad, BC Conservative Party leader and Marina, to take accountability for their actions, step down from office and educate themselves. Dehumanizing stereotypes have no place in politics, in the civic s...
2024-11-0814 minCanadian SaladNo, Trudeau, This Won't WorkLike sticking a band-aid on a broken bone, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slapped a large band-aid on a broken issue. On October 24th, Trudeau cut Canada immigration levels by 20%. Does this have anything to do with the increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from the megaphone of the United States conservatives and the false tropes of immigrants that have long gone unchecked? Yes. And, Trudeau, you made the wrong move. In this no-holds-barred episode, we will dissect how Trudeau’s decision impacts immigrants and communities of colour. This recent mandate not only perpetuates colonial systems and racism but is...
2024-11-0535 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Apologies Alone Mean NothingIn this lively, eyebrow-raising episode of 'Dishes Out', we dive into a recent incident at a Nova Scotia Halloween dance hosted by the North Sydney Fire Department, where four attendees dressed up as Ku Klux Klan members. While some 'apologies' have been made, other comments and reactions water down the fire that this incident created. We will dissect the fire chief's and city councillor's responses, critiquing their lackluster apologies and missed opportunities for true accountability. We'll emphasize the need for genuine and deep reflection of how we are all caged by the racism of the systems we...
2024-11-0115 minCanadian SaladCulture of Spooks and SpiritsJoin us for a spine-chilling journey through Halloween's thrilling lore and global ghostly festivities! Kick off with dive into chilling tales like China's 'Ghost Month,' and Mexico's vibrant Dia de los Muertos. We'll unravel how fear shapes superstitions from graveyards to boogeymen. Discover the origins of zombies from Haitian Voodoo to Nepalese curses, and see how Halloween morphed from 'Satan's holiday' into a spooky and charming, fun celebration. Plus, laugh along with a Canadian quiz on supernatural beliefs and trending costumes—from Rapunzel to Taylor Swift. This bewitching mix of tradition, fun, and deep reflections on the...
2024-10-2934 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: We Are Being DeletedWelcome back to our hilarious 'dishes' session, where we sassily tackle negative comments from our socials. This time, we address a YouTube troll who dramatically declared they 'never want to see us again' and signed off with a simplistic 'delete.' We delve into the absurdity of expecting YouTube to obey such commands and humorously speculate why our 'charisma overload' might have been too much for this viewer. From pondering punctuation to offering help with emojis, our banter is full of cheeky fun. Whether you love or hate us, tune in next time for more laughs and candid convos!
2024-10-2508 minCanadian SaladThe Accent That Saved MeWe all have accents, whether we realize it or not. And in Canada, those who come from outside the borders often are penalized and judged for the sound of their voice. Who we are can often get lost. But what if who we are saves us and keeps us pressing forward, empowering us to be proud and loud of a voice that is our own? That’s what happened with our first guest of season two, Gurasis Singh - immigrant to Canada and founder of the 'My Thick Accent’ podcast. Gurasis shares his journey from Punjab, Indi...
2024-10-2237 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Who Built CanadaJoin us for a witty and eye-opening dive into Canadian history as we tackle the claim and comment left on our socials, "Canadians that happened to be white built Canada." This podcast episode shreds this myth, reminding the history-forgetters of the vital contributions of Chinese laborers, those enslaved from Africa and the Caribbean, and Indigenous communities. We explore pivotal moments like the Multiculturalism Act and the 1970s immigration changes, all while pointing out how wealth was often built on backs of underrepresented peoples. Expect lively debates, no-holds-barred truths, and a sassy critique of Canadian historical misconceptions. Share the love...
2024-10-1813 minCanadian SaladCulture of FeastingFeasting! The food, the family and the . . . hierarchy!? Say what? In this post-Thanksgiving episode, we will unpack the culture of feasting and how historically to present day, feasting has always been a universal means of identity, social belonging and cultural expression. Feasts transcend beyond eating a meal inviting us to realize that they reinforce community bonds, hierarchy, tradition, and even political power.In this episode, we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and express gratitude, all while exploring the intricate culture of feasting. We’ll travel across cultural, country and traditional boundaries, highlighting how feasting is a universal practice found ev...
2024-10-1535 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: A Pronoun Not to UseDive into our brief episode about headphone anatomy and the deeper truths of allyship as we bravely dish it out on ourselves for an unintended slip-up involving the use of the word 'our' in relation to Indigenous people. Hostion and I received feedback about something we said on our podcast. And rather than ignore it, we embrace it. We examine the power of words, drawing parallels with historical colonialist language and acknowledging that impact often outweighs intent. Our apologies to those who may have been hurt. We pledge to learn, while expertly balancing introspective dialogue which leans into diversity...
2024-10-1111 minCanadian SaladI Stand With The WorldOctober 7, 2023. It’s a date everyone will remember. A story no one will forget. And with a year of harrowing genocide in the aftermath, we are left feeling angry, traumatized and filled with grief. While the Western narratives of a single sided story prevail, we recognize that there are global voices championing peace and justice for Palestine. We will unpack and challenge the lack of equity and lack of truth when we value one person’s perspective over another. We will outline the world’s response to the genocide unfolding including the South African case to the Interna...
2024-10-0839 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Lives That MatterWe are back and dishing it out on a person in Ontario who thought it important to put up a highway sign claiming 'White lives matter'. The individual also whines to media saying that Trudeau is paying immigrants to take over the country. While this is very laughable and quite absurd, the spirit behind these sentiments is extremely harmful. We'll remind those listening that present day Canada was built on the hierarchy of elevating one select group of people over another. We'll also help people remember that white people are inherently provided privileges that they often ignore.W...
2024-10-0414 minCanadian SaladA Vote-Tober Special!It's October and it's time to vote!! Starting in the Province of BC this October 19, the Canadian Provincial elections are among us. And it is not without surprise that we are pro-voting!What is the engagement at the polls for New Canadian voters? And what even are the political parties? Is the Green Party only about climate change? Which party reflects the majority of Canadians? What demographic of people do Conservatives want to provide tax cuts for? And can the Liberal Party keep their promises?Join us as we get political and honest. We'll...
2024-10-0133 min
Canadian SaladThe Cost of Platforming LiarsWe dive into the harmful lies recently and continuously being platformed at rallies and in debates by Donald Trump. His lie: Haitian immigrants are eating pets. These lies are not just infuriating but also dangerous - especially when they are platformed and held unaccountable. We discuss how these narratives have weight in Canada, perpetuating the blame and resentment towards immigrants for issues like housing and jobs. We stress the importance of accountability and urge people to get the facts straight from the source, addressing misinformation head-on. Join us as we fight the dehumanizing rhetoric and hold the...
2024-09-2712 minCanadian SaladIndigenous Allyship: An Immigrant's Right, Responsibility and PrivilegeIn a recent study, more than 50% of immigrants surveyed that they have little knowledge of the Canada's truth of the genocide and assimilation of Indigenous Peoples. As immigrants to Canada, we come with immense privileges in accessing community resources and government supports. But a big part is missing when we are not taught the truth and the reality of the Original People's experiences in Canada. If we want to integrate into Canada, becoming an ally to Indigenous people is a vital part of it.September 30th marks a significant day as a result of Action #80 in...
2024-09-2436 min
Canadian SaladOh So Polite!Another naysayer commented on our TikTok said that if immigrants can't be polite like Canadians, then they should leave. It is a narrow and outdated notion that the social construct of politeness isn't found in newcomers and immigrants in Canada. As if countries around the world don't have high standards of politeness, the ask is expecting immigrants to have a superhuman attitude, permitting predominantly white presenting Canadians to be impolite as often as they wish. And news flash, there are some impolite Canadians. A one-size-fits-all narrative doesn't reflect the diversity of people or even the world around u...
2024-09-2013 minCanadian SaladPathway to Permanent RejectionIn August of this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently established a new policy for international students wherein their post-graduate work permits will not be renewed. Students who have created communities, established jobs and started families will need to return to their countries of origin. The impact will be devastating in this ecosystem we call 'Canada'.Andrea and Hostion will discuss the essential role international students play in Canada's economy and education system and how abrupt policy changes are causing chaos. From universities depending on hefty tuition fees to labor market impacts, the episode paints...
2024-09-1741 min
Canadian SaladWelcome to the Immigrant Blame Game!After immigration being open for so many years, you'd think that people would come up with something new to blame immigrants for. But alas, here we are, in the 21st century and people are still blaming immigrants for housing and employment issues. Welcome to the immigrant blame game where dusty, lame tropes and uncurious minds fill the air.While most of us are exhausted by this rhetoric, we're slapping back and breaking down why current issues are not the fault of immigrants but are actually the fault of systemic issues like capitalism and government policies - which...
2024-09-1309 minCanadian SaladCanada's Global Citizens: Third Culture KidsLet's say your father is from Mexico. Your Mother is from Jamaica and you are raised in Scotland. You move to Canada to settle and make roots. But what do you root to? Your father's heritage? Your mother's? What about your Scottish upbringing? This is a Third Culture Kid.Last week, a new magazine, 'Three', launched in Canada. Inspired and created by a Third Culture Kid (TKC), Muraly Srinarayanathas' new publication is set to shatter stereotypes and spotlight the vibrant lives of third culture people in Canada. We dive into the term coined by Ruth Useem in...
2024-09-1031 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Just Assimilate AlreadyJoin us in our 'Dishes Out,' as we clap back and spill the tea on the same old anti-immigrant comments. People really are bent on assimilation - not towards foods, music or art - but people. Yup - people. People want people to be the same when they come to Canada. So we serve up a sassy rebuttal to this timeless rhetoric and remind all of us that being who we are and bringing everything about us to Canada is what makes Canadian culture - not assimilation. Tune in every Friday as we break down hurtful r...
2024-09-0609 minCanadian SaladDefining UsHow do you define yourself? Is it based on where you originated from? Your ancestors? Your race? In a colonial system, why must we have to defend who we are? Isn’t how we self-identify enough? In August of this year, the Federal Government awarded billions of dollars to non-verified Indigenous businesses. Proving who we are to a system which tells us who we need to be isn’t living our human experience at all. As the backdrop for our kick off of the second season of Canadian Salad, we will take a deep dive into the compl...
2024-09-0337 minCanadian SaladCanadian Salad TrailerWhat is Canadian Salad all about and what does it even mean? Find out! Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay. A Janklin Production.
2024-08-2701 minCanadian SaladEqual But Not Equal: France's Inhumane Hijab BanIn this solo episode, Andrea provides a bit of gossip and fun facts around the 2024 Paris Olympics including:The Canadian women's soccer team's drone scandal,The debut of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team emblem, and The first equal female to male gender participation Olympic event. Andrea also discusses the inhumane decision by France to ban hijabs for their athletes in the Olympics, exploring its broader implications and urging privileged listeners to speak up, both in Canada and abroad. Silence only lets the narratives have power. The power of these harmful narratives from politicians and Western cul...
2024-07-3035 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Illiterate, Low Class Backgrounds With No Civic DutySadly again, the X platform was alive and full of fire with a recent post citing hate towards migrants from India to Canada. The claim: they're illiterate, with low class backgrounds and with no civic duty. It's a comment that anti-immigrant and anti-migrant noise makers, influencers and media channels are using to spread lies and misinformation. Migrants are people with dreams, ambition, and gut. Their worth is inherent and not based upon them being able to speak English. It makes absolutely no sense to hate someone for not having "manners" or being "illiterate". Hostion and Andrea are d...
2024-07-2617 minCanadian SaladThe Future is FemaleOn Sunday, July 21st, Vice President Kamala Harris was endorsed by the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, to run as the Democratic Party candidate for president. If nominated, Kamala would become the first person ever of South Asian descent and one of the few Black women in US history to headline a major US political party's ticket. Yes, she is a political leader in the US but what does it mean for Canada?Canada has yet to have a woman of colour elected as a federal leader. The representation of women in Canada is...
2024-07-2344 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Mr. Marc Miller and His "Quality" ImmigrantsMr. Marc Miller has done it again. At a recent citizenship event in Calgary, Mr. Miller stated that Canada needs "more diversity, more qualified, more talented bunch of people". Putting immigrants into camps of "quality" doesn't sound like a very quality statement. We provide immigration pathways for immigrants but deny them jobs after university, deny their skills they came with and pay them unliveable wages. Seems to us the quality assurance Mr. Miller is looking for isn't on the immigrant. Join Hostion and Andrea on this episode as they humanely and with humour unpack the unfairness of t...
2024-07-1915 minCanadian SaladThe Bullets Came Close"Horrific act.""Political violence is never acceptable." "I am sickened by the shooting at former president Trump.""I condemn in strongest terms the attempted murder of former president Trump today."From Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Canada's Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae, most all of Canada's political leaders had something to say of the assassination attempt of former U.S. president, Mr. Donald Trump. Canada reacted. With heightened calls for non-violence, strengthening security and calls for humanitarian urgency, one thing is for sure - the powers of this nation will act...
2024-07-1639 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Entitled Immigrants"The new immigrants are entitled!" People have their opinions barring when it comes to immigrants speaking up for themselves. Recently, a consumer of the internets, a browser of the socials, stated that the immigrants coming to Canada are entitled. Hostion and Andrea? Well, we're speaking up for ourselves and for the immigrants who are used to keeping their head down, their mouths shut and their rights abused. No more. Everyone deserves human rights, no matter their immigration status.In the words of the famous poet Taylor Swift, "Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, Ba...
2024-07-1208 minCanadian SaladCanadian "Values"In a recent report conducted by Leger and the National Post, 70% of Gen Z and Millennial respondents agreed that immigrants coming to Canada should be screened for "sharing common Canadian values". What is even more interesting is that Statistics Canada also wrote a report showcasing the difference between Canadian-born and immigrants, and how they perceive these Canadian values. Hostion and Andrea unpack why this question is up for debate and examine the reality of most immigrants who come to Canada. Human rights, gender equality and Indigenous respect are all core tenants that immigrants hold. And according to t...
2024-07-0939 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Out of Control, Open BordersOn Canada Day this year, a large anti-immigrant protest was led by a group called 'Take Back Canada'. Their sentiment is that immigration is way out of control and that immigrants are to blame for the housing crisis and the lack of opportunities for Canadian-born people. While this group does not advocate for Indigenous rights or cultural equity, they do feel it necessary to blame immigrants for policies immigrants have nothing to do with. Hostion and Andrea unpack this word-trope salad and expose the false narratives and unjust sentiments against immigrants that are growing in North America. ...
2024-07-0515 minCanadian SaladThe Dichotomy of Canada DayJuly 1st in Canada - a.k.a creation of the Constitution, a.k.a. The Chinese Exclusion Act, a.k.a. Dominion Day, or as we presently know it, Canada Day. So much painful history in this country. And so much joy at the same time. How do we make sense of this colonial holiday while making space for those who truly value the rights and freedoms they have found here? Andrea and Hostion will unpack the complex feelings, the ones that seem to oppose each other but actually inform us fully to posture our humanity w...
2024-07-0240 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Science Says I Can't Your NameOne of our most recent TikTok posts received over 8,000 views (don't laugh, that's a lot for us). What was it about? It was about how often people will lazily call an immigrant another name because their name is just "too difficult" to say. While there were many supportive people, there were some haters, naysayers and even scientists!! Who knew! We're dishing out. A person's name shouldn't make you defensive - if it does, well then I guess I'll just call them 'Joe'.Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to...
2024-06-2815 minCanadian SaladMusic: The Other Immigrant From HomeMusic is powerful. It draws us into places that we know and sometimes into places we have yet to be. As immigrants, sometimes music is the traveller with us, the solace when we're lonely and the means to connect in a new culture.Join Andrea and her friend Álvaro Moreno as they discuss the immigrant we rarely talk about: music. Álvaro landed as a refugee to Canada over 30 years ago. His love of home and love of music did not wane, and in fact, became a part of his integration into a new world of music he ha...
2024-06-2535 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: You Must Hate it HereWe recently were told that since we are being critical of things in Canada, then we must hate it here. Unfortunately, that kind of logic only allows for one feeling or one expression at a time. We're human! We don't hate our partner because we criticized them for never doing their share of the housework. We can hold appreciation and criticism at the same time. It's not about one side or the other. Being critical isn't necessarily out of hate, more often, it's out of love. Join us dishing it out!Let us know what y...
2024-06-2108 minCanadian SaladPride: Because No One Should Have to Convince the World of Their HumanityIt's Pride Month and your two immigrant friends are bringing you all lots of love, the history of pride and what it means to truly love. Join Andrea and Hostion as they share their own journey with pride. Hear how Hostion's journey led him to his first Pride experience in Hong Kong and how thankful he is to live his true self in Canada. Hear how Andrea's journey led her to be an ally, to learn what it meant to really love and all because of the love and kindness extended to her by her queer sisters. T...
2024-06-1839 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: White Men Gave Us EverythingDid you know that Hostion and Andrea were told recently that the only reason they have anything is because white men gave them everything? It's true. And to pause, reflect and express gratitude, we're dishing it out on this episode. It's the narrative that people hold but we're not letting it stand. There is a lot that we have in which white men, honestly, did nothing. Silly people. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up f...
2024-06-1409 minCanadian SaladWhere Are You From?Cue the cringe music because most of us have either asked someone this question OR we have been asked this question directly. It's a question that most people who are being racially profiled or who may speak with an accent get asked. And for many of us white folks, it's a question we use to displace a person (even if we think it's us being 'curious').Why does this question harm people so much? What is this micro aggression really saying to people from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds? It's important to realize that the question actually...
2024-06-1142 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: When Politicians DehumanizeWe are appalled that an elected official recently blamed immigrants for a hate crime that is still under investigation. Listen to Hostion and Andrea dish it out in response to the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford and his comments that hurt, hate and dehumanize immigrants. There is no room for hateful incidents against Jewish people within Canada and there is no room for hateful comments against immigrants for something that they did not do.For the whole news story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-immigrants-jewish-girls-school-shooting-1.7219365To write Mr. Ford's office and demand he apologize...
2024-06-0709 minCanadian SaladMy Name Is . . .Usually the first thing we know about someone is their name. Names can tell all sorts of stories - stories of history, family, location or tradition. Our name is what marks us as us. Our name is how others see us. More than just letters, a name is a person. But what happens when you change your name? Immigrants and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, historically and even today, find themselves at the mercy of systems which won't honour a person's given name. The name might sound different than an Anglo-Saxon name and before you know it, c...
2024-06-0441 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: White Men Can't Get a JobDid you know white men can't get a job? It's true . . . mostly . . . well, actually, it's not true at all. Silly white men. White men ARE getting jobs and also get paid more than women and people of colour do, hold most of the positions of power, receive far less discrimination than People of Colour do . . . but we digress. Poor white men? Yeah, not so much. We're dishing it out.List on all major podcast platforms!Sign up for our newsletter www.canadiansalad.ca!And be sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram!
2024-05-3107 minCanadian SaladAsian JoyIf trauma unites us, it is joy that liberates us. In this final week of Asian Heritage Month, we will celebrate and honour the beauty, strength, resilience, culture and dignity embodied in Asian people both here in Canada and all over the globe.Hostion and Andrea will explore the brief history of how Asian Heritage Month came to be, what was the tone at the time when this annual observance began and what does it mean? Crucial to our love of one another is understanding the humanity and the ability to resist and rise above the oppression...
2024-05-2844 min
Canadian SaladDishes Out: Do Your ResearchHostion and I were told that immigrants need to do their research before they come here and that we should have known what we would get in coming to Canada. Blame the buyer for buying what they were sold? Nah . . . we don't think so. Let's dish out this doozy comment!Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to...
2024-05-2409 minCanadian SaladBusinaaaaaassssssss!Immigrant entrepreneurship is not only common in most G7 countries, but it is a response to a greater motive: because they want to. The ability to embrace the unknown in a new country parallels the experience of immigrant entrepreneurs, risking the consistent pay check for something better, something that will leave a legacy. Yes, immigrant skills and training are often suppressed to work in traditional Canadian workspaces.Yes, immigrants face higher workplace discrimination, be it racial, cultural or ethnic.Yes, immigrants work low-paying jobs in order to survive a high-cost living.And yes, i...
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Canadian SaladDishes Out: Milking the Canadian CowWelcome to a brand new, special series of episodes from your immigrant buddies at Canadian Salad called "Dishes Out". These short, brief episodes are filled with our own responses, funny and serious, to those who negatively comment or message us on our social media platforms. There will always be the naysayers, the anti-immigrant and the ones who are simply being mean. We believe that behind every hurtful and hateful comment is a human, someone unable to love themselves and in turn others. This is our way of acknowledging it, bringing into the light and providing some humour t...
2024-05-1706 minCanadian SaladCanada, I do . . . I mean, I don't?Happy Canadian Citizenship Week! While we're not exactly sure what that means, we will deep dive into the complicated, messy and even joyous relationship immigrants consider when saying 'I do' to citizenship in Canada. What are the reasons people decide to become citizens? What are the reasons people don't? What is it about Canada that makes someone say 'Yes to the Maple Dress'? Okay, we're getting off topic. But, no really . . . why?It's complicated and messy and down right more than just a piece of paper.Let us know what you think of this episode...
2024-05-1437 minCanadian SaladCanadian Work Excuses"You don't have any Canadian work experience." As immigrants, we apply for jobs, get the interview and then we're slammed with this comment. Our education, our global work experience and even our skills somehow can't match up to these "high" work expectations in Canada. And we continue to be denied a job.Join Andrea and Hostion as they explore (through ranting) the harm denying a person a job can do - not just for a person but for Canada as a whole. Free labour, unpaid internships and even achieving a Canadian higher education shouldn't be the cost...
2024-05-0742 minCanadian SaladWe Dance. We Resist.Ballroom Culture is more than Madonna or Vogue Magazine. While it’s striking a pose it’s also striking social oppression and creating liberation. Ballroom Culture is a community of people who created an act of peaceful resistance, social oppression and identity rejection. Whether you know all about it, or none at all, listen as Hostion shares a window in a community that creates home, belonging and life-giving resistance. We yearn for these things. And sometimes the places and communities we're born into don't provide it and we may be alone. But what if resilience, liberation and inclu...
2024-04-3043 minCanadian SaladI'm Proud to Be A . . .Consider Hostion. Born and raised in China with a strong nationalist culture, government and hierarchy. Then consider Andrea. Born and raised in the United States with a relentless patriotism embedded in family, school, church and even sports games. With two very different and yet similar experiences of national identity, Hostion and Andrea wrestle with what healthy pride of one's country actually looks like.As immigrants, we are always trying to navigate the spaces we live and the places we've been. How we see Canada is greatly shaped by where we came from. For immigrants, it's the hyphen...
2024-04-2341 minCanadian SaladKanataThe land we stand on makes us. It defines our seasonal rhythms, our daily habits and our yearly traditions. How we have community, when we see family, the foods we eat . . . everything about us is tied to land. But what happens when we leave? What happens when it’s forcibly taken from us?Hostion and Andrea share how voluntary migration and forced migration alters how you see yourself and the new land you live. Knowing the history of Canada, of colonized land, what is the posture voluntary immigrants need to have? As people born on Turtle Island, can...
2024-04-1639 minCanadian SaladRamadan: A Global Expression of Collective FaithRamadan is special. Faith, religion and family shape how we make the holiday meaningful either in our home country or here in Canada. What is the sacred and collective observance of Ramadan and how do Muslims in Canada see this religious day in light of a society that doesn’t observe it?Hostion and Andrea invite two guests, Bushra from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Fayrouz from Libya, to share their experiences of observing Ramadan both in Canada and in their countries of origin. Hear how community can help create collective joy and worship. Listen to th...
2024-04-0939 minCanadian SaladThe Language of MoneyHow we borrow money. How we save money. How we give money. It’s not all the same. Culture is the biggest influencer for us in how we perceive and interact with those golden coins and paper bills. Immigrants have a unique relationship with money, especially if they are from collectivistic cultures. And often, western banking systems and societies misunderstand the ways in which the Global Majority views, uses and gives money. In this episode, Hostion and Andrea will unpack the similarities we universally experience with money while also amplifying the immense way cultural traditions and perspectives imp...
2024-04-0240 minCanadian SaladCulture of Humour and JokesLaughter is universal. Humour is a part of being human. Everyone tells jokes. But across the water and over the mountains, sometimes we find ourselves the only ones not laughing. Hostion and Andrea will tell jokes, laugh and discuss the nuances of humour in new social settings. Are there differences of humour and comedy among cultures? How do you translate a joke so others can understand? Can comedy be used to address stereotypes of cultures or can it be used to perpetuate isolation? Join them as they underscore the importance of laughter in different cultures and how h...
2024-03-2638 minCanadian SaladMy Language Makes CanadaThere are currently over 450 heart languages spoken in Canada, according to the most recent statistics of 2021. With language comes identity, culture, history, and family. And when we immigrate, so much is sacrificed in order to adapt and even survive. Language is one of the first to be compromised. But should it be?Hostion and Andrea discuss their journey with their family’s heart languages and how submersion into a majority-speaking English country can slowly decrease the use of those languages. What does it mean that Canada is a multi-lingual country? Why do some of us who immigrated ch...
2024-03-1941 minCanadian SaladPolitics: Collective Choices for Collective VoicesPolitics. Most of us will shy away from it, stay unengaged and ignore the noise. It's complicated, confusing and it's completely different than what we're used to in our heritage countries. After all, it doesn’t really affect us . . .right? Well, maybe not.Hostion, Andrea and returning guest from Belgium, Niels, will discuss the complexities that we, as immigrants, face living in Canada and how cultural identity impacts our decision to vote or to be engaged in politics. They’ll share about the vulnerability that most of us feel when first arriving in Canada and how the idea...
2024-03-1239 minCanadian SaladParenting With My Child's CultureImmigration is not for the faint of heart, especially with kids. How do you navigate a new culture while trying to preserve pieces of your own? What do you let go of and what to you accept? How do you balance your ever evolving identity while your children grow up immersed in a culture, community, traditions, faith or background that is different than your own?Meet Fayrouz from Libya, Kari from Jamaica and Tabitha from the United States. These three moms, along with Andrea, will have an honest conversation on the fears, the joys and the uncertainties...
2024-03-0534 minCanadian SaladIn it and Committed - Love and Relationships in Canada (Part 3 of 3)You've said "I do" in Canada and possibly in your heritage country. The house is bought and the kids actually like macaroni and cheese. You've made roots and you're proud of all that you've done. All can seem okay on the outside, but what about the inside?In this final episode of the 'Love and Relationships in Canada' series, Hostion and Andrea invite four guests, from three different countries, to share their experiences of what it is to make a life in a new country for the long term. Hear from Alice, an immigrant from Vietnam, and...
2024-02-2736 minCanadian SaladBlack Joy and Black History: When We Lift Each Other UpFebruary is Black History Month and for many immigrants, and Canadian born people, the history of Black people in Canada is unknown. From the lack of Black history taught in Canadian schools to the lack of understanding as Canadian immigrants, it is time that we understand what Black History Month is and what it can truly do for all of us living in Canada.Join Hostion and Andrea as they unpack the history of the first documented Black people in Canada, the origins of Black History Month, and the reality of the Black Canadian experience. Hear how...
2024-02-2040 minCanadian SaladDating - Love and Relationships in Canada (Part 2 of 3)Love is in the air! Your partner is amazing and how lucky we are to be dating! Even with all the butterflies and kisses, dating can be really hard. If you’re new to Canada, you’ll know how dating can be a bit freeing and a bit limiting to your integration experience. Can a dating relationship help you integrate easier? How does a dating relationship affect your long term immigration plans?Join Hostion and Andrea and their guest Niels as they discuss the complexities of online dating and how passive communication of Canadian society can be real...
2024-02-1342 minCanadian SaladBeing Single - Love and Relationships in Canada (Part 1 of 3)Being Single in Canada! What is it like? Is it hard? What makes it easy? What are all the juicy details? Well, you’ll just have to take a listen on this first of its kind Canadian Salad episode.That’s right! On this first episode of a three-part series, Hostion and Andrea will be interviewing two guests - Akari, an immigrant from Japan and Stanley, an immigrant from Malaysia. They’ll talk about being single and dating in their new country, the pressures that came to be involved while adjusting to the dominant Canadian culture, how movies...
2024-02-0637 minCanadian SaladHappy Lunar New YearHappy Lunar New Year! It’s the year of the dragon and there are many countries celebrating this holiday worldwide. But what is this holiday about? What does celebration look like in Korea, Vietnam, China or Malaysia? Take a trip around the world and explore this ancient holiday of family, luck and money. Join Andrea and Hostion as they uncover the traditions of giving money, honouring ancestors, feasting with families, dragon dances and wearing red underwear. Listen to the ancient myth which created the origin of the Lunar New Year and how it shaped the modern celebration of...
2024-01-3042 minCanadian SaladIntegration - It Takes More Than Just MeComing to a new country can feel like having a new adventure - it might be exciting and mysterious. But it can also be very uncertain. How does someone make sense of a new culture, a new place, a new country? Integration is often left to the newcomer to Canada. But it takes more than just one person - it takes all of us. Andrea and Hostion will talk about their ongoing journey of integration in Canada. They’ll talk about how it may feel easier to leave your heritage culture behind or even to isolate yourself bec...
2024-01-2342 minCanadian SaladThird World Country: Why Ranking Countries Is DumbEver heard the phrase "third world country"? How about "first world problems"? What do these phrases really mean? Do we really need to rank each other? Honestly, it’s dumb.Hostion and Andrea will unpack the 72-year-old term “third world country” (yes, folks, it's that old and ready for retirement), the origin of the phrase, how it evolved and what it means to this day. They'll discuss the ways in which words and language can be used to divide nations and form unnecessary hierarchies. Just like humans evolve and adapt to survive, so does language. So join your t...
2024-01-1635 minCanadian SaladThe Racism In MeIt can be easy to point fingers. “They’re racist!” And yes, admittedly, it can be easier to see racism in other people than in ourselves. But if we’re honest, racism can be found in all of us.Join Andrea and Hostion on this honest conversation about the racism that is found in all of us. Together they’ll discuss how the systems of whiteness shape our understanding of ourselves, within the white community and within communities of colour. There are ways to realize it and more importantly, ways to change it. Normalize the conversation and normalize...
2024-01-0939 minCanadian SaladHappy New Year, World!Smashing plates, eating grapes . . . wearing red underwear? As wild as these activities sound, they are the traditions of New Year across the globe! Forget dropping balls, this is an episode with fun and traditional ways to celebrate 2024.In this first episode of 2024, Hostion and Andrea will take you on a journey around the world to Haiti, Japan, Ireland, Spain, the Philippines, Denmark and Brazil, highlighting the ways in which the rest of the world brings in the New Year. While some feast on food, others bang their food on the walls. Embrace this new year with more...
2024-01-0231 minCanadian SaladI'll Leave it in The Words of the WorldThe world has voices which we all need to hear. I'm not talking about the oppressive voices. I'm talking about the powerful ones . . .the voices of beauty, courage, strength, weakness, mourning and resistance. The voices of the oppressed.In this last episode of 2023, join Andrea has she shares four poems from four different countries presently in conflict. Hear from the powerful prose spoken from exiles in Ukraine, survivors from Sudan, refugees from the Congo and the perspective of children in Palestine. There is so much more to a country than their suffering - and while we honour...
2023-12-2620 minCanadian SaladTasting the World: The Culture of FoodWhat is your favourite food? Is it hot, spicy ramen? Is it chicken paneer, sushi, hamburgers or just plain old bread? Whatever the food you love, it says something about who you are and where you live.Join Hostion and Andrea on this culinary episode where they explore what food really is to a culture, a society and what it can mean to just one person. Learn where Korean Fried Chicken really originated from, learn which Asian country does not use chopsticks and learn how food brings us back to memory and moments we dare never forget...
2023-12-1942 minCanadian SaladHey December! Christmas Isn't The Only HolidayAh yes. Twinkle lights. Trees. Candles. Songs. And no, we're not just talking about Christmas. Join Andrea and Hostion as they briefly explore the holidays of December celebrated by people of the world.From Mexico to Japan, Persia to California, Norway to England, you'll find this episode is a celebratory trip around the world. Learn about the only holiday in December which celebrates and honours a woman. Learn about a holiday born out of racial oppression and civic rebellion. And if that isn't enough to keep you curious, learn about two holidays which may have ancient links...
2023-12-1238 minCanadian SaladCommitment Beyond RaceSome say love is blind. But the reality is true and authentic love actually has eyes wide open. If you’re in an interracial relationship or considering one, take a listen. Join Hostion and Andrea as they explore the dynamics of healthy interracial relationships and the things to avoid. Listen as Hostion and Andrea both advocate for learning and unlearning race - what that means for us as individuals and how it shapes us to love each other better. Friendships and relationships alike, having a curious heart and a listening ear will help everyone navigate building lasting rela...
2023-12-0542 minCanadian SaladImmigrexit - Why Immigrants Are Leaving CanadaImmigrants are leaving Canada at the highest rate ever on record. Why? What is it about Canada that is making people leave? And why do some stay?If Canada has the highest immigration targets ever in her history, retaining those targets will be crucial in the next decade. In this episode, Hostion and Andrea, will confess their personal moments when they were tempted to leave Canada. They’ll explore the factors motivating people to leave. However, if you know Andrea and Hostion, they won’t let the episode end on a sad note.Hear how both...
2023-11-2841 minCanadian SaladEthical Slut (Not The Book)Sex. Yup. We said it. Let’s be honest . . . there are a host of social stigmas around the topic of sex. Buy why? In this episode, Hostion and Andrea will be honest and open about the ways in which sex can weaponize and dehumanize others. Hostion will share his journey of understanding what sexual liberation is and what that can look like for everyone. Andrea will be honest about the impact of both the religious zeal for ‘purity’ and patriarchal harm of keeping women accountable for men’s pleasure. This episode will encourage us all to reexamine our relat...
2023-11-2148 minCanadian SaladGlobal Conflict. Global Grief.Global conflict. There are currently over 32 active conflicts in our world today. Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, Ukraine, Algeria, Libya, Lebanon. . . the list goes on. For many immigrants currently in Canada, their home, their friends, their families are all experiencing conflict, leaving a grief that sometimes has no words.Global conflict affects us all. It can be overwhelming. We live with survival guilt and simply don’t know how to help bring peace to ourselves, let alone the world. In this episode and on the heels of the current genocide in Palestine, Hostion and Andrea have an honest co...
2023-11-1437 minCanadian SaladImmigrant Veterans - Canada's Unsung HeroesRemembrance Day. Immigrant veterans gave everything even when a country did not give back. Their battle was not only on the battlefield but right at home.In honour of both the National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we remember Canada’s unsung heroes - immigrant veterans.Who participated in both world wars? Were they fighting only to end global evils? Listen to Hostion and Andrea as they take a deep dive into the untold narratives and history of immigrant veterans in Canada. The rights we all have as immigrants in Canada is something to tr...
2023-11-0838 minCanadian SaladCollective Cultures in an Individualistic SocietyIt's about me. No, it's about you. No wait. It's about us. It might be hard to see how our individualistic or collective cultures influence us as we live within them. And we may never know until we have the exact opposite challenging and surrounding us. What if you're used to collective thinking, honour and shared living? Is it wrong or selfish to aspire to your own dreams? Who should compromise when group and individual dynamics collide?From Hostion's collective cultural upbringing to Andrea's rugged individualism, join in on a conversation where two contrasting viewpoints ac...
2023-11-0139 minCanadian SaladPatriarchy: The Privilege and Punishment of MenMen are great. Men are wonderful. Men are hurting. Patriarchy. What is it exactly? As much as it privileges men, does it also hurt men? If you’re a boxer or briefs person (or none at all) this episode is for you! Hostion and Andrea bravely unpack patriarchy examining the obvious ways it enables men to power and privilege but also examining the ways it is slowly killing and hurting men (as it is also hurting women, non-binary and trans people). Listen to Hostion’s realization of patriarchy after arriving in Canada. Hear how Andrea is trying to co...
2023-10-2537 minCanadian SaladReligion in an Ever Evolving SocietyReligion and faith. Some immigrants come to Canada seeking freedom to express their faith without persecution. Some immigrants come with religious traditions but cannot find a community to express them. Other immigrants come with no religious affiliation or faith expression at all. How do we normalize talking about religious beliefs in a way that doesn’t alienate, proselytize or exclude anyone? If Canada is secular, why are certain religious groups often discriminated against?Take a listen to the conversation between two people with different faith backgrounds. Andrea shares her journey of deconstruction out her religious Christian upbringing whil...
2023-10-1840 minCanadian SaladCulture of GratitudeSaying ‘thank you’. Tipping wait staff. Giving gifts. Each culture has its own traditions and expressions of expressing gratitude. Does saying ‘thank you’ to everyone for the smallest acts of service cheapening gratitude? What happens when you want to tip someone for your meal but another person completely disagrees with it? And how do you make sense of gift giving?Take a listen as Andrea and Hostion unpack the varying dynamics of gratitude among different cultures. Learn how giving Hostion clocks or gifts in quantities of four is a sign of death. Hear how Andrea’s experiences as a waitr...
2023-10-1139 minCanadian SaladChinese Canadians: A History of Brave and Resilient ImmigrantsChinatown. Chinese New Year. Fireworks. We see the beautiful expressions of Chinese culture in major cities and towns across Canada. What brought the first Chinese immigrants to land on Vancouver Island? What happened when they arrived? And how did Chinese immigrant communities find a place where they belonged?In this episode, Hostion will share the history of Chinese immigrants to Canada. Although a dark history of Canada's past with the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Head Tax and the extreme discrimination and racism, there is also a thread of strength, resilience and community to be found. Listen as...
2023-10-0437 minCanadian SaladThe Relationship of Immigrants and Indigenous People of CanadaAs immigrants to Canada, we arrive with joy and excitement to make this new country our new home. But what happens when we learn the truth of Canada’s treatment, history and systemic injustice towards the First Peoples of this land? What happens when our dreams of Canada become disillusioned with reality? In this episode, Andrea and Hostion share their experiences upon hearing the truth of Canada’s history towards Indigenous People, what kinds of relationships did the Original inhabitants have with Chinese immigrants and who are some prominent Indigenous artists and contributors that we can celebrate today...
2023-09-2740 minCanadian SaladIntersectionality of IdentityBeing Human. It’s a beautifully messy and complex way to be. But it’s also worth honouring and celebrating.This episode will explore the intersectionality of identity: a framework for understanding how race, economic class, gender and other identities are all interlinked with oppression and discrimination in society. Hostion and Andrea will ask the timeless question of what it is to be ‘Canadian’, how to see your many layers with patience and love, and how non-immigrants and white people can uphold intersectionality in order to be better advocates and active allies for immigrants and others who are marg...
2023-09-2036 minCanadian SaladCanada's New AmericanSometimes who you are cannot be defined by where you are from. Meet Andrea. Host of Canadian Salad and an immigrant to Canada from the United States, Andrea shares her immigration story and journey of self-discovery apart from where she came. Hear how stories at the US-Mexico border should compel Canada to be a safer country for refugees from the Global South. Hear what shocked her when she came to Canada, what assumptions people had of her and how she came to love an unknown part of her heritage that was fully realized in her ne...
2023-09-1333 minCanadian SaladBarbie's FeminismPink. Lots and lots of pink. And a lot of attention globally on the themes and messages regarding feminism. Some loved it. Some hated it. Hostion and Andrea? Well, you’ll have to take a listen. We explore the themes of feminism . . . more specifically white feminism and how it relates to the immigrant woman here in Canada. What can we appreciate about white feminism? What can we be critical of? And how can we, living in Canada, do better in our social constructs of what feminism can be for EVERYONE? It’s a topic deeper than p...
2023-09-0638 minCanadian SaladFinding Asian and Queer JoyJoy comes in many forms. It can come quickly or slowly. Other times, it hides and you just have to look for it. Meet Hostion. Now a citizen to Canada, his journey to get here was simple but filled with complexities as he navigated a new community, a new culture and a new country. As an Asian, Queer man, he shares his story of what brought him here, how he found joy being himself and how we, as immigrants and non-immigrants alike, can advocate for, respect and honour the humanity found when a person is si...
2023-08-3041 minCanadian SaladCanada is like a salad.What does it mean "Canada is like a salad?" If you're an immigrant and even if you're not this podcast is for you - honouring Canadian culture and the thousands of cultures that live and make the Canadian Experience. Meet Hostion and Andrea - immigrants to Canada, celebrating themselves and the place they now live. In this first episode we talk about what it means when people say "Canada is like a salad". We also explore the recent immigration streams released by IRCC as well as explore a new framework coming out of the States replacing "ethnic m...
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