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Talk of the Hill13: Black Lives Matters In Canadian Workplaces (Part 2)Perfect timing for this episode to be released since it's almost time that a lot of our fresh grads are looking for jobs and their career paths after graduation. In this episode, Raven and Tosin discussed how we can examine and speak up about racial injustice, tokenism, EDI and delve deeper into why black employees are sometimes hesitant to open up in corporate settings, how to help employees overcome challenges, and ways we can all strengthen allyship in the workplace.Visit Tosin's start up company, Welkom-U: https://www.welkom-u.ca | The focus is about providing tailored solutions...2022-05-061h 05
Talk of the Hill12: Black Lives Matter in Media, Arts & Culture (Part 1)Welcome back to Talk of the Hill Podcast! It's been a whirlwind year but now we've returned with an important conversation along with our amazing guest speakers, Shogonya, Kola and Harmony. Following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, an unarmed black man who pleaded that he couldn’t breathe while he was held down with a knee by a police officer, America is on fire. All across the US as well as Canada, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in demand for justice and police accountability.Social media activism is a form of protest or...2022-03-2553 min
Talk of the Hill11: Unlocking our identity as our superpowerIn this episode, we invited Disha Bisto who's a UNB alumna to share with us about her journey unlocking her intersectional identity after she arrived in Canada and how this journey has helped her to fully integrate who she is with the needs of this world.Learn more about Disha's non-profit organization 'Written Support Ecrit SB Foundation' | https://www.writtensupportecritsbfoundation.org Questions about our podcast? Email isao@unb.ca.2022-01-2147 min
Talk of the Hill10: Be Yourself to Free YourselfIn this episode, we sat down with Ty MaGee (President of St. Thomas University Student's Union), Sofia Mehlitz (Internal Coordinator of the 203 Centre) & our favourite drag queens in the Fredericton area, Freeda Whales and Succubus to deep dive into the topics around 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, being queer in New Brunswick, coming out and the ongoing issues in these spaces including racism and transphobia. Freeda and Succubus also opened up about their experiences in the drag community and shared some tips on how people can get involved as a performer - "show up to our shows and have fun, we want...2021-12-221h 05
Talk of the Hill9: Building Relationships: listening, learning and getting comfortable with the uncomfortableIn this episode, co-hosts Xiuming and Niko chat with Hayden Richardson and Caen Squires from UNB’s Human Rights and Positive Environment Office (HRPEO). Their conversation highlights important resources and collaborative initiatives, including the new Chosen Name and Gender Identity Policy and EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) framework, that contribute to building a more compassionate, inclusive, and diverse campus community. HRPEO and their initiatives have a vital role to play in all of this and so do you; in fact, it all starts with you.https://www.unb.ca/initiatives/equity-diversity-inclusion/index.htmlht...2021-11-191h 11
Talk of the Hill8: Ghouls, ghosties, and turnips!With Halloween right around the corner, TOTH Podcast comes out with a short episode focused on this spooky holiday. We’ll explore the Celtic origins of Halloween and Jack-o-lanterns and hear the classic ghostly tales and legends from Vietnam and China. We recommend you to listen to this episode in the dark. You can follow the timestamps below for each one of the story:Halloween and Jack-o-lanterns - 0:54Beijing No.375 Bus - 5:37The ghost of the empty can (a spooky children’s game) - 10:00Sources:Harrison’s Pumpkin...2021-10-2917 min
Talk of the Hill7: Meet our new co-hostsWe have an announcement to make - Tabatha and Hillary will be retiring from their roles as co-hosts for Talk of the Hill Podcast. However, we're thrilled to introduce you to our brand new co-hosts who will be taking over the stage, bringing more perspectives and continuing the enlightened conversations starting from...now! Listen to this short episode to learn a little bit about Ridhi, Niko and Xiuming. Niko Coady (She/Her/Hers), she's a fifth year arts student doing a double major in psychology and gender & women’s studies, and a certificate in family violence issues.2021-09-2907 min
Talk of the Hill6: Special Summer Read Episode: Hillary & Tabatha Review The Chosen and The Beautiful by Nghi VoYour co-hosts decided to mix things up this summer with a book review! We read Nghi Vo's magical realism retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Both stories are set in the hazy heat of a New York summer in the 1920s making for excellent summer time reading. Nghi Vo's reimagining of the classic is told through the eyes of Jordan Baker, an enigmatic side character in the original. Vo expands Jordan character to explore themes of race, sexuality, class, and magic with the hot and uproarious setting of New York becoming a literal underworld of intrigue. Listen...2021-08-071h 02
Talk of the Hill5: Indigenous Perspectives - Decolonizing & Indigenizing within Foresty & Environmental ManagementWhat does it mean to indigenize and decolonize our communities? How about our universities and academic disciplines? With the recent (and heartbreaking) discovery of hundreds more unmarked graves containing the remains of children taken by the Canadian state and placed in residential schools, these questions are being given increasing and long overdue attention across Turtle Island (and Canada). In this episode, our guests explore their own perspectives on indigenization & decolonization through the lens of their experiences as students in Forestry and Environmental Management at UNB.Resources: Native Land Digital - https://native-land.ca/T...2021-07-0248 min
Talk of the Hill4: Voices from our Asian CommunitiesAnti-Asian discrimination and racism have a long history in the U.S. and Canada and tend to worsen during periods of tension and fear. In honor of Asian Heritage Month this May, we’re hosting an array of diverse voices discussing their experiences and thoughts on historical events that highlight the challenges and struggles Asian immigrants and Asian Canadians have experienced for decades in Canada. By sharing these perspectives, we hope to promote understanding of others’ experiences to help celebrate and advocate for Asian communities. Let’s continue to educate, speak out, and uplift.Trigger warning: Some audien...2021-05-1515 min
Talk of the Hill3: Voices of International Students - Perspectives on Feminism & ActivismOne of the most highlighted celebrations in March is International Women’s Day on March 8. To keep the conversation going beyond just one day, Episode 3's discussion focuses on intersectional feminism. The goal of feminism is to achieve gender equality and justice for people of all genders. To this end, feminism investigates and challenges gender-based injustice, inequality, and oppression. Intersectional feminism emphasizes the need to understand, acknowledge and challenge the ways in which gender-based oppression and discrimination are influenced by a person's social and political identities. It acknowledges that systems and forces oppression like racism, classism, ableism, and more in...2021-03-2646 min
Talk of the Hill2: Voices of International Students - Sexual ViolenceIn recent years, the realities of campus sexual assault (and sexual violence in general) have been gaining visibility and generating important discussions. More than ever before, survivors are speaking out about their experiences. Despite growing public discussion and awareness, some voices are still going unheard in this conversation. Chief among them are the voices of international students. This episode delves into the unique perspectives of international students and the challenges they face related to sexual violence. Our guests opened up about their upbringings, opportunities they have had to be educated about topics related to sex and sexual violence, and...2021-02-1754 min
Talk of the Hill1: All Bottled UpMatthew MacLean has been a counsellor for 10 years focusing on large-scale, mental health and resilience interventions through the development and sharing of resilience narratives. He also developed and coordinates several peer-based programming initiatives at the University of New Brunswick. In this episode, we discuss his journey as a mental health strategist, finding balance between taking care your own mental wellness and helping others and how to stay well during the pandemic.Follow Matt on Youtube: bit.ly/36JYA6qFind more mental wellness resources and information: www.unb.ca/fredericton/student…llness/counselling/Questions about ou...2020-12-0948 min