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New Books in EducationGenocide Studies International Vol 16.1, Special Issue on The Future of Genocide EducationWhy should we ask students to learn about genocides? What outcomes do we aim for from this learning? How successful are we being and how can we do better? And why, in the end, does it matter?
These questions form the heart of a recent special edition of Genocide Studies International titled “The Future of Genocide Education.” The stem from a conference at Rowan University co-sponsored by Rowan and the Zoryan Institute. The papers and conversations held there have been reworked into a series of articles that form the heart of the special issue.
I talk...
2025-10-0753 min
New Books in Genocide StudiesGenocide Studies International Vol 16.1, Special Issue on The Future of Genocide EducationWhy should we ask students to learn about genocides? What outcomes do we aim for from this learning? How successful are we being and how can we do better? And why, in the end, does it matter?
These questions form the heart of a recent special edition of Genocide Studies International titled “The Future of Genocide Education.” The stem from a conference at Rowan University co-sponsored by Rowan and the Zoryan Institute. The papers and conversations held there have been reworked into a series of articles that form the heart of the special issue.
I talk...
2025-10-0753 minNew Books in Genocide StudiesGenocide Studies International Partners with New Books NetworkToday I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Genocide Studies International. GSI is one of the preeminent journals in the field of Genocide Studies. Published by the University of Toronto Press and housed in the Zoryan Institute, GSI is dedicated to “to raising knowledge and awareness among scholars, policy makers, and civil society actors by providing a forum for the critical analysis of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities.”
With this new partnership, I’ll be bringing you interviews with the editors and authors of cutting-edge articles and special editions on the journa...
2025-07-0837 min
New Books in Political ScienceGenocide Studies International Partners with New Books NetworkToday I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Genocide Studies International. GSI is one of the preeminent journals in the field of Genocide Studies. Published by the University of Toronto Press and housed in the Zoryan Institute, GSI is dedicated to “to raising knowledge and awareness among scholars, policy makers, and civil society actors by providing a forum for the critical analysis of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities.”
With this new partnership, I’ll be bringing you interviews with the editors and authors of cutting-edge articles and special editions on the journa...
2025-07-0839 min
New Books in Human RightsGenocide Studies International Partners with New Books NetworkToday I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Genocide Studies International. GSI is one of the preeminent journals in the field of Genocide Studies. Published by the University of Toronto Press and housed in the Zoryan Institute, GSI is dedicated to “to raising knowledge and awareness among scholars, policy makers, and civil society actors by providing a forum for the critical analysis of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities.”
With this new partnership, I’ll be bringing you interviews with the editors and authors of cutting-edge articles and special editions on the journa...
2025-07-0837 min
New Books in Big IdeasGenocide Studies International Partners with New Books NetworkToday I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Genocide Studies International. GSI is one of the preeminent journals in the field of Genocide Studies. Published by the University of Toronto Press and housed in the Zoryan Institute, GSI is dedicated to “to raising knowledge and awareness among scholars, policy makers, and civil society actors by providing a forum for the critical analysis of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities.”
With this new partnership, I’ll be bringing you interviews with the editors and authors of cutting-edge articles and special editions on the journa...
2025-07-0837 min
NBN Book of the DayGenocide Studies International Partners with New Books NetworkToday I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Genocide Studies International. GSI is one of the preeminent journals in the field of Genocide Studies. Published by the University of Toronto Press and housed in the Zoryan Institute, GSI is dedicated to “to raising knowledge and awareness among scholars, policy makers, and civil society actors by providing a forum for the critical analysis of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities.”
With this new partnership, I’ll be bringing you interviews with the editors and authors of cutting-edge articles and special editions on the journa...
2025-07-0739 min
Lusk PerspectivesTariffs, Taxes, Trepidation: Real Estate Capital MarketsWith fewer transactions to measure, what's happening in real estate capital markets, and what's next? Kev Zoryan (Arselle Investments) joins Richard K. Green (USC Lusk Center for Real Estate) to explore the state of capital markets and how today's environment is reshaping investment strategy. Zoryan shares his path from private equity to launching his own firm addressing the succession gap he sees in real estate organizations. Highlights include: - Why matching capital to strategy is more critical than ever - How return metrics have evolved and what to prioritize - Where t...
2025-06-271h 06
rabble radioProtecting the right to protest and the 'Palestine exception'*Audio of pro-Palestine demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery on March 18, 2025* The Freedom of peaceful assembly – or, in other words, to protest – and the freedom of association are among the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Protest has been a vital aspect of Canada's democracy and social fabric since the country's formation, playing a key role in advancing Indigenous rights, environmental causes, 2SLGBTQ+ and feminist issues, and labour rights. This past week alone, people in various cities across the country came together to protest against the threats to Canadi...
2025-04-1130 min
Alle Zeit der WeltAghet II - Der Völkermord an den ArmeniernNachdem wir uns letzte Woche etwas in der Vorgeschichte des Osmanischen Reiches verloren hatten, kommen wir diese Woche zum eigentlichen Thema des Zweiteilers: dem Völkermord an den Armeniern und die Verwicklungen des Deutschen Kaiserreiches.#aghet ##armenischervölkermord #völkermord #neuereundneuestegeschichte #osmanischesreich #türkei #1915---Dir gefällt der Podcast? Dann kannst du uns gerne auf Patreon unterstützen: https://www.patreon.com/allezeitderweltWir würden uns ebenfalls riesig darüber freuen, wenn du uns eine Bewertung hinterlässt und uns auf YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@allezeitderwelt) folgst! Danke für deine...
2024-06-0748 min
Alle Zeit der WeltAghet I - Die Vorgeschichte der KatastropheWir haben einen Zweiteiler zum Völkermord an den Armeniern im Osmanischen Reich aufgenommen. Der erste Teil beschäftigt sich vor allem mit der Vorgeschichte. In der kommenden Woche wird es dann konkreter um den Genozid und die mangelnde Aufarbeitung gehen.#ersterweltkrieg #armenischervölkermord #völkermord #neuereundneuestegeschichte #osmanischesreich #türkei---Dir gefällt der Podcast? Dann kannst du uns gerne auf Patreon unterstützen: https://www.patreon.com/allezeitderweltWir würden uns ebenfalls riesig darüber freuen, wenn du uns eine Bewertung hinterlässt und uns auf YouTube (h...
2024-05-3150 min
DispersionDiaspora Care Packages: Supporting HomelandIn this episode, guests will explore their relationship with their own identity in relation to their home state. What sets this apart from other episodes, is that their homeland was not, or still hasn’t been, recognized as an independent state. We explore how this fight for independence and recognition has shaped the guests into who they are today, and why they may have a different relationship with their homeland than other Diaspora groups. The two cases represented in this episode are Nagorno-Karabakh and Kosovo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0536 min
DispersionShould I Stay or Should I Go?This episode explores the push and pull factors of immigration in the lives of our guests as well as the notion of brain drain. Joining us for this episode are Azadeh Dastmalchi and Ifrah Arif. Dastmalchi is the CEO and Co-Founder of VitalTracer, a medical startup that designs smart wearable medical devices. Arif currently works as a Senior Policy and Program Advisor at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-291h 03
DispersionExpectations of Motherhood: “You can’t just leave it at the airport”This episode explores the diverse experiences of motherhood in Canada’s Diaspora communities. It navigates the nuances and realities of immigrant women, their experiences, their journeys in Canada, as well as the vital role that mothers play in shaping identities and culture for the next generation. Joining us for this episode are Dr. Jacqueline Getfield and Sharon Findlay, both mothers, and experienced both personally and/or professionally on the subject of diasporic motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-221h 17
DispersionEverybody Loves ChocolateThis episode explores what it looks like to find connections in one's hostland in the cozy confines of a small town. What brings that unmistakable sense of home in such places, and how do these communities and the diasporas within them, make their mark on the towns they’ve adopted? Sharing his experiences with us is Tareq Hadhad, Owner/Founder of Peace by Chocolate and a Syrian Refugee in Small Town Nova Scotia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1547 min
One More Thing Before You GoThe Fableman's: A Spielberg Storytelling Masterpiece - A Film ReviewIn this episode of Over The Teacup Sunday, we're going to wrap up what we could accomplish with our limited series about the 2023 Oscar nominated films and talent. Today we're going to explore The Fablemans, the 2023 Oscar nominated film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. This film is loosely based on Spielberg's childhood and is the story of Sammy Fabelman, as a young man from seven to eighteen. Through Sammy's journey, we discover a shattering family secret, a true purpose in life to create movies, and the power of those movies to help us see the truth about each...
2023-03-0539 min
DispersionOne Word: BoundariesIn this episode, Ilaneet and Aida discuss the complexities of navigating their gender and sexual identities in different diasporic spaces. They dive into the challenges of acknowledging gender norms in diverse social spaces while not being prescriptive, the tensions surrounding feminism, and the importance of maintaining boundaries in different settings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1344 minDispersionOur Identities Don’t End at the City LimitsIn this episode, Jean-Paul and Sacha have a candid conversation about their Indigenous identities as they relate to land and place, and the complexities they face in navigating their identities while living in urban spaces. This episode explores tensions between Indigenous ways of knowing and relationships with the land, and the ownership words utilized in Diaspora Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0648 minDispersionDinner Conversations and Fluid IdentitiesIn this episode Randal and Dilmurat discuss the inseparable nature of their cultural and religious identities, and how histories of persecution based on religion have contributed to a strong sense of peoplehood within their religious diaspora communities. This episode explores fluid and intersecting identities, and cross generational education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-3056 min
Banyen Books ~ Branches of WisdomEpisode 130: Iran & the Women's Movement ~ Mahnaz Afkhami & Samira Mohyeddin@BanyenBooksSoundVancouver hosts Mahnaz Afkhami, leading women's rights advocate who served in the pre-1978 Cabinet of Iran, in conversation with CBC radio host Samira Mohyeddin in conversation on exile, protests, Iran, and the women's movement.
Mahnaz Afkhami is the founder, president, and CEO of Women’s Learning Partnership and former Minister for Women’s Affairs in Iran (1976-1978) . Afkhami has been a leading advocate of women's rights for more than four decades, having founded and served as director and president of several international non-governmental organizations that focus on advancing women's status. Afkhami also serves on advisory boards and steer...
2023-01-261h 25
Senta Que Lá Vem Spoiler!EP 276 - Os FabelmansPoucos nomes do cinema chegam tão perto de serem chamados de unanimidade como é o caso de Steven Spielberg. Na flor dos seus 76 anos, o cineasta dirigiu 59 filmes, produziu 183 e tem em sua estante 3 Oscars, além de outros 206 prêmios.::Foi de sua mente infinitamente criativa que saíram clássicos diversos e atemporais como "Jurassic Park", "ET, o Extraterrestre", "Contatos Imediatos do 3o grau", a saga "Indiana Jones", "A Lista de Schindler", "Tubarão", "O Resgate do Soldado Ryan", "Munique", "Ponte dos Espiões", "Amor, Sublime Amor" e muitos, muitos outros.::E por mais que todo...
2023-01-2432 minDispersionConflict, Cultural Preservation, and Coalescing IdentitiesIn this episode, Anu and Anastasia explore how conflicts in the homeland influence community cohesion and mobilization, and cultural preservation in diaspora. They discuss how conflicts in their respective homelands influenced their own career trajectories, and generational differences in how those living in diaspora interact with events taking place in the homeland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2337 minDispersionWhy Can’t We all Just Eat Hummus and Get Along?In this episode, Samira and Shayan discuss how food contributes to identity formation and cultural connection, and how they have come to understand food as a political tool. This episode explores community building, multiculturalism, racism, and cultural erasure and assimilation as they relate to food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1658 minDispersionWelcome to Dispersion Season 2A quick teaser of what to expect for season 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1001 min
PapoDebsDitadura e a memória na construção de justiçaPapo com o Maurice Polite que é Diretor do Núcleo de Preservação da Memória Política, militante da ALN (Ação Libertadora Nacional), durante a ditadura foi preso político por 4 anos. Depois de cumprir a totalidade de sua condenação, foi expulso do Brasil regressando ao país depois da Lei da Anistia promulgada em 1979. Ativista no campo dos Direitos Humanos e da memória política na qualidade de pesquisador e palestrante. É autor do livro “Resistência atrás das grades” publicado no ano de 2009.
Em 2010, foi convocado pelo Ministro da Secretaria Especial de Direitos Humanos da...
2022-02-091h 02
U RadioU Talk S2E33: Dispersion PodcastPodcasts are a fun way to pass the time. Whether on a long drive or doing chores at home, what you can all learn is excellent.
A new podcast by the Zoryan Institute is taking a deep dive into the stories of diaspora, their diverse and shared experiences of living away from, and returning to, their homelands.
Host of the Dispersion podcast, Jen Haddow, shares what you can expect from the 6 episode series.
https://zoryaninstitute.org/dispersion/#hear-it-here
Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.
2022-01-2117 minDispersionEpisode 2 - The Generational CappuccinoIn this episode, Greg is joined by his daughter, Talar, to explore how different generations of Canadians identify with both their homeland and hostland. This episode dives into what it means to have different layers of identity and how one's identity may be diluted with more milk, or strengthened by more coffee over generations. To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Chryssanthopoulou, V. (2015). Reclaiming the homeland: Belonging among diaspora generations of Greek Australians from Castellorizo. Diaspora: A Journal of...
2022-01-1558 minDispersionEpisode 4 - Am I an activist?In this episode, Ravneet and Taiwo explore ways that young Diasporans living in Canada support, help and advocate for their homelands. To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Singh, M., & Singh, A. (2014). Diaspora, political action, and identity: A case study of Canada’s Indian diaspora. Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies, 17(2), 149-171. https://doi.org/10.3138/diaspora.17.2.149Moss, D. M. (2020). Special report 2020: The importance of defending diaspora activism for democracy and human rights. Freedom House. https://freedomhouse.org/report/spec...
2022-01-1544 minDispersionEpisode 6 - Connecting Cultures through ChoirIn this episode, Lili and Marta have a conversation about passing on their Latin American and Ukrainian heritages to their communities through their work with the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society and the Holodomor Research and Education Consortium. This episode reveals how communities share and preserve culture through informal and formal education, and the creative ways that Diasporas have stayed connected to each other and to their homelands through the COVID-19 pandemic.To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies:
2022-01-1551 minDispersionEpisode 1 - UprootedIn this episode, Cheng and Athena explore reasons behind migration, and their personal experiences of being “uprooted” from their homeland and “replanted” in Canada. This episode provides an introduction to identities, culture, and hybridity. To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Howard, A. (2011). Diaspora no more? The role of Facebook in the development of a global Rotuman community. Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies, 20(2), 177-203. https://doi.org/10.3138/diaspora.20.2.003 Liebelt, C., Shenar, G., & Werbner, P. (2010). Migration, diaspora, and religious pil...
2022-01-151h 05DispersionEpisode 3 - Poutine in PortugalIn this episode, João and Regine talk about their experiences of returning back to their homelands of Portugal and Rwanda after living as Diasporan Canadians. This episode explores the subjects of belonging, staying connected, hybrid identities, race, food and culture, and where one feels most at “home”. To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Sardinha, J. (2014). “Even if the only thing for me to do here was to milk cows”: Portuguese emigrant descendant returnees from Canada narr...
2022-01-1553 minDispersionEpisode 5 - Artist vs SpokespersonIn this episode award-winning Canadian filmmakers Atom and Deepa explore their roles in sharing their culture and identity through film. They also dive into issues such as representation in film, and discuss the struggle between being an artist and spokesperson for their communities.To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Alessandrini, A. C. (2001). “My heart’s Indian for all that”: Bollywood film between home and diaspora. Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies, 10(3), 315-340. https://doi.org/10.3138/diaspora.10.3.315Moser, R. H...
2022-01-1550 minDispersionEpisode 7 - Flip the ScriptIn this episode, we flip the script! The team behind the podcast are in the hot seat. Jen, Jenna, Megan and Ali share their favourite moments from Season 1, and the themes that they would like to see more of in future episodes. To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies: Král, F. (2011). Mapping diaspora studies: (Un)settled past, heterogeneous present, and multidisciplinary future(s). Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies, 20(3), 391-397. https://doi.org/10.3138/diaspora.20.3.008 Fischer, J. (2005). Feeding secu...
2022-01-1546 min
DispersionWelcome to DispersionDispersion the podcast is COMING SOON! We can't wait to share with you the stories, memories, experiences and concepts found in Dispersion's inaugural season. Listen as we talk to guests from all walks of life who share their experiences being part of a diaspora group. By listening to their stories you'll learn more about complex diaspora theories and the similarities and differences that bind the diasporic experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1501 min
Armenian with Arka and ManéStepan Zoryan “ A Night In The Forest” Ստեփան Զորյան / Մի գիշեր անտառումSend us a textENG: Stepan Zoryan / A night in the forestThe happy, sometimes frightening, mysterious memories of childhood can discipline and make a person smarter.ARM: Ստեփան Զորյան / Մի գիշեր անտառումՄանկության ուրախ, երբեմն վախեցնող և խորհրդավոր հուշերը,կարող են խրատել և ավելի խելացի դարձնել անհատին։Support the show
2021-05-2712 min
The Muffin Junkee Serves Tunes with your TeaMuffin Junkee - SLEEPYARDBrothers Oliver and Svein Kersbergen from Stavanger Norway's Legendary experimental psychedelic pop band Sleepyard
join Muffin Junkee Podhost Jay Daniels for a series of interviews ...a career retrospective of their incredible Music !
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Sleepyard released “The runner” in (2003) and contributed music to the movie Monsterthursday.
and have collaborated with Pianist Mike Garson, Judy Dyble , Katje Janisch , Dawn Smithson ,Nik Turner, Mike Garson,Richard Formby and Sonic Boom and the NoMen !
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Oliver and Svein Kersbergen will talk about all of their Incredible Sleepyard albums during this interview with Jay Daniels of the Muffin Junkee .
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You will hear songs from Slee...
2017-01-211h 23The Muffin Junkee Serves Tunes with your TeaMuffin Junkee Happy Trippy Christmas Podcast Part OnePart 1 of a Special Christmas Podcast of the Muffin Junkee !
Featuring some of the grooviest bands in music today !
Lots of Original Christmas and Non Christmas music and plenty of Muffin Junkee Christmas Comedy Banter!
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Christmas Podcast Set List for Part 1 :
Is It Christmas on Venus ? -The Blue Giant Zeta Puppies
The Devil is in the Detail -The Blue Giant Zeta Puppies
Martians Don't Surf -The Blue Giant Zeta Puppies
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Wonderful Red Stockings -The Luck Of Eden Hall
Cracked Alice -The Luck of Eden Hall
Dandy Horse - The Luck of Eden Hall
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2014-12-131h 47
The Muffin Junkee Serves Tunes with your TeaMuffin Junkee 12-featuring Nameless(UA)TernopilThe Muffin Junkee Presents one of the most exciting Bands in the Ukraine and all of Europe! Nameless(UA)Ternopil!So get ready North America because their cool Sound is gonna blow you away! ————————————————————- Zoryan Bezkorvajny the Songwriter and Guittarist gives the Muffin Junkee an exclusive interview about the band and talks about its cool sound which defies all Labels and about the bands upcoming album! —————————————————- Nameless has colaborated on songs with other artists including Anton Newcombe of the Brian Jonestown Mascacre and Mike Allan,Ummagma and Omodada! ———————————————————————— You will hear some of these on this podcast too! Also two brand new songs from their yet as unreleased Album!and much much more!Don;t miss this Podcast! Special thanks to...
2013-11-302h 37