A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins

On this episode of New Lens, Magnifying the Margins, we hear from Alice Lam, is a Calgary entrepreneur and the daughter of Chinese-Vietnamese refugee parents. She has dedicated her time and energy to uplifting people of colour and strengthening the city she calls home. Alice creates spaces where Asian voices are centred, such as with community fridges, Chinatown tours, and other programs.  Hosts C...

Join host Tarek, as he speaks with Daniella Paulich on this episode of A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins . Daniella shares her  experiences after she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Now, Daniella works as a certified counsellor and art therapist at Recover, where she supports others in expressing what can’t always be said in words. Daniella tells us about advocating for herself even when no on...

On this episode of A News Lens: Magnifying the Margins, hosts Dillon Neufeld and Connor Spivak look at the relationship between Indigenous people and media, and how certain narratives have shaped how Indigenous people are seen in Canada. Dillon and Connor talk to Jayson Black-Kettle, a Siksika community member, about how stereotypes in films and news have led to real-world distrust. Jayson shares...

This episode of A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins features Farwa Naqvi, a qualitative health researcher specializing in youth mental health, with a particular focus on immigrant youth. She shares her perspective on the missing narratives surrounding young immigrants in mainstream media and explains why it is important to highlight multidimensional stories about their experiences. Farwa and our ho...

In this episode of A New Lens, hosts Levi Spark (she/they), Mari Bayona (she/her), and Adam Vyse (he/him) are joined by local queer community member, drag show host, artist and taxidermist Doggichow (they/ze). Together they discuss various topics from heteronormativity in the dominant culture, representation and accessibility within the queer scene, and even kink at pride. We hope you take somethi...

This episode of A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins explores how religion is often simplified or misrepresented in mainstream media. Featuring Sarah Arthurs, Executive Director of the Calgary Interfaith Council, the conversation highlights the importance of interfaith dialogue, community collaboration, and more inclusive storytelling. Through real-life examples, the episode examines how the media t...