The Refugee Centre
Point Of Entry
The Refugee Centre presents Point of Entry, which explores the experiences and challenges faced by many newcomers at various stages in their journey. Transcending borders, this podcast offers an exclusive into the voices behind the numbers and the policies behind the actions. Travel alongside The Refugee Centre (therefugeecentre.org) as our alternating hosts and guests discuss resettlement in Canada and the inner workings of grassroots organizations. Created in partnership with The Innovation Institute (tiicanada.org) and sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (crrf-fcrr.ca)
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Jun 25, 2026
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Episodes
Point of Entry into We Are More (1/2) 16.05.2024 24:07
In this episode Hana Sherafati sits down with Jude Ibrahim to discuss The Refugee Centre's annual We Are More: Collective Art Festival! The two talk about how it first got started, what the name means, and what the organizers hope attendees get out of it! This years festival will be held on June 8th at 2107 rue Sainte Catherine Ouest, suite 100. For more information, visit: https://www.therefu...
Point of Entry into Advocacy through Comedy 25.04.2024 49:51
In this episode, Heydar sits down with comedian and producer, Alo Azimov to discuss advocacy through comedy. From identity to horrific current events. comedy can be a platform to deepen our knowledge and education. To learn more about Alo's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/alo_azi/reels/
Point of Entry into: Activism through Comedy 11.04.2024 55:22
In this episode, caseworker, Heydar Ensha, sits down with comedian, Sloan Kooshan to discuss how comedy can be a part of activism. From representation to actual content, comedy can make it easier for people to approach difficult topics and unite people through laughter. To learn more about Sloan's comedy, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thezaddyscomedyshow/
Point of Entry Into: La Maternité Pour Les Femmes Migrantes 28.03.2024 51:06
Dans cet épisode portant sur la maternité pour les femmes migrantes, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Caroline Blais, travailleuse sociale, et Kenny Moreno, paire migrante, chez Médecins du Monde Canada. Les trois discutent de la clinique pour les personnes migrantes à statut précaire et le travail de proximité chez Médecins du Monde, ainsi que des défis auxquels les femmes migrantes à statut pré...
Point of Entry into: la maternité pour les femmes migrantes (1/2) 14.03.2024 40:22
Dans cet épisode portant sur la maternité pour les femmes migrantes, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Ouardia Zeggane, nutritionniste-diététiste chez Alima Centre de nutrition sociale périnatal . Les deux discutent de la mission et de l'histoire d'Alima, des besoins nutritionnels spécifiques des femmes migrantes enceintes et des défis auxquels elles sont confrontées. 6:32 Pour plus d'...
Point of Entry into Black History Month (2/2) 29.02.2024 46:59
Dans cet épisode, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Me Suzanne Taffot, avocate spécialisée en droit de l’immigration, des réfugiés et droits de la personne et fondatrice de HERITT Avocats. Les deux discutent de l’impressionnant parcours de Me Taffot, depuis sa spécialisation en droit de l'immigration et la fondation de son propre cabinet basé sur des valeurs telles que l'héritage, l'éq...
Point of Entry into Black History Month (1/2) 16.02.2024 28:29
In this episode, Alina Murad sits down with Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) project coordinator, Prudence Ndiweni. The two discuss the many amazing things the QBBE does, the history of the board and the importance of racially aware education in Quebec. To learn more about QBBE, visit their website: https://qbbe.ca/
Point of Entry into Resilience (2/2) 02.02.2024 1:00:40
In this episode, Abdulla Daoud sits down with a member of Palestinian Youth Movement - Montreal to discuss the current political situation, the main goals of organizing for Palestine and how to get more involved. Listen now!
Point of Entry into Resilience (1/2) 11.01.2024 1:07:41
In this episode, Advocacy & Media Relations Coordinator, Alina Murad sits down with Alix Reynolds, a Red River Métis activist and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the SAH Association. The two have a very interesting discussion on the history of the Red River Métis in what is now known as Manitoba, the history and importance of resilience in the community and in resistance movements a...
Point of Entry into Basic Needs (2/2) 21.12.2023 1:06:00
In this episode, Alina sits down with Kinan Swaid and Hana Sherafati from The Refugee Centre! The three discuss TRC's new Pay It Forward Fund and how it addresses the gap in provision of basic needs. To learn more, visit: https://www.therefugeecentre.org/payitforward
Point of Entry into Basic Needs (1/2) 07.12.2023 27:56
In this episode caseworker, Heydar, sits down with Kirstie Jagoe the founding director of Bread and Beyond. The two discuss the importance of providing basic needs to unhoused members of our communities. To learn more about Bread and Beyond, visit: https://www.breadandbeyond.ca/
Point of Entry into Accès au Logement 23.11.2023 41:59
Dans cet épisode, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Eva Gracia-Turgeon, directrice générale chez Foyer du Monde, et Arthur Durieux, gestionnaire de projets aux Centres Le Pont. Le trio discute de plusieurs questions cruciales liées à l'hébergement des demandeurs d'asile et des personnes migrantes à statut précaire à Montréal. De plus, ils présentent le nouveau Regroupement des organismes d...
Point of Entry into Accès Au Logement 02.11.2023 46:43
Dans cet épisode, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Joseph Achille Tiedjou, un intervenant en prévention chez Maison du Père. Les deux discutent de la mission de la Maison du Père et explore les questions complexes liées à l'expérience de l'itinérance pour les demandeurs d'asile. Pour en connaître davantage sur la Maison du Père, vous pouvez consulter leur site internet à l'adresse...
Point of Entry into Community Building (2/2) 19.10.2023 55:44
Dans cet épisode, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec le fondateur et animateur du Coconut Podcast, Alain Joseph. Les deux discutent de l’origine du Coconut Podcast et de son message, de ce que signifie la diversité et des bonnes pratiques pour mobiliser l'engagement d'une communauté. Pour suivre Alain Joseph et ses nombreux projets, consultez le lien suivant : https://linktr.ee/coconutpodc...
Point of Entry into Community Building (1/2) 18.10.2023 27:08
In this episode Tamara Houssami, Project Initiation Coordinator, sits down with Sourour Harfouch from the Community Engagement Project to discuss the importance of community building. Listen as the two talk about different initiatives CEP has tackled and why they were created!
Point of Entry into Expérience Vécue 21.09.2023 53:25
Dans cet épisode, Abdoulaye Bangoura s’entretient avec le consultant en communication et auteur, Lovejoyce Amavi. Les deux discutent de l’expérience d’immigration de Lovejoyce étant arrivé par le chemin Roxham, des thèmes abordés dans ses livres, de son implication dans la société et des enjeux d’intégration au Québec. Pour suivre Lovejoyce Amavi et acheter ses livres, consultez son site web http...
Point of Entry into Expérience Vécue (1/2) 07.09.2023 1:01:36
Dans cet épisode, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec la députée de Mercier et cofondatrice de Québec Solidaire, Ruba Ghazal. Les deux discutent du vécu personnel de Ruba étant né au Liban d’une famille palestinienne, de son parcours en politique et des enjeux identitaires au Québec. Pour suivre Ruba Ghazal Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rubaghazalqs/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/rubaghaza...
Point of Entry into Healing Through Storytelling: Multidisciplinary Art 17.08.2023 38:03
In this episode, Jane Chau sits down with Colombian Multidisciplinary Artist, Daniel Esteban. The two discuss Daniel's journey through various art forms and how that shifts his method of expression. To learn more about his work, visit: https://www.danesteban.com/
Point of Entry into Healing Through Storytelling: Film 03.08.2023 49:53
In this episode, Hana Sherafati sits down with Indigenous filmmaker and documentarian, Sonia Boileau. The two discuss the Oka Legacy, the joys of creating stories by and for the Indigenous community, and the journey it took to get there. Listen now!
Point of Entry into Storytelling: Multidisciplinary Art 20.07.2023 55:15
In this episode, Alina sits down with Himmat Shinhat, a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of migration and personal history. Listen as the two discuss partition of India and Pakistan, the sudden death of Himmat's father, and the joys of using art to process these emotional factors.
Point of Entry into Storytelling through Healing: Film 06.07.2023 1:31:13
In this episode, Elina Qureshi sits down with community organizer and filmmaker, Min Sook Lee. The two discuss Lee's films and documentaries, the motivation behind them, and the difficult process of this form of storytelling. Listen now!
Point of Entry into Healing Through Storytelling: Music 23.06.2023 34:28
In this episode, Advocacy and Media Relations Coordinator Alina Murad sits down with Brazillian musician Bruno Capinan. The two discuss the many choices that go into intentional storytelling, and explore where ideas and inspiration comes from. To learn more about Bruno and their work, check out: Bruno Capinan | Brazilian | Singer-songwriterBruno Capinanhttps://www.capinan.com
Point of Entry Into Healing Through Storytelling: Visual Arts 08.06.2023 30:50
In this episode, Laura Rendon, Case Worker at The Refugee Centre, sits down with Asmi, a visual artist who specializes in Mandalas. Listen now!
Point of Entry into Healing Through Storytelling: Fashion 25.05.2023 33:09
In this episode, Alina Murad sits down with incredible fashion designer Kianga "Kiki Kitty" Milele to discuss fashion as a method and medium of storytelling. The two discuss everything from Kiki's upbringing to events on Netflix's "Next In Fashion," and even the Met Gala. To learn more about Kiki Kitty, visit: https://kmilele.wixsite.com/kikikitty
Point of Entry into Healing Through Storytelling: Music 11.05.2023 58:01
In this episode, Alina Murad sits down with Juan Torro and Alexis Carmiglia to discuss storytelling through music. Juan and Alexis are two gifted Chilean musicians, both members of the group "Grupo Encuentro", where they perform authentic Chilean folk music. Having to confront personal battles with the dictatorship in Chile, they use music as a means of advocacy and resistance. As such,...
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