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In this episode, Hadi Salma, Community Health Researcher, sits down with Poet and Essayist, Nofel Sheleeg. Listen as the two discuss the difference in storytelling in various languages, the ability to express and explore queer identity, and much more!

In this episode, Natasha sits down with author Chelene Knight to discuss her writers hub, her first book, and the ways in which she hopes to foster healing for her community through storytelling. To learn more about Chelene visit: https://cheleneknight.com

In this episode, Director of Operations Kinan Swaid sits down with Professor Davide Este to discuss his research on the experiences and barriers facing refugee fathers. Listen now!

In this episode, Settlement & Integration Advisor, Elina Qureshi sits down with Adnan Al Mhamied to discuss the experiences of refugee fathers; a topic that is rarely talked about and scarcely researched.

In this episode, Alina (Advocacy & Media Relations Coordinator) sits down with Professor Nalini Mohabir at Concordia University. The two discuss the history of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade as a part of migration history and what this means for the identities of Black Canadians as well as non-Black poc Canadians. Check out Nalini's book on Canada's civil rights movement here: https://blackros...

In this episode, Abdulla Daoud sits down with Adan Al Hjooj, a university student and Palestinian activist, to discuss the intricacies of organizing in Canada vs Palestine, and Palestinian identity. Listen now!

In this episode Executive Director, Abdulla Daoud sits down with community organizer, France Stohner to discuss her role in the Montreal Filipino community and her time running for office.  The two have a very interesting conversation of the dynamics of caring for community in a society that sees you as an outsider. 

In this episode, TRC's Mental Health Coordinator sits down with Claudine Thibaudeau from SOS Violence Conjugale to discuss the inner workings of an organization which aids victims of intimate partner violence. Claudine goes in depth about the differences between emotional, psychological, and physical violence and how they may affect the individual. To find out more about SOS Violence Conjugale vis...

TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode is a discussion with Shelter Movers, an organization that aids individuals in moving after leaving abusive relationships. Sensitive and potentially triggering topics are discussed in this episode and viewers are encouraged to listen with care. Take care of yourselves! To learn more about Shelter Movers, visit: https://www.sheltermovers.com

In this episode, Health and Wellness Case Worker, Zein sits down with Zarghoona and Rosemary with the International Medical Graduates group who are advocating for credential equity in healthcare. Listen now!

In this episode, Advocacy and Media Relations Coordinator, Alina sits down with Jilefack Amin Ngam from the McGill School of Social Work. Listen on to learn about the intricacies of credential recognition, and the effects this has on the individual, and to learn more about Montreal's Anglophone and Francophone Black community.

In this episode, TRC's Director of Operations, Kinan Swaid, sits down with Beth Clarke, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnership at WES's (World Education Service) Gateway Program. The two talk about the importance of credential recognition and what barriers migrants experience when trying to have their credentials recognized. To find out more about WES and what they do, visit: https://www.wes.org/ca...

In this episode, our audience gets introduced to 2 members of TRC; this episode's interviewer Cassandra Saati and TRC's Spanish translator, Constanza Rosas. The two of them sit down and discuss the importance of language in the resettlement process and how Constanza helps her Latino clients who are a little homesick. Listen now!

In this episode, Alina sits down with Francisco Lopez and Sara Haj-Hassan from Tarjimly. Tarjimly is a mobile app which connects users to live translators in a matter of minutes! To learn more about the journey of this app and how it works, visit https://www.tarjim.ly/en

In this episode, TRC's Communications Director Natasha sits down with Alina Murad, the Advocacy & Media Relations Coordinator at TRC. Listen now to hear about this new sector at the Centre and to learn about The Brown Paper Report and what exactly a Brown Paper is!

In this episode, TRC's executive director Abdulla sits down with Sean, the executive director of a human rights group called Hanvoice. Hanvoice provides sponsorship and resettlement for North Korean Refugees.  To learn more about Hanvoice, you can check them out here: https://hanvoice.ca

In this episode, Natasha sits down with Paola from The Boys and Girls Club in Moncton. Listen to find out the numerous wonderful ways this organization serves refugee youth in Canada. To learn more about The Boys and Girls Club, visit: https://www.bgcmoncton.com/en/

In this episode, Alina sits down with Marion from Say Ça to discuss the importance of focusing on settlement services and community building for refugee youth. To learn more about Say Ça, visit: https://saycamontreal.ca/en/home/

In this episode, we sit down with Iyan from AGIR to discuss the importance of services geared towards LGBTQIA+ refugees. The conversation brings to light barriers specific to this demographic and sparks inspiration around how we can work to create a safer community for all! To learn more about AGIR, visit their website: https://www.agirmontreal.org/en/home/

In this episode, we sit down with Revive NCC's Vice President, J-Rob to discuss the mission of Revive NCC and its importance within the general Montreal community. To learn more about Revive NCC, visit their website: https://revivencc.org

This year, for World Refugee Month, TRC's executive director, Abdulla Daoud, sits down with Jolie Phuong Hoang to discuss her book, Three Funerals For My Father. Jolie Phuong Hoang grew up as one of ten children, part of a loving, prosperous Vietnamese family. Listen now to learn more about her journey and hear a beautiful excerpt from her book.  To learn more about her story, visit her websi...

This year, for World Refugee Month, TRC's Alina Murad sits down with Hassan Al Kontar, former Syrian refugee, author, and Canadian Red Cross Case Manager to discuss his story and why refugee narratives are important to share! To learn more about Hassan's work, visit manattheairport.com  To learn more about The Refugee Centre, please visit our website: therefugeecentre.org

For this very special bonus episode, follow along as TRC's lawyer, Pierre-Luc Bouchard interviews legal intern, Anastasiia Mykolenko about her experience on the ground in Ukraine.  To learn more about The Refugee Centre, therefugeecentre.org

In this episode, our Advocacy & Media/Government Relations, Alina Murad sits down with Adelle Tarzibachi from Les Filles Fattoush to discuss Syrian food and its ability to bring the feeling of home to any country. Listen as the two discuss the origins of Les Filles Fattoush and the legacy it is creating. To learn more about Les Filles Fattoush visit lesfillesfattoush.com  To learn mo...

In this episode, TRC's executive director, Abdulla Daoud sits down with Tareq Hadhad, the CEO and founder of Peace By Chocolate! Listen as they discuss Syria, the connections to home that food brings, and the incredible story behind Peace By Chocolate that inspired a new movie. To learn more about Peace By Chocolate, visit peacebychocolate.ca To learn more about The Refugee Centre, therefugeecentr...