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JPD is an educational resource featuring articles written by student writers and used by schools across Canada. Have a listen as our writers interview Canadian professionals about their work and social issues that impact us all.
Julia Skoczypiec interviews Adrean Farrugia, a Juno-award winning jazz musician and teacher. Julia and Adrean chat about his career, life as a musician, and the importance of music in our lives.
Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury.
In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison.
Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign.
Host: Avreet Jagdev
Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
Researcher: Sarah Leung
Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!
Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury.
In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison.
Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign.
Host: Avreet Jagdev
Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
Researcher: Sarah Leung
Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!
JPD's Avreet talks with Andrew Cash, the current President of CIMA and former MP with the New Democratic Party for Davenport. They discuss his unique career as a musician and politician, as well as Canada's growing affordability crisis, healthcare issues, and how young Canadians can get involved and make a difference.
Host: Avreet Jagdev
Guest: Andrew Cash
Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
Researcher: Sarah Leung
JPD's Avreet Jagdev talks with Johanna Helin, founder of Mamaa Trade, an organization offering crafts and body care products from women's cooperatives in Africa and Asia, in order to "support entrepreneurial women around the world and give them a better income." Have a listen as they discuss Johanna's experience with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) helping women and educational causes around the world.
Host: Avreet Jagdev
Guest: Johanna Helin
Editor: Julia Skoczypiec