Global Village Brooks: Recent Episodes
Ahmed Kassem
In this episode, we talk with Paul Post, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Mike Regner, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Chad Falkenberg , who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Clayton Heek, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Emelcris Aurelio, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Mara Nesbitt, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Mareissa Wardrop, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Mohamed Idriss, who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this episode, we talk with Anne Marie , who is running for city council. We ask the same four questions to every candidate: why they’re running, how they want to grow the local economy, their thoughts on public safety, and how they plan to connect with the community.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rakish, who’s currently walking across Canada to raise awareness for mental health—specifically Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We talk about what inspired him to take on this incredible journey, the emotional and physical challenges he's faced along the way, and why mental health advocacy is so important to him. Rakish opens up about his own experiences, the people he's met on the road, and the message he's trying to spread with every step he takes.
In this episode, Amanjot Kaur talks to Basem Hachi, a university student. From navigating academic life to exploring personal interests and career aspirations, Basem opens up about the challenges, lessons, and moments that have shaped his journey so far.
In this episode, Joseph is talking about how he want to make every student feel seen, heard and valued in the school.
In this episode, Joseph Octavious who is a Cultural Liaison at Grasslands Public Schools; talks about how he came as a refugee in Canada. He talks about the struggles he faced after that and how he got inspired to become a Cultural Liaison.
In this episode, we welcome Désiré Kiana, Directeur des Programmes at the Association Francophone de Brooks. Désiré discusses the vital role of community programs in celebrating and supporting Francophone culture. We delve into his innovative approaches to engaging local youth, fostering inclusivity, and strengthening cultural ties. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the power of community and the importance of preserving language and heritage in a diverse society.
In this episode, Amanjot Kaur is talking to Robyn Klassen who is working as an Inclusion Coordinator in the City of Brooks. She is dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels included and valued in her role as an inclusion coordinator.
In this episode, Amanjot Kaur is talking to Aisha. Aisha talks about her life journey from Somalia to Brooks. She also talks about the challenges she has faced through her high school and college time.
Aisha Ali (Administrative assistant) speaking with Sharon McCready (Cpl/ Community Policing) about her career and life journey.
Amanjot speaking to Madhu Bala about her journey from India to Canada as an international student. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she overcome it.
In this episode, Amanjot talks to Jesus Florin Rumbo about the work he is doing in the community and his personal life experiences. He is a pastor.
Kelly Rasmussen is a realtor. He is talking about the process and basic requirements to buy a house in Canada. He also talks about his own life experiences.
Ponsiyano is talking about his journey from Uganda to Canada as a refugee and his life experiences.
Amanjot Kaur is talking about her life journey in Canada and the challenges she has faced.
Join us while we speak with Hanan in todays episode as she shares her life story, what she does in the community and giving great advices to the youth!
Our guest today is Serge who is the principle of the Francophone school and also a JWYE project coordinator. Join in where he talks to us about different aspects of the school and also the John Ware Youth Program!
Join us while we speak with Snit as she shares her life story and what she does in the community
Final Episode of this amazing series with officer Josh where we had great conversations and learnt a lot of beneficial information!
Tune in and listen to this amazing episode where Officer Josh gives us Insight of common Traffic mistakes. This episode's song suggestion was also great, it encourages us to be confident huge thank you to Officer Josh and his wife and daughter!!
Join us as we have a fun conversation with Officer Josh who is a wonderful Constable that our community Brooks is lucky to have!
Tune in and listen to the amazing podcast by Hanan and Kendra Sieben who is from the Brooks RCMP detachment and who knew country music was this catchy? amazing suggestion from our guest today!
Join us while we have a chat with Cst. Peters about some norms that are illegal in Canada and also grab a partner and dance with us at the end of the podcast to the great song suggestion!
Tune in and enjoy todays episode with Mohammed Ibrahim the Somali Community Leader in Brooks!
Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the Black History Month and as we speak with Desire who shares his experience being in a diverse community and being a director of the youth in the francophone association in Brooks
Join us and listen to the great advice from Mr. Ibrahim to the youth, parents and everyone in the community!
Join us to listen to the Executive Director Of SPEC Amanda Goodnough speak about how she achieved her career goals and what she loves most about her career. Enjoy!
Join us and listen to the story of Jenae who was an assistant project coordinator of the John Ware Youth Empowerment Program and is now continuing to step up in the ladder to achieve her career goals
Join us and listen to our MP Martin Shields sharing his career path and also sharing a taste of his wisdom to advice our youth!
Its a pleasure to welcome Steve Masoud (Cst. Masoud) to the Global Village podcast where he shares his journey to Canada and career aspirations turned to reality
It's a pleasure to welcome Steve Masoud (Cst. Masoud) to the Global Village podcast where he shares his journey to Canada and career aspirations turned reality.
Join us while Tanya tells us a bit about her career and how she got into working at the museum!
Carol Gil is guest host speaking with Emelcris Aurelio, Links Newcomer Family Liaison Workers.
Ahmed Kasem speaks with Carol Gil and her journey to Canada and her role with LINKS as Family Liaison Program Manager
Ahmed Kasem talks with Iman Abdi Hersy of Calgary, finished off with "What It Means To Be A Muslim | Abdullah II King of Jordan Speech at European Union Parliament."
Host Ahmed Kasem speaks with Brooks Fire Chief Kevin Swanson about growing up in Brooks, his fire department, volunteer firemen and covid
Ahmed Kasem and Gerpreet Gill talk with Melanie Reed-Zukowski about her involvement with Threat Assessment, covid, being a Grasslands School Trustee and getting more involved in the upcoming school election.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Sam Amankwa, from Gab=Gateway and Kenwill Technologies and COHN(C), OHN(C), RN, BN, BSc. Agric (Hons) |Director | Gab-Gateway and from Kenwill Technologies Corporation.
Ahmed Kasem guest is Radete Hailu-Girma, a former Brooks Junior Citizen of the Year award winner and currently going to University. She talks about growing up in Brooks.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Michelle Gietz from the Brooks Adult Learning Council. They talk about the changes she has seen in Brooks over the years, to what the BCLC does for newcomers to how they are facing the challenges of Covid 19.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Safe Communities Coordinator Kendra Seiben and Gurpreet Gill speaks with RCMP Officer Tarun Banger.
Today, guest host Gurpreet Gill talks with Anne Cabbes, originally from the Philippines and now living in Brooks.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Jose David Galamerz, originally from El Salavador and his journey to Brooks
Ahmed Kasem's speaks with Mohamed Ibrahim, the President of the Brooks Canadian Somalia Society.
Gurpreet Gill, who works at Brooks and County Immigration Services chats with Ahmed Kasem from Global Village.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Ahmed Badawy, orignally from Egypt who came to the Brooks Region and started up the Duchess Pharmacy and the Greenbrook Pharmacy.
Ahmed Kasem talks with Grasslands Superintendent Scott Brandt about the district and how they adapted to the challenges of Covid 19.
Michael Marindi, wrote a book, My Life as a Refugee, and talks about his life from Sudan to Brooks. He speaks today with John Petrie
Ahmed Kassem, host of Global Village talks with Brooks MP Martin Shields and Brooks Mayor Barry Morishita.