Point Of Entry: Recent Episodes
The Refugee Centre
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)
Dans cet épisode portant sur le parrainage collectif au Québec, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Julia Tischer, coordinatrice du volet parrainage collectif à la Table de concertation des organismes au services des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes (TCRI). Les deux discutent du programme de parrainage collectif au Québec et de l'impact de la récente réinterprétation du règlement par le MIFI.Pour plus d'informations sur le volet parrainage collectif de la TCRI, visitez le https://tcri.qc.ca/projets/parrainage/Pour donnez au Fonds Pay It Forward, visitez le https://www.tiicanada.org/pay-it-forward-basic-needs-fund
In this episode, Resettlement and Integration Counselor, Natalia Ibañez sits down with artist and entrepreneur, Hiba Yassin.
The two discuss how Hiba got into working with yarn, how she incorporates her Palestinian identity into her work, and what its like being an entrepreneur!
To learn more about Hiba's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/gharze_o_darze/
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.therefugeecentre.org/nous-sommes-plus
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/
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/
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 précaire sont confrontées.
Pour plus d'informations sur Médecins du Monde, n'hésitez pas à visiter leur site internet au https://medecinsdumonde.ca/
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.6:32Pour plus d'informations sur Alima, n'hésitez pas à visiter leur site internet au https://www.dispensaire.ca/
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'équité et la transparence, jusqu’à sa passion pour l’opéra. La discussion se conclut sur une remise en question du discours anti-immigration actuel, déconstruisant les préjugés et les stéréotypes véhiculés.Pour en apprendre davantage sur HERITT Avocats, vous pouvez consulter leur site web : https://heritt.com/
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/
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.
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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 around the globe.
To access some of the mentioned resources, follow the links below:
The Politics of Allyship with Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Refugee-Serving Sector (Article)
This is a foundational piece co-written by Chizuru Nobe-Ghelani from the School of Social Work at York University, and Mbalu Lumor from the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture published in Refuge: Canada's Journal on Refugees in 2022. It's essential reading for anyone working in the refugee re-settlement space and it provides an excellent entry point for reflecting upon the Indigenous-refugee relationship, and outlines what is needed from the sector for meaningful Indigenous-refugee allyship and for action-oriented reconciliation to take place.
https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/40841/36767#content/contributor_reference_1
National Newcomer Collective for Truth and Reconciliation (NNCTR)
Launched in 2023, the NNCTR is a newly established national collective of settlement sector organizations dedicated to promoting the work of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous communities and building relationships and understanding between Indigenous people and newcomers to Turtle Island. The Collective is a collaborative space for those working with newcomers to learn about the Indigenous experience in Canada. Together we learn by sharing resources, opportunities for learning, and by creating spaces for reflection and discussion. The NNCTR also exists to promote action within the refugee settlement sector towards reconciliation by encouraging acts of allyship and solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.The next meeting of the collective is on
Monday, February 12, at 3 p.m. Eastern time.To join the collective, please email Kiana Sarmadi at ksarmadi@ccvt.org and request to be added to the Collective email distribution list to learn more about collective initiatives, resources, learning opportunities, and calls to action you can help amplify.
The North-West is Our Mother (Book)
Written by Jean Teillet, a Métis lawyer, lecturer, and great-grandniece of Louis Riel, this book tells the story of the Métis Nation from its inception in the late 1790s fur trade era to the present, and is essential reading for anyone wanting to no more about the Métis people.
https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/books/the-north-west-is-our-mother
Rekindling the Sacred Fire (Book)
Emerging from the PhD work of Dr, Chantal Fiola, a Métis-Anishinaabe professor at the University of Manitoba, Rekindling the Sacred Fire is not only an excellent example of Indigenous research methods in action, but in its examination of Métis relationships with traditional ceremonies and Anishinaabe spirituality, it outlines the systematic efforts to de-indigenize the Métis and other ongoing historical impacts of colonization.
https://uofmpress.ca/books/rekindling-the-sacred-fire
Red River Echoes (Grassroots Métis Organization)
Based in Manitoba, RRE is a youth-led collective of Métis/Michif people committed to reclaiming our sovereignty, lands, culture, and kinships in Red River and across our Homeland, while also seeking to hold our Métis government accountable to its People.
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
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/
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'hébergement pour personnes migrantes (ROHMI), discutent de ses objectifs et des revendications clés.Pour en connaître davantage sur Foyer du Monde et Le Pont, vous pouvez consulter leur site internet respectif : foyerdumonde.ca et appimontreal.org/lepont
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 suivante : https://www.maisondupere.org/
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/coconutpodcast
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!
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 https://boutique.bouquinbec.ca/l-art-de-conjuguer-a-l-inclusif-parfait-pour-un-vocabulaire-adequat-de-l-integration-et-de-l-inclusion.html
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/rubaghazalqs
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RubaGhazalQS/
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/
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.
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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.
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.
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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
In this episode, Laura Rendon, Case Worker at The Refugee Centre, sits down with Asmi, a visual artist who specializes in Mandalas.
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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
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, they carry on their experiences while bringing Chilean culture to life through the celebration of its musical heritage here in Canada.
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.
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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://blackrosebooks.com/products/cummings_mohabir-the-fire-that-time
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.
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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 visit: https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/fr
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.
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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.
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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 website: www.joliehoang.com
To learn more about The Refugee Centre, please visit our website: therefugeecentre.org
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 more about The Refugee Centre, therefugeecentre.org
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, therefugeecentre.org
Point of Entry's second part of our COVID-19 Response series features Samuel Watts, CEO/Executive Director of Mission Bon Accueil. Mission Bon Accueil is the largest doorway to help Montrealers in need. They offer many programs to support those experiencing homelessness, families, and at-risk mothers and youth. They provide hope through concrete actions and effective solutions.
Listen in to hear Samuel speak on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, his experiences within Mission Bon Acceuil & how he envisions the role of community organizations.
To learn more about Mission Bon Acceuil head to https://welcomehallmission.com/about-us/.
Point of Entry into COVID-19 Response introduces you to Tony Alfonso, the Outreach Coordinator at Ami Quebec, a non-profit organization that supports families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
Tune in to listen to Tony speak on how COVID-19 has affected the mental health sector & how we can push forward post-pandemic.
To learn more about Ami Quebec head to https://amiquebec.org/ or call (514) 486-1448.
✨SPECIAL EPISODE✨
March 8 was International Women's Day but we've decided to celebrate all month long with 2 special episodes of our podcast! For our second episode, we have 2 wonderful women who work everyday to serve the Montreal community: Tina Ali a tech powerhouse working at Shopify & Fabiola Ngamaleu Teumenia politician, activist and founder of the Black Girls Gather book club.
Tune in to listen to them discuss their community work, the obstacles faced by the women they work with and how they #BREAKTHEBIAS !
✨SPECIAL EPISODE✨
March 8 was International Women's Day but we've decided to celebrate all month long with 2 special episodes of our podcast! For our first episode, we have 2 wonderful women who work everyday to serve the Montreal community: Dolores Chew, who works at the South Asian Women's Community Centre, an organization that dedicates their services to empowering women of South Asian origin and Lilly Nicole, who works at Chez Doris, a women's shelter in Montreal, as their Inuit Assistance Program Caseworker.
Tune in to listen to them discuss their community work, the obstacles faced by the women they work with and how they #BREAKTHEBIAS !
For Point of Entry's 10th episode, we meet with Carolina Manganelli, the Executive Director of Actions Réfugiés, a nonprofit organization in Montreal that fights for justice for asylum seekers and refugees. They support individuals with the private sponsorship process, advocate for those detained for immigration reasons and host a unique twinning program, which we dive deeper into during this episode.
To learn more about The Refugee Centre visit our website at therefugeecentre.org
Point of Entry's ninth episode introduces Sharon Nelson, the Vice-President of The Jamaican Association of Montreal. Listen in as Sharon discusses her experience as a community worker and how she helped created The Jamaican Association's Au Futur Program, a program that caters to young Black single mothers, held in partnership with Maison d'Haïti, another Montreal community organization. This insightful episode explores the intersectional needs that many newcomers have and how community workers and organizations work towards meeting them.
To learn more about The Refugee Centre, please visit our website: therefugeecentre.org
Point of Entry's eighth episode hosts Tatiana Romanova, a Strategic Diversity Consultant representing Randstad. Tune in as Tatiana explains her multi-disciplinary approach towards development in the immigration sector through her countless years in the not-for-profit world. This enticing episode re-designs our very comprehension of the importance of diversity & inclusion in the workplace as Tatiana gives her tips & resources for diving into employment!
Point of Entry's seventh episode introduces Audrey Rosette, Petites Mains' Intervention Coordinator. Listen in as Audrey speaks to us about her journey arriving in Montreal, employment tips, and resources while highlighting the important work that Petites Mains does in the support of their beneficiaries. This captivating episode will give you a deeper understanding of Montreal's employment landscape, as Audrey takes you through the inner workings of opportunities available to you!
In this week's episode we sit down with Nada Shanti, an MAAT USA-certified art therapist who has practiced internationally, including refugee camps, shelters for domestic abuse and violence, and conducted group therapy for mothers of children with special needs and women empowerment groups.
She will be speaking about the Challenges refugees & asylum seekers face in refugee camps
Point of Entry's fifth episode introduces The Refugee Centre's very own Mental Health Coordinator, Jude Ibrahim! Tune in as Jude speaks to us about her start in art therapy, mental health within the immigration sphere, and wellness tips and resources in this captivating episode just in time to fight off the seasonal blues.
Pour notre dernier episode au sujet de la santé public, Pierre-Luc Bouchard, en charge des affaires juridiques à TRC, parle avec Alexis Jobin-Théberge de PRAIDA, une organization Québecoise qui offre des services aux demandeurs d’asile et aux personnes en régularisation de statut. Ils discutent le chemin que prennent les nouveaux arrivants au Canada et le role de PRAIDA en tant que réseau de la santé et de services sociaux.
Point of Entry’s third episode introduces Dr. Chirgwin, Lyna Siafa, and Arthega Selvarajan from CIME, A non-profit McGill University organization composed of interdisciplinary health science students providing hands-on public health services to newcomers! Listen as this episode’s host takes you through the inner workings of healthcare access for newcomers.
Point of Entry’s second episode introduces Rema Jamous, UNHCR representative for Canada as she’s interviewed by TRCs executive director, Abdulla Daoud. Listen in as they talk all things refugee resettlement, integration, and refugee-related issues in Canada in this riveting episode closing off our Canada’s Asylum System series.
To learn more about The Refugee Centre and the work we do, visit our website and follow us on social media!
In our very first episode, we speak with Abdulla Daoud, the executive director of The Refugee Centre, (our organization) as he describes what it is like to work within Canada's asylum system as an NGO and how sustainable integration involves effort from all sides. We also discuss the importance of holding the government accountable when it comes to policy changes and how we as an organization are currently doing just that!
To learn more about The Refugee Centre and the work we do, visit our website at therefugeecentre.org and follow us on social media.