UnMasking COVID-19: Recent Episodes
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The purpose of this podcast is to talk about personal stories during this pandemic. This podcast aims to bring people together to share different perspectives and experiences.
In this episode of UnMasking Covid-19, Izzy and Malika from Into the Coronaverse share with us the work they have been doing to foster a sense of community at CU Boulder during these unprecedented times.
Check them out:
https://intothecoronaverse.wixsite.com/cuboulder
https://www.instagram.com/intothecoronaverse/
Please note that this episode contains a discussion on trauma and depression which some viewers may find disturbing.
In this episode of UnMasking Covid-19, Danielle, a poet, storyteller, and freelancer talks to us about trauma, trauma recovery, art, and how the relationship between the three has been impacted due to COVID.
Check out this amazing human:
https://www.coldstrawberriescollective.com/danielle-solo
If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:
https://unmaskincovid.typeform.com/to...
No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!
In our second episode of the season, Ayesha, a 2nd-year university student talks to us about transitioning to an online learning platform, maintaining a work-life balance, and adapting to the new normal!
If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:
https://unmaskincovid.typeform.com/to...
No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!
UnMasking COVID-19| Season 2 Episode 1: COVID talks with Native Women’s Association of Canada
SEASON 2 IS FINALLY HERE!
In this episode of Unmasking COVID-19, Lorraine, the President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada talks to us about the inequalities in Indigenous communities that have been amplified by the pandemic.
Learn more about the Native Women’s Association of Canada here:
https://www.nwac.ca/
If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:
https://unmaskincovid.typeform.com/to...
No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!
In the season finale of Unmasking Covid, three student mental health advocates discuss: personal initiatives, developing mental strength in the face of adversity and the future of mental health care.
If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:
https://unmaskincovid.typeform.com/to/RwCkz0tG
No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!
Mental Health Resources:
Canada Suicide prevention service: 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310
More mental health resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/mental-health.html#fear
Mind your Mind: https://mindyourmind.ca/
For LBTQ Youth:
TrevorSpace: https://www.trevorspace.org/
On this episode of Unmasking Covid, three incoming sophomores discuss maintaining mental health while in quarantine and developing a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned until the end for a humorous round of Rapid Fire!
If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:
https://unmaskincovid.typeform.com/to/RwCkz0tG
No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!
On this episode of UnMasking Covid two passionate leaders from FIMRC ( Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) a non-profit organization focused on providing healthcare for medically underserved communities worldwide discuss: the impact of COVID in developing nations, different approaches taken to contain the virus and how to better prepare for medical emergencies like this pandemic.
You can learn more about the organization and how you can get involved at; https://www.fimrc.org/
This episode is dedicated to combating institutionalized racism. We acknowledge that we are not members of the black community and will never be able to truly understand the black experience. However, we can try our best to educate ourselves of the reality of racism and its prevalence in modern society and stand alongside the black community.
Books:
Biased (The Science of Race and Inequality) by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt
Me and white Supremacy by Layla Saad
How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Places Accepting Monetary Donations:
Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Black Lives Matter Toronto: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/donate/
The Bail Project: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project
Petitions:
Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
wecantBREATHE: https://www.wecantbreathenational.org/
Demand Racial Data on Coronavirus: https://blacklivesmatter.com/demand-racial-data-on-coronavirus/
Local Black Owned Businesses: https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/black-owned-businesses-toronto/
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkRnkRW9po
http://www.aclrc.com/forms-of-racism
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/five-charts-that-show-what-systemic-racism-looks-like-in-canada-1.4970352
https://globalnews.ca/news/7015522/black-neighbourhoods-toronto-coronavirus-racism/
https://www.benjerry.com/home/whats-new/2016/systemic-racism-is-real
https://time.com/5848914/global-protests-racism-police/
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/12/british-history-slavery-buried-scale-revealed
https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/
https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/statement-anti-black-racism-canada-time-face-truth
https://www.polyas.com/election-glossary/petition
On this episode of UnMasking Covid three inspiring female leaders discuss: how they are working to support different communities affected by the pandemic, inspiration for pursing your passion and much much more.
If you would like to get involved with their work or just learn more about what they are doing check these out:
Student Z Network (Founder: Carla Bang): https://www.facebook.com/studentznetwork
Seniors With Skills (Founder: Jaya Manjunath): https://www.seniorswithskills.org/
Blue Crowned Prints (Founder: Caryn Qian): https://blue-crowned-prints.myshopify.com/
On this episode of UnMasking Covid a research student and a student software developer discuss: hustling from home, maintaining a work-life balance and tips for job search during this pandemic.
Join us as we celebrate Eid with over 1 billion people around the world! In this episode, two muslim students discuss fasting while in quarantine to their plans for Eid!
An international student from China and a student in India discuss: contact tracing, government regulations and the pressures of being productive.
A high school senior and a senior in college discuss: missing out on monumental events like prom and graduation, adapting to online learning and staying woke during times of crisis.
In this episode, get to know your hosts and learn more about their COVID experiences as university students. Tune in to learn about how we have been adapting to life away from university.