Racialized 506: Recent Episodes
Saint John Newcomers Centre
In a multicultural city like Saint John, it is important to create a culture of sharing where we listen to and understand the experiences of our diverse population. In this podcast, each week a number of guests from different backgrounds join the Saint John Newcomers Centre to share their experiences with racism and anti-racism in Canada.All views expressed in this session are not those of the Saint John Newcomers Centre but those of the participants. This session will be recorded for a podcast that will be released at a later day.
In this revealing episode, hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney interview Noha Rabie, about her experiences settling in the region. The discussion covers the preparedness of local institutions in welcoming newcomers, and the challenges faced by racialized newcomer youth in and out of school.
Key takeaway: While Saint John has made strides in welcoming newcomers, there are still significant challenges, particularly for racialized individuals and youth, indicating a need for continued efforts to combat racism and improve support systems.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear a firsthand account of the newcomer experience in Saint John and gain a deeper understanding of the work still needed to create a truly inclusive community.
Lina and Bob Whitney talk to Phylomene Zangio, Chair, NB Human Rights Commission & Allie Fournier, Senior Education Officer, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. They talk about New Brunswick Human Rights Act and the recourse newcomers have filing a human rights complaint.
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
đ The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/nbhrc.html
đ New Brunswick Human Rights Commission âResources for Newcomersâ page: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/nbhrc/resources/resources-for-newcomers.html
đ New Brunswick Human Rights Commission âContact Usâ page: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/contacts/dept_renderer.6123.html
Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney welcome lawyer Carla Parish to discuss how the legal profession in Saint John is responding to the influx of newcomers from diverse backgrounds. This episode delves into the most common legal concerns faced by newcomers, and the challenges legal professionals encounter when working with clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Key takeaway: The legal system is grappling with adapting to the needs of a more diverse population, highlighting the importance of cultural competence and addressing systemic racism in legal practices.
Listen to gain valuable insights into the legal landscape for newcomers and learn about the efforts being made to create a more equitable legal system in the region.
In this episode of "Racialized 506: Anti-Racism Conversations," hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney sit down with Inspector Anika to discuss how the KV Police Force has adapted to the changing multicultural landscape of Saint John and surrounding areas. The conversation explores the challenges, training, and improvements in police interactions with newcomers, particularly those from racialized backgrounds. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of law enforcement in an increasingly diverse community.
Key takeaway: The KV Police Force is actively working to adapt its practices and training to better serve the changing population, but there's still room for improvement in addressing racism and enhancing interactions with newcomers.
Tune in to hear Inspector Anika's perspective on these crucial issues and learn about the steps being taken to create a more inclusive and understanding police force.
Our guests today Marwa Hasan, Emily MacMackin and Somaditya Das will be talking about their personal experiences living as immigrants and long time Canadians with multiculturalism. These conversations reflect how multiculturalism affects social issues, public policy and daily life in local communities like Saint John.
Our Second Season of Racialized 506 starts September 2021. Stay Tuned!
Our guests for this week are well established women in the community who have made the choice solely to wear the hijab. You will hear the stories of our three guests: Noha Eshra, Paula Radwan and Sadaf Anjum who have faced many challenges and will share with us their own stories and journey with the hijab.
Our guests, Chloe, Isabela , and Rodrigue HĂŠbert  chose Saint John, NB as their home, are all individuals who bring a diversity of language to our community. All coming from different linguistic backgrounds,  they speak English or French with non-traditional, maritime accents. In this episode, each of our guests will be sharing their experiences and challenges.Â
Our three new guests of the week: Terence Chandra, Mariam and Sarah Fellah will be sharing their experiences with anti-racism and how they were able to overcome antiracism in Saint John, New Brunswick.Â
In this episode, we will be talking with three new guests; Su Dange , Aisha Kuvatova and Mariam Saeed about their experiences with anti-racism in Saint John, New Brunswick
In this episode, we will be talking with three guests; Amanda LeBlanc, Matthew Martin and Maryam Naser about their experiences with anti-racism in Saint John, New Brunswick.