Hidden Stories of York Region

Jul 25 2022
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Hidden stories of York Region is a podcast series that will highlight the historical and current realities of how communities in York Region formed, settled, and continue to exist today. We believe there's a gap in this knowledge area that has impacted how community issues have been addressed. Our initiative will highlight community assets and needs. We're hoping by designing, piloting, and marketing, this podcast that residents, educators, government businesses, community leaders, and youth will enhance their awareness of what's happening across the region and get involved to advocate and act for change.

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SEASON 3 | Episode 4 - Housing as a Human Right

Jul 25 2022 22 mins  
The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) is a not-for-profit charity that advances rights-based housing policy through research, policy development, advocacy and litigation. CERA is recognized internationally as a world leader in applying both domestic and international human rights law to address issues of homelessness and poverty.Our guest, Bahar Shadpour (Director

SEASON 3 | Episode 3 - Housing for 2SLGBTQ + Youth

Jul 25 2022 28 mins  
2SLGBTQ+ youth may be the most vulnerable members of our community with an over-representation in the homeless population. Studies report that 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness face high rates of depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. Our guests, Jesse Vacarciuc (Youth Worker, 360°Kids) and Dr. Alex Abramovich (Youth Worker, 360°kids) and Dr. Alex

SEASON 3 | Episode 2 - Infrastructure for Community Care

Jul 25 2022 25 mins  
It is estimated that 75% of adults with disabilities live with an aging parent or caregiver, and most are not afforded the supports or services that would enable them to enjoy the fulfilling lives we all deserve. Our guests, Kathy Mochnacki (Home on the Hill Supportive Housing) and Surjit Sachdev (Anand Vihar – The Centre for Dignified Living), discuss housing models for marginal

SEASON 3 | Episode 1 - Housing from Past to Present in York Region Landscape & Trends

Jul 25 2022 26 mins  
York Region is often viewed through the lens of suburban affluence with its single-family homes and grassy backyards. But beyond this façade are people who live a different reality. This episode examines housing from past to present, with an eye to how York Region can provide more equitable and livable options for its residents. Our guests, Michael Braithwaite (CEO, Blue Boor) and

Episode Four - Live Well Take Action Ambassador Program for East Asian Youth ft. Jaclyn Wong

Jan 16 2022 28 mins  
Janine Berridge-Paul is joined by Jaclyn Wong to discuss the work of "Live Well Take Action, an Ambassador Program for East Asian Youth" In addition to the work of this specific program, Janine. and Jaclyn also talk about larger themes of anti-asian racism taking place in their community and the impact COVID has had on this. Jaclyn Wong is a 1.5 generation Chinese immigrant who gre

Episode Three: HIghlighting Youth Leadership in Food Justice ft. Gurneet Kaur Dhami

Jan 16 2022 28 mins  
Janine Berridge-Paul is joined by Gurneet Kaur Dhami to discuss the important issue of food justice and how work in this area has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Gurneet Kaur Dhami is a Panjabi-Sikh settler living, working and playing in present-day Vaughan, Ontario.Over the past year, she has brought her passion for food justice, community and youth leadership in various ro

Episode Two - She-covery ft. Sharon Simpson and Mary Ann Proulx Street

Jan 15 2022 37 mins  
Janine Berridge-Paul is joined by Sharon Simpsonand May Ann Proulx Street to discuss the amazing work that is happening in the York Region community with a specific focus on the impacts of COVID-19 on women.Sharon Simpson is a member of Social Planning York Region board of directors. She has over 30 years experience working in the not-for-profit community social service sector. Sha

Episode One - HIghlighting Community Resilience ft. Tara Bhardwaj (Reimagining a Just Recovery Coalition)

Jan 14 2022 30 mins  
Janine Berridge-Paul is joined by Tara Bhardwaj to discuss the work of the organization, "Reimagining a Just Recovery Coalition" and the work of building community resilience.Since childhood, Tara Bhardwaj has long been concerned with justice and sustainable access to food. Growing up in York Region and participating in local community work, she saw firsthand the deep need for advo

EP 04 Diversity is our strength ft. Michael Bowe and Zhixi Cecilia Zhuang

Jul 01 2020 58 mins  
York Region is often viewed as a diverse area that includes the voices and experiences of so many different cultures and opportunities. As such, diversity is often seen as a strength of the region. It is often assumed that all members of the diverse fabric of the region have an equal seat at the table when it comes to decision making. However, this episode sheds light on the fact t

EP 03 Something From Nothing ft. Jathusha Mahenthirarajan and Jermaine Henry

Jul 01 2020 64 mins  
The idea for this episode emanated from each of our experiences working with young people in particular across the region. For many young people living in the region, there has been an absence of opportunities to get involved in community and extra-curricular activities due to Cost and Transportation challenges. Our two guests today also sought meaningful involvement in their commu