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Canadian Salad

A Canadian Salad Collective Society Production

A No-Nonsense Podcast On Culture And Immigration

society & culture

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33:59

Culture of Divorce - Episode 33

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2025/04/16

There's love and marriage. And then sometimes, there's love and divorce. Separation can be painful as much as it can be healing. Join us as we take a cultural tour around the world exploring how different cultures view and handle divorce, highlighting how patriarchy, regardless of country, universally impacts women's experiences. We explore Western societies' emphasis on personal freedom, South and Southeast Asia's religious influences, East Asia's focus on harmony, the Middle East and ...

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36:07

When Anime Spoke Arabic - Episode 32

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2025/04/08

Did you know Japanese shows like 'Grendizer' and 'Captain Majid' were not only popular through Asia but the Arab world as well? How is it that cultures unlike each other found each other? And why didn't western cartoons land the same way? In this episode of Canadian Salad, we dive into the surprising popularity of Japanese anime in Arab countries like Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and more. We'll highlight how anime found its way onto Arab TV screens in the 70s and 80s, not only becoming famil...

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17:16

Dishes Out: No One Is Illegal

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2025/04/04

"Deport them!" "Those illegal aliens are ruining our country!" A recent instagram post has merited over 7k views and over 500 comments - 500 hateful, dehumanizing, angry and ignorant comments. The post? "Waiting for your immigration status to be approved shouldn't be a crime. And incompetent governments should not merit the punishment of people." And the hate police came out of their dens. We clap back at the hate, the fear mongering and the venom by telling our own stories as immigrants to C...

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41:19

Culture of Favours - Episode 31

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2025/04/01

A person holds the door open. You're thankful. What a nice gesture, a kind favour! For some, this gesture would merit a simple 'thank you' as you go on your way. But for others, this might be an opportunity to stand and talk with this friendly door opener and learn more about them. Welcome to a cultural tour of how favours are perceived and reciprocated across the globe. We'll unpack both of our opposing perspectives of favours within an Eastern and Western context, highlighting how fav...

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12:59

Dishes Out: Two Stars for Two Immigrants

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2025/03/28

We are over the moon for our first Apple podcast review. If you haven't left one yet, please do! In this spirited episode, we celebrate our very first Apple Podcast review — which was an unflattering yet entertaining critique of our view of Thanksgiving in Canada. The reviewer claims we we don't talk enough about colonization when it comes to the fall holiday, calling us 'non-Canadian'. We think this is wild to claim considering most Canadians don't really want to acknowledge or talk about co...

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37:59

When Trump Sounds Familiar - Episode 30

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2025/03/25

He's called Canada the "nastiest country to deal with" and the "51st state". Trump's rhetoric is alarming - threats of annexation and assimilation by force. But if we are really honest, these threats are as old as Canada itself. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we unpack Trump's rhetoric and how it echos of historical colonization - where threats led to actions, broken agreements and eventual assimilation. We'll look at the varied reactions among Canadians and Indigenous peoples—highlightin...

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10:44

Dishes Out: Canada's Visa Roulette

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2025/03/21

The government is extremely efficient . . . that is, when it wants to be. Recently, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted legal status to thousands of undocumented construction workers due to a labor shortage. While we applaud the decision, we also critically dissect this move, pointing out the hypocrisy of the government's fluctuating immigration policies. Like the bad angel vs. good angel, "There's no jobs and it's all because of immigrants!" vs "...

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37:58

Farming Justice & Food - Episode 29

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2025/03/18

Black Canadian farmers are doing more than just growing food - they're creating culturally relevant foods that are local and sustainable for Afro-Caribbean communities. Innovation is the spirit of immigrants and we're excited to highlight the inspiring work of a Nigerian-born farmer Toyin Ajayi of British Columbia and explore the positive impact Black Canadian farmers are making. Hear how Black farmers, like Toyin, play a critical role in addressing Canadian food insecurity and create cultura...

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12:53

Dishes Out: Four Eyes And Zero Tolerance

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2025/03/14

The insults keep coming - cheap shots to make us feel small. But does it work? Of course not!! In our latest Dishes Out, we'll tackle an absurd social media insult related to the glasses we wear. Online bullying is no joke and when you stand for people and good things, bullies today will not hold back. We take an honest look at these insults and how they reflect more on the bullies’ lack of brain power than on the victims. We underscore the importance of self-love and knowing your worth...

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44:56

Episode 28: Me, Myself and DEI

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2025/03/11

“DEI is woke.” “It silences free speech.” “It’s Marxism in disguise.” We’ve all heard the backlash, but how much of it is based on facts? The debate around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been clouded by misinformation and fear-mongering. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we cut through the noise with Matt Tsang, co-founder and brand director at AndHumanity Marketing. Matt joins Andrea to unpack the real impact of DEI in business, leadership, and community-building...

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14:18

Dishes Out: Taxpayer Tony and His Tiffs on Immigrants

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2025/03/07

We be ending our week by taking on a naysayer named Tony who thinks immigrants are a burden on taxpayers. Spoiler alert: He's terribly wrong! We'll dish out facts, chuckle at Tony's outdated views, and dream up a 'mandatory fact school' for misinformed people. We'll highlight how immigrants pay significant amounts of money to live in Canada and actually contribute more to our systems, debunking the idea that immigrants are reliant on government support. Immigrants actually bring money, skills...

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42:28

Episode 27: Forced to Flee. Forced to Pay.

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2025/03/04

Refugees are forced to pay for Canada's decisions. The recent immigration cuts have brought forward heavy-handed cuts to refugee applications and visitor visas. We won't deny that there are organizations within Canada committing fraud. But punishing vulnerable people for other's terrible decisions isn't working - it's present day human collateral. In this episode, we will discuss recent data showing a significant drop in refugee claims and visitor visas, particularly affecting nationals from ...

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13:12

Dishes Out: Boxed Wine Anyone?

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2025/02/28

In this zesty episode of 'Dishes Out,' we serve up a hearty clapback to a listener's monocultural tantrum claiming that diversity is like 'watering down wine.' With lots of eye rolls and face palms, we'll unravel the irony of the metaphor, spotlighting how diversity, much like a range of fine wines, enhances and enriches our lives. It's comments like these that water down wine. Everyone wants things to be the same but even nature refuses to be. So buckle up for some witty repartee, enlighteni...

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Episode 26: More Than A Month

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2025/02/25

Black History Month. If we are honest, this month only exists because Black history has been all but untold in Canada. In this compelling episode of Canadian Salad, Andrea and Hostion are joined by two remarkable women, Cleia and Asiyah, to dive deep into their personal experiences as Black women in Canada. Cleia, with Jamaican roots, shares her journey from Montreal to Victoria and gives insight into the embodiment of Black identity and belonging. Asiyah, an Afro-Caribbean Muslim woman from ...

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13:26

Dishes Out: Projecting My Reality

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2025/02/21

True: Colonial ideologies have distorted perceptions of truth and of what is right. False: Colonial ideologies are the only reality. It's Friday and we will dish out and clap back against a comment which criticized Andrea's talk with her son about the real history of Indigenous land in Canada. We unpack the accusation of 'feeding children a false reality,' emphasizing the importance of recognizing the true history of Indigenous land rights. We passionately argue for the acknowledgment of hist...

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Episode 25: The Hospitality We Need

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2025/02/18

What is it to be host? To welcome someone? Someone with a different background, culture, tradition, language and perspective? What would hospitality look like with a complete stranger? In this thought provoking episode, Andrea hosts Jennifer Wilson, former CEO of the Canada Homestay Network - Canada's largest international student homestay program. Born and raised in Canada, Jennifer talks about growing up with different cultures and people staying in her home. She'll share the cultural misun...

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12:57

Dishes Out: Bro McGee's Beef With Diversity

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2025/02/14

Recently we were told "Diversity isn't working" . . . and we're clapping back and we are saying it is. Hostion is back, making a triumphant return, bringing much-needed diversity, humour and wit back to the show. Along with Andrea, they'll dive into a humorous and thought-provoking discussion, addressing the misconceptions around diversity in society. They'll debunk a comment which claims that diversity isn't working in Canada — highlighting the value of multiculturalism, the benefits it brin...

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Episode 24: A Dose of Good News

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2025/02/11

I don't know about you, but the news in the world is overwhelming, scary and uncertain. With Trump's inhumane deportations in the south to the anti-immigrant rhetoric in Canada, there's only so much negative news that we can listen to. That's why it's time for some good news! In this engaging and uplifting and solo episode, Andrea will explore the remarkable journeys of immigrants in Canada who are carving out their new lives with resilience, determination and creativity. She dives into...

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9:57

Dishes Out: Taking What Isn't Ours

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2025/02/07

Join Andrea and her son Lincoln tackle a not-so-well-thought-out social media comment about Canadians needing to take back their country. With Hostion celebrating Lunar New Year, Lincoln steps in, bringing his seven-year old charm and his big, big heart. They explore the concept of control, the importance of Indigenous lands and sovereignty, and even ponder if the comment was really all about wanting tater tots. Sprinkle in a chat about colourful peppers and a surprise burp, and you've got a ...

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36:57

Episode 23: Aging - A Global Style Guide

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2025/02/04

From grey hairs to raisins, join us as we explore the culture of aging! We'll share personal anecdotes—like Hostion's eternal youthfulness and Andrea's grey hair pride —while we explore the complex layers behind ageism and respect for elders around the globe. From cultural expectations in China to the wisdom revered in Indigenous communities, we'll debunk some cultural myths about growing old. We'll look at collective versus individualistic cultures and how each treats its elderly. And ...

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