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Canadian Salad

A Canadian Salad Collective Society Production

A No-Nonsense Podcast On Culture And Immigration

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13:12

Dishes Out: Under the Sign of Assimilation

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2024/11/15

Why is a simple image of a woman in a hijab deemed controversial in a multicultural city like Montreal? That's easy - power and control. Join us as we confront this pressing question head-on, exploring the biases and discrimination that lurk beneath the surface of triviality of assimilation and the dehumanization of people with government decisions. We dissect the decision by Montreal's City Hall to remove a welcome sign featuring a hijab-wearing woman, challenging the hidden prejudices wrapp...

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40:24

In The Face Of A Bully

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2024/11/12

On November 5th, Donald J. Trump was re-elected to the presidential seat for the United States. His platform built on the dehumanization of immigrants and promises to deport masses of people, is no joke. We know he lies, but when he spouts out racism and hate, we know he is serious and will do what he can to make inhumane things happenIn this episode, a close friend and fellow immigrant to Canada from the States, will join me, Andrea, to discuss the consequences of the bully that will be rein...

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14:27

Dishes Out: Hiding Knives In Their Smiles

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2024/11/08

We get downright fiery as we confront a BC Conservative candidate and immigrant to Canada, Marina Sapozhnikov, and her racial slur used on BC's election night towards Indigenous people. As immigrants ourselves, we cannot stress enough the necessity and importance of learning Indigenous history as a priority for our integration in Canada. Ignorance and bigotry is not what it means to immigrate. We call in both John Rustad, BC Conservative Party leader and Marina, to take accountability f...

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35:52

No, Trudeau, This Won't Work

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2024/11/05

Like sticking a band-aid on a broken bone, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slapped a large band-aid on a broken issue. On October 24th, Trudeau cut Canada immigration levels by 20%. Does this have anything to do with the increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from the megaphone of the United States conservatives and the false tropes of immigrants that have long gone unchecked? Yes. And, Trudeau, you made the wrong move. In this no-holds-barred episode, we will dissect how Trudeau’s dec...

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15:47

Dishes Out: Apologies Alone Mean Nothing

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2024/11/01

In this lively, eyebrow-raising episode of 'Dishes Out', we dive into a recent incident at a Nova Scotia Halloween dance hosted by the North Sydney Fire Department, where four attendees dressed up as Ku Klux Klan members. While some 'apologies' have been made, other comments and reactions water down the fire that this incident created. We will dissect the fire chief's and city councillor's responses, critiquing their lackluster apologies and missed opportunities for true accountability. We'll...

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34:19

Culture of Spooks and Spirits

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2024/10/29

Join us for a spine-chilling journey through Halloween's thrilling lore and global ghostly festivities! Kick off with dive into chilling tales like China's 'Ghost Month,' and Mexico's vibrant Dia de los Muertos. We'll unravel how fear shapes superstitions from graveyards to boogeymen. Discover the origins of zombies from Haitian Voodoo to Nepalese curses, and see how Halloween morphed from 'Satan's holiday' into a spooky and charming, fun celebration. Plus, laugh along with a Canadian qu...

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8:05

Dishes Out: We Are Being Deleted

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2024/10/25

Welcome back to our hilarious 'dishes' session, where we sassily tackle negative comments from our socials. This time, we address a YouTube troll who dramatically declared they 'never want to see us again' and signed off with a simplistic 'delete.' We delve into the absurdity of expecting YouTube to obey such commands and humorously speculate why our 'charisma overload' might have been too much for this viewer. From pondering punctuation to offering help with emojis, our banter is full of che...

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37:20

The Accent That Saved Me

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2024/10/22

We all have accents, whether we realize it or not. And in Canada, those who come from outside the borders often are penalized and judged for the sound of their voice. Who we are can often get lost. But what if who we are saves us and keeps us pressing forward, empowering us to be proud and loud of a voice that is our own? That’s what happened with our first guest of season two, Gurasis Singh - immigrant to Canada and founder of the 'My Thick Accent’ podcast. Gurasis shares his journey from Pu...

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13:15

Who Built Canada

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2024/10/18

Join us for a witty and eye-opening dive into Canadian history as we tackle the claim and comment left on our socials, "Canadians that happened to be white built Canada." This podcast episode shreds this myth, reminding the history-forgetters of the vital contributions of Chinese laborers, those enslaved from Africa and the Caribbean, and Indigenous communities. We explore pivotal moments like the Multiculturalism Act and the 1970s immigration changes, all while pointing out how wealth was of...

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35:08

Culture of Feasting

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2024/10/15

Feasting! The food, the family and the . . . hierarchy!? Say what? In this post-Thanksgiving episode, we will unpack the culture of feasting and how historically to present day, feasting has always been a universal means of identity, social belonging and cultural expression. Feasts transcend beyond eating a meal inviting us to realize that they reinforce community bonds, hierarchy, tradition, and even political power.In this episode, we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and express gratitude, a...

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11:44

A Pronoun Not to Use

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2024/10/11

Dive into our brief episode about headphone anatomy and the deeper truths of allyship as we bravely dish it out on ourselves for an unintended slip-up involving the use of the word 'our' in relation to Indigenous people. Hostion and I received feedback about something we said on our podcast. And rather than ignore it, we embrace it. We examine the power of words, drawing parallels with historical colonialist language and acknowledging that impact often outweighs intent. Our apologies to those...

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39:40

I Stand With The World

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2024/10/08

October 7, 2023. It’s a date everyone will remember. A story no one will forget. And with a year of harrowing genocide in the aftermath, we are left feeling angry, traumatized and filled with grief. While the Western narratives of a single sided story prevail, we recognize that there are global voices championing peace and justice for Palestine. We will unpack and challenge the lack of equity and lack of truth when we value one person’s perspective over another. We will outline the world...

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14:12

Lives That Matter

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2024/10/04

Send us a textWe are back and dishing it out on a person in Ontario who thought it important to put up a highway sign claiming 'White lives matter'. The individual also whines to media saying that Trudeau is paying immigrants to take over the country. While this is very laughable and quite absurd, the spirit behind these sentiments is extremely harmful. We'll remind those listening that present day Canada was built on the hierarchy of elevating one select group of people over another. W...

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33:55

A Vote-Tober Special!

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2024/10/01

Send us a textIt's October and it's time to vote!! Starting in the Province of BC this October 19, the Canadian Provincial elections are among us. And it is not without surprise that we are pro-voting!What is the engagement at the polls for New Canadian voters? And what even are the political parties? Is the Green Party only about climate change? Which party reflects the majority of Canadians? What demographic of people do Conservatives want to provide tax cuts for? And can the Liberal Party ...

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12:16

The Cost of Platforming Liars

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2024/09/27

Send us a textWe dive into the harmful lies recently and continuously being platformed at rallies and in debates by Donald Trump. His lie: Haitian immigrants are eating pets. These lies are not just infuriating but also dangerous - especially when they are platformed and held unaccountable. We discuss how these narratives have weight in Canada, perpetuating the blame and resentment towards immigrants for issues like housing and jobs. We stress the importance of accountability and urge people ...

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36:24

Indigenous Allyship: An Immigrant's Right,...

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2024/09/24

Send us a textIn a recent study, more than 50% of immigrants surveyed that they have little knowledge of the Canada's truth of the genocide and assimilation of Indigenous Peoples. As immigrants to Canada, we come with immense privileges in accessing community resources and government supports. But a big part is missing when we are not taught the truth and the reality of the Original People's experiences in Canada. If we want to integrate into Canada, becoming an ally to Indigenous people is a...

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13:20

Oh So Polite!

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2024/09/20

Send us a textAnother naysayer commented on our TikTok said that if immigrants can't be polite like Canadians, then they should leave. It is a narrow and outdated notion that the social construct of politeness isn't found in newcomers and immigrants in Canada. As if countries around the world don't have high standards of politeness, the ask is expecting immigrants to have a superhuman attitude, permitting predominantly white presenting Canadians to be impolite as often as they wish. And news ...

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41:40

Pathway to Permanent Rejection

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2024/09/17

Send us a textIn August of this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently established a new policy for international students wherein their post-graduate work permits will not be renewed. Students who have created communities, established jobs and started families will need to return to their countries of origin. The impact will be devastating in this ecosystem we call 'Canada'.Andrea and Hostion will discuss the essential role international students play in Canada's ...

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9:36

Welcome to the Immigrant Blame Game!

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2024/09/13

Send us a textAfter immigration being open for so many years, you'd think that people would come up with something new to blame immigrants for. But alas, here we are, in the 21st century and people are still blaming immigrants for housing and employment issues. Welcome to the immigrant blame game where dusty, lame tropes and uncurious minds fill the air.While most of us are exhausted by this rhetoric, we're slapping back and breaking down why current issues are not the fault of immigrants but...

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31:20

Canada's Global Citizens: Third Culture Kids

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2024/09/10

Send us a textLet's say your father is from Mexico. Your Mother is from Jamaica and you are raised in Scotland. You move to Canada to settle and make roots. But what do you root to? Your father's heritage? Your mother's? What about your Scottish upbringing? This is a Third Culture Kid.Last week, a new magazine, 'Three', launched in Canada. Inspired and created by a Third Culture Kid (TKC), Muraly Srinarayanathas' new publication is set to shatter stereotypes and spotlight the vibrant lives of...

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