Stories of people breaking free from hate and extremism. Focussing on interfaith experiences and dialogue, with Atif Rashid and Sabah Ahmedi. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Reach out to us if you have a story to share.
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A podcast from Northumberland Settlement Services. • Empowering Newcomers • Facilitate and Encourage Leadership • Inclusion and Diversity • Promotion of Successful Stories • Arts • Culinary • Education / Tutoring • Business • Entertainment • Networking • Employment • Local news (regarding newcomers) • About Northumberland Settlement Services and Immigration News • Interviews • Music and more!
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Successful Stories: Steáfán Hannigan - An AV Swiss Army Pocket Knife
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In this episode, I am chatting with Steafan Hannigan, an AV Swiss Army Pocket knife. Bio Steáfán Hannigan is an Irish musician, author, composer, audio engineer, theatre technical director, musicologist and instrument maker. Some of the instruments he plays are the Uilleann pipes, Bodhrán, tin whistle, bouzouki, guitar, tenor banjo, flute, mandolin…
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Successful Stories: Helping Others: Rodrigo Konigs
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In this podcast, I am chatting with Rodrigo Konigs, a Canadian Mexican, historian and leader. Rodrigo is the Executive Director of Horizon of Friendship in Cobourg. Born in Canada and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Rodrigo has more than 15 years of experience developing and leading community engagement initiatives in the non-profit sector. He gradu…
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Successful Stories: Disability and Accessibility - Atif Rashid
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In this episode we are chatting with Atif Rashid, a proud public servant, a Resilience Expert, Mindset Coach and Inspirational Speaker, who share transformative stories of triumph over adversity. With an MBA and CPA from Saint Mary’s University, his journey from Pakistan to Canada, coupled with overcoming cancer and amputation, fuels his mission. T…
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Music as a Powerful Healer: Interview to DJ Star Alejo Caicedo
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oday, I have the privilege of chatting with DJ Alejo Caicedo, a shining star in the Latin music community. Born into a family rich in artistic talent and a deep love for music, DJ Alejo's destiny was sealed from the start. With over 15 years of experience, he has crafted a remarkable career, with the past 8 years elevating him to international accl…
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OAFVC and the Northumberland Newcomers Food Entrepreneur Program
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Neil Horner is the operations specialist at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre and the person behind the production of the products newcomers are bringing to reality after their training. Also in this podcast I will talking about the latest immigration news for our newcomer community.Av Rosa Ortega and Emilio Ojeda
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The National Occupational Classification (NOC)
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In this podcast, I am interviewing Annie McCaghey from Immigration Station Canada, a well known Immigration Consultant in Northumberland. Anny will explain the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) which affect the immigration applications depending on the path the person follow. Also in this podcast, Rosa Ortega singing "Besame Mucho" a b…
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Successful Stories: Marca Pais Argentina. Argentinians in the World.
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In this podcast I am interviewing Roxana and Fabian Belmonte, A 40 years trajectory as a Tango Dancers and musicians and recipients on the 2023 "Marca Pais Argentina, Argentinians in the World" Also in this episode, let's enjoy the some songs of Hispania by the Big Bands, recorded live at the Victoria Concert Hall, Cobourg on October 2023 with the …
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Successful Stories: The OAFVC Newcomers' Food Entrepreneur Program
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In this podcast, Rosa and I are interviewing Melanie Ferreira who will be talking about her experience as a newcomer in Canada. From home cooking to food entrepreneur. And later today, I will be introducing a new segment. Creating welcoming communities through Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusion. Melanie Ferreira is a passionate home cook and…
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Immigration as an economic driver in rural and small communities
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Dan Borowec is the Director of Economic Development, Planning and Strategic Initiatives at Northumberland County. Son of Ukrainian immigrants, Dan understands the challenges and obstacles of newcomers to Canada. He also believe that Newcomers are the economic driver that would help our community and local economies. Also, in this podcast, Emilio wi…
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Gerard Keledjian: Horizons Media & New Canadian TV
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In this episode we interview Gerard Keledjian from Horizons Media and New Canadians TV. We will learn about his journey to Canada and successful story. Also in this podcast Rosa and Emilio will talk about immigration news and relevant topics to our newcomer's community. Resources: https://newhorizons.media/ https://newcanadians.tv/ Www.welcometonor…
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Michelle Shurland-Jadoo: The SPARK of a new business
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In this episode we interview Michell Shurland-Jadoo from The Spark Centre in Durham, their start-up visa and the Easter Ontario Innovation Corridor. Also, in this podcast Rosa and Emilio will talk about the Super Visa for Parent and Grand-parents and Ukrainian Nationals and the Information Session and Networking Opportunity offered on May 31, 2022.…
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Nicole Beatty: D&I Diversity and Inclusion
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Nicole Beatty, Councillor of the Town of Cobourg chat with Rosa and Emilio about Diversity and Inclusion as a pioneer in Northumberland County municipalities. And later in the podcast Rosa and Emilio talk about the new Start-up visa as well as an update in the support the province and federal government is offering to the Ukrainian Nationals coming…
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Carmela Valles, Studying in Canada
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Carmela Valles, Owner of Carmela Valles Immigration Consulting Services explain the process to obtain the visa for international Students to study in Canada. We talked about the wonderful Filipino community and their contribution to our Local Economies, Health Care and Personal Care. Rosa brought to discussion the 2022 - 2023 Federal budget and its…
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Ixchel Suarez: Art Through Treads, a Successful Story
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Ixchel Suarez is a famous textile and tapestry artist who recently moved to Warkworth in Northumberland County. At 8 years old she moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario with her family, when her father, a Mexican renowned violinist and orchestra conductor, accepted the direction of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. For Ixchel, Canada was always in her he…
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Cultural Intelligence with Ayo Owodunni
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In this podcast Ayo Owodunni will chat about "Cultural Intelligence". Rosa and Emilio will talk about relevant immigration new and information. Resources https://www.ayoowo.com/ https://immigrantnetworks.com/ https://obsidi.com/ The Immigrant View with Ayo https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805550 Book: Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken R…
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The Market Impact Assessment and how to hire a foreign Worker
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In this podcast we interviewed Anne McCaughey from Immigration Station Canada who spoke about the Market Impact Assessment and how to hire a foreign worker. She also talked about the difference between the open or closed work permits. Also in this episode, Rosa and I talk and discuss about how to enroll your children in the school system and the he…
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Northumberland's Successful Story: Fabian Arciniegas - From Rock to Classical
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In this podcast we are bringing to you another successful newcomer's story we chat with Fabian Arciniegas, a Colombian-Canadian singer-actor (tenor) and an intuitive, knowledgeable voice coach from Port Hope, Northumberland. We discuss Volunteering in Canada and tips for International Students as well. Fabian's Website https://www.fabianarciniegas.…
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Mario Pareja: Northumberland's successful Story
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In this podcast we interviewed Mario Pareja, a successful Colombo Canadian Businessmen. Mario shared with us his steps to success. Enjoy "Salsipuesdes", in the voice of Matilde Díaz with Lucho Bermúdez & his Orchestra. Rosa and Emilio discussed the immigration quotes Canada is raising after almost two years of bother closures and low arrival os new…
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In this, our first podcast, we explore the path to Canadian Citizenship with our special Guest Jade Calver from Calver Immigration Consulting Inc. News: Covid-19, Omicron and Vaccinations - The case Quebec and Northumberland Hills Hospital Information Protect your assets. Understanding Insurance Songs from our countries Alma Llanera (Plains' Soul),…
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Presenter Ankur Desai from BBC Asian Network asked us about A Change of Heart and our motivations for starting the podcast, which was created during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Yossi Klein Halevi: I was a Jewish extremist
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Yossi Klein Halevi is an Israeli-American author who wrote the New York Times best-seller Letters to My Palestinian Neighbour. The son of a holocaust survivor, he grew up hating the world and being distrustful towards all non-Jews, joining the Jewish Defence League in his teens - a radical right-wing organisation which has since been designated a t…
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Alex Falcon: Living with Muslims changed me
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(Name, voice and avatar have been changed to protect the anonymity of the guest. The story is real, in the same words written to us.) Alex is an engineer originally from Texas, now living in California. He had little knowledge or experience with Muslims and whatever he knew about Islam was what he saw on TV… that was until he took a trip abroad and…
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Drew Miller Hyndman: Radicalised by gaming
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Drew Miller Hydman works at the BBC and was trained on one of its development schemes. But as a teenager he was sucked into a web of conspiracy theories and radical ideas. He describes how watching gaming videos led him to start believing in conspiracy theories and harbouring anti-feminist sentiment. This made him question Islam's role in the west …
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Kosta Lucas: A mission to eradicate extremism.
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Kosta is a researcher and expert in preventing and countering violent extremism, working with the big tech giants like Google & Facebook to help them understand and deal with the things that lead to extremism. We spoke to him about the role of faith in radicalisation, how people with opposing beliefs can coexist in peace, and whether extremism real…
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Sabah Ahmedi is one of Britain's youngest imams and has teamed up with BBC journalist Atif Rashid to launch this podcast. In this first episode you'll hear about their jobs, why they've started this podcast and a sneak peak of what's coming up, as well as some light banter! Follow A Change of Heart on Instagram.…
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The podcast about people challenging their prejudices, turning back from hate, and making peace with people they once disagreed with. One of Britain's youngest imams Sabah Ahmedi and BBC journalist Atif Rashid have teamed up to find out why people turn to extremism, how they're finding freedom from hate and the people helping them to deradicalise. …
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