What happens when "home" no longer feels like home? In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological journey of returning to your country of origin after building a life abroad. Whether you're an immigrant, international student, or third-culture kid, the journey "home" can bring unexpected challenges. From feelings of alienation and reverse homesickness to the struggle of reconciling old roots with a new identity, we explore what it really means when home no longer feels like home.

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In this episode, we trace the history of Canada’s dominant political parties — the Liberals and Conservatives — and explore how immigration policy and racial identity intersect with party politics. We ask tough questions: Why are so many immigrants turning to the Conservative Party despite prominent leaders supporting MAGA and denying systemic racism? And what does the new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s immigration stance signal about Canada’s political future? 

Immigrants aren’t a monolith — but when systems are oppressive, survival can look like aligning with power, even if it’s rooted in exclusion.

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Explore how Edward T. Hall’s theory of monochronic and polychronic time reveals deep cultural differences in how we view time, relationships, and productivity. This episode of Canadian Salad unpacks what Canada can learn from polychronic cultures — and why our time habits might need a cultural reset.

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Happy May!! There are many exciting things about this month . . .more sun, flowers and the permission to do more things in your life (because the month told you 'You MAY . . . get it? No? Okay, we thought it was funny). But one thing this May brings us is the celebration of Asian Heritage Month. 

In this fun and insightful episode of Canadian Salad, we dive into how heritage isn't just about where we come from or our cultural background—it's an evolving story that includes our traditions, ethnicity, and collective experiences. We talk about how our heritage empowers us, helping us resist assimilation and reminding us of the resilience of our ancestors. Along the way, we'll share personal stories and explore how understanding our heritage can shape who we are today and who we aim to be tomorrow. Our past really does shape our present and future and if we remember what brought us here, we'll be encouraged to find strength going forward.

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Ya'll the haters are back! Our recent social media reel of over 10,000 views, have people enraged over the simple fact that those who came to Canada in the past are immigrants. With almost 500 comments and all of them hell-bent on denying the truth about people to migrate to another country, we are clapping back.

We believe that all settlers are immigrants. BUT are all immigrants to Canada settlers? Good question and we think you'll enjoy this episode as we clap back and expose the fact that immigrants often associated with European ancestry are elevated to 'settler' while those who immigrate from non-European countries are given the title of 'immigrant'. It's the tale as old as time, tune as old as song . . . people are against differences - especially if those differences don't look like them.

And if you think this anti-immigrant hate is new, you'd be wrong. Check out a new project launch exposing the historical anti-immigrant hate throughout Canada's history: https://www.thedifferencemakers.ca/

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Let’s call it what it is: the word ‘expat’ is often just a softer label for privilege.

In this episode, we dig into the uncomfortable truth about how people with wealth, whiteness, and status are given one title, while others — arriving under nearly identical circumstances — are labeled ‘immigrants’, and carry the negative weight that word holds.

We unpack how these labels are not harmless, how they shape public perception, opportunity, and belonging, and how the language of migration quietly reinforces systems of power. If movement is a human right, why is it branded so differently based on who you are?

It’s time to shatter the illusion.

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Canada is a nation. And as long as the concept of 'nation' exists, nationalism will follow right behind it. Identity to country is on the tongues and minds of so many and has always been an aspect of creating meaning for ourselves. The defence of an idea, a border, a nation has been enforced more often by violence. But why? What is it about a nation that harming others makes it worth it?

In this Dishes Out episode, we'll explore a comment which highlighted the hopelessness of nationalism - how violence and othering of immigrants or those who don't fit an ideal mold seems to the default for the future. We unpack the complexity nationalism brings in shaping identity. Could nationalism be something positive? Can we be known as a nation who helps people instead of harming people? Maybe . . . maybe we can if we put people first and remember that the cost of a nation shouldn't be the cost of humanity. Because humanity always existed before the nation did - and we have to keep it that way. 

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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 North Africa's perception of men in marriage, and the community-based approaches in sub-Saharan Africa. We'll also get personal, sharing our own stories of our families' divorces, reflecting on how cultural and religious influence, even though miles apart, shaped the stigma of divorce. Our eye-opening discussion underscores the complex, nuanced, and often emotionally charged nature of divorce across the globe. Regardless of where we live, we're all trying to make relationships, marriage and love work.

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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 family favourites but launching large comic-con events throughout Arab countries. We'll explore why these animated series resonate so well, discussing themes like perseverance, friendship, and community values that strike a chord with Arabic viewers. We'll also talk about how cultural tweaks, like dubbing and narrative adjustments, helped make anime even more relatable. 

There is always more that unites us than divides us. Tune in to find out how two seemingly different cultures connect through the magic of anime!

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"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 Canada and how paperwork is part of an arduous process that has no guarantee of the government working efficiently or fairly. We'll humanize what it is to have a piece of paper granting status in Canada and how little mistakes can put you into a category which people disdain. We'll address the absurdity and tragedy of hating people who may or may not have a piece of paper, amplifying that a person's status is not a person's identity.

And we'll point out that immigrants, with documentation or not, are still people - people worthy of respect, kindness and care. Love gets the last word in this 'Dishes Out'!

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