How we borrow money. How we save money. How we give money. It’s not all the same. Culture is the biggest influencer for us in how we perceive and interact with those golden coins and paper bills. 

Immigrants have a unique relationship with money, especially if they are from collectivistic cultures. And often, western banking systems and societies misunderstand the ways in which the Global Majority views, uses and gives money. In this episode, Hostion and Andrea will unpack the similarities we universally experience with money while also amplifying the immense way cultural traditions and perspectives impact the way we use money here in Canada. What does money do for us universally and what do we do differently? You might be surprised.

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Laughter is universal. Humour is a part of being human. Everyone tells jokes. But across the water and over the mountains, sometimes we find ourselves the only ones not laughing.  

Hostion and Andrea will tell jokes, laugh and discuss the nuances of humour in new social settings. Are there differences of humour and comedy among cultures? How do you translate a joke so others can understand? Can comedy be used to address stereotypes of cultures or can it be used to perpetuate isolation? Join them as they underscore the importance of laughter in different cultures and how humour creates the capacity to connect and to belong - something that we all long for in society, and in our new places we call home.

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There are currently over 450 heart languages spoken in Canada, according to the most recent statistics of 2021. With language comes identity, culture, history, and family. And when we immigrate, so much is sacrificed in order to adapt and even survive. Language is one of the first to be compromised. But should it be?

Hostion and Andrea discuss their journey with their family’s heart languages and how submersion into a majority-speaking English country can slowly decrease the use of those languages. What does it mean that Canada is a multi-lingual country? Why do some of us who immigrated choose to avoid speaking our heart language while others of us strive to keep it alive? How do we restore lost languages and what can we pursue in light of language revitalization efforts amplified by the Indigenous Peoples of Canada? Our languages are the languages of Canada - all 450 of them.

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Politics. Most of us will shy away from it, stay unengaged and ignore the noise. It's complicated, confusing and it's completely different than what we're used to in our heritage countries. After all, it doesn’t really affect us . . .right? Well, maybe not.

Hostion, Andrea and returning guest from Belgium, Niels, will discuss the complexities that we, as immigrants, face living in Canada and how cultural identity impacts our decision to vote or to be engaged in politics. They’ll share about the vulnerability that most of us feel when first arriving in Canada and how the idea of citizenship for voting rights is complicated.  They’ll discuss how immigrants and immigration policies are mostly at the mercy of those who can vote, with their future and livelihoods at the hands of those who are unattached to the immigrant experience. And they’ll share their perspective on what we can do as immigrants to engage in politics or civic engagement, even without citizenship - because every voice deserves to be heard in Canada's nation of immigrants.

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Immigration is not for the faint of heart, especially with kids. How do you navigate a new culture while trying to preserve pieces of your own? What do you let go of and what to you accept? How do you balance your ever evolving identity while your children grow up immersed in a culture, community, traditions, faith or background that is different than your own?

Meet Fayrouz from Libya, Kari from Jamaica and Tabitha from the United States. These three moms, along with Andrea, will have an honest conversation on the fears, the joys and the uncertainties that parents face when immigrating to a new country. Hear them laugh about potty training, hear their worries about Canadian sleep overs and hear the struggle it can be to allow children freedom to explore a new country while they yearn to keep their own culture at the heart of their home. Be encouraged to know that parenting as immigrants is a whole other experience and no one is alone in the nuance, the worry and the beauty that comes from it.

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You've said "I do" in Canada and possibly in your heritage country. The house is bought and the kids actually like macaroni and cheese. You've made roots and you're proud of all that you've done. All can seem okay on the outside, but what about the inside?

In this final episode of the 'Love and Relationships in Canada' series, Hostion and Andrea invite four guests, from three different countries, to share their experiences of what it is to make a life in a new country for the long term. Hear from Alice, an immigrant from Vietnam, and Siby, an immigrant from Senegal and France, share how they navigate raising their son without family close by. Enjoy hearing how Ekta and Royce, both immigrants from India, accept the duality of their identity as 'home' takes on a new meaning. Hear how leaning into the person you love helps you embrace the new country you love.

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February is Black History Month and for many immigrants, and Canadian born people, the history of Black people in Canada is unknown. From the lack of Black history taught in Canadian schools to the lack of understanding as Canadian immigrants, it is time that we understand what Black History Month is and what it can truly do for all of us living in Canada.

Join Hostion and Andrea as they unpack the history of the first documented Black people in Canada, the origins of Black History Month, and the reality of the Black Canadian experience. Hear how we, as immigrants, have a responsibility to show up for the Black community by seeing the struggle and seeing the resilience. Hear how Black Joy gives us our humanity and how rest is the power of resistance. Immigrants and Canadian-born people have a responsibility to show up, to remember and to celebrate African, Caribbean and Black people in Canada.

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Love is in the air! Your partner is amazing and how lucky we are to be dating! Even with all the butterflies and kisses, dating can be really hard. If you’re new to Canada, you’ll know how dating can be a bit freeing and a bit limiting to your integration experience. Can a dating relationship help you integrate easier? How does a dating relationship affect your long term immigration plans?

Join Hostion and Andrea and their guest Niels as they discuss the complexities of online dating and how passive communication of Canadian society can be really confusing in a new relationship. They’ll share their experiences, the highs and the lows and all the in-betweens. Don’t miss out on this love-filled episode.

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Being Single in Canada! What is it like? Is it hard? What makes it easy? What are all the juicy details? Well, you’ll just have to take a listen on this first of its kind Canadian Salad episode.

That’s right! On this first episode of a three-part series, Hostion and Andrea will be interviewing two guests - Akari, an immigrant from Japan and Stanley, an immigrant from Malaysia. They’ll talk about being single and dating in their new country, the pressures that came to be involved while adjusting to the dominant Canadian culture, how movies sold them an idea of what western dating life was like and how their experiences led them to find confidence in themselves and contentment for the future. 

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Happy Lunar New Year! It’s the year of the dragon and there are many countries celebrating this holiday worldwide. But what is this holiday about? What does celebration look like in Korea, Vietnam, China or Malaysia? Take a trip around the world and explore this ancient holiday of family, luck and money. 

Join Andrea and Hostion as they uncover the traditions of giving money, honouring ancestors, feasting with families, dragon dances and wearing red underwear. Listen to the ancient myth which created the origin of the Lunar New Year and how it shaped the modern celebration of the holiday, including the superstitions centring the welcome of good luck. 

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