This episode we're joined by Ercole Perrone, CEO of Ignite at Humber College & University of Guelph-Humber, to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for students in 2021-22, how student associations can adapt to address these issues, and how you can take a leadership role on issues that impact college students. 

For more information on Ercole's work, check out Ignite's website.

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Fateha Hossain, Good Food Markets Facilitator at FoodShare Toronto, for a conversation on food insecurity, barriers to food access, and why communities need culturally-accessible foods.

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Rossen Lee, Networking Co-Lead at the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council, for a conversation on food insecurity, green spaces, and how to impact our communities through food and human connection.

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Darla Oja, Director of Health at the Oshki Anishnawbeg Student Association (OASA) at Confederation College & Lieutenant Colonel of the 38th Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces, for a conversation on career transitions, finding new purpose and identity, and how learning about the past can impact the present.

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This week we're featuring a special podcast of our live event: Hungry for Change: Campus Food Insecurity. This panel event brings together food experts, provincial politicians, and food stakeholders across the province to address the ongoing challenges and solutions for campus food insecurity.

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Brenda Small, Vice President at the Negahneewin Research Centre at Confederation College, for a conversation on the power of Indigenous learning in generating equitable partnerships, and improving our college education systems. 

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Steve Joordens, Cognitive Psychologist and Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, for a conversation on mental health, EdTech, and how we can cultivate a Growth Mindset to boost our social connections.

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This week we're joined by our good friend, Eddy Avila, Executive Director of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA), to discuss how provincial advocacy impacts key issues, including financial aid, OSAP clawbacks, and stakeholder engagement.

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OUSA Twitter: @OUSAhome

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Finishing up our three-part miniseries, Amandeep Hayer, Immigration Lawyer at Sedai Law Office, discusses more insights for international students aiming at permanent residency, including how your age & health status impact your application, and what you should know about temporary PR programs.

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Continuing our three-part miniseries, Amandeep Hayer, Immigration Lawyer at Sedai Law Office, walks us through key challenges along the path to permanent residency, including work permit options, non-compliance issues, & tips on how to boost your CRS score!

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