Global Frequencies

Jay Heart, a recent graduate in Computer Science, chit chats with Zay Nova about his self-produced album & musical journey in St. John’s.

Nursing student, Sumitra Subedi shares her personal story of growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal, before making her way to St. John’s during her teen years.

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Global Frequencies continues its special PRIDE programming with another full Pride-themed episode. 

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Melissandra Magdalena Groza (she/her) shares her personal & resilient lived experience with coming out as a trans individual in 2019.

Gemma M. Hickey (they/them) is the Executive Director of Artforce NL. They talk about their body of work that fosters awareness of various LGBTQ2S+ matters, and what their activism entails.

Marie Josephine Faye (MJ) engages in a fun conversation about the music of Senegal. Nabila Qureshi & MJ discuss two songs in particular: “Wakanda” by Baaba Maal & “Nila” by Akhlou Brick.

Happy Pride!!!!! A special Pride-themed episode of Global Frequencies Featuring:

Santiago Guzmán (Artistic Director at TODOS Productions) guest hosts this special Pride 2021 episode to support and promote 2SLGBTQIA+ voices.

In our first segment, Zay Nova interviews Kimberly Offspring (2SLGBTQIA+ Services Coordinator at YWCA St. John's) and Dr. Sulaimon Giwa (from Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Social Work, Memorial University) to introduce some services for newcomers and next steps forward.

Renata Lang from the Association for New Canadians (ANC) chats about “Why is there no straight cis pride?”

In our final segment, Charles Murphy (co-founder of Quadrangle NL) informs us about the mission and vision of this important organization that primarily serves the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

In Episode 15 on Global Frequencies, we highlight some voices in observation of Asian Heritage Month.

Kip Bonnell (ANC Communications Officer) chats about its significance with:

Yohei Sakai (Japan), Tzu-Hao Hsu (Taiwan), and Apsara Jayasooriya (Sri Lanka).

Global Frequencies Reporter, Fakhri Matar converses with local entrepreneur & YWCA Coordinator, Constanza Safatle.

Renata Lang (ANC Business Diversity Officer) shares information pertaining to Pride Month and allyship with the 2SLGBTQ1A+ community.

Process Engineering Ph.D. student Zaid Kamil discusses the journey of a Masters & PhD student at MUN.

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It's a special Ramadan episode!

Renata Lang (ANC Business Diversity Officer) converses with Zay Nova (Global Frequencies Producer ) who explores a few musical pieces that remind him of the spirit of Ramadan as celebrated in his home country of Indonesia.

Identifying as Libyan but of Sudanese ethnicity, Yosra Zain talks about her cultural and spiritual observations during the month of Ramadan.

Sophia Solomon (ANC Community Settlement and Integration Counselor) shares the process and journey of newcomers trying to become permanent residents in Canada.

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Anew episode of Global Frequencies!  

Ken Reid (ANC Program Development Specialist) chats with Barb Walsh (Manager of RAP and Settlement Services) about single-session individualized counseling sessions under ANC Connect.

In conversation with Zay Nova, Bill Boo - a youth musician - implores listeners to tune in to his knowledge of the music of Rwanda.

ANC Diversity Training Officer, Sanchita Chakraborty summarizes a few kinds of experiences some newcomers may encounter during “integration”

Amparo Montoya shares her immigration story of growing up amongst close-knit family members in Cali, Colombia prior to her move to St. John’s. 

A brand new episode of Global Frequencies.

- Didan Ashanta shares fascinating stories about Jamaica’s culture through its music and Jamaicans’ way of life.

- Stephen Blackwood, ANC Diversity Officer, talks about anti-racism by highlighting the history of Asian immigration to Canada.

- David Fong, President of the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company, shares his experience of growing up as an individual of Asian heritage in Newfoundland.

This show is presented by the Association for New Canadians and CHMR 93.5 FM with Funding from Community Radio Fund of Canada / Fonds canadien de la radio communautaire

A brand new episode of Global Frequencies!

- Delta blues musician Dave Mundy shares his fascinating musical journey growing up in the southern USA, and beyond.

- Undergraduate student Husam Basemah relates his experience winning a post-secondary international scholarship and partaking in the local MUN chapter of WUSC.

- Theatre and performance artiste Santiago Guzmán divulges his passage toward acting and initiating his theatre company TODOS to materialize diverse storytelling.

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In remembering the foundational tenets of International Women’s Day (IWD), two women share their inspiring stories of migration, identity, and resilience in the face of surmounting challenges.

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