Global Frequencies

It's a new Global Frequencies! This week Global Frequencies observes the richness and importance of Black History Month (BHM)!

This week, our BHM guests are:

Tendai Mudunge, the visionary behind Jabula Entertainment, a fusion dance studio.

Grace Okwera, Team Lead at ANC’s Language School

Christopher Mendez, owner, and operator at CJ's Auto Repair

Renata Lang, ANC Business Diversity Officer, delivers a short presentation on “Anti-Black Racism”.

Fatih Öztürk discusses the music of Turkey and its many facets in society.

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On episode 7 of Global Frequencies:

- International undergraduate student, Apoorv Singh, briefly narrates his experience with moving from India, his first impressions of NL, and words of advice for newcomers.

- Rober Martinez, a professor in economics at MUN, tells us more about the melody of Spain.

- Diversity Training Officer (ANC), Sanchita Chakraborty, briefly explains the role of diversity training.

- Barb Walsh, Manager of RAP and Settlement Services (ANC) converses with Antwone Aslan (ANC) to find out more about his life prior to living in St. John’s.

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In this episode we have: 

1. Barb Walsh, Manager of RAP and Settlement Services at the ANC, converses with Husam Elmeligi, Settlement Counselor at the ANC, to find out more about the types of settlement-related programs offered to newcomers to Newfoundland.

2. Ali Bakshi, Business Diversity Officer at the ANC, highlights some laws & resources pertaining to Canadian workplace standards and norms.

3. Dave Mundy shares his experience in applying for Canadian permanent residency and citizenship, as an immigrant from the U.S.A.

4. Child & Youth Programs Coordinator, Tilak Chawan paints us a melodious picture of what the music of Nepal comprises of.

Listen to our show, bi-weekly at 7 pm on CHMR 93.5 FM, or online anywhere in the world at chmr.ca!

We're off to a rockin' new year here at CHMR-FM, with brand new episodes of your favorite shows rolling in!

Here’s what Episode 5 has for you:

- Julius Paare and James Paare share their resilient story of surviving conflict in South Sudan before journeying westward to Canada.

- Entrepreneur and a bustling musician, Danilo Gonzalez, strum us a melodic picture of his discography & Chilean musical heritage.

- Renata Lang (Business Diversity Officer at the ANC) explains the concept of “accommodation in the workplace”.

- Barb Walsh (Manager of RAP and Settlement Services at the ANC) simplifies information pertaining to immigrants as they re-settle in Canada, or NL more specifically.

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Tune in at 93.5 FM or online at chmr.ca! 

A very special episode of Global Frequencies!

‘Tis the season to be merry with a carousel ride of inspiring stories!

Global Frequencies’ Executive Producer Zay Nova shares his experience growing up and working as a Radio Jockey in Indonesia, before making Newfoundland and Labrador his home.

South Sudanese musicians James Paare & Zuba present some eclectic compositions to encapsulate your attention.

What are peace & harmony? ANC Diversity Training Officer, Sanchita Chakraborty tells us more.

Stephen Blackwood, ANC Business Diversity Officer, reports to Global Frequencies about “Campus & Society” from our satellite office in Corner Brook.

If you would like to be part of our show, send us an email at [email protected], and if you want to know our services at the ANC, click ancnl.ca. 

This program is a partnership between the Association for New Canadians and CHMR-FM. It is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Global Frequencies’ third episode:

Global Frequencies kicks off its second episode with exciting auditory speed —radio style!

Our first guest, Tilak Chawan, generously narrates his resettlement journey as a (former) Bhutanese refugee from Nepal.

Following that, Zack Noel explains what the successful Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is, and its role in facilitating newcomers’ economic integration.

Mohammad Ali Bakhshi preps us about culturally inclusive hiring practices in our tid-bit segment, Diversity Talk.

And finally, Memorial University of Newfoundland students Shamik Ahmed and Hasnain Saki Kabbya explore a few fine pieces of music from Bangladesh —with some in-studio singing too!

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Global Frequencies is a radio program and podcast devoted to promoting and representing the diversity of voices in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It features stories of newcomers and special guests, focusing on immigration, multiculturalism, and economic and cultural diversification.

The first episode features:

- Hans Rollmann, CHMR Program Director, talks about the radio show and CHMR FM. 

- In the "Special Feature" segment, executive producer Zay Nova had a chat with Amr Alagouza to talk about Food Truck, to help newcomers integrated into the food Industry in NL. 

- Under 'Immigrant Story' we bring you Nour Khalil discussing her journey between Syria, Portugal, and NL.

- On "Diversity Talk," Renata Lang shares information and resources about Anti-Racism.

- Finally, our 'Global Music' segment features Sonia Krajewska talking about Polish music

This program is hosted by Nabila Qureshi, Produced by Zay Nova, with Guest co-host, Sanchita Chakraborty.

Tune in every second Wednesday at 7 PM on CHMR 93.5 FM and live streaming https://www.chmr.ca/console/index.html

and if you miss it, the program will later be available on Spotify, Google Podcast, and Apple Podcast. 

This Program is a partnership between Association for New Canadians (ANC) and CHMR 93.5 with funding from the Community Radio Fund of Canada / Fonds Canadien de la radio communautaire - Atlantic Canada's Opportunities Agency, and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

On June 25, 2020, ANC held its annual Diversity Summit as a virtual event. The event's theme was: Promoting Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism in Businesses and Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador  In this segment we hear from a panel on Celebrating Immigrant Entrepreneurs. Participants are: 

Moderator: Sanchita Chakraborty, Owner/ Director, Bollywood Jig Panelist: Joe Teo, Co-founder, HeyOrca!  Panelist: Mini Nair, Mini's Family Child Care Centre Panelist: Eldin Husic, Owner, Balkan Kitchen

On June 25, 2020, ANC held its annual Diversity Summit as a virtual event. The event's theme was: Promoting Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism in Businesses and Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador  In this segment we hear from guest speaker, Carey Majid, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, NL Human Rights Commission