Point Of Entry

Point Of Entry

By The Refugee CentreSociety & Culture
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Point Of Entry episodes

  • Point of Entry into Feminist Community Support (1/2)

    TRIGGER WARNING:

    The following episode is a discussion with Shelter Movers, an organization that aids individuals in moving after leaving abusive relationships. Sensitive and potentially triggering topics are discussed in this episode and viewers are encouraged to listen with care. Take care of yourselves!

    To learn more about Shelter Movers, visit: https://www.sheltermovers.com


    38 min
  • Point of Entry into Education (2/2)

    In this episode, Advocacy and Media Relations Coordinator, Alina sits down with Jilefack Amin Ngam from the McGill School of Social Work. Listen on to learn about the intricacies of credential recognition, and the effects this has on the individual, and to learn more about Montreal's Anglophone and Francophone Black community.

    34 min
  • Point of Entry into Education (1/2)

    In this episode, TRC's Director of Operations, Kinan Swaid, sits down with Beth Clarke, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnership at WES's (World Education Service) Gateway Program. The two talk about the importance of credential recognition and what barriers migrants experience when trying to have their credentials recognized.

    To find out more about WES and what they do, visit: https://www.wes.org/ca/

    51 min
  • Point of Entry into Language (2/2)

    In this episode, our audience gets introduced to 2 members of TRC; this episode's interviewer Cassandra Saati and TRC's Spanish translator, Constanza Rosas.

    The two of them sit down and discuss the importance of language in the resettlement process and how Constanza helps her Latino clients who are a little homesick.


    Listen now!

    44 min
  • Point of Entry into Language (1/2)

    In this episode, Alina sits down with Francisco Lopez and Sara Haj-Hassan from Tarjimly. Tarjimly is a mobile app which connects users to live translators in a matter of minutes!

    To learn more about the journey of this app and how it works, visit https://www.tarjim.ly/en


    32 min
  • Point of Entry into Advocacy (2/2)

    In this episode, TRC's Communications Director Natasha sits down with Alina Murad, the Advocacy & Media Relations Coordinator at TRC. Listen now to hear about this new sector at the Centre and to learn about The Brown Paper Report and what exactly a Brown Paper is!

    24 min
  • Point of Entry into Advocacy (1/2)

    In this episode, TRC's executive director Abdulla sits down with Sean, the executive director of a human rights group called Hanvoice. Hanvoice provides sponsorship and resettlement for North Korean Refugees. 

    To learn more about Hanvoice, you can check them out here: https://hanvoice.ca

    42 min
  • Point of Entry into Refugee Youth (2/2)

    In this episode, Natasha sits down with Paola from The Boys and Girls Club in Moncton.

    Listen to find out the numerous wonderful ways this organization serves refugee youth in Canada.


    To learn more about The Boys and Girls Club, visit: https://www.bgcmoncton.com/en/

    32 min
  • Point of Entry into Refugee Youth (1/2)

    In this episode, Alina sits down with Marion from Say Ça to discuss the importance of focusing on settlement services and community building for refugee youth.


    To learn more about Say Ça, visit: https://saycamontreal.ca/en/home/

    25 min

About Point Of Entry

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The Refugee Centre presents Point of Entry, which explores the experiences and challenges faced by many newcomers at various stages in their journey. Transcending borders, this podcast offers an exclusive into the voices behind the numbers and the policies behind the actions. Travel alongside The Refugee Centre (therefugeecentre.org) as our alternating hosts and guests discuss resettlement in Canada and the inner workings of grassroots organizations.

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