Point Of Entry

Point Of Entry

By The Refugee CentreSociety & Culture
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Point Of Entry episodes

  • Point of Entry into: Voices of Resistance

    In this episode, Advocacy Coordinator, Alina Murad sits down with Community Organizer, Samar Alkhdour to discuss her ongoing sit-in outside of Immigration Minister, Marc Miller's office.

    The two discuss Samar's experience leaving Gaza, the bureaucracy of family reunification, and the policy changes she is advocating for.

    To learn more about Samar's activism, you can follow her on instagram at @/Summer_Alkhdour

    1 hr 5 min
  • Point of Entry into: Voices of Resistance

    In this episode, Executive Director, Abdulla Daoud, sits down with political analyst, Mouin Rabbani.

    The two analyze the ongoing genocide in Palestine through a political lens. This conversation will take listeners through the history of the occupation in Palestine, the changing political landscape, and the ways in which public perception has shifted.


    1 hr 10 min
  • Emploi et statut (2/2)

    Dans cet épisode portant sur les personnes migrantes en emploi, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Frantz André, une figure importante dans le milieu militant pour la défense des droits humains. Les deux discutent de son engagement auprès des « Anges Gardiens » et de la quête d'un programme de régularisation menant à la résidence permanente, visant à reconnaître le travail essentiel des demandeurs d'asile ayant travaillé dans le secteur de la santé durant la crise de la COVID-19. Ils abordent l'impact de ce programme, les défis actuels liés à la régularisation et les récentes promesses du gouvernement canadien.Pour donnez au Fonds Pay It Forward, visitez le https://www.tiicanada.org/pay-it-forward-basic-needs-fund

    1 hr 14 min
  • Point of Entry into Barriers to Employment

    In this episode, caseworker Heydar Ensha sits down with Isabelle, the recruitment coordinator at the Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) to discuss barriers to employment for newcomer and racialized communities.

    The two discuss systemic and systematic barriers and the ways in which BCRC addresses them. To learn more about BCRC visit: https://bcrcmontreal.com


    To donate to our Pay it Forward Fund, visit: https://www.therefugeecentre.org/payitforward

    44 min
  • Point of Entry into: Parrainage Collectif

    Dans cet épisode portant sur le parrainage collectif au Québec, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Samir qui partage son expérience vécue et son implication dans le parrainage collectif dès un très jeune âge. Les deux discutent du processus de dépôt d’une demande de parrainage et de l’impact que cela peut avoir sur la famille, de l'évolution des processus administratifs et des défis rencontrés par les membres de sa famille parrainés.Pour donnez au Fonds Pay It Forward, visitez le https://www.tiicanada.org/pay-it-forward-basic-needs-fund

    46 min
  • Point of Entry into: Parrainage Collectif (1/2)

    Dans cet épisode portant sur le parrainage collectif au Québec, Camille Fournel s’entretient avec Julia Tischer, coordinatrice du volet parrainage collectif à la Table de concertation des organismes au services des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes (TCRI). Les deux discutent du programme de parrainage collectif au Québec et de l'impact de la récente réinterprétation du règlement par le MIFI.Pour plus d'informations sur le volet parrainage collectif de la TCRI, visitez le https://tcri.qc.ca/projets/parrainage/Pour donnez au Fonds Pay It Forward, visitez le https://www.tiicanada.org/pay-it-forward-basic-needs-fund

    40 min
  • Point of Entry into We are More (2/2)

    In this episode, Resettlement and Integration Counselor, Natalia Ibañez sits down with artist and entrepreneur, Hiba Yassin.

    The two discuss how Hiba got into working with yarn, how she incorporates her Palestinian identity into her work, and what its like being an entrepreneur!

    To learn more about Hiba's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/gharze_o_darze/

    23 min
  • Point of Entry into We Are More (1/2)

    In this episode Hana Sherafati sits down with Jude Ibrahim to discuss The Refugee Centre's annual We Are More: Collective Art Festival! The two talk about how it first got started, what the name means, and what the organizers hope attendees get out of it!

    This years festival will be held on June 8th at 2107 rue Sainte Catherine Ouest, suite 100.


    For more information, visit: https://www.therefugeecentre.org/nous-sommes-plus

    25 min
  • Point of Entry into Advocacy through Comedy

    In this episode, Heydar sits down with comedian and producer, Alo Azimov to discuss advocacy through comedy. From identity to horrific current events. comedy can be a platform to deepen our knowledge and education.


    To learn more about Alo's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/alo_azi/reels/

    50 min
  • Point of Entry into: Activism through Comedy

    In this episode, caseworker, Heydar Ensha, sits down with comedian, Sloan Kooshan to discuss how comedy can be a part of activism.

    From representation to actual content, comedy can make it easier for people to approach difficult topics and unite people through laughter.


    To learn more about Sloan's comedy, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thezaddyscomedyshow/

    56 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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