In this episode of UnMasking Covid-19, Izzy and Malika from Into the Coronaverse share with us the work they have been doing to foster a sense of community at CU Boulder during these unprecedented times.

Check them out:

https://intothecoronaverse.wixsite.com/cuboulder

https://www.instagram.com/intothecoronaverse/

Please note that this episode contains a discussion on trauma and depression which some viewers may find disturbing.

In this episode of UnMasking Covid-19, Danielle, a poet, storyteller, and freelancer talks to us about trauma, trauma recovery, art, and how the relationship between the three has been impacted due to COVID.

Check out this amazing human:

https://www.coldstrawberriescollective.com/danielle-solo

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No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!

In our second episode of the season, Ayesha, a 2nd-year university student talks to us about transitioning to an online learning platform, maintaining a work-life balance, and adapting to the new normal!

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UnMasking COVID-19| Season 2 Episode 1: COVID talks with Native Women’s Association of Canada

SEASON 2 IS FINALLY HERE!

In this episode of Unmasking COVID-19, Lorraine, the President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada talks to us about the inequalities in Indigenous communities that have been amplified by the pandemic.

Learn more about the Native Women’s Association of Canada here:

https://www.nwac.ca/

If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:

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No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!

In the season finale of Unmasking Covid, three student mental health advocates discuss: personal initiatives, developing mental strength in the face of adversity and the future of mental health care.

If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:

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No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!

Mental Health Resources:

Canada Suicide prevention service: 1-833-456-4566

On this episode of Unmasking Covid, three incoming sophomores discuss maintaining mental health while in quarantine and developing a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned until the end for a humorous round of Rapid Fire!

If you would like to be featured in an episode of UnMasking COVID, fill out this form:

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No matter what your story is, we would love to hear it and share it with the world!

On this episode of UnMasking Covid two passionate leaders from FIMRC ( Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) a non-profit organization focused on providing healthcare for medically underserved communities worldwide discuss: the impact of COVID in developing nations, different approaches taken to contain the virus and how to better prepare for medical emergencies like this pandemic.

You can learn more about the organization and how you can get involved at; https://www.fimrc.org/

This episode is dedicated to combating institutionalized racism. We acknowledge that we are not members of the black community and will never be able to truly understand the black experience. However, we can try our best to educate ourselves of the reality of racism and its prevalence in modern society and stand alongside the black community.

Books:

Biased (The Science of Race and Inequality) by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt

Me and white Supremacy by Layla Saad

How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

Places Accepting Monetary Donations:

Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

Black Lives Matter Toronto: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/donate/

The Bail Project: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project

Petitions:

Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd

#wecantBREATHE: https://www.wecantbreathenational.org/

Demand Racial Data on Coronavirus: https://blacklivesmatter.com/demand-racial-data-on-coronavirus/

Local Black Owned Businesses: https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/black-owned-businesses-toronto/

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkRnkRW9po

http://www.aclrc.com/forms-of-racism

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/five-charts-that-show-what-systemic-racism-looks-like-in-canada-1.4970352

https://globalnews.ca/news/7015522/black-neighbourhoods-toronto-coronavirus-racism/

https://www.benjerry.com/home/whats-new/2016/systemic-racism-is-real

https://time.com/5848914/global-protests-racism-police/

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/12/british-history-slavery-buried-scale-revealed

https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/

https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/statement-anti-black-racism-canada-time-face-truth

https://www.polyas.com/election-glossary/petition

On this episode of UnMasking Covid three inspiring female leaders discuss: how they are working to support different communities affected by the pandemic, inspiration for pursing your passion and much much more.

If you would like to get involved with their work or just learn more about what they are doing check these out:

Student Z Network (Founder: Carla Bang): https://www.facebook.com/studentznetwork

Seniors With Skills (Founder: Jaya Manjunath): https://www.seniorswithskills.org/

Blue Crowned Prints (Founder: Caryn Qian): https://blue-crowned-prints.myshopify.com/

On this episode of UnMasking Covid a research student and a student software developer discuss: hustling from home, maintaining a work-life balance and tips for job search during this pandemic.