No Ties 1879

Our Day-One, Mat Trewhit came through the basement studio a year later for his second episode with us and it's steaming with tea my friends. We talked about a lot of toxic shit in the world today like pop culture, social media, and toxic masculinity itself. Is toxic masculinity the problem? Or are the conversations about it and what masculinity 'should be' the real villian here? We love and appreciate Mat so much because of not only his lens and take on things, but his incredible ability to respectfully have a two-way discussion with varying opinions. This is not something we take lightly because the world, while amazing and beautiful, is also negative az fuck. We hope you're here for this episode y'all. Tell us what you think on Instagram and Facebook!

It's 2023 and we're back at it after a very unscheduled and much-needed hiatus. As always, we engage in some playful banter, discussing lighthearted topics such as the whole Twitter debacle, and discussing what we've been up to recently, including exciting new developments and personal accomplishments. We appreciate the incredible support we've received in the last 6 months from you, our loyal followership. You've kept us going and growing! Please keep engaging with us. We love it. Thank you for listening to this episode of NO TIES 1879. Join us next week for another exciting episode! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @noties1879podcast for more updates and content PLUS join our online community where YOU can connect with other Fijians in Canada and globally.

We're back! Well, we were back like a month ago. But we had some issues with schedules and getting the episode edited which is why you're gonna hear promo for an event that has already happened. Yikes. But iss all good cuz here it is! We had a summer y'all. Ang was mad busy with community events and Ash was busy being back at work and driving to Ladner 2.0 everyday. We're stoked to be back and we've got all kinds of things we're gonna get into this season. Are we doing seasons now? Regardless, we trust that y'all will tune in anyways. As always, much love to everyone and please email us at noties1879@gmail.com if you have any feedback or suggestions for episode topics.

Ash gives us an overview of his new comedic endeavors and then we give y'all our take on how planning and executing our first event went. We want to thank each and every person who came to Girmit Day. It meant the world.

Our girl Archie, Co-host and Executive Producer of the Filipino Fridays podcast joined us for a fantastic conversation for the culture. Archie has been podcasting for two and half years, and shared with us the origin story of Filipino Fridays. We got into the similarities that Filipino and Fijian culture share, and also some of the toxicities. Archie is an unstoppable force, the most positive energy in any room, and the kindest most genuine of friends. Check Filipino Fridays out on Instagram @filipinofridays and listen wherever you listen to us!! FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Instagram & TikTok @noties1879podcast Angelene @angelenekp Ashneil @ashneilprakash

It's Arif & Pepper! The Pepper & Arif Show! Brought to you by our friends at Radio Bula Fiji Masti, this vivacious and interesting co-host duo got into all the things that fuel Ang's passions and work; feminism, menstrual equity, and smashing the mother fucking patriarchy. FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Instagram & TikTok @noties1879podcast Angelene @angelenekp Ashneil @ashneilprakash

Ash hung out with the co-hosts of the High Phrase podcast. Arif "Alite" Ali and Mike Oulton aka "ACDJ" lead a conversation through the spectrums of music, race issues, and the evolution of man.

It's a busy ass month! May is AAPI Heritage Month, Menstrual Hygiene Month, and Indian Arrival Day all over the diasporas. We've got some things going on when it comes to honouring all of these movements which are of great importance to us. So, this week, and this month we're bringing you previously recorded content from other shows. Ang had the pleasure of hanging with Alite and Mike, co-hosts of the High Phrase podcast. The conversation went in many directions including growing up Brown, therapy, representation in politics, and of course racism. We hope you enjoy this very candid conversation with Ang. Make sure to check out High Phrase on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This week we did something a little different and recorded with our buddy at his tattoo shop in Burnaby BC! We sat down with Andrew Midstkau, owner and artist at Tabua Tattoo Company to talk about his life growing up in Fiji, his family, and what led him to become a tattoo artist! You'll definitely find this origin story plenty interesting. Roll a fatty and enjoy! Where to find Andrew: Instagram - @tabuatattoo Website - www.tabuatattoo.com Email - tabuatattoo@gmail.com FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Instagram & TikTok @noties1879podcast Angelene @angelenekp Ashneil @ashneilprakash

What's up guys?!?! It's another Ash episode! This week, since April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, we decided it would be a good time to talk about, well, alcohol! And alcoholism as well as addiction and some of its concurrent issues. We also talk a little bit about why Ash has chosen to continue to use Marijuana products. We'll give you a hint; what keeps Ash chill and inspires him, keeps him outta handcuffs! This episode may encourage you to monitor your own alcohol consumption. You might not be an alcoholic like Ash, but taking a look at the reasons why you drink might make you consider dialing it back a bit. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction please consider asking for help. Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in BC - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc/addictions-alcohol-and-other-substances Links: https://nationaltoday.com/national-alcohol-awareness-month/

This week we are joined by the homie A-L-I-T-E Alite! Hip-hop artist, comedian, podcaster, and most recently, event producer! He tells us about his life growing up Brown in East Van. We get into his immigrant story, journey through Hip-hop and honing his skills, discovering his love for comedy, and parenting in an unjust and inequitable society. But before all that we get angry about some stuff, laugh at some other stuff, and we relish in our recent glory at the High Phrase Live show! Big shout out to everyone who came out to support us and all of the other artists. *WARNING: in the intro of this episode Angelene and Ashneil highlight a recent incident which took place on a local radio station where the host voiced misogynistic ideologies. There are also mentions of domestic abuse. Feel free to skip ahead to beginning of Alite's interview at 43:00 minutes. High Phrase podcast & hosts: @highphrasepodcast, https://www.highphrase.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-Bxwt88cF7JuRZNubMPDA/featured @its_alite, @therealmikeoulton High Phrase Live talent: @iamjonelle @dawreckage @jerendrew @kingmizomadeit FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Happy Women's History Month fam! This month, and EVERY MONTH we honour and recognize the contributions of the amazing women who came before us, and the amazing women who are in our lives today. Sheetal was in town from Toronto and we couldn't pass up the chance to sit down with her. She tells us about her and her mom's immigrant story which we love! We get into the gender roles within our community and even cheekily discuss some tangible ways in which men can do more to acknowledge women. Also a reminder to COME SEE US LIVE on Saturday, March 19th in New West: High Phrase LIVE FOLLOW US! Sheetal: @sheetal_naicker Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

This week we sit down with one of the most intelligent people we know. Rizwaan Abbas: Archaeologist, friend, and all around cool guy! Yes, you read that right, we said archaeologist. If it wasn't for his exhibit we never would have met our new brood. On this episode we talk about how the hell his dad went from Fiji to freaking Sparwood, B.C. of all places! He tells us about growing up in a small town of 5,000 and the shock of coming to live in the city of Surrey. Currently an Archaeologist for Semiamhoo First Nation, we get into why he chose this path and what prompted him to create his exhibit, “The Indo-Fijians: Surrey's Pocket of Paradise” at the Museum of Surrey in British Columbia, Canada. Links: Riz's IG: @rizwaanabbas MOS: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/exhibitions/indo-fijians-surreys-pocket-of-paradise FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

It's Black History Month and we need to talk about it. We need to talk about how the ten highest earning TikTokers do not consist of a single Black creator. We need to call in governmental organizations at all levels to not only acknowledge BHM but to also be transparent about what they're doing to commit to recognizing their participation in the inequities Black people face, and also what they're actively doing to combat and change it. In the 1870s, John Sullivan Deas was a prominent Black business owner in Ladner, BC. We feel this canning pioneer doesn't get the clout he deserves. From our own experience and lens as Indo-Fijians who live in a culturally diverse region of Canada, we want to provide some leadership on how we can be better allies to the Black community. We get it, this can be hard. Especially for anyone new to the cause or doesn't look like us. But that's OK! We're here to help! Forbes Article: https://www.bet.com/article/l3r5vw/forbes-top-earning-tiktok-2022-list-zero-black-creators John Sullivan Deas: https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/park-and-amenity-search/deas-island-regional-park https://bcblackhistory.ca/john-sullivan-deas/ Black History Awareness Society https://bcblackhistory.ca/about-us/ https://bcblackhistory.ca/john-sullivan-deas/ Monte Cristo Magazine - https://montecristomagazine.com/community/john-sullivan-deas Delta Optimist - https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/delta-throwback-one-of-bcs-first-prominent-businessmen-of-colour-3365060 Gulf of Georgia Cannery - https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/canned-stories-john-sullivan-deas/ Vancouver Sun article - https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/canada-150-john-deas-built-first-commercial-salmon-cannery Delta School District - https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/news-events/news/february-is-black-history-month-2/ FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Remember the Estonia and Titanic? Well the Syria was the indentured labour equivalent! Like the Estonia and Titanic, the Syria was a ship doomed by its crew's negligence. This week we get back into some Girmit history and we talk about the wreck of the Syria. We get into who was there, what happened, why, and how the disaster helped to change regulations and sailing practices for the future. Bottom line, don't drink and sail. But in all seriousness, lives were lost due to carelessness and lack of experience and this is not something to be swept under the rug or forgotten. FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Hey y'all! We hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and a stellar New Year! It's the start of our new bi-weekly schedule, so this week we just kept it chill and talked about some current events in the UK. It's a big GOOOOAAALLLLL for anti-racism! We also take a few mins to talk trash about Carrie Bradshaws “Sari” from the new Sex and The City reboot. You'd think with all the rich Indians in New York, someone would have said something, guess not! Also a reminder that The Indo Fijians: Surrey's Pocket of Paradise exhibit is extended! It runs from Feb 5- May 1! So go check it out, virtual tours are also available, so no excuses…otherwise… Ash will find you, Ash will make you go…. Surrey's Pocket of Paradise at the Museum of Surrey - https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/exhibitions/indo-fijians-surreys-pocket-of-paradise Article: New UK anti-racism policy - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/racist-online-trolls-banned-from-football-stadiums-by-new-law FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Listen up! We have a lot of feelings and we would like to share them with you! There was so much love, support, and positivity this year. We are so lucky to have received what the universe delivered to us after we put ourselves out there. "Grateful" does not even begin to describe it. Enjoy our last episode of 2021 where we reflect and share what we learned this year. Plus, we serve an important announcement. Dr. Brij Lal: https://thewire.in/history/obsession-with-religious-identity-leaves-me-cold-remembering-indo-fijian-historian-brij-lal The contents of the following episodes (and future episodes) were made possible by the scholarly work of Dr. Brij Lal: 10 - Introduction to Girmit 17 - Indians to Girmitiya 23 - Jahajis 28 - Plantation Life Fijian 7s Rugby Team article https://www.fijirugby.com/fiji-rugby-appoints-ben-gollings-as-fijian-7s-head-coach/ 5xPress article by 5xFest: Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian https://www.5xfest.com/5xpress/navigating-identity-and-lack-of-representation-as-an-indo-fijian Folks mentioned in this episode: Anita @bisu0123 and Milan Singh @milsingh The Nameless Collective Podcast @thenameless.collective Salvin Kumar @salvin.sarun - children's book author Fiji Baat @fijibaatthebook - https://myfijistore.com/en/gifts/fiji-baat-childrens-book Archierose Natividad @saychiees - Filipino podcaster Filipino Fridays Podcast - @filipinofridays Ashley Raju @maharani.movement - counsellor and mental health & wellness advocate Sheetal Naicker @sheetal_naicker - metalsmith and singer TikTok @iAmSheetalNaicker Alite @its_alite - Hip-hop artist and podcaster TikTok - @its_alite High Phrase Podcast @highphrasepodcast Rizwaan Abbas @rizwaanabbas - archeologist and curator of Museum of Surrey's exhibit "The Indo-Fijians: Surrey's Pocket of Paradise" Praveen aka “Pepper” Prasad @pepperprasad Radio Bula Fiji Masti @radiobulamasti_ Sandya Prasad @sandhya66 - mental health advocate The 3e Organization - @3eorganization Shannon Permal @shannon_permal - TV show host and CFOFO President Viti Vibes @vitivibestv watch on YouTube Canadian Federation of Fiji Organizations @cfofo

Seasons greetings, happy holidays, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! We're okay if you say it. Christmas at the Prakash household was, like any Indian's, a roller coaster. We did it the only way any Brown immigrant family does; large gatherings veiled under the banner of “Christmas” where we exchange gifts and eat a feast of Indian food with some roasted turkey on the side. For some reason this conversation transcended into that time we went to a ritualist Catholic church holiday service and our mom's uncle's funeral. FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

This week we have a special guest! We are joined by Ash's buddy Riyaz who talks to us about growing up brown and his family history. The three of us share our experiences with racism in our respective communities. An honest and organic conversation full of side splitting laughs! We also made some new friends over at Phyto Extractions. But only AFTER Ash put his foot in his mouth!

30. WHERE IN THE WORLD IS FIJI?! Ever wonder where exactly on the map Fiji is? Well, we hear hair-brained theories of where people think it I'd all the time! This week we talk about where Fiji is and touch on its geography as well as its serious position on climate change. But before we get into that, we check in on the weeks events including our awesome care package from our friend Kari. And the tragic events in Oxford school shootings.   FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Having clarity is so important. Having a positive environment and workspace to do some creative thinking are too. We all need an Imaginarium! This week we start off with a mental check in because we all need one. Then we get into it… Kyle Rittenhauser (listen and you'll understand) was acquitted of murder charges a few week ago. A white supremacist system upheld white supremacy. We all need to learn more, talk about this with open minds, and critically think y'all. As we always say, if anything in this episode offends you, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect and be introspective. If hearing that systemic racism exists causes you to feel defensive we encourage you to ask yourself why. Reach out to us because we're always willing to talk! With respect of course. If you are able to, please donate your time and/or money to an organization that is supporting Fraser Valley flood victims. The word of the last two years is “unprecedented” and unfortunately the Lower Mainland, BC has been experiencing larger than normal amounts of rain resulting in atmospheric rivers. This has caused so many folks and farmers to lose their homes, livelihood, and everything. Anything helps. Resources Mini-documentary by the New York Times: A Fatal Night in Kenosha: How the Rittenhouse Shootings Unfolded | Visual Investigations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpTW2AJE9MQ 'Right to self-defense': Kyle Rittenhouse says case had nothing to do with race | LiveNOW from FOX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnIppO-EgCU SOME Articles: https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/01/us/kyle-rittenhouse-shooting-victims-trial/index.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53934109 https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/14/us/kyle-rittenhouse-jury-deliberations-charges/index.html FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Tiktok: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

These ones are always tough.  This week we bring you another installment in our Girmit series where we continue to expose the harsh truths about this system.  Indentured Labour was slavery reimagined.  Its slight modifications convinced Pacific Island colonizers that they were acting humane enough.  The experience of being a labourer was far from humane.  Close living quarters, unsanitary conditions, and malnutrition and starvation were a regular part of being a Girmitiya.  Mental health was extremely poor which led to dark solutions for those desperate to escape.  By creating these episodes and sharing them with you, we are learning, healing, and ensuring that the legacies of our ancestors are not lost to the world.  They were people and they mattered.  They still matter. A very special thank you to Dr. Brij Lal and his colleagues for their efforts in researching and publishing our history. http://girmitiya.girmit.org/new/index.php/articles/dr-brij-lal/chalo-jahaji/ Sources: Text - ‘Chalo Jahaji : on a journey through indenture in Fiji'  Dr Brij V. Lal., 2000 Girmit.org - http://girmitiya.girmit.org/new/index.php/articles/girmit-the-indenture-experience-in-fiji/ News article - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60874042# OUR PARENTS & FAM FOLLOW US! Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash Tiktok: @noties1879podcast

CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?!?! Hatfields and McCoy's, Romeo Must Die, Sons of Anarchy. Sounding familiar yet? No? Well it should because they all have the same thing in common. "Kuch Kuch" aka, toxic gossip, whining, "uske ghar ke baath", what ever you want to call it. This week we talk about how holding grudges runs so deep within our culture and how it has affected us growing up. Everything from hearing "he said, she said" on car rides home, to bad blood spanning decades. Need I say more? Join us in destroying, erasing and improving on more generational trauma. Enjoy! FOLLOW US!!! Instagram Podcast: @noties1879podcast Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash TikTok @noties1879podcast

Let's talk about things that make us sad and some of the things that don't. We get into an unexpected conversation this week where Ash is nothing but downright honest about life. A lot of us are back in the regular swing of things, embracing “the new normal”, seeing loved ones, and attending events. We're back to responding "Great! How 'bout you?" when we're asked how we're doing but how many of us actually are "great'? In this second installment of what we've cleverly dubbed 'The Chronicles of Ash', he tells us about his personal experience during recovery and the short time after where his awareness caused the circle he knew so well to shrink. This has in turn effected his time spent which is mostly alone right now. How do we feel about asking our friends for what we need from them? Is it appropriate to “need” things from them in the first place? What happens when those we look to for support opt to wash their hands of a situation or responsibility? If you are struggling with addiction or recovery and want help or just someone to talk to, please reach out to us via Instagram DM or email at noties1879@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Happy Diwali! This week, we sit down with our parents to talk about what Diwali was like for them growing up in Fiji. We also go over the meaning behind why we celebrate Diwali and what it means to today. It's not enough to just take part, sooner or later its time to start asking questions and learning significance. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

This episode we talked about Halloween, what it was like for us growing up, and….dun, dun duuuuunnnn... SUPERSTITIONS! We quickly touch on Halloween in Fiji, as well as Old Hallows Eve's origins in a brief manner. Do you have any weird things your family believes that have just stuck around your whole life? Well we do! Have a listen to our new list of creepy, disturbing, and downright ridiculous superstitions! Article: https://fijisun.com.fj/2010/10/28/halloween-celebration/ Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

We found some like-minded members of our community y'all!!  Big shout outs to the artists, creators, and community organizers who made us feel real special during our meetup.  This is a testament to what happens when you put yourself out there, tell your truth, and inspire community amongst a group that has been pit against one another; you find the like-minded folx who want to see you win just as much as you want that for yourself.  Unlike the attitude and feelings the British had towards the Indians whom they indentured!  In this episode we talk about the jahaj - or ships - that transported indentured labourers to Fiji.  "Jahajis" refers to the indentured Indians on the ships.  The Leonidas was the first ship that carried the first ever group of 500 Girmitiyas from Calcutta, India to Levuka, Fiji in 1879.  The four month voyage became more and more bleak as their destination neared.  The arrival itself was met with immediate quarantine with armed oversight due to disease on the ship.  This is but a glance into what the traumatized Jahajis-turned-Girmitiyas experienced in those few months before and after their voyage on the Leonidas, and we pray that we have honoured them well. Sources: ‘A History of Indian Immigration and Settlement in Fiji'  KL Gillion, 1958 ‘Girmit'  Ahmed Ali, 2004 ‘Chalo Jahaji : on a journey through indenture in Fiji Part 2 Chapter 8: The Voyage of the Leonidas'  Dr Brij V. Lal., 2000 Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Our first Fijian guest!! Our dear Sis Pricilla Pritika Deo sat down with us for an insightful conversation on allyship, and for the meat and potatoes of our talk, food! Indian food seems to have this erroneous reputation in Western culture as unhealthy. Fijian food doesn't seem to exist at all. We're here to tell you that along with our personal individualism as Fijians, our food has its own distinction from straight up Indian food. If you know us, you're familiar with Momz. Whenever you want a plate, just come through. Follow us on Instagram Pricilla Deo: @pricilladeo Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes topics like drugs, alcohol, addiction, suicide, and the justice system. Our first tell-all! Or at least tell-some. This week Ashneil takes the main stage to give us insight into his past and struggles with addiction. He describes how it all started with life growing up in Ladner, his experiences with racism, and bullying. We get into the nitty gritty of spiraling, recovery, then eventually relapsing, including numerous brushes with the law. This is Ash's personal story and one that he tells unapologetically. A mission in the creation of this podcast was to make connections and help others. Ash hopes to do just that with his honest storytelling. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and would like some help, please do not hesitate to reach out via Instagram and we'll do everything in our power to point you in the right direction. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

From growing up in Kelowna and beat boxing at high school parties to moving to Vancouver and producing his own music, Mat Trewhit comes through the basement studio for this very special episode. We get into a kickass conversation about the Vancouver music scene. Plus, remember Lotus Nightclub? And did you know that it's completely possible to be White and not only acknowledge your privilege but also contribute positively to a space without getting upset? What began as walk-through to check the equipment and optimize our set up turned into an incredible conversation. Make sure to look Mat up on Spotify and follow him on Instagram @mattrewhit. Timestamps: Kelowna, B.C. 6:00 Racism 9:50 Getting into music 17:55 Getting into Hip-hop 23:15 White Rapper 26:55 Vancouver Music Industry 28:00 Back on the topic of Racism... 57:15 Andrew Jackson 1:09:25 Mat the Ally 1:11:00 Mat the Cheerleader 1:13:25 Mat Trewhit on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I5US4aRaeeEmHzqoQcjy3?si=JCjnhmpoS3GfEYXA0GyYJQ&dl_branch=1 Song: Our Garden https://open.spotify.com/track/63StCon5ZhlfMsLaqJ6Iyl?si=c2252372c38d4686 Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Have you ever had to go the extra mile to explain something to someone only to have it go on one year, process minimally, then come out of their mouth chopped, screwed, and completely misunderstood? Yeah, us too. Not to mention the shame and reputation you receive and are labelled with when you attempt to call people in but they immediately feel called out. Being an Activist is not for the faint of heart. We've learned that it requires thicker skin than our younger days did when we simply just took and accepted racism. We get tired of explaining "why this" and "why that". It's even more labouring when we're not taken seriously and after our words are chopped and screwed, they're dismissed. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Slavery hasn't gone anywhere. It, like everything else, evolves and changes. This week we talk about the U.S. prison system. Specifically, the beginning; the key players who would set the stage for an entire generation gone missing. Consider this a first in a series of episodes on this topic. End mass incarceration and prison for profit. Shout out to Daniel Collins of @confessionsofaconvict for being a voice for the voiceless. Sources: Reyes, Cazzie. "State-Imposed Forced Labor: History of Prison Labor in the U.S". End Slavery Now. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Selman, Donna; Leighton, Paul (2010). Punishment for Sale: Private Prisons, Big Business, and the Incarceration Binge. @confessionsofaconvict Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

You asked, we gon' tell! Why is it that Indians went to Fiji in the first place? If Fiji was a third world country and life was so hard then why emigrate there? It wasn't that long ago so surely it could not have been that bad, right? This week we get into it about the origins of our ancestors; where, how, and which Indians were recruited, the classist process, the differing opinions of whether indentureship was a blessing or a curse, and an introduction to the creation of a Fijian subculture. As always, thank you very much to our listeners for being here with us through this process of growing and healing. Sources: GIRMIT.org - http://girmitiya.girmit.org/new/ Chalo Jahaji : on a journey through indenture in Fiji – Dr Brij V. Lal. - http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p212781/pdf/book.pdf?referer=123 About Delta, BC - https://delta.ca/discover-delta/about-delta Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

How many times have we gotten in trouble for something we didn't even know was wrong? Or how about when you do something with good intentions but apparently it's disrespectful? You weren't taught the "right" way to do things and were just expected to know it all. And after you get in trouble for not knowing, you're not given any clarification on how to fix what you fucked up. Sound familiar? Yeah. Well, "why don't you know?". And please, if you have that feeling in your gut that's saying "don't tell your parents," just don't because that's your psychic meter and it's correct! This dynamic and the responses we have received over the years from our parents have built a calloused trust where we don't feel like we can actually rely on them for anything. We can't go to them for anything that we need. But if it's something they need then yes, we can and should help them. Or feel this undesirable "need to" help them or else. But it's all predicted based on past experiences and reactions. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Unfortunately white people are not the only ones we experience othering from. Growing up, we would hear a lot in reference to how dark our skin is; sometimes as a joke, a term of endearment - queue eye roll -, and even straight up disrespect from our own community. Within brown culture fair skin is what has been explicitly desired for centuries. Fairer skin has been the standard for so long that when a darker skinned individual is beautiful, it is considered astounding. We dig into the origins of colourism in post-colonial India and discuss how it manifests itself in our world today. Timestamps: 1:23 Trip to Treaty Six Territory 7:40 Vandalism of Pride flag at Ladner United Church 13:12 Acknowledgment of local and world current events 30:32 Colourism Sources: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1553&context=law_globalstudies https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/07/09/860912124/black-lives-matter-gets-indians-talking-about-skin-lightening-and-colorism Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

In honour of Friday the 13th here are all the superstitions we grew up with, passed down and brought to you by the infamous Arun and Pushpa a.k.a Senior & Momz. We couldn't be caught dead with a nail clipper in our hands past dark. Lord help us if we even looked at the broom past a certain hour. What are the reasons for all these superstitions and what could their origins be? Plus, Insidious and Sinister are scary ass movies that we want to watch again but also never want to watch again. Ashneil also tells us some stories from his recent sailing trip aboard the Resolute. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Not Brown enough to be Brown, not Fijian enough to be Fijian, definitely not white, so it feels like we have no ties; no ties to India, no ties to the Fijian community here because in order to do that you need to live in North Delta or Surrey, be a part of Fiji soccer or a ramayan mandli, and speak Hindi regularly. Watching Bollywood movies, wearing Indian clothing, and making visits "back home" were the measures used to determine how valid your Brown Card was. The self-appointed authorities on this have presented themselves in many different forms to us as we've grown up. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

As adults, we've realized how our family dynamic is one that brings guilt and makes us feel unworthy of happiness. We tend to feel unworthy of a good life, a successful career, money, and loving relationships. So how do we as children of immigrants deal with this? How do we grow and become successful human beings who contribute positively to society and ourselves when we have a consistent inferiority complex? We don't have all the answers but we've got some words for y'all. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Ego, emotional blackmail, one-sided respect, two faced drama. These are a few topics we cover this week where we discuss the toxic culture we have witnessed within our Fijian community here in Canada. Why is it hard for us to be happy for one another? Why is everything a competition? How is judging the person sitting next to you going to help you or them? We tend to forget that engaging in these types of toxic behaviours is a judgement on us, not anyone else. Resources: aptnlumi.ca - Indigenous program streaming service Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

By the end of the first world war, Britain had accomplished transporting over two million indentured workers to over 19 colonies. The indentured labour system or indentured service system was slavery reimagined and reinvented. When you take a vast population who have little to no options, give them the promise of being able to provide for their families and more, and then take them to an unknown land that is already inhabited and force them to work long grueling hours with little nourishment, what else would we call that? Indentured workers were manipulated and exploited by opportunistic and self-serving colonizers. Today, the 60,500 Girmityas who were taken to Fiji have descendants there, but also in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, England, and you guessed it, Canada to name a few. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

Racism is alive and real, even in your small suburban Canadian town. This week we spill some more tea on a racist experience Angelene had in Ladner. For those of you who are not familiar, Ladner is a town of just over 22,000 people in Delta, British Columbia. It was established as a fishing and farming village in 1868 by European settlers who initially pursued the Fraser River gold rush. Growing up here as dark skin Fijians who are descendants of Girmit and do not entertain any form of racism or microaggressions it was extremely tiring to constantly be on the defence. We still live in both these places; Ladner and being in a constant state of defence. Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

This is the second episode in a few weeks where we need to talk about recovered remains of children dug up at Canadian Residential Schools. This is just a shallow dive into the real unwhitewashed history of this country. We encourage and recommend everyone take that deep dive and learn the things that were left out of your education and buried with an entire generation of students who forcibly attended residential schools. We, as descendants of Girmit, of the Indentured Service System, stand with our Indigenous brothers and sisters here on Turtle Island. We also get in some words about fetishization and a recent Instagram dispute on @noties1879podcast. Fetishization is a thing and there is a difference between appreciation and being made the object of sexual desire based off a physical trait or characteristic tied to your ethnicity. Learn the distinction. Resources: TV Series - First Contact, Season 2, Episode 3 This show can be viewed on APTN Iumi at no cost. ‘APTN' stands for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and Iumi is their streaming service. https://aptnlumi.ca/ Decolonize Myself: A First Nations Perspective @decolonizemyself http://www.decolonizemyself.contactin.bio/ Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash

What is identity? What is the purpose of it and what does it mean? Knowing it well means we can share it with everyone else. It is important in history and people need to learn to respect cultures and NOT use them as their side shows and jokes. We are not here for your appropriation pleasure or for your bullying release. For many of us here on Turtle Island, our identities are complex and have a rich story. These stories get silenced and erased when those who do not wish to understand push their own narrative. It also does not help that immigration can be a traumatic experience that puts people in survival mode. Our parents did their best to share with us their stories of back home but we did not grasp the full understanding of who we are until we grew and began asking questions. Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Follow us on Instagram @noties1879podcast @angelenekp @ashneilprakash

So apparently there are these things called boundaries and we can establish them within our relationships! Even our brown parents. Who knew? Not us! This week we talk about growing up in a household where no formal conversation of expectations or obligations of us ever took place however, the auras of them radiated throughout. Why is it that immigrants tend to pass guilt as a way to parent? Can we really call it that or is it simply providing which is necessary, but does it alone help nurture small humans into healthy and secure adults? Produced by: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Follow us on Instagram @noties1879podcast @angelenekp @ashneilprakash

This week we switched it up a bit. Ang's buddy Mason came through to talk about social awkwardness, his terrible luck with cars, and his polarizing experiences traveling to Uganda and Cape Town. We get into some of the nitty gritty where we discuss our own unique experiences with addiction. This was a super casual hang amongst some close friends and just the tip of the iceberg of some further conversations to come with Mase a.k.a. Bugaboo Smith. Timestamps: Acknowledgement of the remains of 215 children found at former residential school at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation (Kamloops, BC) - 3:10 Mase - 13:00 Travel - 32:00 Addiction - 48:00 Resource: If you or someone you know are using substances alone, try your best to do so safely. BETTER App, free on the IOS and Android stores, wants individuals who are using drugs alone and those who are in recovery to have a platform that works together on improving their connection to their community. For more information visit https://lastdoor.org/resource/better-recovery-app/. If you feel inclined, we're always here to help too, be an ear, and would be happy to direct you to further resources. Produced by: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Follow us on Instagram @noties1879podcast @angelenekp @ashneilprakash

In honour of Menstrual Hygiene Day this May 28th we talk about PERIODS! Yup. Because they're a thing for over half the earth's population. Periods are a thing, and period poverty is also a thing. Even here in the Lower Mainland and we all need to pay attention to it. We pay close attention to highlighting the significance, or consequence rather of menstruation within Indian culture and Hindu religion. Here's the super cool thing...you don't have to be of Indian descent or Hindu to relate to this episode. Shout out to all individuals who menstruate. Resources: United Way's Period Promise Campaign Every gift makes an impact. Give direct for the biggest impact. Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021 - United Way's Period Promise campaign Netflix documentary: 'Period. End of Sentence.'

Our Greek sister Helen shares her story of an immigrant upbringing, her father's addiction, and resilience. Helen has been a teacher for over 21 years but she has been an educator, advocate, and all around badass her entire life. She is a talented artist who encourages her students to use art and creativity as healthy and therapeutic outlets. She is the teacher who stays back after the bell to talk to the kids who are having a hard time, and the one who stays late in the shop to assemble a school-wide art project. Folx like Helen are the ones you want in your corner. Don't fuck with her. Shout out to Hamilton, ON. Instagram accounts: @cranny74 (Helen) @noties1879 @angelenekp @ashneilprakash Podcast intro, editing, and mixing done by Mat Trewit @mattrewit - Check out his new single Our Garden available now.

We spill some tea this week and talk about our first recollection of a racist experience in Ladner. We were 8 and 12 years and it took place at our elementary school, Delta Manor. If you know, you know. Also, we would love to reiterate that this is not to throw shade at the fine folx of Ladner. We are not interested in playing the blame game or pointing fingers. The goal is to tell our truth, continue healing, and influence a better tomorrow for people who look likes us. Hopefully we inspire others to tell their own stories too. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @NoTies1879 and rate us on Apple Podcasts :D Intro and outro by Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit

Is it Fijian-Indian or Indian-Fijian? Have you heard of the Indentured Service System? These and other topics & questions are presented in our first episode. Like, yes it is possible for a person to be this dark-skinned but not be black. And what in the heck do our parents' trauma have to do with ours? This podcast and platform are so important to us friends, and we're so glad you're here. This is but an introduction to what's to come. We want to shine a light on the manipulation Indians faced and the subsequent atrocities they experienced once in Fiji and other European colonies. In helping ourselves, and our brothers and sisters heal, we also want to gas them up and highlight the amazing creativity, talent, and resilience our people have. Welcome to Kashville y'all. This is No Ties 1879. Follow us on Instagram: @noties1879 *****Special special special thanks to our guy Mat Trewhit for making that sick intro you hear. Go follow him on Instagram at @mattrewhit and on Spotify!