Peel Matters is an hour long deep dive into everything Peel: from after school programs, to services available to families, to local artists, to policies and issues that affect us on a daily basis. The all star team of hosts bring a wealth of experience of not just organizing and working in Peel but they are all Peel residents. From Tuesday to Friday, 7pm-8pm, join the Peel Matters team: Ryan Gurcharn, Anu Radha Verma, Michelle Bilek, Bill McBain, and Jaya Mootoo-Szypulewski.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Tejinder Singh, the NDP candidate in Brampton South for a pre-election discussion. Tejinder shares why she's running, what her priorities are and Pranav says farewell as he signs off on his last show.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast interview local candidates from Mississauga about the upcoming election, climate change and food security.
Interview with Author of Gutter Child and the Stone Thrower, Jael Richardson.Set in an imagined world in which the most vulnerable are forced to buy their freedom by working off their debt to society, Gutter Child uncovers a nation divided into the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter.Stone Thrower, the African-American football player Chuck Ealey grew up in a segregated neighborhood of Portsmouth, Ohio. Against all odds, he became an incredible quarterback. But despite his unbeaten record in high school and university, he would never play professional football in the United States.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast talk to Apathy is Boring and Engage Peel about civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Peel Matters Host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Brampton Centre MPP Sara Singh to discuss the Ontario Government's back to school plans, and political commentator Jason Baryluk to chat about Canada's federal election.
What role does our climate crisis play in the upcoming snap election? Rahul and Rav from The Lassi Revolution podcast talk to 350 Canada and GreenPAC about climate change, civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information and for part 2, check out https://anchor.fm/tlrp
We're exploring food sovereignty in Palestine today with the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature. Join Rav, Rahul and Rami as they talk about climate change, farming, and food in Palestine. Connect and learn more - https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Exploring Erin Mills Farmers Market with vendors Stephen Rice from Steve's Bees and Ahmed Mirza from Happy Plant.
We're chatting with Environmental Defence, the Community Climate Council and the Green Party on the organizing and advocacy they have been doing to #stopthe413, an increasingly opposed Highway project, proposed to cut through vast areas of forest and farmland, just north and parallel to the 407. This is a great opportunity to learn about how to organize and effect change in your community from those who have been involved in every step!
Peel Matters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to the Founder of Give Back Malton about her upcoming second annual back to school backpack drive and scholarship awards. Then Ryan talks to Heather Thompson, Peel District School Board Educator for over 24 years about why she's concerned about hybrid learning and back to school.
The 1st ever Fringe Festival comes to #sauga - and it's multilingual! Presented by SAWITRI Theatre Group, with in-person and online shows. Festival Director Nitin Sawant & Executive Director Jasmine Sawant join #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to discuss
Mississauga and Kariya, Japan celebrated 40 years of being sister cities. Host Anu Radha Verma shares a bit about this relationship, plus shares info about a new scholarship opportunity for Black students. Plus, reflections on Pride, here in Peel.
On Peel Matters, hear how international DJ and producer Bass Line of D'Enforcas created "Down De Islands" with recording artist One Voice.Visit: www.DENFORCAS.com for new music and upcoming events.
Join Rav and Rahul as they take time to learn, reflect and share resources in memory of the children lost and the survivors of the Canadian Residential Schools system. Reconciliation is not possible without truth. We understand this is a difficult topic for many, support is available via The Indian Residential School Survivors Society at 1 (800) 721-0066 or the 24hr Crisis Line at 1 (866) 925-4419.
Canadian Celiac Association National Executive Director Melissa Secord joins host Anu Radha Verma to discuss CCA's new Arabic and Punjabi resources. They discuss the celiac disease, a misunderstood, under-diagnosed condition that affects racialized communities.
Tahir Humayan is an Assistant Manager at a branch of Wireless Wave in the GTA. He joins host Pranav Bakaraju to share tips for consumers looking to purchase cell phones such as explaining what 5G is, and what to look for in a phone plan and device.
Guest host Taman Atwal sits down with an indigenous knowledge keeper and activist, Mskwaasin Agnew, that calls peel home to talk about why we shouldn't celebrate Canada Day.
Erin Mills Farmers Market is open! Find out where it is, what's available, and what you should bring with you to the Market. Visit www.erinmillsmarket.com
#PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma reflects on the work and legacy of community advocate and Advocacy Peel founder Kola Iluyomade, with statements from Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Shree Paradkar, OHRC Chief Commissioner Ena Chadha, PDSB Trustee Kathy McDonald, and community organizer Butterfly GoPaul.
Teneshia Samuel is a mental health counsellor, interdisciplinary artist, and now the Federal NDP candidate in Mississauga Centre! Born visually and hearing-impaired, and identifying as a Queer Black non-binary person, Teneshia talks to host Pranav Bakaraju about how they process adversity into joyful living, and why they entered politics.
Intimate Partner Violence is on the increase in Peel Region. On Peel Matters, hear how Peel Regional Police and Safe Centre Peel have teamed up to make reporting IPV easier with Jaya Mootoo.
Rav chats with Monique from Bruized about food waste and the importance of embracing the imperfect. Bruized is a women-run start-up that aims to combat food waste through education and yummy eats.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn deep dives into how the pandemic has changed continuing education, volunteering, and employment with Sheridan College Continuing and Professional Studies Volunteer center serving #Mississauga #Brampton #Caledon & WCG Employment Ontario.
Join Jaya Mootoo on Peel Matters to learn how you can support Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) AND Seniors in the community through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, their new Nocturnal Botanicals Ontario exhibit and their upcoming summer programs.Listen live at 3 pm on Wednesday or Stream anytime at www.sauga960am.ca , under podcasts, Peel Matters.
Urvah Khan joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to talk about Muslim Pride TO (in its 2nd year), and the brilliance of celebrating queer and trans-Muslims in the GTA and beyond.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Therapist Jenn Shields who shares her insight and experience helping people with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about how to improve your personal routine, relationships, motivation with work, and more.
Peel Matters host Bill McBain interviews Leader of Canada's New Democrats Jagmeet Singh on Indigenous relationships and the environment, then Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Tik Tok Influencer Mikael Melo about how Ford's handling of the pandemic is fueling his satire.
Today on Peel Matter, join Jaya Mootoo for a discussion with Sean Mauricette about his career, from DJ competitions in Meadowvale, to acting in TV and movies, to public speaking and writing a book.Hear about his journey and upcoming projects.
Rav and Rahul kick-off Bike Month by learning about what biking looks like in Peel today, and what it could be in the future. They talk to Vicki Tran (Sheridan Bike Hub), Kris Hammel (Frost Bike Mississauga), and Chelsea Dalton (former UTM Bikeshare) about how you can get riding in Peel and their dreams for biking culture.
Guest Host Taman Atwal is joined by Sunny Benning from Always Sunny in the 6ix. They chat about Toronto borders, creative journeys and what it means to be authentic.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn talks to Spoken Word Artist and activist Gurjoat Gill and comedian and musical improviser Velvet Duke on how their art is being affected by the pandemic.
Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Tori Arnett and Jason Baryluk, President and Interim General Manager of the College Student Alliance to talk about the issues college students are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#PeelMatters Ryan Gurcharn talks to Singer-Songwriter and recording artists Ameerah and Arlene about how to survive a pandemic as an artist.
Rav chats with Moon and Noah from That Gay Garden about their food experiences and farming and community dreams. To support and connect with That Gay Garden, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
On Peel Matters, Taman Atwal guest hosts and chats with Yara Shoufani of the Palestinian Youth Movement to talk about what is going on in Palestine and how that impacts the Palestinian Communities in Peel.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn talks to the Executive Director of Moyo Health & Community Services (formerly Peel HIV/AIDS Network) Hope Ramsay, and Health Promotion and Prevention Programs Manager Yoshi Perera talk about their upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT) Virtual Event on May 17, 2021. After that an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse and Board Member of Nursing Now, Sarah Walji talks about the inequities nurses are facing from the Ford government. After that, the host of the Radical Reverend Podcast and former NDP MPP Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo talks about why we need to criminalize gay conversion therapy in Canada.
#PeelMatters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Nancy Polsinelli, the Region of Peel's Commissioner of Health Services, Donna Kern the Director for Seniors Services, and Ann-Marie Case-Volkert the Director of Long Term Care about the state of Long Term Care, Home Care, and Senior services in Peel. How has the pandemic affected LTC in Peel? What hope do our seniors have? How can you help fix our broken system? Tune in to find out.
Peel Matters host, Rav, is joined by Rahul Mehta, an environmental activist, to talk about how our winters are changing and what impact this will have on our gardens.
#PeelMatters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to #SavePeel Campaign organizers: Nahar Aujla an activist with the Workers' Action Centre and Romana Siddiqui from Peel Families for Public Education. They talk about their demands and solutions to help Peel from being a COVID hot spot. After that an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse and Board Member of Nursing Now, Sarah Walji talks about the inequities nurses are facing from the Ford government.
Jaya Mootoo speaks to her returning guests, Authors Glenn Carley and Mark Creedon about their newest literary works. Glenn Carley has written a new Urban Opera book, a follow up to his novel "Polenta at Midnight'', called "Il Vagabondo: An Urban Opera Book''. This outstanding literary premise allows readers to immerse themselves in the story and words by not only reading the book, but by singing it too! "Il Vagabondo: An Urban Opera Book" and "Polenta at Midnight" can be purchased online or at Forester's Book Garden in Bolton.Mark Creedon's new work is a tale he heard years ago that he now turned into a short story. Originally written before his novel "Caught Between Two Devils", Mark's short story "Testosterone in Iroquois Falls" is the adventures of a young man in Northern Ontario. "Testosterone in Iroquois Falls" is available on May 24 2021 on www.fictionontheweb.co.uk
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Emergency Physician Dr. Gaibrie Stephen, Ontario Medical Association Council member and medical students Sinthu Senthillmohan and Gurinder Sandhu to discuss the need for paid sick leave to help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks about Bill C6, banning Gay Conversing Therapy making it a crime in Canada. Ryan talks to the LGBT Youthline.ca, Community Advocate Teneshia Samuel, and the Rev Dr. Cheri DiNovo.
Minister Bardish Chagger joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about Budget 2021 and what it means for social justice in Peel. Plus, Anu shares reflections and a round-up of community events happening soon in Peel!
Ryan Knight and Sean Mauricette are 2 amazing #Black #men that are making major changes in the community and the world. #Today on #PeelMatters, hear their #experiences, #life #journeys and the #impact the #books they wrote with and for their #children will have on the #BIPOC #community. To learn more about Sean Mauricette and to buy his book, "A Name Just for You", visit: www.SeanMauricette.com To learn more about Ryan Knight and to buy his book, "Jaz and Dad start a Lemonade Stand", visit: www.ryanoneilknight.comFor more information about ACBN Canada, visit: www.acbncanada.com
Peel Matters host, Rav, is joined by Jane Hayes, a community developer, and permaculture designer, to talk about Mississauga's new Urban Agriculture Strategy. They explore what urban agriculture is, why it's important, the process of developing the strategy, and the potential impacts it will have on our community. For links to things mentioned in the podcast, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Gagandeep Kaur of the Warehouse Workers Centre to discuss how Peel Region's warehouse workers face unique challenges as essential front-line workers, and what supports they need to get through this COVID-19 pandemic.
#PeelMatters host Ryan Gurcharn unpacks anti-Asian racism in Canada with panelists: NDP MP Candidate for Toronto Centre Brian Chang , Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses' VP Josephine Bau, & Co-Creative Head at The Next Generation Tracy Nguyen . Then Urban Alliance on Race Relations' Executive Director and Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action's CEO, Neethan Shan talks about a new exhibition under the Gradiner called ‘Images of Resistance: An Archive of Action'.
Today on Peel Matters, learn about Family Services of Peel and their Employment Ontario program from Executive Director Sandra Rupnarain and Program Manager Lyn Caine.
In grief & outrage after SIU ruling on Ejaz Choudry's death, the community gathered, organized by Malton People's Movement. Almost a year after Uncle Ejaz's death galvanized community members, organizers continue to push for accountability. MPM joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma
How is environmental justice related to menstruation? How does menstruation affect farmers? We're talking to Justine Geroche about environmental justice, menstruation, and farming. This episode is part of the Lassi Revolution Podcast. Learn more at shadeofmiti.ca
Gender-based violence is on the rise. Learn how to get help during this pandemic from Tanisha Bryan, Women's and community advocate.
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