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A podcast detailing the stories and experiences of immigrants to Canada. As told by Enhanced Academic Program students at Sir John Thompson Junior High.

SJT Immigration Project


    • Jun 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from SJT Immigration Project

    S5 E5 Edmonton Mayor Sohi and his Immigration Experience from India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 24:20


    SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department of Sir John Thompson. Hosts this week were Akash and Rebecca. Interviews from Cara and Hannah. Music by Cara. Art by Julius. Production and supervision from Ms. Stetson and Mr. Luukkonen.  Find us on Twitter @SJTProjectECSD or online at Anchor.fm/sjt

    S5 E4 SJT Immigration Project: Poland and Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 40:52


    SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department of Sir John Thompson. Hosts this week were Ariel and Veronica. Interviews from Natalia and Rai. Music by Cara. Art by Julius. Production and supervision from Ms. Stetson and Mr. Luukkonen.  Find us on Twitter @SJTProjectECSD or online at http://anchor.fm/sjt.

    S5 E3 SJT Immigration Project: Jamaica and Ghana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 20:42


    SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department of Sir John Thompson. Hosts this week were Alex and Sierra. Interviews from Gigi and Mirabelle. Music by Cara. Art by Julius. Production and supervision from Ms. Stetson and Mr. Luukkonen.  Find us on Twitter @SJTProjectECSD or online at http://anchor.fm/SJT.

    S5 E2 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines and Sri Lanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 28:20


    SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department of Sir John Thompson. Hosts this week were Mikayla and Megan. Interviews from Darren and Kim. Music by Cara. Art by Julius. Production and supervision from Ms. Stetson and Mr. Luukkonen. Find us on Twitter at SJTProjectECSD or online at http://anchor.fm/sjt

    S5 E1 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 15:24


    SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department of Sir John Thompson. Hosts this week were Lex and Caleb. Interviews from Chrissen and Rhys. Music by Cara. Art by Julius. Production and supervision from Ms. Stetson and Mr. Luukkonen.  Find us on Twitter @SJTProjectECSD or online at http://anchor.fm/SJT.

    S4 E6 SJT Immigration Project: Nigeria 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 16:32


    Thanks again to Chioma for talking to me today. And as this is our last episode, let me just take a moment to thank ALL of our hosts this year, Jared, Jayden, Rebecca, Maliya, Matteo, Maribelle, and Elyze. And also a big thank you to all of the students who sumbitted interviews this year. The podcast wouldn't exist without these great stories! We are all done for this year, but we will be back in 2023 with Season 5 of the SJT Immigration Podcast. Look for it starting sometime in Spring of 2023. I'm Mr. Luukkonen—thank you so much for listening. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department. Music by Evie, Byron, Tucker, and Everett. Interview today by Chioma. Find us online at anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD.

    S4 E5 SJT Immigration Project: India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 16:40


    S4 E5 of the Immigration Project is here! Today's host was Elyze, and the Interviewer was Aleena. Sorry to Kirsten for the audio that got messed up--we weren't able to use his interview. :( SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department. Find us online at http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD.

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    S4 E4 SJT Immigration Project: Italy and Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 16:18


    Season 4 Episode 4 of the SJT Immigration Project! Interviews by Zach and Matteo. Hosts were Jared and Jayden. Thanks for CTV news for checking us out! And thanks to CBC for interviewing US! It's strange to be on the other side of all of this. Find the media stories at: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2460140 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52/clip/15917839 Music by: Evie, Byron, Tucker, Everett. Production by Mr Luukkonen. SJT Immigration Project is a production of the SJT Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: Http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD.

    S4 E3 SJT Immigration Project: Vietnam and Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 10:06


    Today's episode is about immigration from Vietnam and Lebanon. Thanks so much for your support of the show! Make sure to rate and review us in Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosts: Maliya and Rebecca Interviews: Thomas and Kayan Music: Evie, Byron, Everett, Tucker Production: Mr Luukkonen The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department at Sir John Thompson Junior High in Edmonton, Alberta. Find us at: http://anchor.fm/sjt

    S4 E2 SJT Immigration Project: Croatia & Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 20:16


    Today's episode has an interview with an immigrant from Croatia who came to Canada in part to escape Communism. Also, we have a student interviewing another student about his immigration from the Philippines. NOTE: I, Mr. Luukkonen, made a mistake in the copy for the hosts and incorrectly wrote Yugoslavia instead of Croatia. My apologies to Maja's family for this! By the time it was noticed, it was too late to re-record the hosts audio, so I inserted a small bit at the beginning of the episode about this error. My sincere apologies. Please share this with a friend, or someone you know who might be interested! Find us on Anchor.fm/sjt and/or on your favourite podcast players. See you next week! The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the SJT's Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department.

    S4 E1 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines and Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 19:02


    We're so excited to share our new season with you! We are back and ready to share some wonderful stories about immigration with you this year. Season 4 is set to be the best one yet! Today we heard two stories: one from the Philippines and one from Nigeria. Hosts: Jared and Jayden. Interviews from Chioma and Jasmine. Music from Tucker, Everett, Evie, and Byron. Production by Mr. Luukkonen. SJT Immigration Project is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's EAP Program and the Social Department. Find us on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD and online at anchor.fm/sjt More episodes coming weekly to your favourite podcast player.

    S4 Trailer: SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 3:32


    Welcome to a new season of the SJT Immigration Project! The episodes will be arriving within a few weeks, so make sure you've got your notifications on. We're so happy to bring you our Fourth Season of the show! New music, new hosts, new interviews, and this year a Land Acknowledgement at the start of every episode to help remind us that the story of immigration to Canada is also about sharing the lands that we have come to--lands that are the traditional homes of Inuit, Metis, and First Nations. We are blessed to be able to come here and call this land home. We look forward to sharing all our new stories with you! See you soon.

    S3 E9 SJT Immigration Project: Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 16:03


    This is it! The final episode of the season. We hear Sara interview her grandfather from Italy about his immigration experience. Sara and the podcast was recently featured on CBC Radio's Edmonton AM show with Mark Connoly. Here the segment here: Edmonton AM Thank you for all your support throughout this season. Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button so you can be sure to hear us for Season 4 next spring! Have a great year, and enjoy this episode! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

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    S3 E8 SJT Immigration Project: Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 27:34


    Today we get a special interview with a grandmother AND grandfather together. Tristan speaks with his grandparents about their immigration from Scotland. They both have a lot of good advice and good sayings to learn from. Enjoy the episode! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

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    S3 E7 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 15:30


    New art this week! Thank you to Julius for updating the cover art for the show. The new logo looks awesome! This week we hear from an immigrant from the Philippines. He reminds us of the difficulty of starting life over again at an age like 35--it's tough to be in a new land and then figure out how to get a driver's license, a new job, a place to live, etc. Enjoy! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

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    S3 E6 SJT Immigration Project: Ethiopia & Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 23:49


    Today we hear interviews from Ethiopia and the Philippines. The interviews—especially the second one—stress the hard work and dedication that immigrants face when they come to a new country. It's not easy work, as you will hear from these stories today. Enjoy! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

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    S3 E5 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines & Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 13:50


    Today we hear interviews from two Grade 9 SJT students: Melyssa from the Philippines and Rubi from Mexico. We will learn about how useful it is to have a chicken as a good friend, how life changes once you come to Canada, and if you listen closely to the end, you'll hear one of the hosts refer to the show as a “Frog-cast”. Enjoy these stories! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

    S3 E4 SJT Immigration Project: Philippines & Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 13:56


    Today we hear interviews from Grahm's mother from the Philippines, and an interview from Patrick with one of our own Grade 9 students Tommy. Enjoy these stories! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

    S3 E3 SJT Immigration Project: Zimbabwe & Italy/Bermuda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 13:24


    Sometimes the path to Canada isn't straight--there are detours and times spent in other places before entering Canada. Today's episode features an interview from Cai's grandma from Zimbabwe and one from Austyn's grandfather who came from Italy, but his immigration mostly happened from Bermuda. We haven't heard any stories yet from Zimbabwe or Bermuda, so it will be interesting to hear the new perspectives. Enjoy these stories! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

    S3 E2 SJT Immigration Project: Netherlands & Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 17:41


    One thing stands out as common: while not everyone that came to Canada left a bad situation in their home country, most everyone agrees that living in Canada is great (and cold!). Today's episode features interviews from immigrants from the Philippines (a father of one of our students) and from the Netherlands (a student's grandmother). Enjoy these stories! Please rate us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. The SJT Immigration Project is a production of the Sir John Thompson Junior High Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Find us online at: http://anchor.fm/sjt or on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

    S3 E1 SJT Immigration Project: Mexico and Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 13:32


    Welcomes to the start of Season 3 of the SJT Immigration Project! Our podcast is a series of interviews that Grade 9 students at Sir John Thompson Junior High conduct and record with Canadian immigrants. Our aim is to help show the many stories that make up the immigrant experience here in Edmonton, Alberta. Today's interviews are with the father of one of our students and with an EAP student in Grade 9. We hope you enjoy! If you want to reach out to us, please follow us on Twitter @SJTPodcastECSD

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    S3 Trailer: SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 1:54


    Hear a small preview of what's coming up in Season 3 of the Sir John Thompson Immigration Project!

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    S2 E7 SJT Immigration Project: Namibia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 11:10


    This is the final episode of the SJT Immigration Project for this season. We welcome Ore as she interviews her mother from Namibia. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! Please spread the word about the podcast, and make sure to subscribe and rate us! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production by Mr. L. If you have any questions, please contact us at: joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net. Thanks to all of our helpers to make this season so great, even in the middle of a pandemic. We look forward to another great series of interviews next year for Season 3!

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    S2 E6 SJT Immigration Project: Portugal and Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 6:10


    This week features two short interviews: one from an immigrant from Portugal, and one from an SJT student from the Philippines. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production by Mr. L. If you have any questions, please contact us at: joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

    S2 E5 SJT Immigration Project: Serbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 7:36


    In this episode, we hear from an immigrant from Serbia. You may notice her talk about some of the systems that Canada has in place for new immigrants, and programs to help those that are coming here for work. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production work by Mr L. For more information, send an email to joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

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    S2 E4 SJT Immigration Project: Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 7:14


    In this episode, we hear from an immigrant from Lebanon. Listen as he discusses his new life in Canada and how happy he is with his difficult decision to leave home. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production work by Mr L. For more information, send an email to joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

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    S2 E3 SJT Immigration Project: USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 14:54


    This week features...me, Mr L! I was interviewed as part of the project as I became a new Canadian citizen in October 2019. A little strange being on the other side of the microphone, but it was fun to do. Hope you enjoy it!  The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production by Mr. L. If you have any questions, please contact us at: joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

    S2 E2 SJT Immigration Podcast: Chile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 6:06


    In this episode, we hear from an immigrant and former SJT student from Chile. She discusses how different life in here, and what some of the advantages are. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production work by Mr L. For more information, send an email to joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

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    S2 E1 SJT Immigration Podcast: Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 5:13


    In this episode, we hear an immigrant from Vietnam--her story and what she learned from her mother's journey. The aim of the podcast is to highlight stories of immigration to Canada, helping us to see and better understand the beautiful diversity we have here in Edmonton. We hope you enjoy it! SJT Immigration Podcast is a production of Sir John Thompson Junior High's Advanced Academic Program and the Social Department. Host, music, script, cover art, some editing, and interviews by SJT students. Other production work by Mr L. For more information, send an email to joshua.luukkonen@ecsd.net.

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    S2 Trailer: SJT Immigration Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 2:47


    Season 2 is almost here! Check out a small sample of some of the stories we will be hearing this coming season on the SJT Immigration Podcast. Look for weekly episodes starting in early June. A production of the Sir John Thompson Enhanced Academic Program and the Social Department, recorded and edited in Edmonton, Alberta.

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    S1:E8 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 9:32


    This is the final episode! Thank you so much for supporting our little podcast this summer. We are looking forward to bringing you more stories next season, so keep an eye out for us. There are two stories today to lead us out of our project this year. Please enjoy them! Don't forget to comment about us or rate us on your favorite podcast platforms. And share the word about this podcast with others! If you know someone who would like to share their immigration experience with us at the SJT Immigration Project, please send an email to josh.luukkonen@ecsd.net or find me on Twitter @MrLuukkonen. Thanks, and see you next season!

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    S1:E7 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 12:37


    Today's immigration stories comes from the Philippines and from somewhere a little more close to home. We've only got one episode left in this season!

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    S1:E6 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 11:26


    Today's episode features an interview with a cousin of one of our students, who is a University student herself. This makes her perspective a little unique from the rest of the stories we've heard this season. Only two more episodes coming for this season! Don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform! See you soon!

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    S1:E5 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 6:32


    Hello! Two interviews on this episode--one from India and one from the Ukraine. Great stories that help us to understand where we all come from. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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    S1: E4 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 12:12


    Today's story comes from an immigrant from Eritrea. From leaving her home country, becoming a refugee in Kenya, and then moving on to Canada, she tells us of some of the difficulties in making her way in this new land she calls home. Happy Canada Day, everyone!

    S1:E3 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 8:58


    Today we feature two interviews with immigrants from the Philippines, one that comes from the Philippines via Duabi. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and it would be great if you left us a review on Apple Podcasts! See you next time!

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    S1:E2 SJT Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 10:40


    Today's episode features an interview with an immigrant from Scotland, from SJT student Abby. Also, we're available on most major podcast platforms! Please spread the word about the show, and don't forget to rate and even leave a review in Apple Podcasts! SJT Immigration Project is a production of the SJT's Enhanced Academic Program and Social Department. Thank you for listening!

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    S1:E1 Immigration Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 13:26


    Episode 1 of Immigration Project from Sir John Thompson Junior High. Today's episode features two interviews with immigrants--one from Vietnam and one from the Philippines. Thank you for listening! Please spread the word about this podcast, and make sure to subscribe!

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    S1:Trailer SJT Immigration Project Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 2:12


    Coming from Sir John Thompson Junior High: Immigration Project. A new podcast detailing stories and experiences from recent immigrants to Canada. Look for Episode 1 coming soon.

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