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There's a fact Zilka Joseph likes to toss out to prove how old the Bene Israel culture is: the community, native to the Indian subcontinent, spent centuries unaware of what Hanukkah was. That's because the first Bene Israel people arrived on the shores of modern-day India in 175 BCE, according to some estimates—almost a full decade before the Maccabees fought back against King Antiochus. Blending into the local culture, the Bene Israel people built their unique community without contacting outside Jews until centuries later. Joseph tells this story, and others, in her new book of poetry, Sweet Malida: Memories of a Bene Israel Woman, published by Mayapple Press. A blend of historical lessons, personal stories and beautiful poems, Joseph weaves together a tapestry of life in India, connecting past and present, examining how her culture has stayed alive despite waves of migration, assimilation and an exodus to Israel shortly after the state's establishment. Joseph discusses all this on the latest episode of Rivkush, The CJN's podcast spotlighting remarkable Jews of colour, hosted by Rivka Campbell. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

Kyle Shideler, Director/Senior Analyst for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy What is taking place on college campuses like Columbia? How the red-green axis, Antifa, Black Lives Matter, and jihadi elements are working together to bring down our country. Christine Douglass-Williams, Award-winning Canadian Journalist and author of The Challenge of Modernizing Islam, published by Encounter Books; and Fired by the Canadian Government for Criticizing Islam--a Center for Security Policy publication. Christine is a past Federal government appointee with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and an external advisor to the former Office of Religious Freedoms—a regular writer for Jihad Watch and Associate Editor for Frontpage Magazine.  New Investigations into Chinese Communist Party's penetration and subversion of the Canadian government. What are Sharia-compliant mortgages?  Capt. James Fanell, Retired from the U.S. Navy in 2015, concluding a 30-year career as a naval intelligence officer specializing in Indo-Asia Pacific security affairs with an emphasis on the Chinese Navy. Assignments included tours as the Assistant Chief of Staff for intelligence for the U.S. Seventh Fleet aboard the USS Blue Ridge, the Office of Naval Intelligence China Senior Intelligence Officer, etc. Former National Security Affairs Fellow at the Hoover Institute at Stanford University       Examples of increasing threats to the Philippines posed by the Chinese Communist Party's military and so-called "fishing fleets."  Discussed the build-out and utility of the array of fortified islands across the South China Sea to the Chinese communist party and what that means for the United States.

The federal government's latest effort to regulate speech on the internet was met with relief from parents who've long advocated for a safer space online for their children, but with alarm from free speech advocates who believe the government's bill goes too far. This week on “It's Political,” we dig into the Online Harms Act with a number of experts, discussing what it contains and what the controversies are about. Then we sit down with Justice Minister Arif Virani. In this episode: Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani, as well as the Center for Media, Technology and Democracy founding director and McGill University associate professor Taylor Owen, the Canadian Constitution Foundation litigation director Christine Van Geyn, University of Calgary associate professor and Canada research chair in cybersecurity law Emily Laidlaw, the Canadian Center for Child Protection's executive director Lianna McDonald, University of Ottawa professor and Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law Michael Geist, former Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission vice chair and Macdonald-Laurier Institute senior fellow Peter Menzies, University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation's CEO Mohammed Hashim, B.C. Civil Liberties Association staff counsel Safiyya Ahmad, and NDP House leader Peter Julian. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CTV, Global, The Canadian Press Gallery, CBC, City, The Rebel's YouTube and Privacy Lawyer David Fraser's YouTube. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Michal Stein and Althia Raj, and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.  

BILL WALTON, Host, The Bill Walton Show The impact on U.S. supply chains from the Baltimore ship crash Analyzing attacks on U.S. infrastructure Does China have the capability to “cut off” power to ships? A meeting between U.S. CEOs and Xi Jinping CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” A recent UN Security Council vote on a ceasefire in Gaza How the Israel-Hamas war is a “global issue” A “sabotage” against Israel ROBERT CHARLES, Spokesman, Association of Mature American Citizens, Former Assistant Secretary, State at the State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs in the Bush Administration, Author, “Eagles and Evergreens,” @RCharles4USA The importance of U.S. sovereignty How freedom of speech ties into protecting U.S. sovereignty

When Sarah Kolker returned to her hometown neighbourhood in Philadelphia as a young adult, she noticed a run-down park that she grew up around. She remembered how her mom wouldn't let her go to the park at all. But now, the artist and social justice advocate was inspired to help reimagine the public space entirely. She joined in starting petitions, holding community gatherings, and meeting with politicians and block captains—and ultimately wound up painting a large, colourful mural in the park with her friend and neighbour. Today, with improved lighting and funding from the city, the park hosts festivals regularly and has become a renewed space for children and adults. Kolker doesn't pretend like her art transformed the place on its own—but it was a key compotent to help galvanize, inspire and unite her hometown community. It's similar to the work she does as the director of jkid4all, a program for Jewish families of colour in Philadelphia, which aims to foster a cohesive, welcoming, diverse Jewish community in the city. Kolker joins Rivkush, The CJN's podcast about inspiring Jews of colour, to discuss her work both inside and beyond her Jewish community. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

This week, Erica talks to Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation about the new Online Harms Act (Bill C-63). Mohammed also talks about the Muslim community in Canada and the present state of Islamophobia. Support our work for the price of a grande a month at badandbitchy.comRate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, share us on social and share us to your networks!Contact us:Email: badandbpod@gmail.comTwitter: @badandbitchy IG: @badandbitchypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an Orthodox Jewish woman of colour, Leah Finkelstein knows what it's like to feel like an outsider. Unfortunately, her kids know, too—like when one of them scored a record-breaking triple double for his yeshiva's basketball team, resulting in the school proudly celebrating the box score on an image on social media... with a photo of a different, white teammate. (She complained; they ended up taking it down—not even reposting it with her son's own face.) Incidents like these, and those endured by her fellow Jews of colour, inspired her to create a new organization in 2023, Am Echad Inclusive Alliance. Based out of New Jersey, the group embraces diversity within the Orthodox community; as the founder, Finkelstein herself is the driving force, engaging new members by hosting communal Shabbat meals and even offering to accompany them to shul. To discuss her goals and her views on how racism permeates the Orthodox world, Finkelstein joins Rivkush, The CJN's podcast about Jews of colour, for an in-depth conversation. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

Or did you even bother? Ontario Today sits down with Mohammed Hashim, CEO of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Hashim also co-chairs the National Task Force on Hate Crimes.

BILL WALTON, Host, The Bill Walton Show What are "natural asset companies"? The Intrinsic Exchange Group's role in this new classification of companies What is "voodoo accounting"? CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” Is Canada going to "open its doors" to Gazan refugees? Pro-Palestinian protests throughout Canada A new "green religion" revolving around climate change CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of National Initiatives, Texas Public Policy Foundation The energy relationship between Russia and China A decrease in U.S. shipbuilding in recent years Is China catching up to the U.S. in "total tonnage" of their ships?

STEVEN MOSHER, President, Population Research Institute, Author, “Bully of Asia: Why China's Dream is the New Threat to the World,” @StevenWMosher A history of Communist revolutions "devouring their own" An "internal purge" of people opposed to Xi Jinping taking place in China Xi's confiscation of CCP officials' money A "planned" power outage in Wuhan, China Analyzing China's Social Credit System CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” What is the goal of the founding charters governing Palestinian territories Who is David Cameron? KEVIN FREEMAN, Host, Economic War Room, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Author, “Game Plan: How to Protect Yourself from the Coming Cyber-Economic Attack” and “Secret Weapon: How Economic Terrorism Brought Down the U.S. Stock Market and Why It Can Happen Again,” Founder, Globaleconomiwarfare.com, @SecretWeaponUSA: Enemies of the United States who want to eliminate the U.S. dollar Means of digitizing gold Is gold still a reliable financial tool in the 21st century?

When Chaya Lev converted to Judaism, she was determined to move to Israel. Later on, after surviving breast cancer, she decided to transform her dream into reality, making aliyah in 2016 and starting an Afro-inspired dance movement in the Middle East. But after Hamas launched a lethal terror attack on Oct. 7, it changed her life. With rockets being fired and Israeli sirens blaring, she and her synagogue congregants grabbed their building's Torah scrolls and started running through the streets on Simchat Torah to safety—a scene she says she will never forget. Now, weeks into a war with Hamas, and with Israel's image in the West shifting for the worse, Lev is speaking out to her thousands of social media followers, challenging the argument that Palestinians are "people of colour" in a fight against colonial Israel. She joins Rivkush, The CJN's podcast about Jews of colour, to describe what life has been like on the ground during this conflict. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

Sara Braun grew up as a Black Jewish woman in a small town in the Netherlands, which was, she says, exactly what most North Americans imagine: windmills stretching up from fields of tulips and delicious smells wafting from rustic kitchens. But that's where the picturesque scenes end. While her Blackness was more or less accepted—treated as exotic, though not demeaned—her Judaism was not. She downplayed her religious identity all through her school years... until she turned 18 and moved to New York City with just $400 in her pocket. From there, she found herself embracing the Hasidic lifestyle, marrying a Jewish man and intuitively speaking Yiddish to her newborn children. She has since become a singer, motivational speaker and mother of five children, offering her story as one of inspiration for women looking to chase their dreams—even if that means taking leaps and making sacrifices. She recounts her journeys, both geographical and spiritual, in a book released earlier this year, That Black Hasidic Lady. She sat down with Rivka Campbell for an extended interview on The CJN's podcast about fascinating Jews of colour, Rivkush. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

With the third largest Jewish Diaspora in the world, Canada has no shortage of communal organizations: B'nai Brith, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, plenty of Federations, cross-country campus Hillels—the list goes on. All of them, in some way, claim they are combatting antisemitism. So do we really need another one? Daniel Koren thinks so. After working at The CJN, B'nai Brith Canada and Hasbara Canada over the past decade, this May he founded Allied Voices for Israel, a campus organization that promotes Zionism by bringing together Jewish and non-Jewish students for trips to Israel, media fellowships and summer retreats. And, as he shares on this episode of Rivkush, the origin for the idea can be traced to his heritage as a Bukharan Jew whose own family traditions are a medley of Middle Eastern and Central Asian customs—nothing like the Ashkenormative standards that have come to define Jews, and to an extent Israel, in mainstream North American culture. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

One of Israel's most exciting rappers is Nissim Black, the Seattle-born Hasidic musician whose conversion story is as fascinating—and heartfelt—as his art. Born in Seattle to parents who themselves helped pioneer rap music, Black was always asking big questions and seeking genuine answers, but never found a meaningful connection until he found Judaism. Now living in Israel with his wife and seven children, Black is on a mission to blend rap with his religion, and has emerged as one of the most successful in the scene. He's the subject of an upcoming HBO comedy series about his life, the face behind a whisky brand and an active podcaster. On Sept. 7, 2023, he will be headlining the campaign launch for the UJA of Greater Toronto—and in the lead-up, he sat down with Rivkush for an extensive interview about his journey and his music. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

Charly Wai Feldman is a woman of the world. Born in Montreal to a Jewish father and mother from Hong Kong, she lived in Jamaica and Vietnam before settling in the United Kingdom with her husband, himself of Indian descent (but grew up in Germany and Singapore). But while her nationality is an evolution, a central underpinning has always been her Jewish faith. As she puts it in this episode of Rivkush, "The whole principle of learning how to exist as a diaspora and being able to exist as a diaspora really hit home for me, at a time when I was looking for that sense of belonging." Today, Wai Feldman is a documentary filmmaker whose most recent work, Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini, profiles the prominent Syrian refugee as found herself propelled to international stardom as an Olympic athlete and global ambassador for refugees. She spoke to Rivkush shortly after her film debuted at the Hot Docs film festival in Toronto. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

In this episode Ken and Russell talk with Anne-Marie Pham CEO at the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, which is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. And host of the Leader Talk podcast. Anne-Marie has worked with diverse communities and workplaces for over 25 years as a diversity and inclusion lead for Spectra Energy and the City of Calgary, and as a trainer and facilitator for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. In 2013, she received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee award for her community service. Anne-Marie is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and as of October 2020, a member of the City of Calgary's Anti-Racism Action Committee.Anne-Marie shares valuable insights and practical tips, including her unique D.I.N. model (Describe, Interpret, Navigate) for promoting understanding and empathy. The conversation also explores strategies for depolarizing discussions on sensitive topics, promoting healthy dialogue, and fostering a harmonious work environment. Don't miss this engaging episode that provides actionable advice for building bridges and embracing diversity in your organization.Resources:Seth Godin's blog Avoid false proxiesCCDI Website www.CCDI.caCCDI Podcast Leader Talk https://ccdi.ca/podcast/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariepham/—We hope you enjoy the podcast. Remember to subscribe via Apple podcasts or Spotify, share the link with your friends and colleagues and you can always reach out to as at the following email address info@ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com.—Ready for the next step in your difficult conversations? You can buy the book on Amazon now.I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations - Amazon | Owl's Nest Books| Shelf Life Bookshttps://www.ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com/

When Tamás Wormser, a documentary filmmaker from Montreal, first heard about a small community of Jewish Ugandans who live in a rural village, he knew he had to visit. He was struck by the poverty: no running water, no electricity, no cutlery. And of course, without television for entertainment, they turn to each other. They sing and dance. Wormser was taken aback: this community, which he'd considered "poor" by Western standards, was in fact much richer than any other he'd witnessed in Europe or North America, with tighter social cohesion and a true dedication to the Jewish faith. Thus began the seven-year process of filming Shalom Putti, a documentary that screened at this year's Toronto Jewish Film Festival. The film follows the community's journey to being officially recognized as Jews by the State of Israel. An Orthodox rabbi visits, agreeing to help them, leading to a process that takes years, scrutinizes their faith, exposes prejudices and examines the postcolonial effects of who decides what a "Jew" really is. Wormser joins the podcast to discuss. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

During the infamous Sixties Scoop, the Canadian government forcibly relocated tens of thousands of Indigenous children, separating them from their families and placing them in foster homes or adoptive households. Little Bird, a new show by Crave and APTN, which premiered May 26, follows one young woman who was taken from her reserve in Saskatchewan at age five and raised in a Jewish home in Montreal, having her name changed from Bezhig Little Bird to Esther Rosenblum. In her 20s, Bezhig returns to the Prairies to find the family she lost and discover the secrets of her past. When the idea for Little Bird was pitched to filmmaker Jennifer Podemski, who has First Nations and Jewish heritage, she quickly agreed to take on the project. She joined The CJN podcast Rivkush for an in-depth conversation about the historical realities and lingering trauma that still affect Indigenous Canadians today, as well as the complicit role that some Jewish families played—and what we can do moving forward. This episode was recorded live at Holy Blossom Temple on May 28, in partnership with the podcast's sponsor, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Read more about the partnership here. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. The show is sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

TODD BENSMAN, Senior National Security Fellow, Center for Immigration Studies, former Department of Homeland Security official, Author, Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History,  America's Covert Border War: The Untold Story of the Nation's Battle to Prevent Jihadist Infiltration, @BensmanTodd How bad is the southern border crisis? The impact of Title 42 ending in the near future Where are immigrants getting into the United States coming from? An under-reported story of terrorists bringing informants across the border GREG SCARLATOIU, Executive Director, Committee for Human Rights in North Korea Why does the U.S. have 20,000 troops stationed in South Korea? Assessing the nuclear arsenal of North Korea CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” Increased tensions towards Israel from its Middle Eastern neighbors The connection between Hezbollah and Lebanon What is the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?

RICK FISHER, Senior Fellow of Asian Military Affairs, International Assessment and Strategy Center, Author, “China's Military Modernization: Building for Regional and Global Reach,” former Asian Studies Director, The Heritage Foundation, former China Brief Editor, The Jamestown Foundation Are recent military drills by the Chinese more intense than previous drills? When would Xi Jinping want to invade Taiwan? Why does China want to gain control of Taiwan so badly? NICHOLAS EFTIMIADES, Senior Fellow, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security A large "gap of knowledge" within the U.S. intelligence community when it comes to Chinese intel Eftimiades' large database on Chinese espionage What did the Chinese collect from the U.S. with their spy balloon? CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” How is the Chinese Communist Party infiltrating Canada? Justin Trudeau's connections with China How China is "weaving" their way into all aspects of Canadian life

STEPHEN BRYEN, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy An overview of the balloons flying over the U.S. in recent weeks What data could China have obtained from this balloon? How would U.S. financial aid to Ukraine impact the security of Taiwan? The impact of supply chain issues on U.S. military readiness CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” The recent object shot down over Canadian airspace The Southern Poverty Law Center's attack on the Catholic Church A building threat from ISIS

COL. (RET.) JOHN MILLS, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Member, Committee on the Present Danger: China The current state of counter-intelligence within the U.S. government Is the FBI focusing on national security threats? What was the "Cyber Response Group"? CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” What is Justin Trudeau's connection to the Chinese Communist Party Is Canada trying to model their economy after China's? HON. ISMAEL BENAVIDES, Former Peruvian Finance Minister Why was Peru's President Castillo impeached? Is there hope for the people of Peru? What does the political future of Peru look like?

In what ways have reactive activist efforts at restorative community work furthered divide between ‘marginalised' communities and groups characterised as ‘oppressors'? How can we reimagine reparative work in community so that it holds space for reflection and pause, both integral for long-term systemic change but also acceptance of the multiplicities and complexities that make up our individual and collective bodies? Today we are joined by David Lewis-Peart, a Toronto-based writer, educator and former TedX speaker whose work looks at identity, race, masculinity, mental health and the concept of the GRACE Principle. He holds a diploma in Human Services Counselling - mental health and addictions, with certification in Life Skills Coaching, and additional training in Facilitating Restorative Circles, and Family Group Conferencing. He has previously been a member of faculty in both Child and Youth Care and Social Service Work programs in Toronto, Brampton and Oakville. David has been a founding lead on a number of community service and arts-based initiatives supporting Black and other groups. A former minister, David was co-founder and former coordinator of the spiritual-arts community Sunset Service Toronto Fellowship, honoured by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation in 2014, and again in 2016. In 2015 NOW Magazine Readers Choice Awards recognized Sunset Service as Best Activist Religious Group - Runner-up, with David later being appointed by the Chicago-based Parliament of the World's Religions as Co-Chair of the Next Generation Task Force in 2017. David has been the recipient of several awards for his work in community-building including the TD Canada LGBT Youthline Award for Achievement in Social Services, the Toronto Community Foundation – Vital People Award, and the inaugural Walden New Thought Awards recognizing socially conscious leaders globally in 2019. He has regularly contributed to national publications such as Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC), Huffington Post Canada, and Global News, engaging as a thought leader on issues of race, identity, restorative practice and working across difference. Visit mindfullofeverything.com for all episode resources.  Follow the podcast on Instagram (@mindfullofeverything_pod) and Facebook (@mindfullofeverything). Support the podcast on buymeacoffee/mindfullagrita.

CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore Assessing the state of the U.S. military What branch of the military is keeping up with their recruitment numbers? Demoralization of U.S. border patrol CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” The CCP's continued attempts to control their citizens, even outside of China Justin Trudeau's admiration of China Does Canada have a strong relationship with Turkey? BRADLEY THAYER, Director of China Policy, Center for Security Policy, Author, How China Sees the World  The importance of the upcoming 20th Party Congress in China Will Xi Jinping become more powerful after this meeting? China's targeting of dissidents around the world

CAPT. JAMES FANELL, Retired Intelligence Officer for the Indo-Pacific, US Navy, former National Security Affairs Fellow, Hoover Institute An analysis of the recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin A history of the military relationship between China and Russia China's increased military actions towards Taiwan PETER MCILVENNA, National Organizer, Hearts of Oak Implications of the death of Queen Elizabeth II The energy crisis in the U.K. CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” The rise of Pierre Poilievre in Canada An increase in support for conservative politicians in Canada Massive protests taking place in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini

With no interview this week as Peter enjoys a well-earned family break, we are revisiting some previous content from our archives. As relevant today, if not more so. Christine Douglass-Williams is an author and writer, her book 'The Challenge of Modernizing Islam' is the basis for this interview, it is the first major effort to provide a foundation of understanding and a vision of Islam that is consistent with human rights, equal rights and modernity. Christine Douglass-Williams is a nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer (including Telly, Videographer, and Omni Awards), conducting over 1,700 live interviews. She is a past federally appointed Director with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and a former appointee to the Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs. She also serves as a political advisor. Christine has authored hundreds of blogs, articles and columns. Her writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Jewish Press, Breaking Israel News, the Middle East Quarterly, FrontPage Magazine, Hudson Institute, among many other venues and the Gatestone International Policy Council, at which she has served on the Board of Governors. Christine is a daily writer at Jihad Watch, a project of the David Horowitz Freedom Center; and has authored a monograph for the Center For Security Policy in Washington DC as part of its Civilizational Jihad series titled: “Fired by The Canadian Government For Criticizing Islam–Multicultural Canada: a Weak Link for Islamization”. As a former on-the-beat political and crime news reporter and newsroom editor, Christine has also worked as a regular national columnist and news analyst with Metro News (owned by the Toronto Star). She was also a Senior Advisor to the Hudson Institute in New York 'The Challenge of Modernizing Islam' Available from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Challenge-Modernizing-Islam-Reformers-Obstacles/dp/1641770201/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Christine on Jihad Watch: https://www.jihadwatch.org/author/christine-williams Originally broadcast 15.4.21 *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art https://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/ and follow him on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/BoschFawstin To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestream platforms and more go to https://heartsofoak.org/find-us/ Please like, subscribe and share!

In the first year of the pandemic, police-reported hate crimes rose by 37 percent. That's from a recent Statistics Canada report that recorded 2,669 incidents in 2020 – the highest number since such data became available in 2009. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. No one who has been paying attention to the rise in hateful rhetoric, threats, and the growing mobilization of white supremacists in Canada will be surprised by this data. But it's shocking and troubling nonetheless. Rooting out hate in Canada requires that we face it head on: going to its source and dealing with both the individuals and the structures that produce violence. So, on this episode we ask: Where do hate crimes come from and what is to be done?  On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Mohammed Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

In the first year of the pandemic, police-reported hate crimes rose by 37 percent. That's from a recent Statistics Canada report that recorded 2,669 incidents in 2020 – the highest number since such data became available in 2009. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. No one who has been paying attention to the rise in hateful rhetoric, threats, and the growing mobilization of white supremacists in Canada will be surprised by this data. But it's shocking and troubling nonetheless. Rooting out hate in Canada requires that we face it head on: going to its source and dealing with both the individuals and the structures that produce violence. So, on this episode we ask: Where do hate crimes come from and what is to be done?  On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Mohammed Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

Patrick Brown, Conservative Leadership Candidate & Brampton Mayor; Jenni Byrne, Jenni Byrne + Associates & senior advisor to Pierre Poilievre's CPC Leadership Campaign; Paul Workman, CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Amira Elghawaby, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation; and Scott Reid, CTV News Political Commentator.

It's a little-known fact that the first Jews in Canada were actually Sephardim, founders of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal in 1768. Over subsequent years, Ashkenazi Jews would follow from Europe, becoming the dominant Jewish culture; it wasn't until the mid-20th century that Middle Eastern Jews arrived to add their own contributions to the Canadian Jewish mosaic. The often quiet history of Sephardic contributions to Jewish culture—not just in Canada, but in Israel, the United States and elsewhere as well—is the focus of a new book and digital-preservation project called Sephardi Voices, spearheaded by Henry Green, a professor of Judaic and religious studies at the University of Miami and the founding director of the Jewish Museum of Florida. In partnership with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, we invited Green to share stories and insight into the Sephardi world in Canada and beyond for the first-ever live virtual taping of Bonjour Chai. Plus, we get to know Mohammed Hashim, the executive director of the CRRF, who outlines his organization's work, paths toward a more comfortable dialogue between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine Canadians, and what his favourite kosher restaurant is. Later, David and Ilana actor-splain why Jewish representation matters in film and television, and what it was like working on Jewish theatre shows this year. Credits Bonjour Chai is hosted by Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon and David Sklar. Michael Fraiman is the producer. Andre Goulet is the technical producer. Our theme music is by Socalled. The show is a co-production from The Jewish Learning Lab and The CJN, and is distributed by The CJN Podcast Network. To learn how to support the show by subscribing to this podcast, please watch this video.

Hate crimes in Canada are up. Recent data out from Statistics Canada showed that in the first year of the pandemic, incidents reported to police increased by 37 per cent from the previous year. 2,669 hate crimes were reported to police in 2020 – the highest number since data became available in 2009.But in Canada, charging someone for a hate crime rarely happens. A Globe and Mail investigation found that of the 13 largest municipal and regional police forces, laying charges for a hate crime varied from a low of 6 per cent to a high of 28 per cent.A new task force co-chaired by Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the RCMP wants to create national standards to help front-line officers better identify and solve hate crimes. Mohammed Hashim is the executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and he's on the show to tell us why hate crimes are a growing issue in Canada and how the task force will work to combat it.

Guest: Mohammed Hashim - Executive Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation & task force co-chair. 

David Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Robert Benzie, the Toronto Star; Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; and Amira Elghawaby, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.  

Alan speaks with Mohammed Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, about new research that found Canadians want government action on online hatred and discrimination.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Mohammed Hashim and Jelana Bighorn about how we can confront the problem of hatred and prejudice in our society and promote the oneness of humanity. Hashim is executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and Bighorn is an educator.

A survey released by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation suggests an increasing number of Canadians believe race relations are poor in this country. Black and Indigenous people more likely to believe racism is getting worse. In the 2nd half, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison of the legendary Canadian children's music group Sharon, Lois & Bram talk about their latest album.

DR. LAWRENCE SELLIN, retired international businessman and medical researcher, Veteran, US Army Reserve, @LawrenceSellin Dr. Lawrence Sellin: Pakistan has always sought to turn Afghanistan into a “client State” of theirs - Pakistan was never an ally of the United States Dr. Sellin: India is the key to South Asia DR. NAYLA RUSH, Senior Researcher, Center for Immigration Studies, @NaylaRush Special Immigrant Visa for Afghans: We are not evacuating refugees, for the most part, out of Afghanistan - The U.S. has programs for collaborates who are under threat in Afghanistan The Biden Administration and Congress have greatly extended the various special Afghan visa programs - These applicants receive a green card upon acceptance into these programs Issues with processing SIV applicants in the U.S., some of which may be denied: “Once they get here, they are here for life” CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, "The Challenge of Modernizing Islam" Muslim ‘Minister for Women and Gender Equality' refers to Taliban as ‘our brothers' As opposed to other Parliamentary systems, a sitting Prime Minister in Canada can call an election at any moment. They only need the governor general's approval Who is the alternative to Justin Trudeau? 

You've likely heard about the recent spike in hate crimes against Muslims in Canada - I'm certain you remember the violent attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario in last month - and today's episode is questioning where and when Islamophobia in Canada started picking up traction. The ways in which Islamophobia affect Muslim Canadians goes deeper than physical attacks in public, affecting us in our schools, workplaces, and political institutions. We're thrilled to have Mohammed Hashim join us for the conversation! Mohammed is the Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Read more about him HERE.**TW: This episode discusses the recent violent attacks and deaths of Muslim Canadians in acts of domestic terrorism so listener discretion is advised.Make sure to join the conversation on social media: Email - knownonsensepodcast@gmail.com Instagram handle - http://instagram.com/racism.is.nonsenseTwitter - @nonsense_knowLinktree - https://linktr.ee/KnowNonsensePodcast 

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Liberals remain poised to regain a majority government in the next federal election, a new poll suggests, while support for the Conservatives appears to be dipping. The latest Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found 38 per cent of decided voters would cast their ballot for the Liberals if the election were held tomorrow, a number unchanged from last month. The Conservatives, meanwhile, would earn 26 per cent of the vote, down three points since May. The party is also behind the Liberals in every age group and every region of the country except for the Prairie provinces, where the Tories remain the most popular choice among voters. “If (the Liberals) are considering having an election, this is as good a position as they've been in since … the 2015 election,” said Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs. GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - GENEVA International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate this year, except in some Western markets, causing up to US$2.4-trillion in losses, a United Nations study said on Wednesday, adding the sector is not expected to rebound fully until 2023. COVID-19 vaccination and certificates are key to restoring confidence in foreign tourism, which provides a lifeline for many countries, especially small island states that rely heavily on the sector to provide jobs, it said. In 2020, international arrivals plunged by 73 per cent from prepandemic levels in 2019, causing estimated losses of US$2.4-trillion in tourism and related sectors, according to the report by UNCTAD and the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). ALSO: Europe Union to Canadians: Come On In GUEST:  Dr. Marion Joppe, Professor with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph - The discovery of the remains of 215 First Nation children at the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and another discovery of a possible mass grave at the site of the Brandon Indian Residential School in Manitoba has highlighted the devastating and traumatic impacts of the residential school system, prompting Canadians to express unprecedented support, with 49 percent saying they have a new appreciation of the damage done by residential schools. Canadians also signaled strong support for actions on First Nations-led priorities toward justice, healing, and closing the socio-economic gap.  Results of a survey released today by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), and Abacus Data, expose glaring gaps of knowledge and education related to Canada's history and renew calls to re-examine questions around who should be held accountable. GUEST: Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science with Brock University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 15th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes shares with us the details of her conversation with the Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation on what needs to be done now to avoid future deadly incidents like we witnessed recently in London, Ontario. Are you stressed about having to return back to the office for work? We get some tips on how to make the transition a little easier, from Behavior Change Expert, Dr. Lisa Belanger. It will look a little different this year but the music will go on! We speak with Kerry Clark – Artistic Director of the Calgary Folk Fest for details on this year's Summer Serenades” event taking place at Prince's Island Park in July. It's a big week for gamers. The Annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, also known as E3 is in full swing. We get the scoop on the massive event with “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on ‘The West Block' podcast Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Mohammed Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, about the rise of online hate and intolerance in Canada. She also speaks with U.S. congressman and co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus Brian Higgins about when the Canada-U.S. border will be open for travel once again. And Green Party Leader Annamie Paul joins Mercedes to discuss internal conflicts in the party and is asked why former Green MP Jenica Atwin crossed the floor to the Liberals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, "The Challenge of Modernizing Islam" Christine Douglass-Williams talks about a recent report released by the Alliance Canada Hong Kong - Chinese influence, "is going unnoticed by the general public" ADL's ‘Brief History on Anti-Semitism' GORDON CHANG, Contributor, Gatestone Institute, Newsweek, Author, “The Coming Collapse of China,” “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes the World, “Losing South Korea,” and “The Great US-China Tech War,” @Gordongchang The medical community has not been given with any solid evidence asserting that COVID-19 was a natural mutation According to senior Chinese officials, World War III will be fought with biological weapons LAWRENCE PECK, Advisor, North Korean Freedom Coalition and "One Korea Network," Representative, KOREA CPAC Lawrence Peck: The problem is not the people of South Korea but the Democratic party in South Korea and its leader Moon Jae-in Members of Moon's party have urged him to explain to the Chinese leaders why he traveled to Washington to cement the U.S.-R.O.K. alliance BILL WALTON, Managing Partner, Rappahannock Ventures, Chairman, Rush River Entertainment, former Leader, Donald Trump Transition Team, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow Bill Walton talks about Janet Yellen's proposed ambitions to institute a global minimum tax  

We are thrilled to be back with more episodes and this time in partnership with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF). In this episode we dive into the creation of the CRRF, which came out of the Japanese Redress Agreement in the 1980s. Many people would be shocked to learn that during World War 2, tens of thousands of Japanese Canadian citizens were forcibly interned in camps throughout the country living in deplorable conditions. Deemed "enemy aliens" despite sometimes living in Canada for generations, they had their homes and businesses confiscated and sold by the government. *There was a glitch with the episode - to fix you can delete and redownload for the right version.Browse the Canadian Race Relations Foundation site where they have many resources on anti-racism - https://www.crrf-fcrr.ca/en/ Contact us for collaborations or to be featured on the podcast  Email - knownonsensepodcast@gmail.comInstagram handle - @racism.is.nonsenseLinktree - linktr.ee/KnowNonsensePodcast 

CARLOS PONCE, Senior Fellow and Director of Latin American Programs, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, Senior Lecturer, Columbia University, former Director of Latin American Programs, Freedom House, @ceponces The Castro regime is still in charge of Cuba The regime, not the US embargo, has been destroying the Cuban economy for years  The ways in which Putin's Russia and Xi's China are active in Cuba NINA SHEA, international human-rights lawyer, Director, The Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom, former Commissioner, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Author, "Persecuted: The Global Assault on Christians" What is the current state of religious freedom around the world today? Nina Shea: President Trump's efforts to combat atrocities against religious liberties was a step in the right direction Secretary Blinken, Don’t Downplay the Importance of Religious Freedom ROBERT CHARLES, Former Assistant Secretary, State at the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs in the Bush Administration, Author, "Eagles and Evergreens," @RCharles4USA Robert Charles gives his opinion on the recent outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial Honor Law Enforcement – Know Hard Facts CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, "The Challenge of Modernizing Islam" In 2019, Justin Trudeau invited the People's Liberation Army to conduct a joint cold weather exercise with the Canadian military - which was later canceled by the Canadian Armed Forces The Five Eyes Alliance and Huawei 5G activity in Canada Christine Douglass-Williams: We see more and more Chinese incursions into Canada

Should Canada do more to counter hate online? This is a question currently before the House of Commons Heritage Committee. A new survey conducted in January 2021 on behalf of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation find that 93% are in favour of doing so. Stephanie sits down with Mohammed Hashim, the new Executive Director of the CRRF to discuss these results and what he thinks should be done. Importantly, before they dive in, they contextualize the discussion with some reflections of the four year anniversary of the violent extremist attack on a mosque in Quebec City, Islamophobia and the significance of a new National Day of Remembrance. You can read the results of the survey here: https://www.crrf-fcrr.ca/images/CRRF_OnlineHate_Racism_Jan2021_FINAL.pdfYou can follow Mohammed Hashim on Twitter at: @mohashimYou can follow the CRRF on Twitter at: @CRRF

Top stories today: Ice cold whistler becoming COVID hotspot People, as usual, are ignoring the ‘recommendations' to not travel outside their communities. Whistler is one of the destinations that is seeing some huge COVID numbers.   Travel restrictions finally announced, but.. Are those restrictions even close to stringent enough? Are there even that many people travelling to the Caribbean or Mexico? What about Hawaii? What about the hot US states?    Vaccine sentiments being fueled by anxiety Canada's vaccine rollout has been taking a few blows to the head in recent weeks, and Canadians are reacting negatively.    And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Whistler is a COVID-19 hotbed  And it is largely a result of people ignoring recommendations. Because, well - what else are people going to do? There are no rules in place that you cannot go to Whistler. Just suggestions that you shouldn't. Phil Johnson is our guest, a resident in Whistler working in hospitality. Chapter 2 NPA board member on the show responds to criticisms  His name is Angelo Isidorou. He's a journalist with the Post Millennial, as well as a member of the NPA board. He's been called out by many establishments for his attendance of a MAGA rally, holding up a hand gesture that stands for white power. He talks to Lynda Steele. Chapter 3 Let's take a look at these travel restrictions We bring in Ronald St. John who is WHO's Latin America Incident Manager during the Ebola outbreak Former director general of the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Public Health Agency of Canada Co-founder of Sitata Inc - a company which monitors travel risks  Chapter 4 Heads up commuters! Canada-line strike notice! In 72-hours Canada Line could be restricting service.    We talk to Stephanie Smith, the President of the BCGEU who represent these works.  Chapter 5 A new poll on vaccine sentiments according to Canadians President of the Angus Reid Institute, Shachi Kurl, fills us in on the latest when it comes to how Canadians feel about the vaccine rollout. Chapter 6 Calgary based vaccine creator didn't get support at the federal level Providence Therapeutics are building their own vaccine. But, they've failed to receive support on the federal level.  Brad Sorenson, Founder and CEO of Providence Therapeutics Chapter 7 Vacancy rates are up, but should we celebrate?  While vacancy rates are trending up, so is the cost of the available stock.   We chat with Paula Azevado, Business Development Coordinator for liv.rent, which is based in Vancouver Chapter 8 Online hate, how to manage the cesspool of social media?  Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation talks to us about this constant battle.  _____________ Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation talks to us about this constant battle.   

Mohammed Hashim, the executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation joins the Morning News. 

In today's episode, Rick and Sam are joined by Minnijean Brown Trickey and Spirit Tawfiq to discuss storytelling and education as catalysts of change, particularly in relation to racism and social justice. Through their conversation they examine America's need for a more inclusive and complete telling of our history, developing a vocabulary for talking about racism as a means to bring bigger change, and educating young people to become societal change agents against racial injustice. Minnijean Brown Trickey is one of the “Little Rock Nine,” the students who desegregated Little Rock High School in 1957. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her community work for social justice, including a Lifetime Achievement Tribute by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the International Wolf Award for contributions to racial harmony. With the Little Rock Nine, she received the NAACP Spingarn Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work in Native Human Services from Laurentian University and Master of Social Work from Carleton University, in Ontario Canada, and is the recipient of four Honorary Doctorates. ​ Ms. Trickey is the subject of a documentary, Journey to Little Rock: the Untold Story of Minnijean Brown Trickey, which has received critical acclaim in international film festivals across the globe. She has been featured on Oprah, People Magazine, Newsweek, the Ottawa Citizen, the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp, CNN, the History Channel Turning Points in History, and the HBO documentary, Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later. Spirit Tawfiq is an Antiracism Educator & founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through Storytelling, Education and the Arts. She is the creator and host of Roots of the Spirit Podcast, a space to galvanize change through honest conversations about identity, “race,” racism and intersecting social justice issues. As a professional speaker and playwright, Spirit speaks and hosts workshops in k-12 classrooms, colleges, universities and organizations about her legacy as the daughter of Minnijean Brown Trickey, inspiring people from all walks of life to discover their own roots and our interconnected history. Sam Scinta is President and Founder of IM Education, a non-profit, and Lecturer in Political Science at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo University. Rick Kyte is Endowed Professor and Director of the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University. Music compliments of Bobby Bridger- “Rendezvous” from "A Ballad of the West"

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

AM980's Andrew Lawton fills in for Roy Green while he's on vacation.   Andrew previews what's ahead on today's show and discusses how we address mental health.   -   While appearing on NBC News' Meet the Press, the author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook” said violence is a “legitimate response” to the “far right's ideology”.   Guest: Professor Mark Bray, author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook” and visiting scholar at the Gender Research Institute at Dartmouth College   -   Senator Mike Duffy is suing the Senate as well as the Attorney General of Canada for general damages, lost income and benefits, and punitive damages for a total of $7.8 million.   Guest: Michael Taube, Ottawa Citizen columnist and former speechwriter to Stephen Harper   -   A board member with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation is facing expulsion over her contributions for the website Jihad Watch.   Guest: Christine Douglass-Williams, board member with Canadian Race Relations Foundation and author of “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam: Reformers Speak Out and the Obstacles They Face”   -   A  new study from the Fraser Institute has found that Canadians pay a whopping 42.5% of their income in taxes – more than the amount they spent on housing and all other expenses combined.   Guest: Charles Lammam, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A board member with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation is facing expulsion over her contributions for the website Jihad Watch. Guest: Christine Douglass-Williams, board member with Canadian Race Relations Foundation and author of “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam: Reformers Speak Out and the Obstacles They Face” (Photo: Courtesy of Canadian Race Relations Foundation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday a Baton Rouge man was shot outside a convenience store and today a man was shot by police during a traffic stop. The woman who live streamed her boyfriend being shot in Minnesota remained relatively calm during the video and during her being detained. Why is it social media is the first thing we jump to when events happen? What goes through people's mind under situations of duress? Guest: Anita Bromberg, Executive Director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Guest: Oren Amitay, Registered Psycholigst and Media Consultant. scottthompsonshow