• Youth Voices of the 6ix - "Chat with Toronto City Councillor McKelvie"

    In this podcast, we had a chance to speak with Toronto City Councillor, Dr. Jennifer McKelvie, about climate change in our city and how young individuals can become engaged in environmental issues. Additionally, we covered her journey from being a geoscientist to a politician, tips to limit food waste, information on current environmental programs for volunteering and work opportunities for young people to have their voices heard at the Toronto City Council! 

    This podcast is sponsored by Pivot2020 - a Canada-wide youth employment research project led by Youthful Cities and SFU Center for Dialogue jointly. The aim of this project is to provide youth with employment, help youth gain experience in research and explore other creative outlets that can help inform how youth in Canadian cities recover post COVID.

    E-resource (Page 43): https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DAEOVyqY_RU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton#1

    25m - Dec 9, 2020
  • Youth Voices of the 6ix – What it means to be a minority

    In this episode we will interview Gloria Frimpong and Mich Lee on their experiences and thoughts about racism while living in the city of Toronto. Some of the topics covered and talked about in this podcast are about white supremacy, systemic racism in our everyday lives, and solidarity between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).

    This podcast is sponsored by Pivot2020 - a Canada-wide youth employment research project led by Youthful Cities and SFU Center for Dialogue jointly. The aim of this project is to provide youth with employment, help youth gain experience in research and explore other creative outlets that can help inform how youth in Canadian cities recover post COVID.

    Host: Yun-Lan Hu

    Speakers: Gloria Frimpong, and Mich Lee.

    E-resource with the page number that coordinates with your episode: 9-18.

    https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DAEOVyqY_RU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton#9


    1h 14m - Dec 4, 2020
  • Youth Voices of the 6ix – The ways we experience racism

    In this episode we will interview Adjei Scott and Haniah Saleem on their experiences and thoughts about racism while living in the city of Toronto. Some of the topics covered and talked about in this podcast are the psychology of being racist, feelings of being the perpetual foreigner in a land that you call home, as well as thoughts on internalized racism.

    This podcast is sponsored by Pivot2020 - a Canada-wide youth employment research project led by Youthful Cities and SFU Center for Dialogue jointly. The aim of this project is to provide youth with employment, help youth gain experience in research and explore other creative outlets that can help inform how youth in Canadian cities recover post COVID

    Host: Yun-Lan Hu

    Speakers: Adjei Scott, and Haniah Saleem.

    E-resource with the page number that coordinates with your episode: 9-18

    https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DAEOVyqY_RU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton#9

    1h 24m - Dec 4, 2020
  • Youth Voices of the 6ix - "Climate Anxiety & Consumerism"

    In this podcast, we will talk about how to cope with climate anxiety and present you with tips on how to continue to stay motivated in your efforts to curb climate change. In addition, we will talk about the influence of individual actions on consumer markets and some neat ways to be environmentally friendly while shopping!

    Pivot as the sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Pivot2020 - a Canada-wide youth employment research project led by Youthful Cities and SFU Center for Dialogue jointly. The aim of this project is to provide youth with employment, help youth gain experience in research and explore other creative outlets that can help inform how youth in Canadian cities recover post COVID

    Host: Gari, Kristyn, Sagarika

    Editors: Jessica Gari, Kristyn, and Sagarika


    E-Resource (p.42): https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DA[…]tm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton 

    46m - Dec 4, 2020
  • Youth Voices of the 6ix - Immigration & Refugee Experiences

    Content warning: the following episode will discuss violence, death and emotional trauma.


    Mich and Sofia will be discussing topics concerning Canada’s immigration and Refugee system, with especial attention to the obstacles BPOC immigrants face due to: racism, discrimination and political and economic insecurity. In addition, Sophia will share her personal story on how she became a refugee and arrived in Canada.


    E-resource: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DAEOVyqY_RU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton

    46m - Dec 4, 2020
  • Youth Voices of the 6ix - Mental Health

    Youth Voices of the 6ix is a podcast that tells the stories and experiences of youth on topics such as immigration, climate change, racism, and mental health. In this episode, we will be discussing our personal experience dealing with mental health and the importance of your own well being.

    This podcast is sponsored by Pivot2020 - a Canada-wide youth employment research project led by Youthful Cities and SFU Center for Dialogue jointly. The aim of this project is to provide youth with employment, help youth gain experience in research and explore other creative outlets that can help inform how youth in Canadian cities recover post COVID.

    Speakers: Daryl, Viviana, Kristyn

    E-Resource (Pg. 28-42) : https://www.canva.com/design/DAEOVyqY_RU/CxKgQfBZNU5Vnx_Md46LIA/view?utm_content=DA[…]tm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton 

    49m - Dec 4, 2020
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