A Social Justice Podcast

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Elizabeth Beacom. Elizabeth currently works in cyber security, and has spent her career working in IT. The two discuss many aspects of technology, focusing on their past, present, and future societal impacts, from AI, to robotics, to quantum computing, to 1984. This is Episode 19 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Po...

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Danielle Main, the founder of Leash of Hope, to discuss 'animal abuse.' Leash of Hope works on behalf of all members of the disabled community to offer a much-needed service. The objective of the organization is to train service dogs to enable people with disabilities to enjoy more independent living and provide hope at both ends of the leash. This is Episode 17 of A Social Justice Podcast, b...

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Norma Lize, from Rainbow Refugee, to discuss refugees & immigration. Norma (she/her) is a refugee and a trans person whose work is to help bring LGBTQIA+ refugees to Canada. This is Episode 16 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/l...

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with BC Greens MLA, Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP), about 'Indigenous Issues.' Adam was born and raised on Tsartlip First Nation, in Brentwood Bay, and is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation (W̱JOȽEȽP). This is Episode 15 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some ...

This week, Nicola speaks with Rachael Ransom, a person who deals with Cerebral Palsy & Scoliosis, about 'Disabilities.' This is Episode 14 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast ar...

This week, Nicola speaks with Jessica Magonet (she/her), a staff lawyer at Prisoners' Legal Services, working on human rights issues faced by people in prison. The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, a legal clinic for federal and provincial prisoners in BC, promoting the rule of law within prisons and the fair and equal treatment of prisoners. This is Episode 13 of A Social Justice Podcast, br...

This week, we hear from barbara findlay, a self-described fat, old, white, cisgender, queer, lawyer, with disabilities, who grew up working class and Christian in the prairies. barbara touches on issues of aging, capitalism, culture, work, respect, climate change, family, and human connection, among others. She provides insightful observations, and tells stories of personal experiences, along the way. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of...

This week, we hear from Thoko Moyo, a Black, Queer, Anti-Oppressive Counsellor. The discussion focuses on what racism can look like, from the perspective of a black person, how it is prevalent within our systems, what it's like to grow up feeling like an outsider, experiences of prejudice, and more. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Vie...

This week, we hear from two figureheads in Vancouver's queer communities. Sabrina Symington speaks from the perspective of a queer artist and a trans woman. Diversity Rains speaks from the perspective of a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, and a gay senior/elder. Host, Nicola Spurling, chimes in with her perspectives as well, as a trans women, a lesbian, and public advocate. A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz ...

This episode focuses on the topic of Sexism. Amy Bell speaks from the perspective of a woman who works in the media, the mother of a daughter and a son, and a parenting columnist. Alex Braverman is The Flag Shop owner's daughter, and speaks from the perspective of a woman who grew up in the 'slut-shaming era.'

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This episode focuses on housing affordability. Kishone Roy speaks from the perspective of someone who grew up in social housing, a political advisor, and a longtime advocate. Rebecca Love works at The Flag Shop, and speaks from the perspective of the Vancouver Tenants Union, and a lifelong tenant, who has experience being evicted. A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 7 of A Social Justice Podc...

This episode focuses on Food Insecurity. Amita Kuttner speaks from the perspective of the leader of a Canadian political party, who is pushing for more awareness, and for the government to take actions to ensure that food security is taken more seriously. The conversation touches on what food insecurity looks like, who is most affected, how we can notice warning signs, and what the future might look like, if we do or don't treat th...

This episode focuses on Classism, and what it really means. Matthew Ramadan speaks from the perspective of a financial planner, and someone who has experienced class privilege, and Aradia Faire speaks from the perspective of having a unique relationship to class, as a result of being stateless. A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 5 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and b...

This episode focuses on wealth, and what equity looks like when it comes to finances. Kelsey Smart speaks from the perspective of a financial planner, trying to make finances more accessible, and Heidi Roggero speaks from the perspective of an advocate for women and children in crisis, and a single mum with 6 children. A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 3 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted ...

This episode delves into climate change, how it has become a crisis, some of the issues at play, and what we can do to correct the dire path we're on. Celine McRae-Hamdy speaks from the perspective of an aerospace engineer and clean energy engineer, and Dr. Devyani Singh speaks from the perspective of a scientist working on climate and energy police, currently working with the Environmental Defence Fund on natural climate solutions...