Canadian Salad

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A fun, factual and friendly podcast about culture and integration in Canada.

#7 in the Top 100 immigration All time chart

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Canadian Salad episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Canadian Salad for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Canadian Salad episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ramadan: A Global Expression of Collective Faith

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04/09/24 • 39 min

Ramadan is special. Faith, religion and family shape how we make the holiday meaningful either in our home country or here in Canada. What is the sacred and collective observance of Ramadan and how do Muslims in Canada see this religious day in light of a society that doesn’t observe it?
Hostion and Andrea invite two guests, Bushra from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Fayrouz from Libya, to share their experiences of observing Ramadan both in Canada and in their countries of origin. Hear how community can help create collective joy and worship. Listen to them share how navigating Ramadan can be hard while Muslims are being oppressed in other parts of the world. What are their traditions? Why is Ramadan important? The hardest thing about observing Ramadan in Canada is, well . . . you’ll just have to listen.

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Canadian Work Excuses

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05/07/24 • 42 min

"You don't have any Canadian work experience." As immigrants, we apply for jobs, get the interview and then we're slammed with this comment. Our education, our global work experience and even our skills somehow can't match up to these "high" work expectations in Canada. And we continue to be denied a job.
Join Andrea and Hostion as they explore (through ranting) the harm denying a person a job can do - not just for a person but for Canada as a whole. Free labour, unpaid internships and even achieving a Canadian higher education shouldn't be the cost to be employed. There are ways to do better and these two immigrant friends have solutions. It's time for Canadian employers and Canada to listen.

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Dishes Out: Under the Sign of Assimilation

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11/15/24 • 13 min

Why is a simple image of a woman in a hijab deemed controversial in a multicultural city like Montreal? That's easy - power and control. Join us as we confront this pressing question head-on, exploring the biases and discrimination that lurk beneath the surface of triviality of assimilation and the dehumanization of people with government decisions. We dissect the decision by Montreal's City Hall to remove a welcome sign featuring a hijab-wearing woman, challenging the hidden prejudices wrapped in the guise of public comfort and convenience. When people claim to be secular but control who is visible, that secularism is buried underneath the boot of colonization. Women, especially Muslim women, are constantly being punished for being themselves.
Well, we won't let it stand. Join us for our call to action, advocating against hateful and harmful actions from having the last say.

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The Accent That Saved Me

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10/22/24 • 37 min

We all have accents, whether we realize it or not. And in Canada, those who come from outside the borders often are penalized and judged for the sound of their voice. Who we are can often get lost. But what if who we are saves us and keeps us pressing forward, empowering us to be proud and loud of a voice that is our own?
That’s what happened with our first guest of season two, Gurasis Singh - immigrant to Canada and founder of the 'My Thick Accent’ podcast. Gurasis shares his journey from Punjab, India, to Canada, where he faced constant discrimination related to his own accent. He’ll expose the emotional toll of assimilation, the struggles we face when people won’t accept us as we are, and the incredible need to embrace our own unique voice amidst societal pressures.

Accents shape our perception of self and are unique to all of us - even in Canada. While there is a tender balance between adaptation and maintaining one’s cultural identity, Canadians here need to create inclusive and respectful places for others. Period. Cause guess what, even Canadians have thick accents which are accepted without question.
We hope that our dialogue encourages listeners to celebrate their linguistic and cultural uniqueness, knowing that their voice is one of many in the beautiful symphony of sounds heard in this incredible world.
Quiz Sources
Ranked: British Accents Are the Sexiest Foreign Accent - PreplyDialects of Canadian English - University of CambridgePunjabi Now Third Language in Parliament of Canada - Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center (CCIRC) Inc.

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Parenting With My Child's Culture

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03/05/24 • 34 min

Immigration is not for the faint of heart, especially with kids. How do you navigate a new culture while trying to preserve pieces of your own? What do you let go of and what to you accept? How do you balance your ever evolving identity while your children grow up immersed in a culture, community, traditions, faith or background that is different than your own?
Meet Fayrouz from Libya, Kari from Jamaica and Tabitha from the United States. These three moms, along with Andrea, will have an honest conversation on the fears, the joys and the uncertainties that parents face when immigrating to a new country. Hear them laugh about potty training, hear their worries about Canadian sleep overs and hear the struggle it can be to allow children freedom to explore a new country while they yearn to keep their own culture at the heart of their home. Be encouraged to know that parenting as immigrants is a whole other experience and no one is alone in the nuance, the worry and the beauty that comes from it.

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Religion in an Ever Evolving Society

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10/18/23 • 40 min

Religion and faith. Some immigrants come to Canada seeking freedom to express their faith without persecution. Some immigrants come with religious traditions but cannot find a community to express them. Other immigrants come with no religious affiliation or faith expression at all. How do we normalize talking about religious beliefs in a way that doesn’t alienate, proselytize or exclude anyone? If Canada is secular, why are certain religious groups often discriminated against?
Take a listen to the conversation between two people with different faith backgrounds. Andrea shares her journey of deconstruction out her religious Christian upbringing while Hostion generously holds space and curiosity for religion and faith - even if he doesn’t have one. Humanizing one another is what we need, especially for those who believe differently than we do.

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Indigenous Allyship: An Immigrant's Right, Responsibility and Privilege

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09/24/24 • 36 min

In a recent study, more than 50% of immigrants surveyed that they have little knowledge of the Canada's truth of the genocide and assimilation of Indigenous Peoples. As immigrants to Canada, we come with immense privileges in accessing community resources and government supports. But a big part is missing when we are not taught the truth and the reality of the Original People's experiences in Canada. If we want to integrate into Canada, becoming an ally to Indigenous people is a vital part of it.
September 30th marks a significant day as a result of Action #80 in the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Act. As immigrants, we need to not only recognize our privileges but our responsibilities towards advocacy and allyship for Indigenous rights and agency. Allyship isn't a check box, a competitive sport that we trophy around for accolade and pride.

Allyship is a way of life, a journey and a constant way of being. As immigrants, we need to elevate, amplify and uplift voices of others whom have not been listened to. We have a responsibility and we have immense privilege on this beautiful part of the world to remember, to learn and to be changed. It is our right, our responsibility and our privilege to be an ally. And it's never too late to start.

Episode Sources
What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? - The Indigenous FoundationTruth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action - Government of BC2021 Census Data: Immigrants - Stats CanadaWhat is Allyship? - Native Women’s Association of CanadaIndigenous Allyship: An Overview - Office of Aboriginal Initiatives, Wilfrid Laurier University

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Safe Water for First Nations - The Council of Canadians Canada says that 85% of the TRC Calls to Action are either complete or well under way. Really? - Indigenous Watchdog Organization

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My Culture In Their Cubicle

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11/19/24 • 39 min

Workplace anxiety is the number one stressor for immigrants integrating into Canada. And make no mistake, we know why - unspoken expectations, subtle nuances and navigating work place culture. How do you bring your authentic self to the workplace? Is professionalism cultural? What's the difference between cultural values and cultural identities?
We will unpack the intricacies of cultural dialects, differing definitions of professionalism, and the delicate balance of staying authentic while integrating into a new work environment. We'll discuss how unspoken rules, from staying late in Japan to wearing flip-flops in tech, all demonstrate the need for both sender and receiver in communication to adjust and adapt to each other. Tune in to hear our reflections on adapting to new norms, the importance of workplace culture, and how to find your place without losing yourself in the process.

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The Future is Female

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07/23/24 • 44 min

On Sunday, July 21st, Vice President Kamala Harris was endorsed by the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, to run as the Democratic Party candidate for president. If nominated, Kamala would become the first person ever of South Asian descent and one of the few Black women in US history to headline a major US political party's ticket. Yes, she is a political leader in the US but what does it mean for Canada?
Canada has yet to have a woman of colour elected as a federal leader. The representation of women in Canada is minuscule compared to women in leadership globally - lower than the UAE, Rwanda, Cuba, New Zealand and more. What is it about having a woman and more specifically, a woman of colour at the helm of the western world?
Hostion and Andrea unpack the limitless ways in which the collective mindset and cultural perspectives from women of colour's leadership are essential to reflecting the people of Canada, the global majority found in Indigenous People and in the majority of immigrants who settle here. White systems and white leaders fail to understand what equality is, what justice embodies and what equity means. Women heal and restore, and with their feminine resistance, need to be our future leaders. Women of colour and the intersectionalities of their identity amplify cultural perspectives and collective healing. The future is female.
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Episode #16: Defying Systemic Gravity

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12/17/24 • 34 min

Popular! The new 'Wicked' film is out in theatres and we are giving our full blown amazing analysis of the realities of the gravity we all face in our Western world. Join us as we explore themes of outcasts and resilience, reflecting on how Elphaba's journey mirrors real experiences of marginalized groups. The systems that tiny men have created are but illusions and at some point we have to rise above the weight and defy the systems that weigh us down. We'll spotlight two inspiring true stories of immigrants in Canada who have overcome tremendous adversity and created inclusive, liberating and healing work even when society wanted them to keep quiet and conform. Whether you identify with Elphaba or Glinda, the challenge is the same: how will you respond to the weight of systemic gravity? This will be a wicked episode of justice, self-reflection and collective liberation you won't want to miss.

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How many episodes does Canadian Salad have?

Canadian Salad currently has 92 episodes available.

What topics does Canadian Salad cover?

The podcast is about Immigration, Culture, Society & Culture, Country, Canada, Lifestyle, Music, Family, Fun, Podcasts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Canadian Salad?

The episode title 'Ramadan: A Global Expression of Collective Faith' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Canadian Salad?

The average episode length on Canadian Salad is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Canadian Salad released?

Episodes of Canadian Salad are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Canadian Salad?

The first episode of Canadian Salad was released on Aug 23, 2023.

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