Canadian Salad

In May of this year, KFC announced the release of Halal chicken at majority of their restaurants across Ontario. As the year went on, what seemed like inclusion only led to exclusion - and the eventual downfall of any inclusive efforts originally made. What went wrong?
Well inclusion can create exclusion when it's done without diversity, equity and without profit-seeking goals in mind. In this episode, we explore what true inclusion looks like and why true inclusion can't exclude - if done without the goal of dollars in the pocket. We will focus on systemic racism, the role of equity in business decisions, and the broader implications for inclusion done inclusively and intentionally.
We can fully inclusive where no one is excluded - that's not a threat, but a world we can create. And yes, we did just use the word "inclusive" eight times . . . you're welcome!

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Sadly again, the X platform was alive and full of fire with a recent post citing hate towards migrants from India to Canada. The claim: they're illiterate, with low class backgrounds and with no civic duty. It's a comment that anti-immigrant and anti-migrant noise makers, influencers and media channels are using to spread lies and misinformation.
Migrants are people with dreams, ambition, and gut. Their worth is inherent and not based upon them being able to speak English. It makes absolutely no sense to hate someone for not having "manners" or being "illiterate". Hostion and Andrea are dishing it out, not letting the anti-migrant, dehumanization and white supremacy voices have the last say.
Hate the systems. Love the migrants. People are people are people are people.

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“DEI is woke.” “It silences free speech.” “It’s Marxism in disguise.”
We’ve all heard the backlash, but how much of it is based on facts? The debate around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been clouded by misinformation and fear-mongering. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we cut through the noise with Matt Tsang, co-founder and brand director at AndHumanity Marketing.
Matt joins Andrea to unpack the real impact of DEI in business, leadership, and community-building. Beyond just a business strategy, DEI is an ethical responsibility in our interconnected world. Together, they explore:

✅ Why DEI is deeper than what we've made it to be
✅ When to reframe DEI to do the work that you want to accomplish
✅ Whether the future is built on a people-first economy or a profit-driven one
Whether you’re skeptical about DEI or working on it every day, this episode challenges harmful myths and reclaims DEI’s true purpose— restoring humanity to feel connected, where everyone belongs.

Check out AndHumanity by visiting their website. Looking to engage in meaningful DEI work, check out AndHumanity's book "Authentically Inclusive Marketing".

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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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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

Quiz Sources
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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