A Social Justice Podcast

PIVOT LEGAL SOCIETY with Nina Taghaddosi & Taz Khandwani

This week, we're learning about Pivot Legal Society and their work to develop solutions to complex human rights issues, involving criminalization & policing, drug policy, homelessness, anti-stigma & poverty, and sex workers’ rights. We hear from guests Nina Taghaddosi, Pivot's Anti-Stigma Campaigner, and Taz Khandwani, Pivot's Communications & Digital Engagement Manager. This is Episode 41 (S2 E16) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

DECOLONIZATION THROUGH DESIGN with K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker) of Sky Spirit Studio

This week, we're learning about decolonization through design, BIDC, land back, Indigequeering, and much more We hear from guest, K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker), Lead Indigenous Urban Design Consultant at Sky Spirit Studio. This is Episode 40 (S2 E15) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

HOW VANCOUVER WHITECAPS GIVE BACK with Tosaint Ricketts & Jennifer Scott

This week, we're talking about how The Vancouver Whitecaps FC gives back to community by addressing social issues. Nicola speaks with Tosaint Ricketts, a former professional soccer player, eMLS athlete, and Liaison, Club & Player Engagement for the Whitecaps, and Jennifer Scott, Vice President, Community & Social Impact for the Whitecaps.This is Episode 39 (S2 E14) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

TRANS in CANADA with Rowan Jetté Knox

This week, we're talking about social shifts in how trans people are and have been viewed and treated in Canada. Nicola speaks with Rowan Jetté Knox abut his experiences as a parent of a trans child, husband of a trans wife, partner of trans individuals, and as a trans man himself. This is Episode 38 (S2 E13) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA with Mo Amir & Ian Bushfield

This week, we're talking about 'Alternative Media' and the ethics surrounding that, with Mo Amir of This is Vancolour & Ian Bushfield of Politicoast. This is Episode 37 (S2 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

"AIDS Vancouver" Becomes "Ribbon Community" ft. Sarah Chown

This week, Sarah Chown of Ribbon Community (formerly known as AIDS Vancouver) joins the podcast. We discuss the history of HIV and the organization, their recent name change, and the services they offer. This is Episode 36 (S2 E11) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

MENSTRUATION & INCONTINENCE with Miel Bernstein

This week, Miel Bernstein of Project AIM joins the podcast. We discuss their work to make menstrual and incontinence products available to everyone who needs them. This is Episode 35 (S2 E10) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR MEN with Aaron Purdie

This week, Aaron Purdie, the Executive Director of Health Initiative for Men (HIM), joins the podcast. While HIM primarily focuses on the health and wellbeing of men, they are all all inclusive and have some really interesting stories to tell about how they came to be and how they've been evolving to best serve queer people. This is Episode 34 (S2 E9) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 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 are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

WOMEN IN THE TRADES with Nicole Wiet

This week Nicole Wiet joins the podcast, to discuss women in the trades - the good and the bad. Our host, Nicola Spurling is also a woman in the trades, making this an especially interesting episode.
Nicole is the President of the BC Tradeswomen Society.This is Episode 33 (S2 E8) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 

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 are recorded on the traditional and unceeded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ 

A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz 

A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast 

THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

HISTORY DOESN’T REPEAT, IT RHYMES with Steven Ngo

This week Steven Ngo joins the podcast, to discuss anti-Asian hate, anxiety and depression, racist laws, fatherhood, police, technology, and so much more. It's a whirlwind in the best was possible! 

This is Episode 32 (S2 E7) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. 

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 are recorded on the traditional and unceeded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ 

A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz 

A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast 

THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling