A Social Justice Podcast

TRANS in RUGBY with Vancouver Rogues

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Will and Nico, from the Vancouver Rogues, to discuss trans and non-binary inclusion in rugby, and sports more generally. This is Episode 26, and the first episode of Season 2 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

SEX WORK with Aphrodite Janeway

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Aphrodite Janeway, a Sex Worker in BC, about Sex Work. This is Episode 24 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

WAR with Michael Kluckner

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Michael Kluckner, of the Vancouver Historical Society, about War. This conversation primarily focuses on the social impacts of war on Vancouver. Vancouver Historical Society's website: https://www.vancouver-historical-society.ca/ To learn more about WWII, check out Michael's graphic novel, Toshiko: http://www.michaelkluckner.com/toshiko.html This is Episode 23 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/
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XENOPHOBIA with Fred Soofi & Jimmy Yan

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Fred Soofi and Jimmy Yan, of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Society, about Xenophobia. Fred Soofi studied Hotel Management and Economics at the University of Regina. Restaurateur Pasta Polo in Coquitlam and Club Ilia Eatery & Lounge at SFU Burnaby. A Canadian resident since 1974, small business owner/operator, and community advocate. Jimmy Yan is the Project and Information Officer of Access Pro Bono. Jimmy Yan is a columnist of the City Post of Singtao News and has been a media commentator on issues of public legal education and information since 2008. VAHMS website: https://explorasian.org/ This is Episode 22 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE with Reverend Cat Webb

This week, Nicola Spurling speaks with Reverend Cat Webb about Intimate Partner Violence. Cat is a Reverend of Metaphysics, and a Psychopomp Priestess who walks between the lands of living and the dead.Cat Webb's Website:http://LoveTransForms.caResources for those affected by Intimate Partner Violence: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/domestic-violence This is Episode 21 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 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

HUMAN TRAFFICKING with Kathleen Cashin

This week, @NicESpurling speaks with  @covenanthousebc 's Kathleen Cashin about #HumanTrafficking. Kathleen is an Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator who works primarily with youth. It's estimated that 100,000-300,000 children are sexual exploited in North America. In this episode we discuss the disproportionate impact of trafficking on youth, as well as other marginalized/vulnerable populations. This is Episode 20 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop. For more information about this topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-amazing-story/id1508074049 https://www.childrenofthestreet.com/ https://www.covenanthousebc.org/youth-homelessness/human-trafficking/ https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/ 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

TECHNOLOGY with Elizabeth Beacom

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 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling
 

ANIMAL ABUSE with Danielle Main

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, 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 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcastFollow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling

REFUGEES & IMMIGRATION with Norma Lize

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/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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcastFollow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurlingFollow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/

INDIGENOUS ISSUES with Adam Olsen

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 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 Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast Follow The Flag Shop: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShop Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/ Follow Nicola Spurling: linktr.ee/nicespurling