A Social Justice Podcast

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

DISABILITIES with Rachael Ransom [Cerebral Palsy / Scoliosis / Chronic Pain / ADHD]

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 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

PRISONER RIGHTS with Jessica Magonet

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, 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.
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AGESIM with barbara findlay

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 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. A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 12 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop.Website: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ Follow A Social Justice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcastFollow The Flag Shop on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFlagShopTwitter - https://twitter.com/TheFlagShopInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflagshop/Follow Nicola Spurling:linktr.ee/nicespurling

RACISM with Thoko Moyo

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. 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. A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 11 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop.

QUEER ISSUES with Sabrina Symington.& Diversity Rains

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 is Episode 10 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop.

HEALTHCARE with Benjamin Perry & Jo Richards

This episode focuses on the topic of Healthcare. Benjamin Perry speaks from the perspective of a Speech Therapist and healthcare union advocate. Jo Richards speaks from the perspective of a Registered Nurse.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 9 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

SEXISM with Amy Bell & Alex Braverman

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.'
A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 8 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY with Kishone Roy & Rebecca Love

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 Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

FOOD INSECURITY with Amita Kuttner

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 this issue seriously enough.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvzThis is Episode 6 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.