
BIPOC Heard
In this podcast hosted by Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, BIPOC youth join to discuss their experiences with social issues in today's society within Canada.
Episodes
21 episodes
Let's Talk about Self-Esteem
Self-esteem impacts individuals throughout their lives. Those with higher self-esteem tend to display greater confidence, while those with lower self-esteem may struggle with insecurity and self-consciousness. In this episode, we explore ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:30

Let's Talk about Academic Pressure
Youth today face many academic pressures. In this episode, we discuss the levels of academic pressure our speakers face, and how it relates to BIPOC communities. We also share some tips and advice for individuals who are experiencing academic b...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:45

Let's Talk about Friendships
Friendships change and develop over time as we get older. In this episode, we discuss experiences with friendships and how to identify toxic friendships. We also address strategies to effectively build new friendships in Canada.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:54

Let's Talk about Privilege
In this episode, the group discusses different forms of privilege and how their own privileges impact their lives in Canada.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:12

Let's Talk about Gender Inequality in Families
In this episode, we discuss understandings of gender inequality and how it is demonstrated within families. The speakers share personal experiences and discuss how gender inequality differs within Canadian society compared to other places and c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:47

Let's Talk about Social Media
We have seen the rise of social media apps, trends and influencers. In this episode, youth discuss social media and how it affects people in the younger generations. The group discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media, how the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:19

Let's Talk about Mental Health
We're back with another very important topic! In this episode, the group discusses about what mental health is and how it is a taboo topic for many immigrant families. The group shares their understanding of mental health and personal experienc...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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39:05

Let's Talk about Winter Depression
In this episode, we discuss the concept “Winter Depression” and how it affects many people during the colder months. The group also offers helpful advice on how to cope with winter depression and support others.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:41

Let's Talk about Cultural Norms
Cultural norms is a concept that has shaped many youths' lives. Some cultural norms are based on shared values and beliefs of past generations. In this episode, the group discusses their understanding of cultural norms and how it has impa...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:47

Let’s Talk about Being BIPOC in the Workplace
Today’s discussion is about pay gaps, working twice as hard, undervalued contributions, gender dynamics, and how a lot of the time education and work experience in one country does not translate to other countries like Canada. Farah and Rosey c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:16

Let's Talk about Diversity
Join Farrah and Rosey as they discuss the importance of listening and learning to diverse experiences in various aspects of life such as work, school, health care and politics. Explore the meaning of privilege and the privileges you may carry. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:14

Let's Talk about Multiracial Couples
Today the group talks about their views and experiences with multiracial couples. You may be surprised while listening by the complexities within these relationships. Come along with Farah and Rosey as they chat about proximity to whiteness and...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:10

Let's Talk about Tokenization
In this episode, the team talks about tokenization of BIPOC and Newcomers to Canada. Farah and Rosey delve into struggles with tokenization in their personal lives and relationships. Some of the topics they talk about are performative allyship,...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:27

Let's talk about Eurocentric Beauty
The team begins to discuss how the fetishization of their culture's features makes them feel while also having other features rejected. How do Eurocentric beauty ideals change over time and affect BIPOC individuals?
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:11

Let's talk about Arranged Marriage
The group discusses the idea of arranged marriage and how it affected their lives, and maybe others?
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:34

Let's talk about Travelling
The team talks about their experiences travelling and the fears BIPOC community members face each day when going to the aiport.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:53

Let's Talk about LGBTQIA+
When two members of the team disclose that they're part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we see many interesting topics come into play and how we navigate them together.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:58

Let's talk about Healthcare
Today we talk about the healthcare stigmatization of BIPOC communities and the under representation of data for clinical trials.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:21

Let's talk about sexuality
The group undertake the topic of sexuality and how it can be difficult to approach the topic when you are balancing the dichotomy of your multicultural identity, and how to bridge that gap with the other generations in your family.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:24
