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Borderless Voices
by FCJ Refugee Centre
A podcast by the FCJ Refugee Centre.
Episodes
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Episode #188: Permission to Exploit #10: From Temporary Status to Permanent Belonging
In the tenth and final episode of 'Permission to Exploit,' we wrap up this podcast series by focusing on the essential life-changing shift for migrant workers moving from a temporary status to a situation of permanent belonging. We talk about stability, healing, contribution, long-term plans, and...
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Episode #187 (Spanish): Permiso para explotar #9: De cerrado a abierto: El camino hacia el Permiso de Trabajo Abierto para Trabajadores Vulnerables
(See English transcript of this episode in the FCJ Refugee Centre website) En el noveno episodio de la serie Permission to Exploit (Permiso para explotar), un episodio en español, continuamos hablando sobre los mecanimos y las políticas capaces de romper el cerco de la explotación laboral y, en...
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Episode #186: Permission to Exploit #8: Knowing Your Rights and Options
In the eighth episode of the 'Permission to Exploit' podcast series, we start talking about how to break the trap. This is where hope enters, but grounded in reality, and it all begins with knowing your rights and options. What workers can actually do? Supports, reporting, community…
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Episode #185 (Spanish): Permiso para explotar #7: ¿Seguridad en el trabajo? Salud, lesiones, silencio
(See English transcript of this episode in the FCJ Refugee Centre website) En el séptimo episodio de la serie 'Permission to Exploit' (Permiso para explotar), el tercero en español, continuamos analizando cómo es el día a día de la explotación laboral. En esta ocasión nos centramos en la…
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Episode #184: Permission to Exploit #6: Control at Work
In the sixth episode of the 'Permission to Exploit' podcast series, we begin to explore what exploitation looks like day-to-day, starting with control at work: schedules, unpaid hours, withheld documents, verbal abuse, surveillance and coercion. We are joined by migrant worker Megha, and by…
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Episode #183 (Spanish): Permiso para explotar #5: Aislamiento
(See English transcript of this episode the FCJ Refugee Centre website) En el quinto episodio de la serie 'Permission to Exploit' (Permiso para explotar), el segundo en español, seguimos explorando cómo se ejerce el control y cómo se mantiene la explotación laboral, en esta ocasión, a través del...
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Episode #182 (Spanish): Permiso para explotar #4: La vivienda como forma de control
(See English transcript of this episode the FCJ Refigee Centre website) En el cuarto episodio de la serie 'Permission to Exploit' ('Permiso para explotar'), el primero en español, seguimos explorando cómo se ejerce el control y cómo se mantiene la explotación laboral, en esta ocasión, a través de...
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Episode #181: Permission to Exploit #3: Fear of Retaliation
In the third episode of the Permission to Exploit podcast series, we begin to explore how control is enforced, and the way labour exploitation is maintained: threats, deportation fear, blacklist myths, job loss, and immigration consequences. We are joined by migrant worker Kenny, and by Anita...
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Episode #180: Permission to Exploit #2: Employer-Tied (Closed) Work Permits
In the second episode of the Permission to Exploit podcast series, we explore the structural root: why tying status to an employer creates vulnerability. We are joined by migrant worker Kenny, and by Anita Prskalo, Migrant Worker Program Coordinator at Legal Assistance of Windsor (LAW).…
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Episode #179: Permission to Exploit #1: Recruitment: Promises vs Reality
In this first episode of the Permission to Exploit podcast series, we look at how jobs are sold abroad, misinformation, debt, and power imbalance before arrival. This sets up everything that follows. We are joined by migrant worker Megha, and by Gabriel Allahdua, Outreach Worker and Mobilization...
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Episode #178: Join the Ride for Refuge!
Learn everything about Ride for Refuge, our biggest annual fundraising campaign, and join us on October 4 for the family-friendly bike/walk event that every year brings the members of our community together. Support the FCJ Refugee Centre and newly arrived refugees in Toronto by donating today or...
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Episode #177: Get to Know the FCJ Refugee Centre Primary Care Clinic
In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk with Elisa Ibarra, the coordinator of our Primary Care Clinic, one of the main services that we provide at the FCJ Refugee Centre. Our clinic, funded by Inner City Health Associates (ICHA), is dedicated to providing transitional primary care and...
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Episode #176: The Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference
In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk with Tracy Muriithi, the coordinator of the project A Roadmap to Justice, about the amazing Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference, which will take place in Toronto this Friday, February 21. This conference will bring together organizations and...
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Episode #175: International Day of Education
Today, January 24th, is the United Nations' proclaimed International Day of Education, this year, with the theme AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, we look a little deeper into the experience of access to education of...
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Episode #174: International Migrants Day
On International Migrants Day (December 18), we talk with Jovana Blagovcanin, Anti-Human Trafficking Manager at FCJ Refugee Centre, about the vital role migrants play in our communities, and the ongoing need for solidarity and advocacy. She also talks about the campaign A Day Without Migrants…
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Episode #173: Human Rights Day
December 10 is Human Rights Day, a date that marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948, reminding us that every person is entitled to dignity, equality, and freedom. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, we hear from young individuals about…
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Episode #172: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day is more than just a reminder of the violence women and girls face across the globe; it’s a call to action for us all to take a stand against all forms of gender-based violence. In this new episode of...
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Episode #171: Let’s Unite as a Community: Join Us for Our Holiday Food Drive!
This holiday season, let's come together to make a difference in the lives of families in need. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Kelly Arevalo, FCJ Refugee Centre's Food Security Coordinator, talks about our annual Holiday Food Drive, which will take place this weekend (November 30 and...
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Episode #170: Winter Fundraising Party
On the occasion of our upcoming Winter Fundraising Party, this new episode of Borderless Voices features an in-depth interview with our Co-Executive Director Tsering Lhamo. She tells us everything about this special event on December 6, and also give us a great insight of the work we do at the...
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Episode #169: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a time to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice. A message from…
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Episode #168: New Semester of Uprooted U
We’re happy to announce the launching of a new semester of Uprooted U, a program that targets post-secondary education access for youth and newcomers facing barriers, with a focus on expanding our post-secondary offerings. The program will run four semesters of three months each, starting in...
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Episode #167: Join the Ride for Refuge 2024!
Ride for Refuge is almost here, and Cagla and Viktor tell us all about this great event in this new episode of the Borderless Voices podcast. Join us on Obtober 5 for our biggest annual fundraising campaign and support the FCJ Refugee Centre, in a family-friendly bike/walk event that every year...
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Episode #166: Undocumented Residents Day
In this new episode of the Borderless Voices podcast, Founder of FCJ Refugee Centre, Loly Rico, talks about the importance and significance of Undocumented Residents Day, which will be officially proclaimed this Tuesday, August 20, by the City of Toronto. The event is hosted by the City of…
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Episode #165: World Refugee Day 2024
Today we celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with…
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Episode #164: Being a Placement Student at the FCJ Refugee Centre
In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Junru Huang shares her experience as a York University Placement Student with the Youth & Access To Education Programs at FCJ Refugee Centre.
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Episode #163: Volunteer Stories: Teaching Music at the FCJ Refugee Centre
In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Chloe and Luca share their experiences as volunteer instructors in our MusicBox program, which offers free music classes to children between 6 and 12 years old through fun, educational and engaging activities. The program is offered by the FCJ Refugee...
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Episode #162: Refugee Rights Day: The Need for a National Plan to Provide Better Services to Refugee Claimants
Refugee Rights Day is celebrated every year in Canada on April 4th, the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1985 ruling that stated that refugee claimants are entitled to fundamental rights. On this episode of Borderless Voices we talk about the importance of this day with Loly Rico, FCJ Refugee...
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Episode #161: Food Labelling: Best Before Doesn’t Mean Bad After
Krish Thayaland, Manager of Training and Education at Second Harvest, facilitated a great workshop at the FCJ Refugee Centre about food date labelling. In the workshop, organized by our Food Security Program, Thayaland talked about the difference between "best before" and expiration dates, gave…
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Episode #160: Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens: A Step Back
The federal government is reimposing visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, with new rules that started taking effect on February 29. In this episode of Borderless Voices, FCJ Refugee Centre's Executive Director, Loly Rico, talks about the context of this measure, why it is being...
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Episode #159: International Women’s Day 2024: No One Is Free Until We Are All Free
Loly Rico, FCJ Refugee Centre Executive Director, invites you to join us this Saturday, March 2, for the rally and march that will take place in Toronto on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, under the slogan' No one is free until we are all free.' Express your support and solidarity...
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Episode #158: Join Us For Our Holiday Food Drive!
This holiday season, let’s unite as a community to empower families with the joy of a festive dinner and a heartwarming celebration. Join us this weekend for our Food Drive in front of the No Frills closest to our location, at St. Clair and Robina, in Toronto.
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Episode #157: Open House: Come on November 22 and Get To Know Us Better!
Save the date! We are having an Open House on November 22! Join us, visit our new facilities and learn more about all the work we do and our different programs. This is a special occasion for our new neighbors and friends to get to know us better, and for us to thank everyone for their support....
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Episode #156: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we demand action from our elected officials. We demand that all children are taught the true history of the land upon which we live. We stand in solidarity with and alongside all people across this land in demanding justice, accountability and...
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Episode #155: Join the Ride for Refuge!
Join us for a new edition of the Ride for Refuge! This is our biggest annual fundraising campaign, bringing together members of our community to support the FCJ Refugee Centre and help our most vulnerable community members and programs.
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Episode #154: Undocumented Residents Day
The city of Toronto had a historic moment last Thursday, with the official proclamation of August 24th as Undocumented Residents Day.
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Episode #153: Hope Away From Home: World Refugee Day 2023
A message from Diana Gallego, FCJ Refugee Centre Senior Director, on the occasion of World Refugee Day.
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Episode #152: Come to our Street Party and celebrate our community!
Loly Rico, Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Cente, talks about our annual Street Party, a family event that will take place this coming Saturday, whit lots of activities for children, games, food, music, live performances, piñatas, and much more.
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Episode #151 (Spanish): Un llamado para acabar con la trata laboral
Como parte de su Semana Anual de las Víctimas y Supervivientes, la Red de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas de Toronto acoge este miércoles un foro híbrido para concientizar y abordar las causas profundas del creciente problema de la trata de seres humanos con fines laborales en Canadá. Bajo el...
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Episode #150: A Call For Action To End Labour Trafficking
As a part of their annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network is holding this Wednesday a hybrid forum to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada. Under the title of A Call For Action To End...
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Episode #149: Refugee Rights Day in Canada, A Crucial Moment
On April 4 we commemorate Refugee Rights Day in Canada. It is an opportunity to bring attention to the advances made in the protection of refugee rights in this country, but also a time to learn about the threats to those rights. This year, the occasion is especially significant, due to the...
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Episode #148: Happy Holidays: A Message from Loly Rico
A message from Loly Rico, Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre.
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Episode #146 (Spanish): La experiencia de un Embajador del Equipo de Apoyo a la Vacunación
Desde que Qasim Khan asumió la responsabilidad de trabajar como embajador de vacunación para el Centro de Refugio FCJ, hace ya más de un año, se han producido muchos cambios en el sector de la salud, especialmente en lo que respecta a la COVID-19 y sus protocolos. Qasim ha sido testigo de todos...
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Episode #145 (French): L’expérience d’un Ambassadeur de l’Équipe de Soutien à la Vaccination
Depuis que Qasim Khan a pris la responsabilité de travailler en tant qu'ambassadeur de la vaccination pour le FCJ Refugee Centre, il y a plus d'un an, de nombreux changements sont intervenus dans le secteur de la santé, notamment en ce qui concerne la COVID-19 et ses protocoles. Qasim a été…
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Episode #144: The Experience of an Ambassador for the Vaccination Engagement Team
Since Qasim Khan took the responsibility of working as a vaccination ambassador for FCJ Refugee Centre, more than a year now, there has been lots of changes in the sector of health, especially regarding COVID and its protocols. He has been the witness of all these changes since the beginning, and...
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Episode #142 (Spanish): Dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna bivalente
Siguiendo la orientación de Health Canada y el Comité Asesor Nacional sobre Inmunización, el Gobierno de Ontario está ofreciendo la dosis de refuerzo bivalente de COVID-19 a todos los habitantes de Ontario mayores de 18 años.
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Episode #140: Bivalent Vaccine Booster
Ontarians aged 18+ are eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose. Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, the Ontario government is offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose to all Ontarians aged 18 and over.
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