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Road to Equity

by Ontario Tech Student Life

A student-made podcast exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Ontario Tech community. Each episode features a member of the Ontario Tech community discussing various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. Hear stories from your fellow Ridgebacks about their experiences and perspective on different topics such as trans-inclusion, gender equality, religion, visible minorities, equity in the workplace, and so much more. This year's podcast team includes Raina Hubley, Jade Santos, and Liyah West-Fernandez. Don' forget to subscrube to stay in the loop about upcoming episodes!

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Episodes

  1. Season 3 Episode 4 - Growing Together: Mental Health and Wellness

    Welcome to the final episode of Road to Equity Season 3! In this episode, we interview each other. Please join your co-hosts Jade, Liyah, and Raina, as we navigate our mental health during the exam season. This episode is all about expanding our understanding of the importance of mental health,...

  2. Season 3 Episode 3 - Understanding Ageism

    Welcome to Episode 3 of Road to Equity! In this episode, we interview Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Health Sciences Faculty member at Ontario Tech University and Chair of the Age-Friendly University Committee. This episode is all about expanding our understanding of ageism and considering ways to help older...

  3. Season 3 Episode 2 - Celebrating Culture

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Road to Equity! On this episode, we’re shaking things up with Raina taking the lead on interviewing Jade and Liyah, along with Breanne Mcalpin, previous executive of the Caribbean Student Association and Kiara Ysabelle Dasig, current vice president of the Filipino Student...

  4. Season 3 Episode 1 - The Meaning of Equity & Diversity

    Welcome to Season 3 of Road to Equity! Our hosts Jade Santos, Raina Hubley and Liyah West-Fernandez sit down with Akeisha Lari, the Student Development Specialist - Equity Programs within the office of Student Engagement and Equity in Student Life. Our first episode, The Meaning of Equity and...

  5. Season 2 Episode 3 - Water Rights in Canada

    In this episode of Road to Equity, the team discusses Water Rights in Canada with a focus on Indigenous communities. Topics explored include Environmental Racism, Water Quality, Boil Water Advisory, Nestle’s Impacts and Calls to Action for all Canadians. For further information, visit the...

  6. Season 2 Episode 2 - The Impact of COVID-19

    In this episode of Road to Equity, our hosts Angelique and Nora ask some of our Ontario Tech students about the impact COVID-19 has had on their lives and mental health. In this discussion, students share their experiences and shed some helpful tips on how they are adjusting to this new normal....

  7. Season 2 Episode 1 - The Ryerson Statue

    Road to Equity is back for the 2021-22 school year. This year's podcast team includes Amanda Wiseman, Angelique Dack, Binderiya Zayat, Nora Findakly, Rhea Bali, and Shelby Ravary. In this episode of Road to Equity, Ontario Tech student Amanda Wiseman sits down with Laura Beaulne-Stuebing, a...

  8. Season 1 Episode 5 - Equity in the Workplace

    In this episode of Road to Equity, mechanical engineering student and this episode's host Rachel Lynds discuss equity in the workplace with Nermin Abdulla. Nermin is a learning programs manager in higher education in the UK and a friend of the Ontario Tech community. The two discuss equitable...

  9. Season 1 Episode 4 - Food and Health Equity

    What is food insecurity? What does it mean to an Ontario Tech student? Host Mitchel Ng and Health Equity Advocate Angelique Dack talk about health equity advocates, fridges and bathrooms on campus (not in the same place), food banks, and more! For further information about Student Life resources...

  10. Season 1 Episode 3 - 16 Days of Activism

    Sexual Violence Educator Tyler Creces and Host Mitchell Ng discuss 16 Days of Activism in our campus community. Alongside Durham College, Ontario Tech is participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In this episode, we learn what the 16 Days are all about, how...

  11. Season 1 Episode 2 - Equity in 2SLGBTQ+

    Episode 2 is all about the 2SLGBTQ+ community, where Equity Programs Assistant Mackenzie Pearman and host Mitchell Ng discuss what a newcomer should know about the community. Mackenzie talks about the Pride club on campus, what outing is, and how to be a good ally. If you want to become more...

  12. Season 1 Episode 1 - Introduction to Equity

    In this episode, our host Mitchell Ng sits down with Equity and Inclusivity Advisor Declan Frampton to give listeners a general introduction on equity. They cover topics such as the big question: "What is equity?" and the first steps to exploring being an ally. For further information about…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A student-made podcast exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Ontario Tech community. Each episode features a member of the Ontario Tech community discussing various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. Hear stories from your fellow Ridgebacks about their experiences and perspective on different topics such as trans-inclusion, gender equality, religion, visible minorities, equity in the workplace, and so much more. This year's podcast team includes Raina Hubley, Jade Santos, and Liyah West-Fernandez. Don' forget to subscrube to stay in the loop about upcoming episodes!

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A student-made podcast exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Ontario Tech community. Each episode features a member of the Ontario Tech community discussing various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. Hear stories from your fellow Ridgebacks about their experiences and...

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