37. Rizwaan Abbas - “A Canadian Muslim of Indo-Fijian Descent”

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No Ties 1879

Prakash Media

49 episodes

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Hosted by sibling duo Ashneil and Angelene, this Indo-Fijian podcast delves into our personal experiences growing up in a predominantly white Canadian town. Together, we shed light on the often-overlooked history of girmit – the British indentured labour system in Fiji – while offering insights into the Indo-Fijian diaspora and the broader cultural impact of this legacy.

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37. Rizwaan Abbas - “A Canadian Muslim of Indo-Fijian Descent”

No Ties 1879

1 hour 53 minutes 51 seconds

3 years ago

37. Rizwaan Abbas - “A Canadian Muslim of Indo-Fijian Descent”

This week we sit down with one of the most intelligent people we know. Rizwaan Abbas: Archaeologist, friend, and all around cool guy! Yes, you read that right, we said archaeologist. If it wasn’t for his exhibit we never would have met our new brood. On this episode we talk about how the hell his dad went from Fiji to freaking Sparwood, B.C. of all places! He tells us about growing up in a small town of 5,000 and the shock of coming to live in the city of Surrey. Currently an Archaeologist for Semiamhoo First Nation, we get into why he chose this path and what prompted him to create his exhibit, “The Indo-Fijians: Surrey’s Pocket of Paradise” at the Museum of Surrey in British Columbia, Canada.

Links:
Riz's IG: @rizwaanabbas
MOS: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/exhibitions/indo-fijians-surreys-pocket-of-paradise

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