In our last segment of our election mini-series, we talk to local candidates about food, climate and the elections. Remember to vote on September 20th!
This episode was created in partnership with the Peel Youth Food Circle and is part of Food Secure Canada's Eat Think Vote campaign.
In our last segment of our election mini-series, we talk to local candidates about food, climate and the elections. Remember to vote on September 20th!
This episode was created in partnership with the Peel Youth Food Circle and is part of Food Secure Canada's Eat Think Vote campaign.
In our last segment of our election mini-series, we talk to local candidates about food, climate and the elections. Remember to vote on September 20th!
This episode was created in partnership with the Peel Youth Food Circle and is part of Food Secure Canada's Eat Think Vote campaign.
What is civic engagement all about? Why should we vote? In this episode of our 4-part election mini-series, we're chatting with Samantha from Apathy is Boring, a super cool organization working to make sure every young Canadian is an active citizen and youth are meaningfully engaged in all aspects of the democratic process. You can learn more about Apathy is Boring here. Make sure to check out the other episodes in our election mini-series where we talk to 350 Canada, GreenPAC and Engage Peel.
Connect with Apathy is Boring on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@apathyisboring).
What does civic engagement look like in Peel? In this episode of our 4-part election mini-series, we're chatting with Harminder from Engage Peel, a grassroots group from Peel striving for better governance and accountability in local democracy. Make sure to check out the other episodes in our election mini-series where we talk to 350 Canada, Apathy is Boring and GreenPAC.
You can connect with Engage Peel on Twitter.
Is climate a top issue for this election? Which candidates are ready to act on our climate crisis?
In this episode of our 4-part election mini-series, we're chatting with Sarah and Ese from GreenPAC about the upcoming election and the work they are doing to make sure climate change is a top election issue. GreenPAC's 100 Debates on the Environment are coming up - find one in your community to attend and support! We need ALL our political and community leaders, no matter their party, beliefs and values, to come together to ensure our survival. Check out the other episodes in our election mini-series where we talk to 350 Canada, Apathy is Boring and Engage Peel.
Connect with GreenPAC on Twitter, Instagram (@greenpac.canada) and Facebook.
Are our candidates talking about our climate crisis? Is Canada still on fire?!
In this episode of our 4-part election mini-series, we're chatting with Atiya from 350 Canada about the upcoming election and the work they are doing to make sure climate change is a top election issue. We need ALL our political and community leaders, no matter their party, beliefs and values, to come together to ensure our survival. Check out the other episodes in our election mini-series where we talk to GreenPAC, Apathy is Boring and Engage Peel.
Connect with 350 Canada on Twitter, Instagram (@350canada) and Facebook.
What challenges do farmers in Palestine face? What does Palestine's food sovereignty look like? Today, we're chatting with Rami from the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature about climate change, farming and Palestinian food sovereignty. You can learn more about the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature here.
Links to things mentioned in episode:
A Growing Culture's Hunger for Justice episode on "The Power of Seed in Occupied Land": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBiXTCZF8Hw&list=PLE0s6SR2InK_GR31_XZY0DO3bPCMVqVv1&index=8
We're talking to Environmental Defence, Community Climate Council and Jenni Le Forestier on the organizing and advocacy they have been doing to #stopthe413, an increasingly opposed Highway project, proposed to cut through vast areas of forest and farmland, just north and parallel to the 407. This is a great opportunity to learn about how to organize and effect change in your community from those who have been involved in every step!
Would you be ready if a climate disaster hit today? We talk to Climate Crisis Connect about what climate disasters are, how to prepare for them and why it's important to do this work now. Climate Crisis Connect is a group of youth in Mississauga who are working with marginalized communities to help them prepare for a climate disaster. You can connect with them on Instagram @climatecrisisconnect
Links to things mentioned in podcast:
City of Mississauga Emergency Preparedness Guide: https://www.mississauga.ca/publication/city-of-mississauga-disaster-management-plan/
This week, we take time to learn, reflect and share resources in memory of the children lost and the survivors of the Canadian Residential Schools system. Reconciliation is not possible without truth. We understand this is a difficult topic for many, support is available via The Indian Residential School Survivors Society at 1 (800) 721-0066 or the 24hr Crisis Line at 1 (866) 925-4419.
We're chatting with Monique from Bruized about food waste and the importance of embracing imperfection. Bruized is a women-run start-up that combats food waste through education and yummy eats. Learn more about them here. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram at @bruizedco
Happy Bike Month! Let's kick-off Bike Month by learning about what biking looks like today, and what it could look like in the future. We're joined by amazing bike leaders from our community:
Get inspired and let's build a community where biking is possible for all!
We're talking to Moon and Noah, a Black and Asian queer, trans, physically and mentally disabled couple, from That Gay Garden! We chat about their food and farming experiences and dream of having a tiny home and land to farm. We also chat about tips for allyship, as well as tips on how Black, Indigenous, people of colour, trans and disabled people can get started farming.
Connect with That Gay Garden on Facebook, @ThatGayGardenGuelph, or Instagram, @thatgaygarden. Check out Moon's cooking and baking project on Instagram, @gay.grubs. You can support Moon and Noah and their work through this fundraiser - https://fundrazr.com/CommunityFarm?ref=ab_0cBWzXmgIsw0cBWzXmgIsw
Big news, folks! The amazing Rahul Mehta will be the new co-host for The Lassi Revolution podcast! I am so excited for this collaboration and really looking forward to the great conversations we're going to have. Follow Rahul on Twitter @sustainsauga, and on Instagram @opportuncity
How is our winter season changing? How is this affecting our food growing projects? Rahul Mehta, a local resident and activist, helps us explore what our changing winters mean for our gardens, how to have difficult climate conversations, and provides tips on how we can grow successfully with the instability and unpredictable weather associated with climate change. Connect with Rahul on Twitter, @sustainsauga, or on Instagram, @opportuncity.
Links to things mentioned in episode:
Mississauga Cycles: https://www.culturelink.ca/newcomers-on-the-move-with-mississauga-cycles/
We're learning about Mississauga's first urban agriculture strategy with Jane Hayes, a community developer and permaculture designer. We talk about what urban agriculture is, why it's important, the process of developing this strategy and the potential impacts it will have on our community. You can connect with Jane at Garden Jane or at Hoffmann Hayes. The City of Mississauga is taking public comments, feedback and inputs on the urban agriculture strategy until May 9th - link below to access more information.
Links to urban agriculture strategy survey and information
Website for more information: https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/urban-agriculture-strategy
Online survey: https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/urban-agriculture-strategy/survey_tools/urban-ag-survey
City of Mississauga's Environment Division Facebook: @SaugaGreen
City of Mississauga's Environment Division Instagram and Twitter: @MiLivingGreen
City of Mississauga's Environmental Outreach Email: living.green@mississauga.ca
Links to groups/information referenced in episode:
Ecosource (community gardens): https://ecosource.ca/
This episode aired on Sauga 960 AM on Friday, April 9, 2021.
How are environmental justice, menstruation and farming related? I chat with Justine Geroche, an intersectional activist in Mississauga, about the connections between environmental and menstruation justice, and what it's like to be a farmer who menstruates. To connect with Justine, click here.
Links to things we mention in the podcast:
Sewing pattern to make your own reusable cloth pads: https://dl.orangedox.com/csANgVvUfolCvScljA
Diva Cup (menstrual cup): https://divacup.com/
Femmy Cycle (menstrual cup): https://femmycycle.com/
Thinx (menstrual underwear): https://www.shethinx.com/
Knix (menstrual underwear): https://knix.com/
Justine's suggestion of accounts to follow:
The Bloody Feminist: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodyfeminist/
The Period Purse: https://www.instagram.com/theperiodpurse/?hl=en
The Pad Project: https://www.instagram.com/thepadproject/?hl=en
Code Red Collective: https://www.instagram.com/coderedco/?hl=en
Operation Period: https://www.instagram.com/operationperiod/
Hate the Dot: https://www.instagram.com/hatethedot/
This episode was aired on Newstalk Sauga960am on March 26, 2021.
We're talking about the farmers protests and revolution in India but with a local twist! Simran (from Justice for Indian Farmers TO) and Navtej Sanghera (community members in Mississauga) speak to us about why these protests are important and how we can support in Peel. Check out Justice for Indian Farmers TO on Instagram for great resources as well as information on the protest on April 4th here. You can connect with and learn from Navtej on Instagram here.
This is a special, extra, bonus episode! Navtej Sanghera, a community member from Mississauga, breaks down the new farmer bills for us and provides info on the history of farming in India and some of the consequences of the bills. Connect with and learn from Navtej on Instagram here.