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This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (⁠cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism⁠). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (⁠https://incompetech.com⁠) 

Artist: Kevin MacLeod 

Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel⁠) Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear⁠) 

Title: Morels 

This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (⁠cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism⁠). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (⁠https://incompetech.com⁠) 

Artist: Kevin MacLeod 

Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel⁠) Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear⁠) 

Title: Morels 

This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (⁠cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism⁠). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (⁠https://incompetech.com⁠) 

Artist: Kevin MacLeod 

Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel⁠) Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear⁠) 

Title: Morels 

This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (⁠cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism⁠). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (⁠https://incompetech.com⁠) 

Artist: Kevin MacLeod 

Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel⁠) Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear⁠) 

Title: Morels 

This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (⁠cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism⁠). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (⁠https://incompetech.com⁠) 

Artist: Kevin MacLeod 

Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel⁠) Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear⁠) 

Title: Morels 

This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.
• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.
• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.
• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.
• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.
• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.
• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (https://incompetech.com)
Artist: Kevin MacLeod
Titles: 

• Clean Soul
• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4
• Deliberate Thought
• Meditation Impromptu 01
• Atlantean Twilight
• Touching Moments One
• Dreams Become Real
• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel)
Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing
• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear)
Title: Morels 

Sources: 
"Harper Government Propose Immigration Rules Banning Polygamous, Forced Marriages." YouTube, uploaded by CBC News: The National, Nov 5, 2014. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaKXv8N8GeI. 
"MP Jay Aspin Delivers Speech on Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act." YouTube, uploaded by Jay Aspin, Mar 25, 2015. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1J9ycOSp1E. 
"Senator Mobina Jaffer - Bill S-210 - An Act to Amend An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts." YouTube, uploaded by Senator Mobina Jaffer, Nov 1, 2017. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9fUFv6vTkI.

Project Lead, Maryam, and Project Associate, Akhila, discuss the Collaborative to Combat Online Hate Project. In this episode, amongst other things, they outline why this project is important and what barriers they faced when developing different materials such as the Eradicate Hate Toolkit and Reflect 2 Connect. All materials can be accessed at cassa.on.ca/eradicatehate

In this episode, CASSA’s Anti-Hate Initiatives Project Manager, Maryam, talks to Eman Zahid, CASSA’s Muslim Outreach Coordinator, about the Coalition for Racial Equity in Education. The Coalition is a collaborative project between CASSA, Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Tamil Canadian Civic Centre for Action, Chinese Canadian National Council of Toronto, and Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators. If you want to get involved as a high school student or parent, please contact Eman Zahid.

This is CASSA’s vaccine engagement series where we invite experts across Canada to weigh in on COVID – 19 related issues and topics. For this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine to talk about booster shots. Dr. Muhajarine is an Epidemiologist and Professor for Community Health and Epidemiology at the College of Medicine at University of Saskatchewan. He is also the Director of Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU), and a Public Health Leader for Health Systems and Social Policy Impact at the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network.

Online Hate, Freedom of Speech, Algorithms, and Bill C-36: In conversation with Ryan Chan, Project Lead at Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice

What Comes After the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In conversation with Lindsay (Swooping Hawk) Kretschmer, the Executive Director of Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC). Listen more to learn about ways to continue the reconciliation process beyond the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

CASSA's Project Manager, Maryam Faisal, engages in a conversation with Rizwana Kaderdina, the Co-Chair of the Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students on ways in which education can be used to combat Islamophobia. 

CASSA's Project Coordinator, Maryam, chats with Hawa Yahia Mire, an NDP Federal Candidate for York South-Weston and Equity Consultant. They discuss how to build anti-racist organizations and what can be done to combat online hate. This episode is part of CASSA’s Anti-Hate Conversation Series.

CASSA's Project Coordinator, Maryam Faisal, chats with Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director of Canadian Race Relations Foundation and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data about a national survey they conducted on online hate. This episode is part of CASA's Anti-Hate Conversation Series.