Cohort 5
Program Date: Jan 11th, 2021 - April 7th, 2021
Fractured Narratives: Historical Interpretations in Film & Television
by Danielle Sinopoli
The stories commonly portrayed in film and television are highly influenced by events of the past. Film and television hold significant influence on how we understand historical events. They are generally widely accessible and entertaining to watch, however there are several issues with how these forms of media portray the past. This podcast will explore the types of historical narratives commonly depicted in historically-based film and television and why they can be described as fractured narratives. The objective of this podcast is to bring awareness to the lack of diversity in this type of media and lead listeners to ask themselves: Who defines the past and what does this mean for those who are having their stories told, and those who are not?
Field Notes: Journeys into Creative Practise, Connection, and Joy
by Meagan Gove
This podcast is an exploration of the impacts creative practices have on the way we perceive connectivity, joy, and self-love. Myself and my community have experienced the arts as a powerful force that creates outlets for self-expression, pathways to professional careers, and sites for political dialogue and action. Field Notes asks self- identified artists to reckon with their definition of artistry, where they find spaces and opportunities for connection, and where they turn to in pursuit of finding joy. Meditative in nature, this podcast aims at providing an emotional landscape for listeners who want to know how artists turn to their craft, to each other, and within themselves to find their way in an ever-changing world.
From the Caribbean Sea to Lake Ontario: It's like having two homes
by Nandini Melwani
For an immigrant, the word “home” can have a variety of meanings. Home can be a physical place, it can be people you surround yourself with, and it can be a feeling of comfort that can change at any moment. This piece explores the motivations, struggles, opinions and experiences of young adults who have left their homes in the Caribbean to live, work and study in Canada.
Voices of Strathcona Park
by Rebecca Gibbons
Since COVID-19 began, city parks have become the heartbeat of many neighbourhoods. More than ever, they are sanctuaries of calm and connection away from the stifling routine of home isolation. In this story, we hear from five visitors to Strathcona Park in Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighborhood and ask: What brought them there? And how does the park help them cope with the pandemic? This is a meditation on Strathcona Park and a message of gratitude for community parks everywhere.
Creating & Connecting During a Global Pandemic
by Suleka Ismail
During times of uncertainty, many people look to the work of creatives and artists as a means to hold onto hope and feel connected to others. This episode aims to highlight the experiences of Black creatives within the GTA, who’s ability to form connections and create have been impacted due to COVID-19.
Feel free to support and check out the work of these amazing creatives who lent their voices andtimetothisproject:Alisa(twitter:@unsystematicli), Myrtle(ig:@afroquill),Jen(ig: @byjenkatshunga), Chels (ig: @patchewrk), Alexander (ig: @artbyrobinson), Idil (ig: @yung.iddy), Mel (ig: @yourfavouritegirlmel), Raquel (ig: @quelkirk), and Akil (ig: @akilelijah)
I'm An #Accountant: Sex Work in a New Age
by Sarah Laudenbach
Sex work is one of the most stigmatized professions in the world. From misconceptions to negative media depictions, sex workers often face discrimination and harassment because people rarely take the time to truly understand the consensual side of the sex work industry. When the pandemic began in 2020, sex workers – like workers in every other industry – were forced to adapt their businesses to a new age of primarily online work. Through conversations with real sex workers and advocates from a wide variety of fields and backgrounds, I’m An Accountant: Sex Work in a New Age considers the stigma of sex work, the reality of workers’ experiences, and the empowerment that can come from sex work. This episode also focuses on the shift from in-person to digital services, social media’s discrimination against sex work, and other challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created for sex workers.
Please note the following trigger and content warnings for this episode: sexually explicit and adult language, sexual harassment, objectification, fetishization, and brief, non-graphic mentions of sexual abuse and sexual trauma.
Down in the Coves
by Thomas Sayers
Want to escape the roaring screams of cars speeding down Wharncliffe Road? Well, you’ll have to head into the Coves. It’s one of the few places along the road where you can hear and encounter nature. Listen to a few of the stories and memories that Londoners have made while spending time in the Coves in this podcast, whether you know the Coves as an old friend, a newer acquaintance, or have yet to meet.
