Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:59:12 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:59:12 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.newrootsradio.com Copyright New Roots Radio http://www.newrootsradio.com Weekly radio show about immigration and multiculturalism in Canada and around the world https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/c/5/3/5c535343fdc9aeba New Roots Radio no episodic multiculturalism,immigration,cultural,diversity,refugees,world,music,Canada no Everyone who comes here has a story to tellinfo@newrootsradio.comNew Roots Radio Living in the shadows Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:33:20 +0000 Many children living in an Islamabad refugee camp run around without shoes. They don't all know their names, and some of them don't know who their dads are. They have shadowy pasts and uncertain futures. The beauty of uncertain futures, though, is that it can mean a world of possibility. We introduce you to a musician, Shadow, who became a musician after fleeing to a Ghanian refugee camp.

]]> Many children living in an Islamabad refugee camp run around without shoes. They don't all know their names, and some of them don't know who their dads are. They have shadowy pasts and uncertain futures. The beauty of uncertain futures, though, is that it can mean a world of possibility. We introduce you to a musician, Shadow, who became a musician after fleeing to a Ghanian refugee camp.

]]> 58:01 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Many children living in an Islamabad refugee camp run around without shoes. They don't all know their names, and some of them don't know who their dads are. They have shadowy pasts and uncertain futures. The beauty of uncertain futures, though, is that it can mean a world of possibility. We introduce you to a musician, Shadow, who became a musician after fleeing to a Ghanian refugee camp.New Roots RadioMany children living in an Islamabad refugee camp run around without shoes. They don't all know their names, and some of them don't know who their dads are. They have shadowy pasts and uncertain futures. The beauty of uncertain futures, though, is that it can mean a world of possibility. We introduce you to a musician, Shadow, who became a musician after fleeing to a Ghanian refugee camp. Streamlining the System Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:53:07 +0000 Bill C31, introduced in Canada last year, seeks to streamline the refugee system here, hoping to save money and increase efficiency. But can streamlining this system still take into account the stories and lives of the people who go through it? An academic is worried that the refugee system focuses too much on abstract generalities, a politician sees the economic benefits of streamlining, and a Roma Hungarian refugee must find a new home to keep his family safe. 

]]> Bill C31, introduced in Canada last year, seeks to streamline the refugee system here, hoping to save money and increase efficiency. But can streamlining this system still take into account the stories and lives of the people who go through it? An academic is worried that the refugee system focuses too much on abstract generalities, a politician sees the economic benefits of streamlining, and a Roma Hungarian refugee must find a new home to keep his family safe.

]]> 57:58 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Bill C31, introduced in Canada last year, seeks to streamline the refugee system here, hoping to save money and increase efficiency. But can streamlining this system still take into account the stories and lives of the people who go through it? An academic is worried that the refugee system focuses too much on abstract generalities, a politician sees the economic benefits of streamlining, and a Roma Hungarian refugee must find a new home to keep his family safe. New Roots RadioBill C31, introduced in Canada last year, seeks to streamline the refugee system here, hoping to save money and increase efficiency. But can streamlining this system still take into account the stories and lives of the people who go through it? An academic is worried that the refugee system focuses too much on abstract generalities, a politician sees the economic benefits of streamlining, and a Roma Hungarian refugee must find a new home to keep his family safe.  Running for your Life Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:13:00 +0000 Being a refugee means not only escaping danger in one part of the world, but convincing people in another that it all really happened. In this episode: an interview with a Sri Lankan journalist about the fine line between economic migrant and refugee, with a lawyer representing an asylum seeker whose medical condition may have prevented him from him getting his story straight, a Day in the Life of a family who came to have second thoughts about being refugees, and a trip to Colombia where internally displaced people brave mortal danger... to get back home.

]]> Being a refugee means not only escaping danger in one part of the world, but convincing people in another that it all really happened. In this episode: an interview with a Sri Lankan journalist about the fine line between economic migrant and refugee, with a lawyer representing an asylum seeker whose medical condition may have prevented him from him getting his story straight, a Day in the Life of a family who came to have second thoughts about being refugees, and a trip to Colombia where internally displaced people brave mortal danger... to get back home.

]]> 58:10 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Being a refugee means not only escaping danger in one part of the world, but convincing people in another that it all really happened. In this episode: an interview with a Sri Lankan journalist about the fine line between economic migrant and refugee, with a lawyer representing an asylum seeker whose medical condition may have prevented him from him getting his story straight, a Day in the Life of a family who came to have second thoughts about being refugees, and a trip to Colombia where internally displaced people brave mortal danger... to get back home.New Roots RadioBeing a refugee means not only escaping danger in one part of the world, but convincing people in another that it all really happened. In this episode: an interview with a Sri Lankan journalist about the fine line between economic migrant and refugee, with a lawyer representing an asylum seeker whose medical condition may have prevented him from him getting his story straight, a Day in the Life of a family who came to have second thoughts about being refugees, and a trip to Colombia where internally displaced people brave mortal danger... to get back home. Telling Tales Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:49:55 +0000 We've always said that everyone who comes here has a story to tell. But don't be fooled! Every story is different, and they don't always take you where you expect to go. On this episode, digital storytelling in Toronto helps kids fit in; a refugee on youtube tells nostalgic stories of home; an author tells his story of a pub where immigrants gather to seek an ending to their tales; and an immigrant journalist who makes other people's stories his business.

]]> We've always said that everyone who comes here has a story to tell. But don't be fooled! Every story is different, and they don't always take you where you expect to go. On this episode, digital storytelling in Toronto helps kids fit in; a refugee on youtube tells nostalgic stories of home; an author tells his story of a pub where immigrants gather to seek an ending to their tales; and an immigrant journalist who makes other people's stories his business.

]]> 58:21 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)We've always said that everyone who comes here has a story to tell. But don't be fooled! Every story is different, and they don't always take you where you expect to go. On this episode, digital storytelling in Toronto helps kids fit in; a refugee on youtube tells nostalgic stories of home; an author tells his story of a pub where immigrants gather to seek an ending to their tales; and an immigrant journalist who makes other people's stories his business.New Roots RadioWe've always said that everyone who comes here has a story to tell. But don't be fooled! Every story is different, and they don't always take you where you expect to go. On this episode, digital storytelling in Toronto helps kids fit in; a refugee on youtube tells nostalgic stories of home; an author tells his story of a pub where immigrants gather to seek an ending to their tales; and an immigrant journalist who makes other people's stories his business. Black Mexico and Singing in the Studio Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:40:05 +0000 New Roots Radio visits a community of African descendants in Mexico, where the story of the African diaspora is little known, even they aren't sure where they come from. And guest come into the studio from Colombia, Bangladesh, China and Mexico to share their music... and their singing voices.

]]> New Roots Radio visits a community of African descendants in Mexico, where the story of the African diaspora is little known, even they aren't sure where they come from. And guest come into the studio from Colombia, Bangladesh, China and Mexico to share their music... and their singing voices.

]]> 56:24 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)New Roots Radio visits a community of African descendants in Mexico, where the story of the African diaspora is little known, even they aren't sure where they come from. And guest come into the studio from Colombia, Bangladesh, China and Mexico to share their music... and their singing voices.New Roots RadioNew Roots Radio visits a community of African descendants in Mexico, where the story of the African diaspora is little known, even they aren't sure where they come from. And guest come into the studio from Colombia, Bangladesh, China and Mexico to share their music... and their singing voices. The Hard Landing Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:11:11 +0000 Immigrating can be a dream come true, but like all dreams, we have to wake up sometime. Today, New Roots Radio explores that moment when the excitement ends and the demands of a new life set in. Lillianne Cadieux-Shaw interviews immigrant Andrea Contreras. "Welcome to Canada: Now What?" by Charlotte Kudadirgwa.

]]> Immigrating can be a dream come true, but like all dreams, we have to wake up sometime. Today, New Roots Radio explores that moment when the excitement ends and the demands of a new life set in. Lillianne Cadieux-Shaw interviews immigrant Andrea Contreras. "Welcome to Canada: Now What?" by Charlotte Kudadirgwa.

]]> 57:56 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Immigrating can be a dream come true, but like all dreams, we have to wake up sometime. Today, New Roots Radio explores that moment when the excitement ends and the demands of a new life set in. Lillianne Cadieux-Shaw interviews immigrant Andrea Contreras. "Welcome to Canada: Now What?" by Charlotte Kudadirgwa.New Roots RadioImmigrating can be a dream come true, but like all dreams, we have to wake up sometime. Today, New Roots Radio explores that moment when the excitement ends and the demands of a new life set in. Lillianne Cadieux-Shaw interviews immigrant Andrea Contreras. "Welcome to Canada: Now What?" by Charlotte Kudadirgwa. The Global Classroom Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:20 +0000 In this episode New Roots Radio looks at efforts to extend the classroom across cultures through technology, storytelling and dance, and visits a classroom of immigrants to Canada struggling alone to overcome barriers within.

]]> In this episode New Roots Radio looks at efforts to extend the classroom across cultures through technology, storytelling and dance, and visits a classroom of immigrants to Canada struggling alone to overcome barriers within.

]]> 56:28 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)In this episode New Roots Radio looks at efforts to extend the classroom across cultures through technology, storytelling and dance, and visits a classroom of immigrants to Canada struggling alone to overcome barriers within.New Roots RadioIn this episode New Roots Radio looks at efforts to extend the classroom across cultures through technology, storytelling and dance, and visits a classroom of immigrants to Canada struggling alone to overcome barriers within. The Hyphenated Life Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:47:00 +0000 One solution to the knotty problem of multiculturalism is putting a hyphen in your identity. Three hyphenated Haligonians discuss the daily difficulties and joys of juggling two cultures; writer Neil Bissoondath explains why he hates the hyphen, and we visit an ethnic festival where a gate crasher just doesn't get it.

]]> One solution to the knotty problem of multiculturalism is putting a hyphen in your identity. Three hyphenated Haligonians discuss the daily difficulties and joys of juggling two cultures; writer Neil Bissoondath explains why he hates the hyphen, and we visit an ethnic festival where a gate crasher just doesn't get it.

]]> 58:15 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)One solution to the knotty problem of multiculturalism is putting a hyphen in your identity. Three hyphenated Haligonians discuss the daily difficulties and joys of juggling two cultures; writer Neil Bissoondath explains why he hates the hyphen, and we visit an ethnic festival where a gate crasher just doesn't get it.New Roots RadioOne solution to the knotty problem of multiculturalism is putting a hyphen in your identity. Three hyphenated Haligonians discuss the daily difficulties and joys of juggling two cultures; writer Neil Bissoondath explains why he hates the hyphen, and we visit an ethnic festival where a gate crasher just doesn't get it. The Accidental Migrants Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:34:00 +0000 Immigration is a state of mind as well as a legal definition. Sometimes we don't realize we are immigrants, sometimes we feel like immigrants where we are not, and sometimes we just wake up in the morning and find we have immigrated. This program is about the ones who fall through the cracks of definition, the "accidental migrants" as one of our guests, Evi Tastsoglou, calls herself, her family, and much of humanity. Guests: professor Evi Tastsoglou, Claudia Covalciuc and Tiffany Grant.

]]> Immigration is a state of mind as well as a legal definition. Sometimes we don't realize we are immigrants, sometimes we feel like immigrants where we are not, and sometimes we just wake up in the morning and find we have immigrated. This program is about the ones who fall through the cracks of definition, the "accidental migrants" as one of our guests, Evi Tastsoglou, calls herself, her family, and much of humanity. Guests: professor Evi Tastsoglou, Claudia Covalciuc and Tiffany Grant.

]]> 57:57 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Immigration is a state of mind as well as a legal definition. Sometimes we don't realize we are immigrants, sometimes we feel like immigrants where we are not, and sometimes we just wake up in the morning and find we have immigrated. This program is about the ones who fall through the cracks of definition, the "accidental migrants" as one of our guests, Evi Tastsoglou, calls herself, her family, and much of humanity. Guests: professor Evi Tastsoglou, Claudia Covalciuc and Tiffany Grant.New Roots RadioImmigration is a state of mind as well as a legal definition. Sometimes we don't realize we are immigrants, sometimes we feel like immigrants where we are not, and sometimes we just wake up in the morning and find we have immigrated. This program is about the ones who fall through the cracks of definition, the "accidental migrants" as one of our guests, Evi Tastsoglou, calls herself, her family, and much of humanity. Guests: professor Evi Tastsoglou, Claudia Covalciuc and Tiffany Grant. Immigration South of the Border Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:04:00 +0000 In Canada, we flatter ourselves we have a somewhat kinder, gentler society than the US. Yet so many choose to emigrate to the US, including some immigrants who came to Canada first. On this program, Canada goes south of the border to find a more complex story of immigration than we usually get in the media, and even a few lessons to bring back north. Guests: Political scientist Louis de Sipio, documentary makers Wendy Thompson and Eduardo Lopez, entreprener and Blueseed representative Sam Bhagwat, Iranian-Canadian-Americans Amir and Reyhane.

]]> In Canada, we flatter ourselves we have a somewhat kinder, gentler society than the US. Yet so many choose to emigrate to the US, including some immigrants who came to Canada first. On this program, Canada goes south of the border to find a more complex story of immigration than we usually get in the media, and even a few lessons to bring back north. Guests: Political scientist Louis de Sipio, documentary makers Wendy Thompson and Eduardo Lopez, entreprener and Blueseed representative Sam Bhagwat, Iranian-Canadian-Americans Amir and Reyhane.

]]> 58:05 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)In Canada, we flatter ourselves we have a somewhat kinder, gentler society than the US. Yet so many choose to emigrate to the US, including some immigrants who came to Canada first. On this program, Canada goes south of the border to find a more complex story of immigration than we usually get in the media, and even a few lessons to bring back north. Guests: Political scientist Louis de Sipio, documentary makers Wendy Thompson and Eduardo Lopez, entreprener and Blueseed representative Sam Bhagwat, Iranian-Canadian-Americans Amir and Reyhane.New Roots RadioIn Canada, we flatter ourselves we have a somewhat kinder, gentler society than the US. Yet so many choose to emigrate to the US, including some immigrants who came to Canada first. On this program, Canada goes south of the border to find a more complex story of immigration than we usually get in the media, and even a few lessons to bring back north. Guests: Political scientist Louis de Sipio, documentary makers Wendy Thompson and Eduardo Lopez, entreprener and Blueseed representative Sam Bhagwat, Iranian-Canadian-Americans Amir and Reyhane. Becoming Canadian Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:42:00 +0000 Multiculturalism, say its growing number of critics, undermines our most important cultural values, including democracy. Those fears have driven European governments to renounce it, and instead vigorously encourage immigrants to adopt mainstream ways. Some would like to do the same in Canada. How much of a threat does our multicultural society face here? And do we save it when our immigrants become Canadian? Guests: former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, immigration lawyer Lee Cohen, political scientists Salim Mansur and Keith Banting and anthropologist Howard Ramos.

]]> Multiculturalism, say its growing number of critics, undermines our most important cultural values, including democracy. Those fears have driven European governments to renounce it, and instead vigorously encourage immigrants to adopt mainstream ways. Some would like to do the same in Canada. How much of a threat does our multicultural society face here? And do we save it when our immigrants become Canadian? Guests: former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, immigration lawyer Lee Cohen, political scientists Salim Mansur and Keith Banting and anthropologist Howard Ramos.

]]> 58:00 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)Multiculturalism, say its growing number of critics, undermines our most important cultural values, including democracy. Those fears have driven European governments to renounce it, and instead vigorously encourage immigrants to adopt mainstream ways. Some would like to do the same in Canada. How much of a threat does our multicultural society face here? And do we save it when our immigrants become Canadian? Guests: former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, immigration lawyer Lee Cohen, political scientists Salim Mansur and Keith Banting and anthropologist Howard Ramos.New Roots RadioMulticulturalism, say its growing number of critics, undermines our most important cultural values, including democracy. Those fears have driven European governments to renounce it, and instead vigorously encourage immigrants to adopt mainstream ways. Some would like to do the same in Canada. How much of a threat does our multicultural society face here? And do we save it when our immigrants become Canadian? Guests: former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, immigration lawyer Lee Cohen, political scientists Salim Mansur and Keith Banting and anthropologist Howard Ramos. A Taste of Home Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:46:00 +0000 If it is true that "you are what you eat", what does that make you when you can't find food you like? Food is often the last comfort of those who are far from home, and the first thing people miss when they leave. Finding the ingredients for traditional meals is be hard, but the search is worth it in the long run, for everybody. In this show, we head how people adapt their dishes to Canada... and sometimes share them with their neighbours. Guests: anthropologist Liz Fitting, chef Vikram Vij, food bank client Elena, and four immigrant cooks in Halifax.

]]> If it is true that "you are what you eat", what does that make you when you can't find food you like? Food is often the last comfort of those who are far from home, and the first thing people miss when they leave. Finding the ingredients for traditional meals is be hard, but the search is worth it in the long run, for everybody. In this show, we head how people adapt their dishes to Canada... and sometimes share them with their neighbours. Guests: anthropologist Liz Fitting, chef Vikram Vij, food bank client Elena, and four immigrant cooks in Halifax.

]]> 58:31 false full info@newrootsradio.com (New Roots Radio)If it is true that "you are what you eat", what does that make you when you can't find food you like? Food is often the last comfort of those who are far from home, and the first thing people miss when they leave. Finding the ingredients for traditional meals is be hard, but the search is worth it in the long run, for everybody. In this show, we head how people adapt their dishes to Canada... and sometimes share them with their neighbours. Guests: anthropologist Liz Fitting, chef Vikram Vij, food bank client Elena, and four immigrant cooks in Halifax.New Roots RadioIf it is true that "you are what you eat", what does that make you when you can't find food you like? Food is often the last comfort of those who are far from home, and the first thing people miss when they leave. Finding the ingredients for traditional meals is be hard, but the search is worth it in the long run, for everybody. In this show, we head how people adapt their dishes to Canada... and sometimes share them with their neighbours. Guests: anthropologist Liz Fitting, chef Vikram Vij, food bank client Elena, and four immigrant cooks in Halifax.