I’ve done two interviews for Talking Radical Radio in the last few days. On Thursday, I interviewed Kyle and Andrea from the ODSP Action Coalition about fighting for improvements in Ontario’s social assistance program for disabled people. Today, I spoke with Natalia and Hector of Dignidad Migrante about organizing by seasonal agricultural workers in Canada and their struggles for dignity and …
Ryan Andersen is the lead organizer of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, a coalition that brings together around 30 faith groups, union locals, and community organizations representing about 35,000 people to organize, advocate, and mobilize for a more just and compassionate vision for their city. Scott Neigh interviews him about the organization, about …
Thank-you to Robyn of the Decent Work and Health Network for the interview just now about how Ontario health care providers have been advocating for better working conditions for precarious and low-wage workers. Listen for it on Talking Radical Radio in a couple of weeks!
Thank-you to nicole marie burton of Ad Astra Comix for the interview just now about *Enemy Alien*, a graphic history about internment in Canada during the First World War. Listen for it on Talking Radical Radio later in April!
Justin Kong is the executive director of the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter, and the lead organizer in their Chinese Grocery Store Worker Project. Scott Neigh interviews him about organizing with workers in Chinese grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses in the community. In particular, given the upsurge in anti-Chinese racism and the importance …
Sharon Fortney is the Curator of Indigenous Collections and Engagement at the Museum of Vancouver. Scott Neigh interviews her about the complicated colonial history of museums and about the Acts of Resistance exhibit. It features the massive banners designed by Indigenous artists and used in an aerial blockade of tanker traffic in the Burrard Inlet …
Despite the difficult and unsettling state of the world at the moment, I’ve managed to do two interviews this week. On Monday, I talked with Joan Kuyek. She is a long-time activist and organizer, and much of her work has been connected to struggles related to the mining sector. She spoke with me about her …
Mayson Fulk works in manufacturing in London, Ontario, and is a member of the United Steelworkers. Among other roles, he serves as their trans liaison for District 6, which covers all of Canada. Scott Neigh interviews him about what unions can do to stand up for trans workers. An important step in the journey of …
Vishan Charamis and Maud Nevoret are part of a collective that organizes a series of social justice-focused hip-hop workshops and shows in Montreal. Scott Neigh interviews them about their experiences with hip-hop and with struggles for social change, and about the Rap Battles for Social Justice. Maud Nevoret grew up in France in a very …
Thank-you to Ryan of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good for the interview just now about the slow patient work of community organizing and alliance-building in Calgary. Listen for it on Talking Radical Radio in the next few weeks!