New Canadian Media

Fighting systemic racism using her “immigrant experience”

The new independent commissioner on systemic racism in New Brunswick, Manju Varma, is taking a very different approach to her mandate. For example, she wants to ensure that foreign credentials are privileged -- not discounted -- for immigrants arriving in her province.

50 years of multiculturalism: Has the dial moved forward?

After a year of increasing racist attacks, the question critics are asking is, “Has the progress of diversity and multiculturalism in Canada been at the expense of immigrants and people of colour?” NCM’s Fernando Arce reports on Wednesday’s welcoming plenary at Metropolis Canada's @50: Diversity, Inclusion and Eliminating Racism conference.

New Bridges: Indigenous People and New Canadians

Indigenous people and New Canadians might be two of the most influential population groups across Canada in the long run. But there exists a gap between the two groups, with the latter having a larger say in federal politics, which has resulted in some tension. The future of the country largely rests on the bridges and connections between these groups, argues Kenneth Coates.

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Marche mondiale des femmes, le 17 octobre, le Volet des Femmes marchera pour le droit des femmes

La Marche mondiale des femmes 2021 touchera cinq enjeux, soit la lutte contre la pauvreté, les changements climatiques, les femmes migrantes et immigrantes et les femmes autochtones.

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Learning a 3rd language in bilingual Canada

Giada Ferrucci October 14, 2021 No Comments language London New Brunswick Ontario Quebec Yukon

Learning both official languages has clear socio-economic advantages, but what about the mother tongues of newcomers? Experts say children from other countries can continue learning their heritage language as long the teaching begins early on. NCM’s Giada Ferrucci reports

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Filipina journalist’s Nobel Peace Prize highlights struggle for democracy

Veronica Cusi October 14, 2021 No Comments Diaspora dictatorship freedom human rights nobel peace prize Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Filipina journalist Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize and her courageous reporting helps put a spotlight on the Philippine’s struggle for democracy and widespread criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte, Veronica Cusi writes.

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Governments ignore ethnic media at their own peril

Tazeen Inam October 13, 2021 No Comments DEMOCRACY ethnic media funding government media watchdog Multicultrualism

Immigration has fuelled what is perhaps the most thriving ethnic media scene anywhere in the world. Experts at the 4th Metropolis conference on multiculturalism stressed that supporting ethnic media is a public good, including for citizens, governments and democracy itself, Tazeen Inam reports.

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Hate crimes direct threat to Canadian multiculturalism

Baisakhi Roy October 9, 2021 No Comments anti-racism free speech hate crimes Islamophobia online abuse racism

Hate crimes have risen exponentially over the last five years, largely fueled by minsinformation, divisive identity politics and conspiracy theories. What effect is this having on Canada’s multiculturalism as both a policy and a lived reality? NCM’s Baisakhi Roy reports.

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Cultural diversity constrained by English curricula

Daniela Cohen October 9, 2021 No Comments Bilingualism curriculum EDUCATION language learning

Schools’ and universities’ curricula might be intercultural, but the fact everything is taught in one language only — English — limits inclusivity. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports on the second day of the Metropolis @50 conference.

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Precarious labour is a matter of government policy, will

Fernando Arce October 7, 2021 No Comments immigrant precarious labour status

Immigration advocates are criticizing the government’s “strategic” decision to allow failed refugee claimants to apply for permanent residence, calling the requirements “nitpicky” and “unfair.” NCM’s Fernando Arce continues our series on coverage of the 4th annual Metropolis Canada conference.

Local Journalism Initiative Policy

Using data to integrate anti-racism in the settlement sector

Daniela Cohen October 7, 2021 No Comments anti-racism data immigrant settlement sector

Experts are calling on the settlement sector to address the blind spots that exist in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports on Metropolis Canada’s @50: Diversity, Inclusion and Eliminating Racism conference.

Arts & Culture

The Indian cultural fiesta in the Great White North

Seemanti Ghatak October 5, 2021 No Comments Culture Diaspora Festival Indian Tradition

For people of Indian heritage around the world, October is an important festive month with some of the most anticipated holidays taking place. NCM’s Seemanti Ghatak explains what makes Hindu festivals such as Durga Puja and Navratri so special and what these holidays mean.