Tapestry 2030
The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) ‘Tapestry 2030’ podcast series focuses on the future of international cooperation and global solidarity, and the partnerships needed for gender transformative, sustainable development. Listen to conversations with diverse development actors and leaders from across Ontario and around the world, learning how they are working together to address some of the most pressing sustainable development challenges of our time. Hear stories of partnership, approaches to a ‘Just Recovery’ in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and insights on ways you can make a difference in our collective work to ‘leave no one behind’.
The newest season of Tapestry 2030 is called Global Voices and was created and hosted by a team from the Youth Policy-Makers Hub (YPH). This new season seeks to identify and amplify voices of marginalized communities who have largely been excluded from international cooperation, development, and policy conversations. The goal is to identify challenges that these groups face within local, national, and international contexts, and create strategies so that they can be better included and prioritized.
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Global Voices: Building Inclusive Communities in Canada
In this episode, Building Inclusive Communities in Canada, host Charles Oulton explores the topic of building inclusive communities within Canada, with a focus on his home community of Kingston, Ontario. This episode features two guests who are making significant strides in fostering inclusivity and support for diverse populations in the Kingston community by breaking down barriers for marginalized youth and supporting newcomers to thrive and feel supported in Canada.
Meet the Speakers:
Yu Jier Kou, the program coordinator for the Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP). Yu Jier brings a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. She will discuss the various barriers to inclusion that immigrants and refugees encounter, and how KIP is working to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all. From language training and job placement to community engagement and cultural integration, Yu Jier’s work is pivotal in ensuring that newcomers can thrive and contribute to the richness of the community.
Roger Romero, is the manager of youth services at Kingston Community Health Centres and the leader of the Pathways to Education Program. Roger’s work is instrumental in breaking down barriers that prevent marginalized youth from attending and graduating secondary school. Through innovative programs and dedicated support, Roger and the team at Pathways are creating opportunities and empowering young people to achieve their full potential, working to break the cycle of poverty.
About the Podcast:
Through the third season of the Tapestry 2030 Podcast: Global Voices, a few members of the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Youth Policy-Makers Hub (YPH) are aiming to amplify key global issues from the perspective of voices often unheard or excluded from policy and international development conversations.