This week, we're learning about Pivot Legal Society and their work to develop solutions to complex human rights issues, involving criminalization & policing, drug policy, homelessness, anti-stigma & poverty, and sex workers’ rights. We hear from guests Nina Taghaddosi, Pivot's Anti-Stigma Campaigner, and Taz Khandwani, Pivot's Communications & Digital Engagement Manager. This is Episode 41 (S2 E16) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

This week, we're learning about decolonization through design, BIDC, land back, Indigequeering, and much more We hear from guest, K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker), Lead Indigenous Urban Design Consultant at Sky Spirit Studio. This is Episode 40 (S2 E15) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

This week, we're talking about how The Vancouver Whitecaps FC gives back to community by addressing social issues. Nicola speaks with Tosaint Ricketts, a former professional soccer player, eMLS athlete, and Liaison, Club & Player Engagement for the Whitecaps, and Jennifer Scott, Vice President, Community & Social Impact for the Whitecaps. This is Episode 39 (S2 E14) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

This week, we're talking about social shifts in how trans people are and have been viewed and treated in Canada. Nicola speaks with Rowan Jetté Knox abut his experiences as a parent of a trans child, husband of a trans wife, partner of trans individuals, and as a trans man himself. This is Episode 38 (S2 E13) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

This week, we're talking about 'Alternative Media' and the ethics surrounding that, with Mo Amir of This is Vancolour & Ian Bushfield of Politicoast. This is Episode 37 (S2 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

This week, Sarah Chown of Ribbon Community (formerly known as AIDS Vancouver) joins the podcast. We discuss the history of HIV and the organization, their recent name change, and the services they offer. This is Episode 36 (S2 E11) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

This week, Miel Bernstein of Project AIM joins the podcast. We discuss their work to make menstrual and incontinence products available to everyone who needs them. This is Episode 35 (S2 E10) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

This week, Aaron Purdie, the Executive Director of Health Initiative for Men (HIM), joins the podcast. While HIM primarily focuses on the health and wellbeing of men, they are all all inclusive and have some really interesting stories to tell about how they came to be and how they've been evolving to best serve queer people. This is Episode 34 (S2 E9) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling