Hidden Stories of York Region

Check out this article discussing Season 4 of Hidden Stories and what you can expect to hear in our 4 new episodes! Read now! shorturl.at/VI6Vj Listen to Season 4 now! shorturl.at/Am8gV

In episode 4, we're learning about international students from Sarom Rho of Migrant Students United & Dr. Tania Das Gupta of York University! We discuss how international students are vulnerable to exploitation & what their priorities for change are. 🎧 shorturl.at/Am8gV

Today as we commemorate 50 years of Mexico in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program, we continue the struggle for equality, fairness, and dignity - and that means permanent #StatusForAll. Share + read more from MWAC members: migrantworkersalliance.org/50-years-mexico

📢 'I had to give the hospital a credit card before they checked my daughter, who I thought was having a stroke’ 🤔 How is this fair? Undocumented people need regularization to live! 📩 Email PM @Justintrudeau: MigrantRights.ca/Email #StatusForAll #RegularizeEveryone

In episode 3, we're speaking with community advocates from @ButterflyCSW to learn about the experience of migrant sex workers. We spoke about how the conflation of sex work & human trafficking continues to impact survivors. 🎧 shorturl.at/Am8gV

In our 2nd episode we're learning about agricultural workers with Luisa Ortiz-Garza and Monieya Jess from @MWACCanada! We learn about the realities of migrant agricultural workers across the Region and discuss calls to action. 🎧 shorturl.at/Am8gV #hiddenstoriesyr

We're kicking off season 4 learning from Syed Hussan, Executive Director of @MWACCanada! This episode introduces the landscape of migrant work in its various forms and reveals the past to illustrate how the Region has gotten to its current point. 🎧shorturl.at/Am8gV

📣 SEASON 4 IS HERE! 📣 We are so excited to share that Season 4 of Hidden Stories is finally here! We can't wait for our community to hear these incredibly important stories of the lived realities of migrant workers in York Region. Listen Now! shorturl.at/Am8gV

Our team has decided to postpone our release date - we want to make sure that the 4 new episodes are perfect! We will share updates about the new release date when they are available! We are excited to share these important hidden stories with you! #hiddenstoriesyr

📣 Less than 2 weeks away to our release date! 📣 Season 4 of Hidden Stories will be released on January 17! We are so excited for everyone to hear our 4 new episodes! #yorkregion #podcast #hiddenstoriesyr #community #communitydevelopment #migrantworkers

🗞️IN THE NEWS: Tribunal rules in favour of injured migrant workers seeking more compensation Full article - tinyurl.com/bvs38yyh Our new season of Hidden Stories is dedicated to sharing the stories of migrant workers in York Region Season 4 is releasing on January 17th!

We knew there were hidden stories of migrant workers that had to be told and heard by our community. Read the full articles here: tinyurl.com/rodentsandbugs tinyurl.com/migrantslawsuit #yorkregion #podcast #hiddenstoriesyr #community #communitydevelopment #migrantworkers

Check out these stories that inspired the theme for Season 4 of Hidden Stories of York Region. The Hidden Stories team was hearing story after story about the mistreatment migrant workers were experiencing across York Region.

Season 4 of Hidden Stories of York Region would not be possible without the support & collaboration of Butterfly: Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network. A huge thanks goes out to @ButterflyCSW, who you'll be able to learn all about in an upcoming Season 4 episode!

Season 4 of Hidden Stories of York Region would not be possible without the support, guidance, & collaboration of Migrant Workers Alliance for Change! You'll be able to learn about the incredible work @MWACCanada does in supporting & advocating for migrant workers in season 4!

📣Season 4 is arriving on January 17, 2024! 4 new episodes will be released discussing migrant work in York Region We are excited to elevate the voices of those fighting for migrant worker rights and justice & share these conversations! Mark your calendars for January 17th!

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I'm honoured to be speaking at the @VarleyGallery this Sat. May 13 for the art exhibition opening: Longing Belonging & 100 Years 100 Stories. Excited to see spaces created for immigrant narratives & reflections on colonized land! #AsianHeritageMonth #Markham @cityofmarkham

Research assessed Ontario public opinion regarding Bill 23 and its potential impact on housing and the Greenbelt. The results show widespread opposition to Bill 23 and measures affecting the Greenbelt and affordable housing. Read the full report here - socialplanningcouncilyr.ca

Building an Understanding of Anti-Black Islamophobia (Gr. 9-12) Tune in on May 11 @ 1:45pm! Do not forget to register today. @YRDSB @YorkRegionAACC @hiddenstoriesyr @BYRYouth @Ed4BILives @DisruptingABR