Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Tejinder Singh, the NDP candidate in Brampton South for a pre-election discussion. Tejinder shares why she's running, what her priorities are and Pranav says farewell as he signs off on his last show.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast interview local candidates from Mississauga about the upcoming election, climate change and food security.
Interview with Author of Gutter Child and the Stone Thrower, Jael Richardson.Set in an imagined world in which the most vulnerable are forced to buy their freedom by working off their debt to society, Gutter Child uncovers a nation divided into the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter.Stone Thrower, the African-American football player Chuck Ealey grew up in a segregated neighborhood of Portsmouth, Ohio. Against all odds, he became an incredible quarterback. But despite his unbeaten record in high school and university, he would never play professional football in the United States.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast talk to Apathy is Boring and Engage Peel about civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Peel Matters Host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Brampton Centre MPP Sara Singh to discuss the Ontario Government's back to school plans, and political commentator Jason Baryluk to chat about Canada's federal election.
What role does our climate crisis play in the upcoming snap election? Rahul and Rav from The Lassi Revolution podcast talk to 350 Canada and GreenPAC about climate change, civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information and for part 2, check out https://anchor.fm/tlrp
We're exploring food sovereignty in Palestine today with the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature. Join Rav, Rahul and Rami as they talk about climate change, farming, and food in Palestine. Connect and learn more - https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Exploring Erin Mills Farmers Market with vendors Stephen Rice from Steve's Bees and Ahmed Mirza from Happy Plant.
We're chatting with Environmental Defence, the Community Climate Council and the Green Party on the organizing and advocacy they have been doing to #stopthe413, an increasingly opposed Highway project, proposed to cut through vast areas of forest and farmland, just north and parallel to the 407. This is a great opportunity to learn about how to organize and effect change in your community from those who have been involved in every step!
Peel Matters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to the Founder of Give Back Malton about her upcoming second annual back to school backpack drive and scholarship awards. Then Ryan talks to Heather Thompson, Peel District School Board Educator for over 24 years about why she's concerned about hybrid learning and back to school.
The 1st ever Fringe Festival comes to #sauga - and it's multilingual! Presented by SAWITRI Theatre Group, with in-person and online shows. Festival Director Nitin Sawant & Executive Director Jasmine Sawant join #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to discuss
Mississauga and Kariya, Japan celebrated 40 years of being sister cities. Host Anu Radha Verma shares a bit about this relationship, plus shares info about a new scholarship opportunity for Black students. Plus, reflections on Pride, here in Peel.
On Peel Matters, hear how international DJ and producer Bass Line of D'Enforcas created "Down De Islands" with recording artist One Voice.Visit: www.DENFORCAS.com for new music and upcoming events.
Join Rav and Rahul as they take time to learn, reflect and share resources in memory of the children lost and the survivors of the Canadian Residential Schools system. Reconciliation is not possible without truth. We understand this is a difficult topic for many, support is available via The Indian Residential School Survivors Society at 1 (800) 721-0066 or the 24hr Crisis Line at 1 (866) 925-4419.
Canadian Celiac Association National Executive Director Melissa Secord joins host Anu Radha Verma to discuss CCA's new Arabic and Punjabi resources. They discuss the celiac disease, a misunderstood, under-diagnosed condition that affects racialized communities.
Tahir Humayan is an Assistant Manager at a branch of Wireless Wave in the GTA. He joins host Pranav Bakaraju to share tips for consumers looking to purchase cell phones such as explaining what 5G is, and what to look for in a phone plan and device.
Guest host Taman Atwal sits down with an indigenous knowledge keeper and activist, Mskwaasin Agnew, that calls peel home to talk about why we shouldn't celebrate Canada Day.
Erin Mills Farmers Market is open! Find out where it is, what's available, and what you should bring with you to the Market. Visit www.erinmillsmarket.com
#PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma reflects on the work and legacy of community advocate and Advocacy Peel founder Kola Iluyomade, with statements from Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Shree Paradkar, OHRC Chief Commissioner Ena Chadha, PDSB Trustee Kathy McDonald, and community organizer Butterfly GoPaul.
Teneshia Samuel is a mental health counsellor, interdisciplinary artist, and now the Federal NDP candidate in Mississauga Centre! Born visually and hearing-impaired, and identifying as a Queer Black non-binary person, Teneshia talks to host Pranav Bakaraju about how they process adversity into joyful living, and why they entered politics.