Podcast: Untold

In this episode, hosts Gabriella Lindland and Alex Vasquez sit down with Tony and Valerie Singh, a couple who share their story about their journey from Jamaica to Canada. They recount their early years in Jamaica and their decision to move to Montreal and, later, Calgary. There were challenges and triumphs in adapting to a new culture while maintaining their Jamaican roots. Tony and Valerie provide insights on immigration, resilience, and the power of giving back.
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here.

In this episode, hosts Talha Abosafi and Keegan Hall sit down with David Pennant, the past president of the Jamaican Canadian Association of Alberta, at the association’s headquarters in Calgary. He shares a bit of his life in Jamaica, his early childhood, how he ventured into the world of writing — especially poetry — and the importance of education.
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here.

In this episode, hosts Max Clark and Xander Holcomb are joined by Sandra Bruno, who immigrated to Canada from Jamaica. Together, they’ll talk about her experiences in Canada as an immigrant, and her time from the east coast to Calgary. Also, we’ll get to hear from Bruno about her thoughts on the current state of immigration in Canada.
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here.

In this episode, hosts Janine De Castro and Lexy Dame speak with Dr. Marva Ferguson, an associate professor at Mount Royal University and an advocate for diversity and inclusion. Dr. Ferguson opens up about her experience growing up in rural Jamaica and coming to Canada in 1993, where she faced many challenges adjusting to a new world of barriers.
Her personal experiences ignited a flame for education, anti-racism and decolonization. Dr. Ferguson takes us through her recent research on the challenges immigrant children face when reuniting with their parents in Canada, and the role of social workers in supporting Jamaican-Canadians. Through her work, she highlights the importance of diversity in education and all industries, as well as the need for actionable policies to create well-rounded communities. Dr. Ferguson’s story is a display that every conversation, policy and action is one step closer in the direction of creating a more equitable society.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here. 
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.