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CHUO 89.1 FM News & Spoken Word Contributors explore topical and news issues in longer form, interviews, commentary, discussions, documentaries, poetry and more.
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May 9, 2024 - UOttawa's encampment for Palestine, Independent Bookstore Day, Ottawa Food and Book Expo, Experience Asie
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By Bushra Ben Hamed, Marcela Gonzalez, Lauren Roulston, Parujee "Mickey" Akarasewi
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April 25, 2024 - Housing First research award, City Fidelia on Bluesfest, elections in India and the rise of Hindutva
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By Lauren Roulston, Marcela Gonzalez
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April 18, 2024 - Earth Day with Ottawa's only recycling design firm Re4m, and a conversation with Haitian electronic music producer Val Jeanty
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In today's episode of The Mosaic, we look ahead to Earth Day by telling listeners about Re4m's upcoming eco-market. We talk with Re4m's founder Heather Jeffery about local eco-friendly vendors and the work her design firm does to keep materials out of the landfill. Then, a conversation with Haitian turntablist, soundchemist, and electronic music pr…
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April 11, 2024 - Ottawa Black Film Festival, Rotimi performs in Ottawa, remembering the Battle of Vimy Ridge and more
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In this episode of The Mosaic, Marcela Gonzalez and Fathia Tijani bring you notes from the Ottawa Black Film Festival's insightful panels (1:15). They break highlight the various panelists' messages on the Black art scene in the capital and discuss the unique challenges faced by people of colour in the industry. Then, we look ahead to the Ottawa Bl…
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April 4, 2024 - Assimilation policies in Tibet, Guys and Dolls in Ottawa this month, explaining Canada's carbon tax
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Starting off this episode, Arya Gunde brings us notes from The Centre for International Policy Studies' panel on The Peoples' Republic of China's assimilation policies in Tibet (1:09). He covers the democratic consequences and political unrest of cultural cleansing. Then, a conversation in the studio with local artist Ryan Mendoza, who's been cast …
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March 21, 2024 - Documentary on human trafficking in Canada, The Ottawa Black Film Festival starts up, and Point of Skew examines Bhutan's gross national happiness
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On today's episode, we hold a conversation with filmmaker Viveka Melki about human trafficking in Canada (1:39). She released a documentary called Trafficked Voices, in which she heard the stories of survivors and those affected. We speak about how human trafficking has evolved with time, her work on the film, and the important conversations that n…
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March 14, 2024 - Ottawa School of Art celebrates 145 years, Mayfair Theatre screening gender-diversity in silent era films, Montreal singer Charlotte Cardin performs in Ottawa
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Kicking off the show, Marcela Gonzalez and Fathia Tijani bring us coverage from the Ottawa School of Art's showcase celebrating its 145th anniversary (1:18). Then, we speak with Carleton film studies professor Laura Horak about her upcoming screening of Cinema's First Nasty Women, a collection of silent-era films highlighting queerness, gender dive…
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March 7, 2024 - International Women's Day
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Tomorrow is International Women's Day! In light of the global celebration, The Mosaic is re-airing some of our favourite conversations with influential women to highlight the role of women in social, cultural, political, and economic spaces.By Lauren Roulston
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February 29, 2024 - Ottawa Public Library on Freedom to Read, Religious historian on Israel-Hamas violence and Ramadan, war in Ukraine passes two-year mark, and Mexico's current water crisis
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In this episode, we hear from Ottawa Public Library's program manager Alexandra Yarrow about their Freedom to Read week (1:19). We discuss censorship issues in Canada and the importance of accessing information. Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes spoke at one of the Freedom to Read events in Ottawa as his historical fiction novel has face…
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February 22, 2024 - Pinoys on Parliament youth conference, looking back at Lansdowne's history, and examining media conglomerates
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In today's episode, we speak with the organizers of Pinoys on Parliament about their upcoming youth conference for Filipinx youth (1:06). Then, we take a step back in time to hear about the beginnings of Lansdowne Park (18:55). CHUO's Marcela Gonzalez walks us through the many roles the park has played since its creation in 1868. We also discuss th…
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February 15, 2024 - The Children's Breakfast Club visits Parliament, Mosaic's favourite segments
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In today's episode, we head to the House of Commons to showcase The Children's Breakfast Club's annual visit to Ottawa. The Toronto based non-profit aims to help feed kids and prepare them for school. These kids heard from many celebrated role models for Black history month, and the organizers will never forget the impact on these youth. Then, we g…
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February 8, 2024 - Asinabka Film Festival's snow screen for Winterlude, Ovarian Cancer fundraising with Valentine's truffles
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Today we speak with Asinabka Film Festival co-founder Howard Adler, about the festival's annual snow screen (1:09). After a mild January, there wasn't enough snow in Lansdowne to construct the snow screen. Howard shares that this is the first time that's happened since they've been running the snow screen. Then, we speak with one of Ovarian Cancer …
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February 1, 2024 - Environment Conference at uOttawa, Wellness Week Anishnaabe Mapmaking, Winterlude Begins, and Point of Skew
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In this episode of the Mosaic Marcela Gonzalez covers a Climate Justice Climatique panel on climate solutions (1:20). Yasaman Ravanbakhsh attends a Wellness Week event at the OAG (11:06). She speaks with coordinator Louisa Harkouk about what the weekly events bring to students at this time. Then, Fathia Tijani walks us through Winterlude as its set…
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January 25, 2024 - Fundraising for protestor's bylaw tickets, remembering the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting, Pan-Afrikan Coalition of Canada, Provincial Women's Pinball Championship.
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In today's episode, we head to a potluck fundraiser addressing the recent noise infraction tickets handed out to Palestinian supportive protestors (2:10). From the event, Sarah Abdul-Karim speaks on the tickets and uplifting Palestinian voices. We also hear from Ottawa Peace Council organizer Rory Lewis, Canadian Peace Congress president Larry Wass…
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January 18, 2024 - The legacy of Hrant Dink, Gee-Gees take basketball wins, and the role of state-sponsored media
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In this episode of the Mosaic, Fathia Tijani walks us through the life work of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink (1:20). The anniversary of his assassination (Jan. 19, 2007) is tomorrow and his efforts to bond Turkish and Armenian relations has held lasting impacts in the global community. Then we hear from Tyler Beauchesne in the Sports Corne…
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January 11, 2024 - Tamil Heritage Month, Dry January, Winterlude without a Canal
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In this episode, we cover Tamil heritage month and the celebration of Thai Pongal (1:04). Then, we sit down with History of Alcohol Professor Rod Phillips for a ranging conversation on Dry January, the growing sober curious movement, and prohibition (2:52). Finally, we take a look at the state of the canal as Winterlude approaches (18:12).…
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January 4, 2024 - Argentina's new 'Anarcho-Capitalist' president and journalistic biases today
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In today's episode of the Mosaic, Arya Gunde covers the recent election of Javier Milei and what the new president means for the South American country's future, (1:16). Then, James Brennan brings the second episode of Point of Skew, an analysis of today's media landscape and apparent biases within it, (10:09). He looks into media ownership as a si…
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December 14, 2023 - Canadian PoWs in WWII and ethical filmmaking with director Viveka Melki
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Following the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, we speak with The Fence (2020) director Viveka Melki about ethical filmmaking, interviews with veterans, women in war and the years of grassroots research that went into the documentary (Photo credit: Melki Films).By Lauren Roulston, Arya Gunde
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December 7, 2023 - Ending chronic homelessness, Canadians in Battle of Hong Kong, Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75th anniversary, Point of Skew
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In this episode of the Mosaic we speak with Dr. Sam Tsemberis who has received an honorary doctorate from uOttawa for his research to ending chronic homelessness, (1:39). Then, Arya Gunde takes us back in time to acknowledge the anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, (15:21). We talk about Canadian prisoners of war, then move to the 75th anniversa…
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November 30, 2023 - Rally for Palestine, World AIDS Day, Rolling Stones, Star Wars Orchestra
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In this episode we cover one of Canada's largest demonstrations of Palestinian support on Parliament Hill. Then we discuss World AIDS Day in Ottawa and look ahead to concerts in the capital.By Lauren Roulston, Zakari Malki, Arya Gunde
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November 23, 2023 - Local arts, Help Santa Toy Parade, Palestinian occupation documentary review
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In this week's episode of the Mosaic, CHUO discusses the journey of singing and dancing with a local artist. We also touch base with the chair of the Help Santa Toy Parade and hear a film review of Jenin, Jenin (2002), a documentary on Palestinian occupation.By CHUO 89.1 FM Contributors
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November 9, 2023 - Food Poverty among international students, NOIR Art Festival Gala, Sweeney Todd, Remembrance Day and Diwali
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In this week's episode of the Mosaic, we head to a weekly program on uOttawa campus that aims to combat food poverty among international students. We speak with the organizer of the program and hear about international students' experiences compared with domestic students. Then, we attend the opening gala of NOIR Art Festival with a Day of the Dead…
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November 2, 2023 - Climate solutions on Parliament Hill, A say recognizing violence against journalists, Day of the Dead in Ottawa-Gatineau, NOIR Art Festival, A charity concert against building a prison ...
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In this week's episode of the Mosaic, we look ahead to a climate rally going on at Parliament this weekend. The rally aims to address climate solutions ahead of COP28 at the end of the month. Then, Arya Gunde takes us through today's designation as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Marcela Gonzalez takes us throu…
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October 26, 2023 - Media on Gaza, Host of CHUO's The Circle, a Chopin charity concert, a haunting horror movie review and Day of the Dead in Ottawa
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This week we take a look into how the conversation of what's going on in Gaza is being reported in Canadian media. We also speak with radio host Darren Sutherland to hear about his experience on The Circle after the years. Then, we look forward to a CHEO fundraiser concert at uOttawa, showcasing Chopin's works. We'll wrap up in a seasonal mood with…
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October 19, 2023 - ParaTranspo needs, Julian Kytasty Chamberfest concert, Saunders' Farm Sawmill at Lansdowne, You've Got Mail
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For this episode of the Mosaic, we dive into the world of Para Transpo. We hear from city councillor and chair of the transit commission Glen Gower. We also speak with Kari Glynes Elliot and John Redins, members of the advocacy group Ottawa Transit Riders. Then we take a look at Chamberfest's City Concert going on tonight, featuring a renowned Ukra…
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October 12, 2023 - Mosaic's Greatest Segments
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This episode is a look back on some of Mosaic's greatest discussions and topics. We've spoken with city councillors, activists and professionals and attended rallies and protests. Now, we're bringing these significant topics back into the spotlight!By Arya Gunde, Ana Sofia de la Parra, Lauren Roulston, Veronica Martin
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October 5, 2023 - OPIRG campus activism, childhood cancer research fundraiser, local music and Panda Game
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This week's episode of the Mosaic looks into the campus-based group OPIRG. We speak with members Joseph Eastham and Judy El-Mohtadi about the group, it's history, and its role in uOttawa's progressive changes. Then, we speak with co-founder of the 24Hr Yogapalooza Steve Neville about the need for childhood cancer research. The annual yoga marathon …
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September 21, 2023 - National calls to search the landfill and the Ottawa International Animation Festival
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This week, CHUO attends a rally at Parliament Hill to call for government action in searching for the remains of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Manitoba. We also cover CityFolk's final performance of 2023 by Hozier, and look into the Ottawa International Animation Festival.By Ana Sofia de la Parra, Veronica Martin, Marcela Gonzalez, Lauren Roulston
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September 14, 2023 - OC Transpo initiatives, local activist book launch, ovarian cancer Canada top fundraiser
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This episode covers OC Transpo's new and upcoming initiatives and the deficit they're facing off against. We hear from a local activist on her debut memoir as she breaks from the hateful views of her German father as a Nazi sympathizer. For ovarian cancer awareness month, we reach out to one of Ovarian Cancer Canada's top fundraisers to discuss her…
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September 7, 2023 - CityVille: Looking into Ottawa's History
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CHUO Contributors produce research segments about the beloved and iconic pieces of Ottawa's history.By CHUO 89.1 FM Contributors
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August 31, 2023 - International Overdose Awareness Day and International Day of Protest Against ABA
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We speak with the founder of the Solidarity Alliance of People Who Use Drugs about their advocacy and we hear from the co-founder of the Autistic and Neurodivergent Liberation Front of Ottawa to hear more about the impacts of ABA.By Lauren Roulston
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August 24, 2023 - The rise of Hindutva in Canada and India, Ottawa's Indigenous summer market
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This week we cover a protest in Ottawa against the rise of Hindu supremacy in India and Canada. We also hear from ADAAWE, Ottawa's Indigenous business hub, about their Indigenous summer market this weekend.By Lauren Roulston
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August 17, 2023 - Meta blocks Canadian news, cyclist protest, anti-nuclear advocacy and Oppenheimer
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Today we hear from Ottawa Centre MPP on Meta's moves to block Canadian news sites from their platforms. We talk about cyclists protesting against Mayor Sutcliffe's calls to close the Queen Elizabeth Driveway's active use program and lookahead at some events planned for Capital pride. We hear from Ban the Bomb campaign organizer Rory Lewis on his vi…
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August 10, 2023 - Prisoners' Justice Day (PJD)
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We look back at the origins of Prisoners' Justice Day and the significance of the annual peaceful protest. We also speak with Farhat Rehman, co-founder of Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS), a support group for those with loved ones in the incarceration system.By Lauren Roulston, Ana Sofia de la Parra
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August 3, 2023 - Deep-sea mining, propagations for abolition, disability justice poetry and Ottawa Chamberfest
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A campaign against deep-sea mining, Fundraising on Propagations for Abolition, a disability justice poetry showcase, the conclusion of Ottawa Chamberfest and more.By Lauren Roulston, Arya Gunde, Iman Ben Errabeh, Ece Tavas
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July 27, 2023 - Healthcare whistleblower, Barbie, 40 years of hip hop
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This first show covers the province's shift towards healthcare privatization and the resistance to it in Ottawa. We covered a panel to stop privatization and interviewed the host, Ottawa Civic Hospital whistleblower and activist David Julian Wightman. In this show we also took a look into the role Barbie has played in society as a controversial fig…
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