The Hum x Guelph is an experiential podcast series that aims to explore human rights issues right here on the University of Guelph’s campus. Our podcast is committed to sharing stories right from our own student population.
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***Note that any information you disclose in this form will be kept COMPLETELY confidential and private. We will not be sharing your story with anyone outside of JAYU x Guelph, nor will we make your identity known (unless you specifically ask for it to be)
Season 3: 2022-2023
Episode 15: Representation in Film: Changes Over Time
In this episode, Charlotte looks back at an old blog post about Queer representation in film and television, and analyzes how things have shifted over the past two years. Charlotte looks at the 95th academy awards, and what the nominations say about how representation is changing. This episode touches on personal representation, and the importance of feeling seen.
MINI Episode 14: Some Human Rights Book Recommendations
In this MINI episode, Charlotte provides some recommendations for books you can read if you are interested in expanding your knowledge on human rights and global issues. This episode focuses on the books Hillbilly Elegy, Nomadland, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, The Nickel Boys and The Death of Vivek Oji. Listen to find out more!
Episode 13: Growth is Slow: A Conversation About Mental Health
In this episode, Charlotte sits down with Jamie Ainsley (She/Her), a third-year student at the University of Guelph, to talk about mental health. Charlotte and Jamie discuss topics like therapy, finding helpful resources on campus, and how to use different well-being strategies.
Season 2: 2021-2022
Episode 12: Learning Through Art: An Interview With Mei Lein Harrison
In this episode Charlotte sits down with local Guelph artist, Mei Lein Harrison to discuss the meaning of their personal artistic practices. The episode delves into how art can be used to transform communities, connect individuals and represent oneself.
If you are interested in Mei Lein’s work, check them out on Instagram @by_me.i
Link to help help help: https://zavitz.sofamstudio.ca/help-help-help/
Link to Afro B*tch: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tA3SuAFgr/
Episode 11: Caught in the Middle: The Stigmatization of Bisexuality
In this episode, Charlotte sits down with Mary Atkinson, a woman identifying as bisexual to talk about the stigma surrounding bisexuality within society, media and the LGBTQ+ community. The conversation hits on points of representation, navigating relationships, loving oneself and more.
Episode 10: You’re Allowed To Be Here: Safe Spaces On Campus
Trigger warning: sexual assault and gender-based violence, please listen at your own discretion
In this episode, Charlotte sits down with an anonymous guest to talk about safe spaces and how to create inclusive environments on campus. University and college campuses are places where are students should feel safe and welcome, but how do we get there? This episode provides personal accounts to define the importance of open-minded, safe spaces.
Cut for time, but still interesting: Why good leaders make you feel safe, Simon Sinek: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe?language=en#t-345914
Episode 9: Art History and Human Rights: An Interview with delve magazine
In this episode, Charlotte sits down with Callie Gibson and Christopher Lim, the co-creators of the art history publication delve Magazine, to discuss the relevance of art history in social justice movements. An insightful conversation ensues about the interconnected nature of artistic expression and human rights.
Check out delve Magazine:
@delvemagazine_
Further Exploration:
Link to Leanne Simpson’s work: https://www.leannesimpson.ca/
Participatory Museum TedTalk by Nina Simon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIcwIH1vZ9w
Season 1: 2020-2021
Episode 8: Health is a Human Right! Why Healthcare is Essential for Venezuelan Refugees in Colombia and Peru
JAYUxGuelph’s President and co-founder Emily teams up with Quinn and Havana, two International Development students, for a special episode of The Hum x Guelph exploring the right to healthcare for Venezuelan refugees in Colombia and Peru.
Dr. Praseedha Janakiram joins the trio for a discussion on refugee health and explains why giving refugees access to healthcare is the key to ensuring that these people have a good quality of life in their host country.
Episode 7: The Inaccessibility of Online Learning
In this episode, Samantha discusses what types of disabilities impact one’s ability to learn, some of the challenges of online learning, how mental health is being impacted, the ways in which some individuals are benefiting from online learning, and suggestions to minimize one’s distractions and increase your ability to focus.
Episode 6: Being Chronically Ill During the Pandemic
In this episode, Sam discusses Rare Disease Day, what it means to be a "spoonie", her experience with chronic illness, comorbidities, support available to individuals with a chronic illness, romanticizing illness in the media, and the cost of being chronically ill.
Episode 5: Modern-Day Genocides
In this episode, Samantha and Taite cover the ongoing genocides happening in China and Ethiopia. We provide a historical background of both cases that led up to this violence. We outline what is being done internationally to stop these human rights violations.
This episode was made in collaboration with "Stand with Uyghurs at UoG".
Episode 4: Rape Culture in Canada
In this episode, Samantha outlines what sexual assault is, what consent is, what rape culture is, statistics regarding the prevalence of sexual assault in Canada, and how to support a loved one who discloses a sexual assault to you.
Episode 3: Gender Bias in Medicine
In this episode, Samantha outlines what gender bias in medicine is, what it looks like, different literature surrounding gender bias in medicine, the implications of gender bias in medicine, and her experience with gender bias in medicine.
***This podcast episode does not explicitly discuss the experiences of intersex, transgender and two-spirited folks, and other gender identities within the LGBTQ2IA+ community. These demographics experience unique challenges within the healthcare sector, meaning that further research into the topic of gender bias in medicine is required, in order to accurately portray the challenges faced by these people.
Episode 2: Human Trafficking
In this episode, Samantha outlines what human trafficking is, how it happens, who is being trafficked, who is doing the trafficking, statistics of the prevalence of human trafficking in Canada, what is being done to stop human trafficking, and the impacts of human trafficking on victims.
Episode 1: Misogyny in the Media
In this episode, Samantha examines the different ways that movies and television shows portray toxic relationships as something positive to be desired, the ramifications that has on youth, and how sexual assault is used as a plot device to further character development.