Welcome to "CQ CHATS", a podcast that will tickle your brain and increase your cultural intelligence! Grab your headphones and join Cultural Intelligence facilitator Wilbur Sargunaraj for an adventure through the vibrant tapestry of global cultures.
Each episode is a passport to a new destination, where you'll meet new friends from around the world and learn about different cultures, traditions, and customs. We're not just talking about tourist traps and clichés here; CQ Chats delves deep into the fascinating nuances that make each culture truly unique!
CQ Chats - Ep 9 - Greenland Is Not For Sale: Inuit vs Imperialists
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 9 features a roundtable discussion with local Greenlanders in Nuuk, a performance at the Katuaq Centre and the launch of the protest song ‘Greenland is not for Sale’. The song is now streaming on Youtube and across all digital platforms. Watch the video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXMB1eq8rKY&list=RDKXMB1eq8rKY)!
Listen to the song here (https://song.link/s/3uSO1jpUfMGm8eAJM6VRlA)
5 Dec 2024
CQ Chats - Ep 8 - Whanaungatanga on CBC Radio One with Shauna Powers
Wilbur Sargunaraj explores the concept of Whanaungatanga with CBC Saskatchewan Weekend Host Shauna Powers, revealing the cultural significance behind his latest song.
28 Aug 2024
CQ Chats - Ep 7 - Kangaroo Kebabs and Australian Bush Food with Wiradjuri Chef Jo-Ann Lee
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 7 was recorded in Gadigal country, Australia and features Wiradjuri chef from Goanna Hut Jo-Ann Lee. Join Wilbur and Jo as they cook some Kangaroo Kebabs and Crocodile burgers and talk about Australian Bush Tucker Foods!
5 Jul 2024
CQ Chats - Ep 6 - Māori Cuisine and Culture, Aotearoa, New Zealand
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 6 was recorded in Whangārei, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and features Maori metal musician Turanga Morgan-Edmonds. Join Wilbur and Tu as they talk about Maori cuisine and culture!
Music Featured on Podcast: Whanaungatanga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb18Zp1EyBY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb18Zp1EyBY)
Tu Edmonds : https://www.instagram.com/alienweaponry_turanga/ (https://www.instagram.com/alienweaponry_turanga/)
5 Feb 2024
CQ Chats - Ep 5 - Tattoos, Ta Moko and Kirituhi in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 5 was recorded at the Waimarie Moko studio in Lower Hutt, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Wilbur has a conversation with Tā Moko artist Dani Renata about Māori tattooing while receiving his first Kirituhi (tattoo).
Visit Waimarie Moko https://www.daniellerenata.com/general-7 (https://www.daniellerenata.com/general-7)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danirenata/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/danirenata/?hl=en)
Mark The Date:
May 4th 2024 Wilbur launches "Exploring CQ" The book with Pouroto Ngaropo in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) at the the Time Out Bookstore 6PM.
Music Featured on Podcast: Whanaungatanga - A song featuring the Ngati Awa Kappa Haka, Horomona Hora, Amba and Tu Edmonds (Coming Soon)
Watch the Te Reo Terminology video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8zAq7h45IE
Watch the guide to Pōwhiri ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSElRKxmhDI&t=12s
21 Dec 2023
CQ Chats - Ep 5 - Born in Bethlehem : Christmas and Conflict in the Middle East
When you sing Christmas songs about Bethlehem, do you realize you are singing about a Palestinian town in the West Bank? In this Episode Wilbur has a heartfelt discussion about the current Middle East conflict with the first Palestinian woman pastor in the Holy land: Rev. Sally Azar. Sally talks about what it means to be a Palestinian christian, what it means to love those who hate you and the importance of coming together to listen to each other. She also shares some of her favourite Palestinian Christmas traditions! عيد ميلاد مجيد eid milad majid! Merry Christmas!
Enjoy this special Christmas episode CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends!
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13 Dec 2023
CQ Chats - Ep 4 - New Zealand: Māori, Marae and all things Aotearoa
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 4 was recorded at the Iramoko Marae in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Wilbur has an in depth chat with Tohunga and cultural advisor Dr. Pouroto Ngaropo about Māori history, language, the Pōwhiri (welcome ceremony) and reconciliation in New Zealand.
May 4th 2024 Wilbur launches "Exploring CQ" The book with Pouroto Ngaropo in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) at the the Time Out Bookstore 6PM.
Music Featured on Podcast: Whanaungatanga - A song featuring the Ngati Awa Kappa Haka, Horomona Hora, Amba and Tu Edmonds (Coming Soon)
Watch the Te Reo Terminology video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8zAq7h45IE
Watch the guide to Pōwhiri ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSElRKxmhDI&t=12s
13 Sept 2023
CQ Chats - Ep 3 - Exploring CQ: Wilbur Sargunaraj on CBC Radio 1
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 3 is an interview with CBC Radio 1 in Canada. Wilbur talks about Cultural Intelligence and the Exploring CQ exhibition. He also chats with the program manager of the Wanuskewin Museum where Wilbur was artist in residence.
Watch: Exploring CQ at the Wanuskewin Museum (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZYj12ehvQs)
14 Aug 2023
CQ Chats - Ep 2 - Greenland: Exploring Inuit and Danish relations on the world's largest island
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 2 was recorded in Nuuk, Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat where Wilbur chats with Greenlandic language instructor Aviaja Becky Larsen about the history of Greenland, culture, language and the relationship between Inuit and Danish.
Watch the "Inuit Throat Singing" video with Hans Henrik and Wilbur in Nuuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p885AlNydLg
20 Jul 2023
CQ Chats - Ep 1 - Finland: Marvelous Metal & Excellent Education
Welcome to the CQ Chats Podcast! Increase your Cultural Intelligence with Wilbur Sargunaraj as he takes you on a journey around the world to meet new friends. Episode 1 was recorded in Helsinki, Finland where Wilbur chats with musicians Susanna Karhi and Matias Arrala about metal music and the Finnish education system. He also chats with pastor Haka Kekalainen about his unique metal church and how they are making a difference in Helsinki!
Watch the videos here:
Moshaktaa Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95qf04gIbDE
How to Headbang at metal mass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s9YoGMCo2c
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