IDEAA-nomics (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Anti-Racism) Podcast

About IDEAA-nomics (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Anti-Racism) Podcast

Join our host, Niha Shahzad, Gabriel Cormier, and Vishala Shembedasie on exploring difficult, funny, and heartfelt conversations on race, equity and diversity in Canada and the US. This podcast is produced by Marcela Popowich, and brought to you by the Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network, a Government of Canada employee network.

Publisher

Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network Podcast

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Dec 2021

Latest episode

7 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

16 of 31 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Rise and Fall of The King of Haiti with Marlene Daut

   Our hosts, Janet and JB, have a conversation with author Marlene Daut on her book "The Rise and Fall of The King of Haiti". Marlene shares the interesting and misunderstood story of Henri Christophe. Her story helps readers understand the complicated story of Christophe's and his influence on Haiti.

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   5 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT

   2.7 Mama Lawson Road of Self-Love

   In this episode Niha talks to Mama Lawson. She shares her story of being born into a large family, where she was the seventh child. Most of her childhood was spent in Oregon, where she faced much adversity as they were the first family of color in the town. She was a teacher for over 30 years and continues to use her talent to uplift and encourage. She is currently traveling the world with her son Comedian Preacher Lawson. This episode is hosted by Niha Shahzad and produced by Marcela Popowich.

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   22 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT

   2.6 Nambi - Leaving a Musical Legacy

   Join us as we talk to Ottawa-born singer-songwriter Nambi! She has become one of her city’s most darling and well-respected voices. She talks to Niha and Gabriel about her music journey, having a family, her inspirations and the meaning and importance of building a community. With the help of FACTOR Canada, Nambi is currently putting the finishing touches on her third studio album, “Latebloomer Vol 1”, released in 2025. Listen to Nambi on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/nambi/273004079)and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pr0bQLiGDlU4u5KGPa4vd) Find her on Instagram @nambimusic This episode is hosted by Niha Shahzad and Gabriel Cormier and produced by Marcela Popowich.

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The Rise and Fall of The King of Haiti with Marlene Daut

Published 7 Nov 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's not just a war of words. They're actually fighting each other. And Petriol is trying to take over Molsan in the north and really try to get rid of Christophe directs his council of state to create a new constitution for Haiti in 1811. And these councilors of state say, you know, we think that the best form of government for us is a kingdom on our key. And we would like you to be our king so we nominate you for that position. And Christophe accepts, and this is March of 1811, and he's crowned by Father Cogné Prelle, a French priest from Brittany, on June 2nd, 1811. His wife, Mavie Louise, becomes Queen of Haiti. […]

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Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Engagement

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