It's been more than a year since Jane moved from Montreal to New York for work. In this episode, she tells Halima about how her experiences in Canada prepared her for the big move, the challenges she's faced since moving to another new country, and what she's enjoying about living in the Big Apple.
28 Jul 2022
Episode 16: Immigrating to Quebec as a skilled worker
Jane talks to Kemi Oyegunle, who moved to Quebec in 2018, with his wife and three children. He shares some of the challenges of immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker -- and the mentorship opportunity that helped him find rewarding employment.
Here's a link to more information about employment assistance programs in Quebec: https://www.quebec.ca/en/employment/job-search-tips/employment-assistance
30 May 2022
Episode 15: Learning French as Immigrants in Quebec
Janet talks to two of her friends — Fatima Okunola and Elisa George — about having to learn French and pass a French language exam, to apply for permanent residency in Quebec. They also delve into some of their experiences as English-speaking immigrants living in Montreal.
We're releasing this episode just a few days after Quebec passed Bill 96 into law. Here are some articles that explain what the Bill is and the concerns it is raising for non-French speaking communities:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bill-96-explained-1.6460764
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/immigration-impact-bill-96-1.6465770
28 Feb 2022
Episode 14: Diving into Canada's dating scene
Happy 2022! In this episode, Janet talks to Nina Barango and Watson Ogoriba about the good and not-so-great experiences they've had with dating as immigrants in Canada. They also drop some tips on where to meet and connect with prospective daters.
Nina is the founder of SoPlugged, an online directory for Black businesses: https://www.soplugged.com/
A few resources for people interested in therapy:
-https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca
-https://www.betterhelp.com/
-Find out if your company has an Employee Assistance Program that offers short or long-term therapy/counselling sessions.
29 Dec 2021
Episode 13: Saying goodbye to 2021
Jane and Halima look back on the triumphs and challenges of 2021. They also discuss the lessons they are taking into the new year.
This year, our episode with recruiter Rebecca Lee was featured in CIC News: https://www.cicnews.com/2021/02/how-to-get-a-job-in-canada-as-a-newcomer-0217228.html#gs.k5z69n
We also got a shoutout in Franklin H. Ezenwa's new book, "Crack The Dream Job Code: How To Land Your Dream Job In Canada As An Immigrant”. More details about the book here: https://allroundachievers.com/
29 Sept 2021
Episode 12: Raising children in Canada
We talk to Adrian Rojo de la Vega about moving to Canada from Mexico and raising three daughters in a new country.
23 Jun 2021
Episode 11: One year later
Halima and Jane reflect on the first anniversary of the Navigating Canada podcast. They also check in with some of the international students who shared their concerns about the pandemic in the first episode of the podcast
13 Apr 2021
Episode 10: Saving and investing in Canada
We talk to two people who moved to Canada less than a decade ago about how they learned to save and invest in a new country.
21 Jan 2021
Episode 9: Plans for 2021
Halima and Jane reflect on the previous year, and talk about their personal plans for 2021.
11 Nov 2020
Episode 8: Things we wish we knew before moving to Canada
From the unforgiving cold to dealing with loneliness, we discuss some of the things we wish we knew before making the big move to Canada.
25 Oct 2020
Special Episode: Nigeria's #EndSARS Protests
Janet and Halima reflect on #endSARS — protests against police brutality in their home country, Nigeria.
15 Aug 2020
Episode 6: Tips for finding work during the pandemic
We talk to recruiter, Rebecca Lee, about how people can stand out when they apply for jobs during this pandemic. We also announce Navigating Canada's first event, a free webinar about finding jobs during the pandemic. It's happening on Saturday, August 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/finding-a-job-in-the-pandemic-tickets-115812597597
4 Aug 2020
Episode 5: Finding a job during the pandemic
We hear from immigrants and international students, in Canada, who have found jobs during the pandemic. They share their stories and tips for getting work during this time.
15 Jul 2020
Episode 4: Researching anti-Black racism in Vancouver
We talk to Oludolapo Makinde, a PhD student studying law at the University of British Columbia, about her work researching anti-Black racism in Vancouver.
2 Jul 2020
Episode 3: Marching against anti-Black racism
We talk to Nova Stevens, an activist who helped to organize a Freedom March in Vancouver, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
17 Jun 2020
Episode 2: Support for international students during pandemic
We hear from a college and university about how they are supporting their international students through COVID-19. Navigating Canada also reflects on the global protests against police brutality and anti-black racism.
26 May 2020
Episode 1: Canada's international students and COVID-19
International students share stories about how they are coping with spread of COVID-19 in Canada.
19 May 2020
Introducing: Navigating Canada
Janet Audu and Halima Olajumoke Sogbesan introduce Navigating Canada, a new podcast telling stories of the experiences of international students in Canada.
Contact Navigating Canada
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Navigating Canada?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
