We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 1: Systemic Racism Is a documentary series exploring the issues that the Black and Indigenous community face. This episode centers the voices of the black community members, anti-racism activists and organizations in Ottawa (Unceded Algonquin Territory) exploring what is systemic racism and how it affects our communities. Developed and produced by Hot Shoe Production and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Thanks to Ewart Walters Ketcia Peters Tyler Boyce Robin Browne Social Planning Council of Ottawa Follow Hot Shoe Production Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode Two Mental Health Challenges The purpose of this roundtable was to give each panelist equal standing in a discussion about mental health challenges in the black and indigenous community enabling them to contribute their perspective and ideas freely and fully to this conversation. This episode is divided into segments - True/Myth Segment - a section where we deep dive into dismantling the myths in mental health. - Question and Answers - a section where the panelist answer questions from the audience. - Hidden Gems - a section where the panelist give some airtime to a great piece of educational content (Shared on website) 0:00 Introduction 0:36 True/Myth Segment 19:03 Q/A Panelist Ruby Edet- VP of Canadian African Decent Health Organization and Manager Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and System Change Somerset West CHC. Kafui Sawyer - Registered Psychotherapist and Founding Chair of the Section on Black Psychology of Canadian Psychological Association Barbara Waterfall (B.A., M.S.W., RSW, Ph.D.,), is an Anishnabe mixed-race, two-spirit traditionalist, and grew up on the treaty territory of the Kettle Point and Stoney Point First Nations. Registered social worker, therapist, consultant and educator/trainer. Ketcia Peters - Certified Trauma-Informed Coach through Moving the Human Spirit, CEO, North-South Development Roots, and Culture Canada Website: https://sites.google.com/view/advocacy-as-education/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions © Advocacy as Education is a docu-series by Hot Shoe Productions Executive Producer: Sophia Jacob Producers: Mailyne K.Briggs and Ben Bergeron Director/Editor: Omer Farah

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. 0:00 Introduction 0:38 True/Myth section 15:04 Q/A section Advocacy as Education Episode Two Mental Health Challenges The purpose of this roundtable was to give each panelist equal standing in a discussion about mental health challenges in the black and indigenous community enabling them to contribute their perspective and ideas freely and fully to this conversation. This episode is divided into segments - True/Myth Segment - a section where we deep dive into dismantling the myths in mental health. - Question and Answers - a section where the panelist answer questions from the audience. - Hidden Gems - a section where the panelist give some airtime to a great piece of educational content (Shared on website) Panelist Ruby Edet- VP of Canadian African Decent Health Organization and Manager Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and System Change Somerset West CHC. Kafui Sawyer - Registered Psychotherapist and Founding Chair of the Section on Black Psychology of Canadian Psychological Association Barbara Waterfall (B.A., M.S.W., RSW, Ph.D.,), is an Anishnabe mixed-race, two-spirit traditionalist, and grew up on the treaty territory of the Kettle Point and Stoney Point First Nations. Registered social worker, therapist, consultant and educator/trainer. Ketcia Peters - Certified Trauma-Informed Coach through Moving the Human Spirit, CEO, North-South Development Roots, and Culture Canada Website: https://sites.google.com/view/advocacy-as-education/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions © Advocacy as Education is a docu-series by Hot Shoe Productions Executive Producer: Sophia Jacob Producers: Mailyne K.Briggs and Ben Bergeron Director/Editor: Omer Farah

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 3 - Part 1: Challenges Transitioning from Youth to Adulthood In this episode, we brought together five youth that are working or are affiliated with organizations serving youth in Ottawa, to discuss the challenges youth face in the community from an educational, political, and social point of view. These diverse individuals talk about their experiences as well as their cultured background. Developed and Produced by Hot Shoe Production and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Thanks to Alia Farhat - Program Co-Ordinator at Youth Ottawa Tyler Boyce - Executive Director at The Enchante Network Jamaal Jackson Rogers - Independent Artist and Entrepreneur Gabrielle Fayant - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Assembly of Seven Generation Emmanuel Duala Ekoko - Co-Founder Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa, Community Worker Social Planning Council of Ottawa 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Topic of Discussion 1:37 Ratings 1:44 Discussion 10:04 Topic of Discussion 10:16 Ratings 10:25 Discussion 28:23 End Credits Follow Hot Shoe Production Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 3 - Part 2: Challenges Transitioning from Youth to Adulthood In this episode, we brought together five youth that are working or are affiliated with organizations serving youth in Ottawa, to discuss the challenges youth face in the community from an educational, political, and social point of view. These diverse individuals talk about their experiences as well as their cultured background. Developed and Produced by Hot Shoe Production and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Thanks to Alia Farhat - Program Co-Ordinator at Youth Ottawa Tyler Boyce - Executive Director at The Enchante Network Jamaal Jackson Rogers - Independent Artist and Entrepreneur Gabrielle Fayant - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Assembly of Seven Generation Emmanuel Duala Ekoko - Co-Founder Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa, Community Worker Social Planning Council of Ottawa 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Topic of Discussion 1:20 Ratings 1:32 Discussion 31:44 Topic of Discussion 31:54 Ratings 32:01 Discussion 44:24 End Credits Follow Hot Shoe Production Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeprodu... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 4 - An Exclusive Interview with Peter Sloly Developed and Produced by Hot Shoe Productions and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Follow Hot Shoe Productions Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/ 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Why did your family decide to immigrate to Canada? 2:54 What was your journey to Canada like? 6:26 What barriers did you have to overcome to reach your goal? 8:26 Why should the BIPOC community trust the police? 11:16 How critical is accountability and transparency to any institutions? 13:11 How do we balance free speech and public safety? 15:16 In your own words, can you describe what "Defund the Police" means? 18:46 Do police have the right training and proper intervention to handle a mental health situation? 20:45 Should cultural competency training be a required component of police training? 23:37 What more can be done to eliminate racial profiling and promote the public's trust in police? 25:38 Break 26:04 Are mainstream communities policed treated differently than marginalized communities? 29:12 Do people's perceptions change depending on how the media frames racial sensitive stories? 31:10 Do you think the racial makeup of a community's police department should be similar to the racial makeup of the community they serve? 33:52 Policing and public relations in the BIPOC community 37:24 Police accountability and community policing 40:36 What can community members do to improve the trust with the police? 42:07 Plans going forward 44:46 Final Remarks

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 5 - Tracing your Roots with Rachel Décoste In our latest episode of Advocacy as Education, Rachel talks about her unexpected journey to West Africa and what she has gained from that experience. 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Direct Flight to West Africa 3:12 Similarities between African and Caribbean cultures 8:47 Encouraging Afro decent to trace their roots 9:49 How I met my husband? 12:00 Our experience in Canada 15:01 Adjusting life in North America 16:11 Reality in Africa 17:35 End Credits Developed and Produced by Hot Shoe Productions and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Produced by Mailyne K.Briggs and Ben Bergeron Directed and Edited by Omer Farah Transcribed by Rachel Décoste Follow Hot Shoe Productions Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. Advocacy as Education Episode 6 - The Journey of Adapting to a New Culture with Mahamud Elmi In our latest episode of Advocacy as Education, Justice of the Peace Mahamud Elmi shares his experience of immigrating to Canada and how he managed to adapt to the new culture. In this episode he mentions how important mentorship and sports are to the upcoming youth especially to the immigrant youth navigating their way into a new livelihood. Developed and Produced by Hot Shoe Productions and Executive Produced by Sophia Jacob. Produced by Mailyne K.Briggs and Ben Bergeron Directed and Edited by Omer Farah Music: "Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Aleksey Chistilin Follow Hot Shoe Productions Socials Website: https://www.hotshoe.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshoeproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshoepro/