UNDERCURRENTS

We are well into the fourth season of Undercurrents! We explore the joys and challenges of refugee sponsorship, walk 200 km in a water ceremony, dig deep on affordable housing, and more! For all of you who used Undercurrents in the classroom, Sunday school, or community event, we’re excited to be including a resource package with each episode complete with discussion questions and action items. Thank you for joining us - please subscribe! Sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union. Original music by Brian MacMillan. Artwork by Jesse Bergen. Mixed by Francois Goudreault.

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Ep 7: Merle's Story (early release)

*This is a special early release of one episode from the upcoming Season 2 of Undercurrents. Look for the rest of Season 2 in September!* This is the story of how one man, who used to work at a residential school, has spent the rest of his life trying to hold himself accountable, and what it means for other Settler Canadians. Undercurrents is produced with support from Kindred Credit Union . Transcription of the episode can be found here . National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-92...

Jun 24, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Update 2: "We are listening."

Listeners call in from around the world with messages of insight, gratitude, and inspiration for our interview subjects ... and one call that missed the mark but made the cut. Thank you to all who responded! Undercurrents is produced with support from Kindred Credit Union . Original music by Brian MacMillan Artwork by Jesse Bergen Sponsored in part by Kindred Credit Union...

Jul 30, 2020•7 min

Ep 6: Save The Evidence

We hear stories from a residential school survivor that she refuses to tell her own family; we hear from indigenous partners who are working to reclaim their culture; and settlers wrestle with their evolving relationship with Canada (it’s complicated). Links : Woodland Cultural Centre’s Save The Evidence campaign. VIDEO: Sandy Yuen and Nick Hamm share about their experience learning from indigenous leaders and working at the Mohawk Institute Residential School. VIDEO: Karen Hill shares part of h...

Jun 04, 2020•25 min

Update 1: Let's give them a hand!

We would have been hearing great feedback from you - THANK YOU. It reminded us that especially during this time of self quarantine and physical isolation, it would be especially meaningful for those who shared their stories so vulnerably and candidly, to hear from YOU. We are asking you to send a note of encouragement, gratitude, inspiration, etc, to our podcast guests who shared their stories with us. Please send your notes of encouragement, thanks, etc to podcast@mcco.ca or even better, leave ...

May 22, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: David and Goliath

What happens when David becomes Goliath? This is our only international episode in Season 1. We explore the tragic realities of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, and hear from those on both sides of the wall working for peace. What can you do? When confronted with the enormity of this story, we might feel angry, dispairing, or helpless. Here are a few action items for you to do to work toward Palestinian justice: Advocate: Sign this petition. It is a call for the Canadian government ...

May 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Radical Acceptance

Restaurants and restorative justice. Shame vs accountability. And what it takes to be a bridge from prison to community. Links: Restorative Justice (RJ) program at MCC in Ontario: mcco.ca/rj Faith Community Re-integration Program (FCRP) is a program funded by Correctional Service Canada. Credits: Theme song and other original music from Brian MacMillan . Artwork by Jesse Bergen . Licensed music from deWolfe Music. Sponsored by Kindred Credit Union . Leave us a message at podcast@mcco.ca or 519-7...

May 06, 2020•14 min

Ep 3: Refugees and Piano Lessons

Forced migration, the unique way Canadians can protect lives, and how music is helping one resettled family stay grounded. (This was originally the pilot episode created Fall 2018 but has been updated to reflect current statistics). Links: Choose Welcome - a national campaign for Canadians to transform lives through refugee sponsorship: www.choosewelcome.ca Credits: Theme song and other original music from Brian MacMillan . Artwork by Jesse Bergen . Licensed music from deWolfe Music. Sponsored b...

Apr 29, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: Wayne's World

From a childhood lesson, to homelessness, to dress shopping, Wayne shares one of the most valuable things we can receive: the gift of a stranger’s story. Links: Circle of Friends: https://mcccanada.ca/learn/more/circle-friends Credits: Assistant producer: Broderick Visser Theme song and other original music from Brian MacMillan . Artwork by Jesse Bergen . Licensed music from deWolfe Music. Sponsored by Kindred Credit Union . Leave us a message at podcast@mcco.ca or 519-745-8458 ext 233. We would...

Apr 22, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: Being Jesus

This episode is about homelessness, an obnoxious ex-pastor, and the age old question: What would Jesus do (and why don’t we do it)? Links: TOOLS program: https://www.mcctools.net/ Interview with Dr. Sam Tsemberis from the Housing First website: https://youtu.be/pMLsG8x-3Rs Excellent resource on homelessness in Canada with statistics, research, and case studies: https://www.homelesshub.ca/ Assistant producer: Broderick Visser Theme song and other original music from Brian MacMillan . Artwork by J...

Apr 15, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Undercurrents

Welcome to MCC Ontario's first podcast! Undercurrents is an experiment - a new way of sharing the stories we are privileged to hear through our work. From starting a new life after prison, to piano lessons in a new world, we hear from program participants, volunteers, staff, and others, who face each day with courage and hope. Most of the stories will be from our local programs here in Ontario but we may occasionally jump out to stories from across Canada or even an internationally story if we c...

Apr 04, 2020•1 min

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