MASALA CANADA is an eclectic mix of stories, conversations and music with a South Asian flavour. Hosted and produced by Wojtek Gwiazda, this weekly radio program deals with everything from art and culture, to economics, politics and everyday life.

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Episode 13 MARCH 2010 at 12 H 00 (HE)

 Guest Host: Victor Nerenberg

When the Indian Ocean tsunami struck in December, 2004, millions of Canadians dug deep into their pockets to donate money for the reconstruction of devastated communities across the region. But Janet McElvey of Toronto had another idea. She started TRIP Canada, an organization that brings Canadians to Sri Lanka to donate their physical labours, as well as their money.

Canada’s largest concentration of South Asians is in the province of Ontario, in and around the city of Toronto. But in York Region north of the city, many in the community are in crisis. Naushad Hirji and Dr. Naila Butt of the Social Services Network talk about the special needs of the community and how they’re reaching out to meet them.

Jaswant Johal lives among Canada’s second-largest concentration of South Asians, in British Columbia. It’s there that she began a broadcasting career twenty years ago. Today she is the voice and face of the Punjabi community – and a role model for young South Asians ready to pursue their dreams.

LINKS:

TRIP Canada

Social Services Network, York Region (Ontario)

Jaswant Johal ( info@pwtv.net )