On this episode of New Lens, Magnifying the Margins, we hear from Alice Lam, is a Calgary entrepreneur and the daughter of Chinese-Vietnamese refugee parents. She has dedicated her time and energy to uplifting people of colour and strengthening the city she calls home. Alice creates spaces where Asian voices are centred, such as with community fridges, Chinatown tours, and other programs. Hosts Clara and Kenzy explore how someone's identity influences their ability to make an impact on their community, as well as how someone committed to helping their community can create positive change for others.

Join host Tarek, as he speaks with Daniella Paulich on this episode of A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins. Daniella shares her experiences after she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Now, Daniella works as a certified counsellor and art therapist at Recover, where she supports others in expressing what can’t always be said in words. Daniella tells us about advocating for herself even when no one believed her, and how her journey has led her to an inspiring career in advocacy and care work. She helps us rethink what disability actually means and if the media are accurately representing disabilities.

On this episode of A News Lens: Magnifying the Margins, hosts Dillon Neufeld and Connor Spivak look at the relationship between Indigenous people and media, and how certain narratives have shaped how Indigenous people are seen in Canada. Dillon and Connor talk to Jayson Black-Kettle, a Siksika community member, about how stereotypes in films and news have led to real-world distrust. Jayson shares his experience working in the media industry as an Indigenous storyteller and talks about how important it is to have representation directly from the communities. This episode highlights the importance of reshaping outdated narratives as a way to move forward and build understanding in a rapidly changing media landscape.