Gen365 Podcast

EP 10: Black Resistance Then and Now With Rita Ngarambe, Kizito Musabimana, Likam kyanzaire

In honor of Black History Month 2023, our special guests Rita Ngarambe, Likam Kyanzaire, and Kizito Musabimana shared what history tells us about Black Resistance and why this movement plays a crucial role in the Afro-Black liberation. They also shared how the Afro-Black Communities continue to use Black resistance to fight against oppression and racism. In addition, we had an engaging conversation sharing different views on ‘rest’ as a form of Black resistance, art,  community work, and more.

EP 9: Caring for Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Needs With Judite Mbuguje

Who is looking out for caregivers? 
In this episode, we direct the focus on the importance of caring for caregivers as they take on their role of supporting children and youth with special needs. 
We get to hear Judite Mbuguje, a board member of Beyond the Veil Mission, and she also gives tips on how parents can advocate for their children with special needs in school. 
 

EP 8: Trauma-Informed Care & Delivering Cultural Competence in Mental Health Services with Bedette Ngabonziza

Many of us wonder if exposure to traumatic events equals becoming traumatized in the future. In this episode, Bedette Ngabonzinza helps us to define trauma in a simple way, and she works us through the different types of trauma, such as PTSD, CPTSD, & Complex Trauma. We also discussed how mental health practitioners must include cultural competence in mental health services to recognize the background that shapes marginalized communities such as black people to ensure proper treatment. 

Ep 7: How To Feel - A Language You Need To Learn This Year With Raissa Gwiza & Lydia Nimbeshaho

How are you feeling today? Believe it or not, mastering your emotions is not a gift but a skill we can all learn. Unfortunately, many people struggle with being in control of their emotions. In this episode, you will learn five strategies to help you process your emotions, your children, or the people around you. Lydia and Raissa also shared ways they struggle to manage their emotions and the tools they have been using to improve their coping skills. 

EP 6: Part II - How to Build A Supportive System for a Survivor - A Resilient Story of Lyse Pascale Inamuco

Drawing from her own story of resilience in the face of violence as a survivor, Lyse Pascale Inamuco shares resources to support families, newcomers, and survivors in Canada. Lyse-Pascale continues to advocate for preserving the memory of our loved ones we lost during the genocide against the Tutsi.

Ep 5: Part I- How to Build A Supportive System for a Survivor - A Resilient Story of Lyse Pascale Inamuco

In the first part with Lyse Inamuco, we got to know her story of resilience as a survivor, which led to her passion for working with families and survivors and continuing to advocate for their wellbeing. Lyse Pascale shared with us what supporting a survivor looks like and the different available resources for them.

Ep 4: Building The Community We Want With Nadia Ecyomuhendo & Aaron Azigabe

Joined by two members and leaders of CARY Toronto (Canadian Association of Rwandan Youth). Nadia Ecyomuhendo, Aaron Azigabe, and Lydia discussed the idea of community and what it means to them. Do we feel supported by the community? What’s missing? What can we do better to build the community we want? We also discussed the identity issues we face as Afro-Black People of having to navigate this space knowing that we all come from different backgrounds. Yet, in the eyes of Western society, we are all just Black People.  How can we overcome our challenges so we can thrive as a community?

EP 3: Community Check-In: Loneliness & Holidays

Let's discuss ways holidays can be lonely for many, starting from grieving different types of losses, family challenges, young people away from families, social anxiety, setting boundaries, and how the genocide against the Tutsi isolated many families and this continue to impact holidays of some individuals and families. We responded to your social media questions about loneliness during the holidays, such as: struggling to date outside of your culture while living abroad and more! 

Ep 2: There is No Healing Without Justice & Reparation - With Kevine Kagirimpundu and Lydia Nimbeshaho

Get to know Lydia, our host, and a few things she would give to her younger self and ask in return if she had the power. Lydia and Kevine touched on moments that continue to shape their healing journey as two sisters who survived the genocide against the Tutsi. 

Episode 1: Memorable People We Met On Our Journey with Kevine Kagirimpundu and Lydia Nimbeshaho

This is an intimate episode because it is also a sister's conversation. On our 1st episode, kevine Kagirimpundu, the CEO & Co-Founder of Uzuri K&Y, gets to interview our Host Lydia Nimbeshaho on why GEN365 podcast is important for our community.