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Listening Beyond

School of Community and Public Affairs

Join Concordia University's School of Community and Public Affairs students as they get to know various changemakers and learn what it really takes to strive for social justice. In each episode, we speak to people trying to create a better world: the stories of their beginnings, the causes they hold dear, and the trials and tribulations of their work. Through oral history interviews, we aim to contribute knowledge and inspire change by connecting individual stories to broader social movements. Disclaimer: Some episodes delve into sensitive content that may be difficult for some listeners.

From Strike to Movement and the Impact the 2012 Quebec Protests: An Interview with Samuel Vanzin by Jake Draper and Kristoff Senderak

Our interviewee is Samuel Vanzin, graduating student of the school of community and public affairs who was an activist during the Quebec student protests of 2012 while studying at the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. This interview discusses a look back at the 2012 Quebec student protests, their impact on Quebec politics and education, as well as where the movement is today. He also touches on recent and past struggles with keeping the movement alive to this day, despite COVID making it harder to gather. Finally, we learn about Samuel's life and activist journey and what led him to become the activist he is today.

Mar 1, 2024

54 min