Adiel Cohen, an Israeli influencer and activist, shares his insights on the challenges and potential pathways for reconciliation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also offers his perspective on the rise of pro-Palestinian protests and the BDS movement in Western countries.

On a Friday morning in a small Milton-Parc appartment, we gratefully interviewed Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash. Maïtée is an activist, author, animator, political figure and proud community member of Waswanipi First Nation. She grew up in Quebec city, but spent most of her summers connecting with community and the land where she feels most at home in Waswanipi, which is situated around the middle of Quebec. She now writes for The Nation magazine, which addresses Cree news. Her father, Romeo Saganash was a federal MP for the New Democratic Party in the Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou riding in northern Quebec, serving the party between 2011-2019. Beyond her writing and political work, Maïtée is actively involved in the wellness and advocacy for her nation, along with that of other Indigenous nations in Canada and around the world.

In this episode, Lina, Zack and Yussif sit down with Zeyad Abisab, former General Coordinator of SPHR Concordia (Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights), to discuss his journey as an activist and the impact of grassroots movements. Zeyad reflects on his upbringing, the role of family and mentors in shaping his activism, and the ongoing challenges faced by the Palestinian youth movement. From mass mobilizations to strikes, Zad highlights the importance of storytelling, community solidarity, and media in combating misconceptions. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the fight for justice and how young activists continue to push boundaries for change.