oday we have my really good friends Elizer Erpilla and James Infante. Elizer graduated with a BA in sociology and just started his pharmacy degree at UBC. James is now working as a Ministerial Assistant to Lisa Beare, the minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Since the end of 2017 is coming to an end AND it’s the big 150 for Canada, we talk about the controversial Canada 150 celebrations this year. We discuss the issues of having difficult conversations and how we as 2nd generation immigrant settlers can be allies to Indigenous folks and issues. In the second half, we talk about our experiences growing up in the Catholic school system and how Catholicism has shaped our lives. Of course, these just our experiences and in no way are we saying that everyone who came from Catholic school feels the same as us nor are we saying that religion.

This is Visible Minorities with Cecilia Federizon.

#12: Difficult Conversations (ft. Elizer Erpilla and James Infante)

On Visible Minorities, you’ll listen to honest sociological conversations with my friends. The episodes showcase the diverse experiences we encounter as Visible Minorities living in Canada and how it shapes our passions and perspectives.