Down Home

Amani's Journey

Amani, aka Anne Marie Woods, shares her Scotian story with the Down Home podcast.  The inspirational artist, poet and playwright also shares what led to her passion for creating youth educational outreach programs.

Unapologetic Truth

Nova Scotian recording artist Gary Beals talks to Jay and D about what inspired his third album titled "Bleed My Truth"

A Look Back

Join Jay and D as they reflect on launching the Down Home podcast and recall some of it's notable moments so far

The North End, part 2

In their continuing discussion about the North End of Halifax, Jason and Derek are joined by Derek's stepfather Peter Henry to talk about what sort of changes the community has seen over the years 

The North End, Part 1

Corey Chandler Joins Derek and Jay to discuss the cultural impact of growing up in the North End of Halifax, and what went into his decision to leave the city. 

Part Two: Reflect, Restore, and Redeem

In our continuing conversation about the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children Tony Smith talks about the Restorative Inquiry in detail, and what comes next since the Inquiry findings have been published.

Reflect, Restore, and Redeem

Tony Smith, a former resident of The Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children, joins us this week to tell us about his journey through the system and his path to activism.

The Will to Win

Jason and Derek talk to former professional basketball player Will Njoku about his Nova Scotian experience and his motivational speaking philosophies.

Back in the Day

In this episode we catch up with old high school friend Lindsay Sharpe, and talk about his experience of being a white person living in the predominantly Black neighbourhood of the North End of Halifax.

The Hal-town Breakdown

This week Jason and Derek talk to Patty Jones about his early days of Halifax hip-hop, and his activist parents Rocky and Joan Jones.