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Rise, Red River explores trauma and a dying world, but it's also a story of redemption. The revolutionary trilingual play written by Tara Beagan follows a lone matriarch as they dredge a dried-up riverbed, uncovering human remains and then sharing their stories. Caleigh Crow, who performs the French-spoken parts, joins U Talk to discuss the play, its message, and what she's learned through...

Третій випуск україномовного подкасту “УКАНАДІ” Всім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі. Тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном. Сьогодні ми говоримо про успіх та як українцям досягти його в Канаді. Наша гостя - Вікторія Умін, професіонал у розвитку міжнародного бізнесу, директорка...

If someone doesn't have a high school diploma, it could be for various reasons. Regardless of the reason, programs like Open Doors Adult Literacy help individuals develop the skills to take on the next steps of their education. In this episode of U Talk, let's find out what people can expect of adult education in the coming months and how increased funding can make a world of difference. h...

Approximately 2.8 million Canadians are below the poverty line, and between 25,000 and 35,000 Canadians are homeless. To help families and those who are low-income, there's Habitat for Humanity. Jamie Hall is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. He shares Habitat's efforts and how Manitobans can help provide people with homes on this episode of U Talk.

Багато іммігрантів помилково вважають, що англійська магічно вивчеться в англомовному оточенні. Однак виявляється, що після кількох років проживання в Канаді багато людей досі не володіють базовими навичками англійської мови. Поговорити про процес вивчення англійської, ми запросили Олександру Чорну, викладачку англійської мови, засновницю школи англійської мови та іммігрантку. Як прискорити процес...

Всім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я Вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі, тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном.   Сьогодні в гостях в мене особлива людина - засновниця та директорка української школи, журналістка, голосуючий член освітньої ради Конгресу українців Канади, викладач найбільшого коледжу Манітоби Red...

A few weeks ago, Winnipeg's Inuit community had the opportunity to wear their culture on their faces, proudly receiving traditional face tattoos from Kyra Kilabuk. Kyra was invited to Winnipeg by the Manitoba Inuit Association to provide people with their markings, markings of incredible cultural significance to the Inuit.

Starting a life in a new country is an intense experience. Continuing your career in that new country is even more so. A successful lawyer who practiced law in India and now in Canada says you need to have a plan in place to find success. Shilpa Bhadoria shares her story of immigration and what newcomers should think about regarding legal services when they arrive in Canada.

Music is the lifeblood of the human experience. So many cultures and people share that common thread of celebrating and expressing emotion through sounds. There's much we can learn about music and how communities engage with it, and to find out more, we connected with local artists and community advocate Joe Curtis. ⁠https://www.joecurtisband.com/

Pitikwé is a Cree word meaning "Come In." The community-driven Pitikwé Skatepark is doing just that, inviting people of all skating levels to come together in Winnipeg's downtown area to learn from each other and build a place where all can pursue their passion for skating. https://pitikweskatepark.com/

Adorned with the square of moose hide, individuals have come together across Canada through the Moose Hide Campaign. This social movement is tackling violence in all its forms through community, conversation, and ceremony. The Moose Hide Campaign begins on May 16. https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

You never know where your path in life will take you. Nilufer and Saira Rahman never expected to find themselves on the path toward films. Creating their first documentary, Arctic Mosque, the two Canadian women of Muslim and Bengali heritage have made short films, documentaries and a wide variety of videos through their production company, Snow Angel Films. https://snowangelfilms.com/

Many immigrants move to a new country for better opportunities and a brighter future. Many have a wealth of experience and education. However, not all experience or education is recognized in new markets. Career Development workshops can go a long way in helping newcomers on their career journeys, and Manitoba Start can help in that process.

Sometimes, we don't know where creativity will take us, but that's okay. Sometimes, that's just the process. For Winnipeg artist Ethan Lyric, some of his best work is letting the music and raw emotion influence his musical creations. Let's sit down with Ethan about his latest release, Saskatoon Berries, his musical influences, and not being put inside a creative box.

Through covers and original songs, Gay Lebanese artist el Hashem is bridging cultures through music. During the pandemic, he had the opportunity to explore his passion for music. When he's not sharing his love for the arts, el Hashem is the host of a successful and highly regarded career in queer media.

Take a Mental Health Break With the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and U Radio. Depression affects people in many different ways. Sometimes, it's manageable, while other times, the simplest tasks can feel impossible. Ryan Funk and Rita Chahal speak with the Executive Director of Sara Riel, Tara Snider, on the complexities of depression—ways to identify it, tools to work through it, and...

Starting a new life in a new country takes a lot of work. Finding a job is already complicated. Now, throw in culture shock and still learn the intricacies of communication into the equation. For newcomer youth looking to develop their skills and find opportunities in an industry they are interested in, ManitobaStart's WorkStart - youth work experience program is a great tool to take advantage...

When Martha Peet was a child living in Taloyoak, Nunavut, she and other Inuit families never lived a traditional life. As time passed, things changed greatly. One of the big changes was the use of planes for transportation. However, Peet says the Inuit only travelled by plane for emergencies. She remembers her first plane ride, flying to a hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with tubercul...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. For her four...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. She shares a...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her secon...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her first...

Mary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.

Mary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.

Upbeat and catchy songs are helping youth learn the Ojibwe language. Sherri, Joy, and Dave share their stories and language-learning journeys through Nagamoodaa!