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Diandre Thomas-Hart, Young Woman Who Stands Among The Eagles, was given the Crane Clan and grew up in Winnipeg's North End. She has been urban her entire life. Hart's mother was a 60s Scoop survivor, and her father has many within his family who are survivors of the Indian residential school system. ⁠⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠ Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada....

Circles for Reconciliation is an organization to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Grace and Debbie from Circles share the fantastic work of the organization and what personal reconciliation looks like. ⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/ Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around...

I know it's cliche, but with everything happening in the world, celebrating love, life, and art is more important than ever. First Métis Man of Odesa 🇺🇦is a story that explores just that: the power of love in the bleakest of moments. ❤ Performers and writers Mariya and Matthew and director Lianna explore this inspiring narrative coming to Winnipeg on November 2.

On November 1 and 2, Winnipeg's Mexican community is holding Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, celebrations. There's so much more to this event than first appears, with a desire to continue traditions outside of Mexico and share it with all of Winnipeg. https://www.mexycanmb.ca/2023/10/12/dia-de-muertos-2023-2-dates-locations/

Solomon Baleke of Winnipeg Swahili TV hosts his first segment on Swahili Na Waswahili. Solomon's first guest is Kiza Ngamba to discuss the challenges of integrating into Canadian culture and life. Find out what’s happening in Winnipeg’s Swahili community on U Radio!  https://u-channel.ca/u-radio/

In the modern day, we're bombarded with information over our phones, televisions, and online. With so much flooding our minds, it's hard to discern fact from fiction. Tracy Koga and filmmaker Junko Bailey want to engage in conversation and break down myths. The two decided to host a panel of four women to hear their stories and explore what's happening outside our bubbles.

Election season is in full swing in Manitoba. Advanced Polling is open until September 30, with voting day for Manitoba's 43rd general provincial election on October 3. But who are the people who may be running the province for the next four years? We invited all of Manitoba's political parties to U Radio to find out. Janine Gibson is the leader of the Green Party of Manitoba and the candi...

Baraka Mulimbwa has built a flourishing commercial and post-construction cleaning company across Winnipeg and Ottawa. Mulimbwa only had a little when he moved to Canada, but he took the knowledge he gained working at a big-box retail store to build his own company and find success. Host Christiane Dunia finds out more on Swahili Na Waswahili.

Winnipeg has a vibrant Black and African community. However, despite how quickly this community grows, events and festivals celebrating Black and African heritage and culture still need to catch up. Afro Falls is looking to change that. This Sunday, September 24, the South-End community is gathering for music, food, and fun at the St Norbert's Art Centre.

At the end of September, Canadians come together to celebrate culture and art for Culture Days. A great example of these celebrations is the community of Morden, MB, which is growing economically and in the diversity of the people who call it home. A lot is going on for the week-long festival, and to find out more, we connected with the Executive Director of the Pembina Hills Arts Council. https:/...

Stories are a journey, and to continue to provide a space for the journey of art and a place for Indigenous stories and creators to thrive, the Pimootayowin Creators Circle was created. Let's meet with some playwrights in this year's program to learn more about the creative process and the significance of opportunities for Indigenous storytellers. https://royalmtc.ca/Artists/Pimootayowin-C...

The new podcast series Swahili Na Waswahili (Swahili and Swahili Speakers) features voices from Winnipeg's growing Swahili community. Host Christiane Dunia sits down with Solomon Baleke of Winnipeg Swahili TV to learn more about his journey and his efforts in creating a platform for Swahili content.

In 2018/19, Manitoba's film and television production amounted to $251 million, only slightly falling off in 2019/20. The industry is growing, and we're seeing amazing features being created by Manitobans right here. Film festivals honour the people's creativity here, and Reel Pride Winnipeg is no exception. One of Canada's oldest 2SLGBTQIA + film festivals, Reel Pride explores the...

In the past few years, many within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have seen a startling trend of animosity towards trans and other gender-diverse folks. Ashley Smith, Director of Advocacy at Rainbow Resource Centre, joins us on U Talk to discuss the challenges and fears the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces, the construction of Place of Pride in Winnipeg, and the resources available through their services and...

Did you know that nearly half of the world's ice and desert-free land is used for agriculture, most of which is used for livestock? If the world switched to a plant-based diet, the land needed for agriculture would be reduced by 75%. Changing your diet can take a lot of work, but there are communities right here in Winnipeg encouraging plant-based diets. Let's take a moment to learn a litt...

Sometimes, life comes in cycles, moments of highs, moments of lows, and back again. Ana Lía explores this concept in her new album Ciclica. Relationships, love, self, and home are explored in this episode of U Talk. https://www.analiaofficial.com/

From 2021-2022, over 21 thousand newcomers immigrated to Manitoba. That's a lot of people. For newcomers getting into the workforce, sometimes there are barriers, and employers need new approaches to identify, hire, and retain newcomer workers. The Manitoba Immigrant Employment Council was created to help with just that. https://www.manitobaiec.ca/

In Manitoba, about one in six people has a disability of some sort. That's approximately 175,000 people. Of that number, about 8 thousand have an intellectual and developmental disability. Often accessibility isn't a priority in society, and accessibility challenges can be much worse the further you leave urban centres. To increase awareness for the upcoming provincial election, Abilities...

When you were in your late teens and early twenties, did you ever consider becoming a board member? Well, one student at the University of Manitoba decided they wanted to get involved in their community. Divya is a board member of Asian Women of Winnipeg, combining her new ideas with the experience of other talented women on the board to create something amazing. https://www.asianwomenofwinnipeg.c...

Getting physically healthy is a lot harder than it seems. Maintaining a constant schedule and routine takes time and effort and can sometimes be overwhelming, going at it alone. That's where communities like PegCity Steppers come in, creating a network and social circle to motivate people to exercise. This Saturday, the group is holding an event in downtown Winnipeg, and they want you to join...

Shumaila Hemani is a talented musican. The Sufi singer-songwriter, poet and acousmatic comper have created amazing pieces with her album Mannat and, most recently, her single Primordial Covenant. Hemani is also currently looking to be the opening act for the We Can Survive concert. The concert is in partnership with the American Association of Suicide Prevention Awareness, a topic incredibly impor...

The Gimli International Film Festival is here. It was such an exciting time to attend the event's opening night, and there's so much more to come. Let's check in with Alan Wong, GIFF's executive director, to find out what you can expect in the next few days in Gimli.

The Gimli International Film Festival begins today with five days of workshops, films, and community in the small town of Gimli, Manitoba. You may be surprised to find out, but GIFF is the largest film festival in Manitoba. Let's meet with three directors whose documentary works will be featured at this year's event to kick things off!

Starting as an offshoot of the Winnipeg Film Group, the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective has come into its own. Collectives like these are fantastic opportunities for established and new filmmakers to come together. As we've seen in recent years, there are so many amazing Indigenous stories to tell. Rachel joins us on U Talk to let us know what's new at the collective, their upcom...

Arguing your side, learning the core of a topic, and improving your rhetorical skills sounds like a great way to spend a Monday and Thursday evening, and you can do that at the University of Manitoba Debate Club. UM Debate Club, founder and president Christy Abraham, joins U Talk host Ryan Funk to explain the best ways to approach your argument, what you can look forward to joining the club, and s...