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Henry Pitawanakwat has a unique perspective on residential schools. Although he did not attend, his mother did, and he witnessed the effects it had on her as he grew up. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school a...

Flora Northwest lives in Treaty 6 territory, the land of the Plains Cree. When she was five, she attended day school at a church only about a mile and a half from where she lived. When she turned six, she was sent to Ermineskin residential school. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and L...

Deborah Hayward is from Haisla Nation, known as Kitamaat Village. One day when she returned from school, her mother packed her bag, telling her she was going to Port Alberni residential school. Hayward would attend residential school for two years, or as Hayward refers to it, genocidal prison. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact...

It's been a long journey for Anishinaabe artist Brian Waboose. Experiencing abuse within the residential school system and feeling lost, art helped Waboose find a path in life. After his son tragically passed away, art helped him again. https://brianwaboose.com/ "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. J...

Vivian Ketchum, a writer and photographer, tells her stories and what reconciliation means from the Indigenous perspective. The residential school system took a tremendous toll on Ketchum, costing her much of her language and the beginnings of her story. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Fun...

Anti-Racism is the active practice of opposing racism and promoting racial equality. Although sometimes it feels like racism is a thing of the past, unfortunately, there is still systemic and overt racism in our communities. In response to newcomer communities' experiences of racism in sports groups, the Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign was started. The campaign will hold the Access and Inclusion...

Each year, to bring in Asian Heritage Month, Calgary and Winnipeg hold the FascinAsian Film Festival. The festival celebrates Asian Culture and local filmmakers and professionals while bringing communities together to enjoy the art of cinema. Let's chat about Hollywood, cultural representation, the film industry in Manitoba, and the upcoming festival with President Alan Wong. The FascinAsian F...

Art is such an essential part of life. However, sometimes there are barriers to seeing it. That's why artists like Jag Nagra create art that's accessible to everyone. If you go for a walk in downtown Vancouver, you might see Nagra's work on a wall or some stairs. But she does more than create amazing art inspired by South Asian culture. As a proud queer woman, she advocates and works t...

Mabel Horton is from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Horton shares her experiences with residential schools so that newcomers to this country can learn how many Indigenous peoples were treated at these schools. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories a...

Sexual violence is an unfortunate reality for many. In Canada, sexual assault victimization was more than five times higher among women than men  (Statistics Canada, 2021 ). Of Self-reported sexual assaults, nearly half (47%) were committed against women aged 15 to 24. Winnipeg-based filmmaker Danielle Sturk addresses this grim reality in her new film Why? Sexual Violence and Teens. The film follo...

Yuliia Kovalenko is the next guest in our series on U Talk, exploring the stories of the U Multicultural team. A civic journalist, Yuliia first started as A Ukrainian journalist to tell the stories of the Ukrainian diaspora here in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Have a story you'd like to share? You can contact Yuliia at yuliyakovalenko@u-channel.ca.

Born in Syria and arriving in Dubai when he was two, Zuher Almusre lived in the United Arab Emirates for many years. He would eventually make his way to Canada in 2019. He now works as a Civic Journalist at U Multicultural, telling the stories of Winnipeg's diverse communities. Learn about Ramadan, parenthood, and journalism on this episode of U Talk. Contact Zuher Almusre to share your story...

Finding one's purpose in life can be a challenge. That one thing you feel you are just meant for. As a pediatrician, Dr. Eddsel Martinez has found just that. But he's more than just a doctor. He's a father, husband, and lover of fantasy. Let's take some time to learn about the man beneath the white coat and stethoscope.

Life has peaks and valleys. It can take a toll on physical and mental health. For some, the recovery process is quick. For others, it can be a long and excruciating process. Having faced physical and mental hurdles, Vivek Mehmi has taken to music to explore healing. Migraine Love is the latest project in that journey. https://www.vivekmehmi.com/

From June to October 2022, Pakistan was hit by devastating floods. Heavier monsoon rains and melting glaciers that followed a severe heat wave caused immeasurable loss of life and displaced millions. Extreme weather events like this are linked to climate change. A Sufi singer-songwriter and acousmatic composer combined traditional storytelling with poetry and sculpted with environmental sounds to...

One Winnipegger has made it his goal to showcase content important to his community. Noticing a lack of representation here in Canada, Solomon Baleke created Winnipeg Swahili TV. For the past three years, he's been doing what he can to feature content in the language of more than  200 million speakers worldwide.  Winnipeg Swahili TV

In 2018, 79% of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported volunteering. Of this number, a majority were people of an older age.  If you're younger and haven't, that's okay. Many young people deal with a lot at school or work. However, volunteering has many benefits when you're young, as you never know the people you'll meet or the opportunities you may find. Volunteer Manitoba is the place t...

In 2021, Canadians lost $231 million from scams and frauds - and that's just what's been reported. With technology becoming an increasing part of our daily lives, knowing how to spot potential scams and what to do if you fall victim to one is essential.  Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Every February, events and activities celebrate the legacy and accomplishments of Canada's Black population, and although it's come to an end, celebrating Black Canadians is something we should do year-round.  That's why the Black Canadian Creator Directory was started. With over 500 Black creators, from Youtubers to bloggers and writers, it's making it easier for the public to find them.&nbs...

With a background in radio broadcasting and a fascination for podcasting, Sherley Joseph created a podcast show to highlight Black Canadian creators both off and online. Sherley and U Talk host Ryan Funk talk about how the podcast has grown, Black History Month, white privilege, and learning about the cultures and communities around us.  Want to see more Black creators? Check out the Chonilla...

The pandemic had a lot of challenges. For some, it could have been a sense of isolation. For others, no support systems around them. One group is trying to help out where they can and bring people together. The Mutt Movement celebrates community and encourages people to get involved and volunteer.  Check them out on Instagram @muttmovement

Whether it's making professional videos or engaging documentaries, Eyes Multimedia does it all. But what does it take to become a great Filmmaker? Award-winning multimedia journalist Elton Hubner shares the tools one needs to tell enthralling stories. He also talks about what he learned during the production of their latest documentary, "Brother Rick," which will be playing at the Victoria Film Fe...

The Scandinavian Cultural Centre hosts clubs from the five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.  With sold-out shows at Folklorama, Awarded the  2021 Mural of the Year, and St. Lucia celebrations, it's been a busy year for the centre. Let's check in with Sonja Lundstrom and find out what's happened and what's in store.  https://www.scandinaviancentre.ca/

The New Year is a fantastic time, an opportunity for reflection and celebration. Looking outside the west, there are even more celebrations after December 31. One of those Celebrations is the Lunar New Year.  Now that we're in the Year of the Rabbit, or the year of the cat for Vietnam,  it would be fun to learn more about this tradition across Asia. Who better to tell us than historian T...

For Congregation Shaarey Zedek, a lot is going on for 2023. Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze comes onto U Talk to share the educational and community programming available at the Synagogue. She also chats about understanding one's emotions and how to healthily react to them, getting involved in the community, and bringing positivity to those around you.  https://www.szwinnipeg.ca/