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From October to January,  there are many observed festivities. Diwali, Dio De Los Muertos, Hanukkah, Christmas, Ōmisoka, and Kwanzaa.  I haven’t heard much about Kwanzaa, so I reached out to the Canadian Kwanzaa Association to find out more practice which was established back in the 1960s. Check out their social media: Facebook Instagram Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire...

The holidays can be stressful. Whatever your seasonal practices entail visiting family, holiday shopping, and dinners can take a toll. Especially during this ongoing pandemic, many are struggling. That’s where the Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board comes in, helping out by providing food hampers and gifts for children, and a friendly reminder that there are people out there thinking about you. https:/...

During summer, we have Pride, an event that recognizes the struggles and discrimination of those in the 2SLGBTQ + community and promises to work towards a brighter future.  Although there are scatterings of other days throughout the year, it’s essential to have these conversations year-round.  Let’s sit down with Bre Giesbrecht from the Rainbow Resource Centre to navigate gender identity...

Islam is a faith followed by approximately a quarter of the world’s population and comprises many diverse cultures and ethnicities. It’s unfortunate how we’ve seen so much hate and resentment towards Muslims. With nationalism and misinformation over social media, there has been an increase in Islamophobia during the pandemic. Our guest for U Talk has been heavily involved in the Manitoba Islamic A...

From November 13 - 20, The Rady Jewish Community Centre has been celebrating Tarbut, a Jewish culture festival, through books, movies, and concerts. Here’s Laura, manager of Programming to tell us about Tarbut and invite all to celebrate Jewish culture. Just a reminder, if you are attending any of these events or heading to the centre, you must be double vaccinated to ensure those around you are p...

A nationally recognized project is working at putting art supplies into the hands of students in remote communities. We've talked with Colleen Gray from Art For Aid before, but a lot has happened at the project since then. So let's sit down with Colleen again to find out what's going on.  https://www.artforaid.ca/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Tucked between the cities of Morden and Winkler in rural Manitoba, there’s a place that allows one to escape the present and see the lives of Manitoba’s farming pioneers. Let’s talk to Jake Buhler, Vice-President of the Pembina Threshermen’s museum and learn about the history of 1878. https://www.threshermensmuseum.com/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

When you think of Thanksgiving what comes to mind? Turkey, stuffing, family gatherings? However, music doesn’t come to mind.  One musician is trying to change that. Xiya is from Houston, Texas, and wants to inspire a movement of Thanksgiving music.  https://xiyacontent.com/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Luana Cunha is an amazing and talented person. Not only is she a teacher, but she’s also a musician and was the face for Ethno Fest 2021! Let’s sit down with Luana to find out more about her love for literature, music, and her home country of Brazil.   https://saraucarioca.wordpress.com/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

When you live in Winnipeg, sometimes you can forget what's going on in rural Manitoba.  'Beyond the Perimeter' is an event for just that, letting newcomers know about the opportunities outside of the city.  Here's MANSO's Valeria Castellanos and Regional Connections' Steve Reynolds to tell us more about this Virtual event on November 2 and 16.   Nov 2: https://bit.ly/3EpHpoJ Nov 16:...

The harvest season and fall have significance for many people and cultures. The end of October signifies Halloween, but it’s also the Dia de Muertos celebration—the Day of the Dead for Mexico. Here’s Alberto, president of the Mexican Association of Manitoba, to teach us about Mexico, the association and, of course, Día de Muertos. https://www.mexycanmb.ca/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathe...

Called the “White Night,” Nuit Blanche is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art that kick-starts Culture Days Manitoba. I thought I had missed it this year, but luckily, the events continue to be held until this Sunday, Oct 24.  Did you know a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance? I learned about that from Nicholas Danzinger, another artist at Nuit Blanche. ht...

Called the “White Night,” Nuit Blanche is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art that kick-starts Culture Days Manitoba. I thought I had missed it this year, but luckily, the events continue to be held until this Sunday, Oct 24.  Luv Lite is located at 492 Main St and was created by artist Joshua Banman.  I got to sit down and chat with Josh about his project, l...

Dr. Amilla Heendeniya is an Infectious Disease Physician and works at three acute hospitals in Winnipeg. Dr. Heendeniya discusses how COVID-19 has affected us so far, and what we can potentially expect with future waves.   Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/   In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Dr. Denise Koh discusses the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.   Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/  In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Dr. Martinez tackles vaccine rates for more than 12 years old for eligible patients,  the hesitation parents had and have, and COVID-19  vaccinations for younger children.    Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/   In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Dr. Jared Bullard shares his thoughts on what still needs to be done to ensure schools are at low risk of spreading COVID-19.   Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/ In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Amila Heendeniya to answer your questions around COVID-19 concerning side effects and allergens.      Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/  In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Chief Occupational  Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health Dr. Denise Koh vaccinations for immigrants and foreign workers.    Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/   In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

Dr. Eddsel Martinez was born and raised in El Salvador. He and his family immigrated to Canada in the early 1990s and has called Winnipeg his home since. Always drawn to children, he worked as a camp counsellor throughout several summers of his adolescence which cemented his desire for a career working with children.   Dr. Martinez talks about the start of school and fall and how it has and w...

Dr. Jared Bullard is the Section Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba and Associate Medical Director of Cadham Provincial Laboratory. Dr. Bullard works primarily out of the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. Dr. Bullard talks about COVID-19 and children.   Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/   In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hote...

Dr. Amilla Heendeniya is an Infectious Disease Physician and does clinical work, seeing patients with infectious diseases, COVID-19 being one of them. Dr. Heendeniya has been involved with COVID-19 clinical work since the beginning of the pandemic in Manitoba.    He sits down with Doc Talk MB host Jyoti Kalsi to discuss the myths and facts surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination.   Doc...

Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Chief Occupational Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health Dr. Denise Koh about the workplace and the COVID-19 vaccination.   Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/   In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

RAVEN is a registered charity with a mission to raise funds for Indigenous People's access to justice. Another important aspect of RAVEN is increasing awareness of the challenges many Indigenous People and Nations are facing.  RAVEN's Executive Director and Co-founder Susan Smitten and I connected a discussed the Campaigns RAVEN is helping raise funds for, new initiatives and projects coming,...

The STEM fields are incredibly skill demanding, and you want the most qualified people in those jobs. However, due to many social and systemic issues, it can be challenging for women to find employment within these areas. More so for immigrant or international women. Immigrant and international women in Science network is a non-profit organization to help connect women to jobs, increase awareness,...