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A designer, educator, story crafter, and photography enthusiast, 'Segun Olude is a man of many hats, but his primary focus is graphic design. Having been in the industry for many years, and has a profound understanding of the artistic world. We discuss art, teaching, and social issues in this episode of U Talk. http://www.segunolude.com/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Radio is an intense industry. Although new technology and new ways of sharing media have become available, radio is still going strong.  Andrew Johnson is the Station Manager for 106.5 Elmnt FM Toronto and has been in the industry for 13 years. Andrew and I sat down to talk about radio and our own experiences working behind the mic.  106.5 Elmnt FM Toronto Intro and outro music: Mind Gam...

To raise awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, a collaboration between Reconciliation Thunder and Circles for Reconciliation launched the 94in94 Campaign.  I sat down with Jimmy Thunder, Raymond Currie, and Grace Shedler to learn more about this social media campaign and what reconciliation looks like? Reconciliation Thunder Circles for Reconciliation&nbsp...

Monday, September 20, Canadians head to the polls to vote in their 2021 Federal Election. Voting can be challenging to navigate, and you want to make sure your voice is being represented.  Marie-France Kenny is the Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada. Kenny provides the information you need when you cast your ballot. Questions about voting?  Photo provided by Elections Canada. In...

Sher Films is a division of the Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society in British Colombia that creates short and feature-length documentaries on many social issues. Although the pandemic has caused many delays, its latest film, Emergence out of the Shadows, is premiering at film festivals. I called up the producer and the director to talk about the film and, most importantly, the message that you a...

Don Amero is a storyteller, singer-songwriter,  performer, and three-time JUNO Award nominee. As an individual of Cree and Metis heritage, Don has been recognized for his advocacy work within Indigenous communities and beyond. Don and I talked about music, community, and the role of public figures in discussions on important topics. https://donamero.ca/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mat...

GerryFest is a festival dedicated to the life and work of Gerry Atwell. Starting Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15, mentees from the Raising New Voices mentorship program will perform along with other musicians and exhibit their visual works in the gallery at the St. Norbert Arts Centre. The Festival will also be recorded and produced.  Judy Williams, sister of Gerry, sat down with me to...

Life on earth is unbelievable. There have been 1.2 million species that have been described on this planet and an untold number that once lived here. It's up to dedicated scientists and students who spend their careers seeking to learn more about life millions of years ago. Dr. Femke Holwerda is one such scientist. As the Dr. Elizabeth Nicholls Postdoctoral Fellow at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, she...

Camping, hiking, and nature exploration continue as people enjoy the latter half of summer before the Canadian fall kicks in and the dreaded winter. Spending as much outdoor time as possible, people may not be thinking about ticks as the height of summer passes. However, according to Associate Professor - Veterinary Entomology at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Kateryn Rochon, it's essential to ke...

The Scandinavian Cultural Centre of Winnipeg is a volunteer-driven organization, with members joining clubs of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Sonja Lundstrom is the President of the Swedish Cultural Association of Manitoba. We talked about some exciting news at the centre, including info about their new mural.  https://www.scandinaviancentre.ca/ Intro...

Food is a key part of culture. The Brandon Friendship Centre developed a pilot project to create a food truck to help introduce Canadians to Indigenous cuisine and culture. I got to sit down with Indigenous Eats manager Darian Kennedy about this project, building community collaboratively, and the delicious food you can get at Indigenous Eats.  Indigenous Eats BFC Brandon MB Intro and outro m...

August 6 – 8  Folklorama Fusion, the one unified virtual experience, is taking place. The one Multi-cultural Fusion event is the first time the ethnocultural member communities that make up the pavilions will virtually showcase their heritage.  Here’s Executive Director Teresa Cotroneo to tell us more about this virtual festival and the history of Folklorama.  https://folklorama.ca/...

Cameron Robertson is a Cree speaker who values all indigenous languages. His goals are to teach his culture's words and language through the human spirit of storytelling. Before he was eight, he lived with his grandfather, a trapper, near Norway House. We talked about Cam's dream to bring back his language, community, media and how he became a writer.

Lisa Muswagon is a Nakoda Cree member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. She was raised in the north, the Interlake Region and Winnipeg and went back to her home community to complete high school. Receiving a hand drum from her father when she was young, she has been performing ever since. Hellnback is also known as Karmen Omeasoo and is from the Samson...

On Sunday, July 4, 17-year-old Jaden Charles John Oman was murdered in an assault, allegedly at the hands of his best friend. Jaden was rushed to hospital early that Sunday morning but succumbed to his injuries five days before his 18th birthday and dreams of going to school. Family and friends gathered in front of an Assiniboine Avenue apartment building near Hargrave Street, where Jaden Oman was...

I believe science is one of the coolest things ever, and it's incredibly inspiring to see people enter STEM fields. However, there can often be a challenge for the general public to interpret and understand the in-depth work scientists go through. Dr. Cody Lo is an Ophthalmology Resident Physician at The Ottawa Hospital. Cody obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor's of Science (BSc), ma...

In Canada, 94% of Kinesiology and Physical Education university faculties are white. As of September 2020, only 5.7% of NHL players identified as Indigenous, Black, or part of a Racialized community. How can sports be an equal playing field when we see statistics like this.  The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign seeks to increase, promote, and engage in discussions on anti-racism in sport about t...

With what we’ve been seeing about residential schools, understanding and acknowledging the pain of Indigenous communities is more critical than ever. Manitoba 150 has announced partnerships to deliver Blanket Exercises for 50 acts of reconciliation. I talked with Sky Bridges, a board member of Manitoba 150, about how people can get involved and discuss diversity and reconciliation. Find out more h...

It feels immoral to celebrate and have fireworks when a  majority of your neighbours are holding a funeral for 1,323 undocumented  First Nation's children, especially when the numbers of these horrific discoveries continue to climb rapidly. July 1, on Portage & Main at 1 pm, three individuals are inviting the Winnipeg community not to celebrate the country that tried to remove its In...

For those who don’t live there, Winnipeg Manitoba’s North End often has a rough reputation. However, For Tara Zajac, there’s no place she’d rather be. She knows her neighbours, those in the community care for their own, and she loves how the region almost feels like a small town. Tara is the Executive Director of North Point Douglas Women’s Centre and shares their work in the community and the ama...

Warning:  This post contains details some readers may find distressing. Vivian Ketchum is a residential school survivor and has healed enough to share her story. With the news of the 751 discovery of 751 unmarked graves near a former Saskatchewan residential school, awareness of this institution needs to continue to ensure these stories are not forgotten. U Multicultural is sharing the s...

Although COVID-19 has caused uncertainty about events and festivals, the International Reggae Afro Latin Music & Arts Festival has decided to transition to a virtual live performance instead of cancelling its event.  Created to be the catalyst to express the underrepresented talents on a professional platform, the entire event is an opportunity for people to unite. Here is CEO & Found...

COVID-19 has been a drain on everyone’s mental health. But women are facing higher rates of mental health issues than men. Over the past year, there has been an increase in women in Manitoba reach out for support. On July 4 – July 11, 2021, the 9th annual Run for Women will be held as a virtual event. Rita Chahal and Eileen McDonald of Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba go in-depth about this...

An exciting project was released in English, French and Anishinaabe of animated vignettes that carry the lessons of the Seven Sacred Laws. U Multicultural talked with Elder Dr. David Courchene and Executive Producer of Kejic Productions Erica Daniels about this amazing project. Although this project was the vision of Dr. Courchene, it takes a creative mind to take that vision and visualize it into...

An exciting project was released in English, French and Anishinaabe of animated vignettes that carry the lessons of the Seven Sacred Laws.  U Multicultural talked with Elder Dr. David Courchene and Executive Producer of Kejic Productions Erica Daniels about this amazing project.  Dr. Courchene is a respected Elder who has devoted himself to learning the knowledge and traditions of Indige...