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Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. 📖 She values her language incredibly, and she shares how she has kept Inuktitut alive in her life. ✨ Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Amplifying voices is in partn...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. She is a ✍️ freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. Preserving Indigenous languages hasn't always been a priority, but Elder Peet says significant efforts are being made in Nunavut to keep Inuktitut alive. 🗣️✨Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https:/...

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. Martha's parents were closely tied to the land, which informed much of her early years and life.

Isabel Scribe is a member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. She is a fluent speaker of the Swampy Cree language 🗣️✨. Isabel is passionate about her culture and language 📖 and is working towards becoming a language teacher. 🌿Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/Amplifying voices is in partne...

Isabel Scribe is a member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. Isabel is a fluent speaker of the Swampy Cree language. Residential school was devastating for many Indigenous communities, and through it, almost snuffed out numerous languages. Elder Scribe shares the efforts to bring them back. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https...

Isabel Scribe is a member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. Isabel is a fluent speaker of the Swampy Cree language. She speaks on the challenges of engaging youth with learning Cree and ways to encourage them to seek out the knowledge. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/Amplifying voices is...

Grace Schedler and Joyce Noonin are knowledge keepers. For the past twenty years, they have worked to incorporate sacred eagle feathers into Manitoba's court system.🪶 This is a continuation of their story. Listen to the first half of their story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NH0pKvaDVMOxnz6oVnkaF?si=Iw_ne4vpS46XT-gLWL8ROg Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https:...

Grace Schedler and Joyce Noonin are knowledge keepers. For the past twenty years, they have worked to incorporate sacred eagle feathers into Manitoba's court system. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Check out the second part of their story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Tm0lbNdqE7qs0cUJsePi4?si=UUrwnDWfTpyXJ7bTfCpReA Amplif...

Edna Elias, an educator 🎓, politician, and trilingual speaker of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, and English, served as the 4th commissioner of Nunavut from 2010 to 2015 and has been a lifelong advocate for Inuit language, culture, and history 📖. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/Amplifying voices is in partnership with First Peoples Radio...

Dennis Chartrand grew up in Duck Bay, Manitoba, and is deeply connected to Anishinaabemowin, viewing it as a vital source of Indigenous expression, cultural identity, and a means of healing from colonial impacts. Dennis talks about how his culture has opened opportunities for him and helped him and others. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-v...

Dennis Chartrand grew up in Duck Bay, Manitoba, and is deeply connected to Anishinaabemowin 🧡, viewing it as a vital source of Indigenous expression, cultural identity 🌿, and a means of healing from colonial impacts. With the continued loss of language, Chartrand had an epiphany ✨—he worked through the fear and committed to help preserve it. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voi...

Dennis Chartrand grew up in Duck Bay, Manitoba, and is deeply connected to Anishinaabemowin, viewing it as a vital source of Indigenous expression, cultural identity, and a means of healing from colonial impacts. Chartrand's childhood was very different from what we see now. He lived in the woods, had to collect firewood, and had no running water. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplify...

Clayton Sandy, a knowledge keeper and cultural advisor from Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation, has dedicated 38 years to educating non-Indigenous people about Indigenous history. Throughout his career, he has worked in various provincial government departments. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Amplifying voices is in partnership with...

Clayton Sandy, a knowledge keeper and cultural advisor from Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation, has dedicated 38 years to educating non-Indigenous people about Indigenous history. Throughout his career, he has worked in various provincial government departments. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Amplifying voices is in partnership with...

Cameron Adams 🌿 is Ininiw-Anishinaabe and French-Canadian with Scottish and English ancestry from Gimli, Manitoba 🍁 and Treaty from Memewiziibiing (Berens River), situated in Treaty 5 Territory. Indigenous languages have come a long way, with a cultural renaissance 🎭 of media and materials. Cameron feels there are ways to help it go even further. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifyin...

Cameron Adams is Ininiw-Anishinaabe and French-Canadian with Scottish and English ancestry from Gimli, Manitoba and Treaty from Memewiziibiing (Berens River), situated in Treaty 5 Territory.📖 Along his language learning journey, Adams has learned many techniques and tips. ✨ One of the biggest is applying what you learn to everything around you! Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying V...

Cameron Adams is Ininiw-Anishinaabe and French-Canadian with Scottish and English ancestry from Gimli, Manitoba and Treaty from Memewiziibiing (Berens River), situated in Treaty 5 Territory. For the last decade, Cameron has been learning about his ancestral roots and language. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Amplifying voices is in...

Beverly Siliuyaq Amos is an Inuvialuk from the Western Arctic. She was born in Tuktoyaktuk Nunavut and grew up in Sachs Harbour. Beverly grew up with her Inuvialuktun language and hopes to inspire others to learn. Hear from other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/ Amplifying voices is in partnership with First Peoples Radio and is funded through the...

The first National Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity Conference united communities for healing, allyship, and reconciliation, sparking meaningful dialogue on colonization and systemic challenges. Hosted by the Islamic Social Service Association, the event fostered understanding, intergenerational learning, and a shared commitment to justice and action. https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-muslim-and-indigenou...

The once-dark tunnels beneath St. Boniface Hospital now shine with "Outside Light," a 300-foot mural created by Natalie Baird, Toby Gillies, and McEwen psychiatry outpatients. 🖌️ Inspired by nature along the Red River, this colourful transformation reflects the resilience and community spirit. https://u-channel.ca/300-foot-mural-transforms-st-boniface-hospitals-tunnels/

🚔🍁 Cannabis-impaired driving is on the rise in Winnipeg, with the Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba Public Insurance tackling the issue through enforcement and education about the dangers of edibles. 🚗💨 Delayed effects from edibles can lead to overconsumption and severe impairment, raising risks on the road. https://u-channel.ca/cannabis-impaired-driving-on-the-rise-in-winnipeg/

Manitoba’s new initiative aims to transition 700 unsheltered individuals into housing. It will start with a 30-day program offering personalized support and wraparound services. While applauded for its approach, advocates stress the need for long-term investment in social housing if the plan is to succeed. https://u-channel.ca/manitoba-unveils-plan-to-end-chronic-homelessness-by-2031/

Grant Park Animal Hospital has expanded and now offers human-grade CT scanning, the first of its kind for animals in Manitoba, drawing referrals from across the province. The benefit of a human-grade scanner is that it can accommodate animals of all sizes, like Irish wolfhounds or even small creatures such as birds and lizards. https://u-channel.ca/animal-hospital-offering-the-only-human-grade-ct-...

🎭 Young Franco-Manitobans bring their voices to life in Un peu partout! at Théâtre Cercle Molière, a play collaboratively created over 19 months by performers aged 17–21. Rooted in French language and culture, the production explores self-discovery, creative growth, and the power of collective storytelling, showcasing the heart and passion of these emerging artists. https://u-channel.ca/19-months...

Lohri Mela is a traditional North Indian festival that celebrates new beginnings. For its 10th anniversary, the Asian Women of Winnipeg (AWOW) focused on making the event more accessible. By redesigning the event's floor plans and collaborating with disability organizations, AWOW aims to raise awareness, improve accessibility, and ensure that all community members, including those with disabilitie...