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U Talk: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal
April 26, 2024 21:16 - 24 minutes - 39.9 MBThings are difficult right now. Whether it's access to health care, affordable housing, green and walkable spaces, or easily accessible places for groceries, many communities are struggling. For the Elmwood area, Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is working to support in whatever way they can. However, one organization can't do everything, and it's going to take a consistent effort from everyone to make a difference.
U Talk: Keisha Paul
April 24, 2024 21:35 - 31 minutes - 50.1 MBConnections are vital to the human experience. Whether connecting on a personal level or for business, communicating effectively and understanding someone's perspective can be the difference between success and failure. Through her time as a business consultant, the host of a radio morning show, and hosting events, Keisha Paul has figured out how to find the story behind a situation, utilizing that skill of connection to find success.
U Talk: Jennifer Beitz
April 19, 2024 21:13 - 28 minutes - 45.5 MBAchieving our goals and dreams can sometimes feel overwhelming. For immigrants to a new country, barriers can make goals continue to feel further away. However, there are steps we can all take to actualize our visions, and Jennifer Beitz helps people set goals to achieve them. From fitness to reflection and overcoming the limitations we put on ourselves are just some of the discussions on this episode of U Talk.
U Talk: Norine Braun
April 12, 2024 22:06 - 22 minutes - 35.5 MBMusic is all around us. It's in the trees, the air, and the water, and all it takes is the desire to listen for it. Norine Braun does just that. She listens to nature and applies it to her music, combining narrative and experiential works to create something unique and beautiful. After her mother's passing, Norine created Ascending Lullaby, a song exploring the transition from one life to the next.
Mental Health Break: Women's Mental Health
April 11, 2024 21:59 - 25 minutes - 40.5 MBEveryone experiences mental health challenges. However, different communities and demographics experience it at varying rates. Early studies indicate there is evidence that women experience mental illness at higher rates than men. Rita Chahal of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba joins U Radio to talk about the mental health continuum, mental health and women, and resources available to Manitobans.
U Talk: Take Pride Winnipeg
April 10, 2024 20:54 - 20 minutes - 33.4 MBIt can be discouraging when the winter snows melt, and we're left with muddy, garbage-filled streets. Take Pride Winnipeg is inspiring communities across the city to make a difference in not only cleaning up litter, debris, and graffiti but also changing habits and encouraging individuals to care about how their communities look.
Radio des Petits Hiboux: L'Amérique du Nord
April 09, 2024 21:38 - 8 minutes - 13.7 MBNorth America is a boundless and beautiful land full of rich biomes and diverse peoples. There's so much to explore, from the frigid tundra of the Arctic north to the deserts of Nevada and the fathomless waters of the Great Lakes. Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé discover the wonders of l'Amérique du Nord on Radio des Petits Hiboux.
Radio des Petit Hiboux: L'Amérique du Nord
April 09, 2024 21:38 - 8 minutes - 13.7 MBNorth America is a boundless and beautiful land full of rich biomes and diverse peoples. There's so much to explore, from the frigid tundra of the Arctic north to the deserts of Nevada and the fathomless waters of the Great Lakes. Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé discover the wonders of l'Amérique du Nord on Radio des Petit Hiboux.
News: Billions in Housing Investments Announced To Address Canada's Housing Crisis
April 08, 2024 16:42 - 14 minutes - 22.5 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg this past Thursday. He has been touring the country, revealing housing investments ahead of the budget, which will be released on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Part of the announcement included setting aside an additional $15 billion for the Apartment Construction Loan Program. U Multicultural spoke to the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, about the Liberal Government's plan to combat the housing crisis. ...
U Talk: Changes To The MPNP
April 04, 2024 18:24 - 27 minutes - 43.9 MBIndividuals' road toward their Permanent Residence status has taken a detour, according to an immigration consultant. Manitoba has made significant changes to its Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), and Gerard Haggett believes it will negatively impact immigration to the province.
Radio des Petit Hiboux: L'Amérique du Sud
April 03, 2024 19:54 - 5 minutes - 8.75 MBFrom capybaras to ancient Mayan temples, Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé explore the vast lands of South America on Radio des Petit Hiboux! Learn more about the world and French along the way on Radio des Petit Hiboux, a French educational program for all ages.
Radio des Petits Hiboux: L'Amérique du Sud
April 03, 2024 19:54 - 5 minutes - 8.75 MBFrom capybaras to ancient Mayan temples, Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé explore the vast lands of South America on Radio des Petits Hiboux! Learn more about the world and French along the way on Radio des Petits Hiboux, a French educational program for all ages.
U Talk: Arab Women Say What?!
March 27, 2024 17:40 - 31 minutes - 51.2 MBWhen you hear the word Arab, what sort of person appears in your mind? "Arab Women Say What?!" a new documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada, challenges our preconceptions of the Arabic community, a community that encompasses numerous cultures and countries. Directed by Nisreen Baker, the film follows 8 Arab women as they explore conversations about feminism, community, culture, belonging, and politics.
УКанаді: Особливості ведення бізнесу в Канаді. Ключові фактори успіху
March 27, 2024 15:58 - 38 minutes - 62.4 MBКанада славиться своєю сприятливою бізнесовою атмосферою, яка робить процес відкриття та розвитку бізнесу швидким і простим. Держава активно підтримує малі та середні підприємства, що стимулює нових іммігрантів, зокрема українців, розпочати власну справу в Канаді. Багато з них мають досвід підприємницької діяльності в Україні і рішуче налаштовані повторити свій успіх у новій країні. Однак, ключовим фактором успіху є розуміння особливостей бізнес-середовища в Канаді. Саме про особливості та...
U Talk: Robert Andreas
March 22, 2024 20:32 - 41 minutes - 66.1 MBFrom Romania to Italy and now Winnipeg, Robert Andreas' life has been a journey. Music has always been a part of that journey, from listening to Blues music on the radio in a language he did not speak to finding a guitar in the garbage and learning to play it.🎸 Robert talks about life, love, passion, and, of course, music and a special performance of "I Hope You'll Be There Some Day."
U Talk: Rise, Red River
March 20, 2024 21:51 - 24 minutes - 40.1 MBRise, Red River explores trauma and a dying world, but it's also a story of redemption. The revolutionary trilingual play written by Tara Beagan follows a lone matriarch as they dredge a dried-up riverbed, uncovering human remains and then sharing their stories. Caleigh Crow, who performs the French-spoken parts, joins U Talk to discuss the play, its message, and what she's learned through the production.
УКанаді: Як українцям досягти успіху в Канаді?
March 19, 2024 20:40 - 38 minutes - 62.4 MBТретій випуск україномовного подкасту “УКАНАДІ” Всім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі. Тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном. Сьогодні ми говоримо про успіх та як українцям досягти його в Канаді. Наша гостя - Вікторія Умін, професіонал у розвитку міжнародного бізнесу, директорка Green & Clean Global та віце-президент Канадсько-української торгово-промислової палати. Re...
U Talk: Open Doors Adult Literacy Program
March 15, 2024 21:55 - 24 minutes - 39.7 MBIf someone doesn't have a high school diploma, it could be for various reasons. Regardless of the reason, programs like Open Doors Adult Literacy help individuals develop the skills to take on the next steps of their education. In this episode of U Talk, let's find out what people can expect of adult education in the coming months and how increased funding can make a world of difference. https://opendoorsprogram.wixsite.com/learn
U Talk 170: Open Doors Adult Literacy Program
March 15, 2024 21:55 - 24 minutes - 39.7 MBIf someone doesn't have a high school diploma, it could be for various reasons. Regardless of the reason, programs like Open Doors Adult Literacy help individuals develop the skills to take on the next steps of their education. In this episode of U Talk, let's find out what people can expect of adult education in the coming months and how increased funding can make a world of difference. https://opendoorsprogram.wixsite.com/learn
U Talk: Habitat for Humanity Manitoba
March 13, 2024 18:45 - 23 minutes - 37.7 MBApproximately 2.8 million Canadians are below the poverty line, and between 25,000 and 35,000 Canadians are homeless. To help families and those who are low-income, there's Habitat for Humanity. Jamie Hall is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. He shares Habitat's efforts and how Manitobans can help provide people with homes on this episode of U Talk.
УКанаді: Як позбутися страху говорити з носіями англійської мови?
March 12, 2024 18:22 - 36 minutes - 58.5 MBБагато іммігрантів помилково вважають, що англійська магічно вивчеться в англомовному оточенні. Однак виявляється, що після кількох років проживання в Канаді багато людей досі не володіють базовими навичками англійської мови. Поговорити про процес вивчення англійської, ми запросили Олександру Чорну, викладачку англійської мови, засновницю школи англійської мови та іммігрантку. Як прискорити процес вивчення англійської та які страхи виникають у новоприбулих під час навчання? Олександра розпо...
"УКАНАДІ" Podcast: Yevgeniya Tatarenko
March 05, 2024 15:00 - 55 minutes - 88.6 MBВсім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я Вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі, тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном. Сьогодні в гостях в мене особлива людина - засновниця та директорка української школи, журналістка, голосуючий член освітньої ради Конгресу українців Канади, викладач найбільшого коледжу Манітоби Red River Collage - Євгенія Татаренко. Вона поділилася своїм досвідом та секретами успішного нетво...
УКанаді Podcast: Yevgeniya Tatarenko
March 05, 2024 15:00 - 55 minutes - 88.6 MBВсім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я Вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі, тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном. Сьогодні в гостях в мене особлива людина - засновниця та директорка української школи, журналістка, голосуючий член освітньої ради Конгресу українців Канади, викладач найбільшого коледжу Манітоби Red River College - Євгенія Татаренко. Вона поділилася своїм досвідом та секретами успішного нетво...
U Talk: Kyra Kilabuk
March 01, 2024 16:01 - 22 minutes - 36.4 MBA few weeks ago, Winnipeg's Inuit community had the opportunity to wear their culture on their faces, proudly receiving traditional face tattoos from Kyra Kilabuk. Kyra was invited to Winnipeg by the Manitoba Inuit Association to provide people with their markings, markings of incredible cultural significance to the Inuit.
U Talk: Shilpa Bhadoria
February 28, 2024 22:09 - 22 minutes - 36.7 MBStarting a life in a new country is an intense experience. Continuing your career in that new country is even more so. A successful lawyer who practiced law in India and now in Canada says you need to have a plan in place to find success. Shilpa Bhadoria shares her story of immigration and what newcomers should think about regarding legal services when they arrive in Canada.
U Talk: Joe Curtis
February 26, 2024 22:04 - 27 minutes - 43.5 MBMusic is the lifeblood of the human experience. So many cultures and people share that common thread of celebrating and expressing emotion through sounds. There's much we can learn about music and how communities engage with it, and to find out more, we connected with local artists and community advocate Joe Curtis. https://www.joecurtisband.com/
U Talk: Pitikwé Skatepark
February 16, 2024 01:42 - 16 minutes - 26.7 MBPitikwé is a Cree word meaning "Come In." The community-driven Pitikwé Skatepark is doing just that, inviting people of all skating levels to come together in Winnipeg's downtown area to learn from each other and build a place where all can pursue their passion for skating. https://pitikweskatepark.com/
U Talk: Moose Hide Campaign
February 14, 2024 21:48 - 25 minutes - 41.2 MBAdorned with the square of moose hide, individuals have come together across Canada through the Moose Hide Campaign. This social movement is tackling violence in all its forms through community, conversation, and ceremony. The Moose Hide Campaign begins on May 16. https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
U Talk: Snow Angel Films
February 08, 2024 22:47 - 27 minutes - 44.2 MBYou never know where your path in life will take you. Nilufer and Saira Rahman never expected to find themselves on the path toward films. Creating their first documentary, Arctic Mosque, the two Canadian women of Muslim and Bengali heritage have made short films, documentaries and a wide variety of videos through their production company, Snow Angel Films. https://snowangelfilms.com/
U Talk: Career Development
February 06, 2024 21:35 - 18 minutes - 29.3 MBMany immigrants move to a new country for better opportunities and a brighter future. Many have a wealth of experience and education. However, not all experience or education is recognized in new markets. Career Development workshops can go a long way in helping newcomers on their career journeys, and Manitoba Start can help in that process.
U Talk: Ethan Lyric
January 30, 2024 17:37 - 24 minutes - 38.5 MBSometimes, we don't know where creativity will take us, but that's okay. Sometimes, that's just the process. For Winnipeg artist Ethan Lyric, some of his best work is letting the music and raw emotion influence his musical creations. Let's sit down with Ethan about his latest release, Saskatoon Berries, his musical influences, and not being put inside a creative box.
U Talk: el Hashem
January 25, 2024 18:13 - 19 minutes - 30.9 MBThrough covers and original songs, Gay Lebanese artist el Hashem is bridging cultures through music. During the pandemic, he had the opportunity to explore his passion for music. When he's not sharing his love for the arts, el Hashem is the host of a successful and highly regarded career in queer media.
Mental Health Break: Tara Snider
January 23, 2024 22:35 - 25 minutes - 40.3 MBTake a Mental Health Break With the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and U Radio. Depression affects people in many different ways. Sometimes, it's manageable, while other times, the simplest tasks can feel impossible. Ryan Funk and Rita Chahal speak with the Executive Director of Sara Riel, Tara Snider, on the complexities of depression—ways to identify it, tools to work through it, and resources available for those who need them. https://moodmb.ca/ https://sarariel.ca/
U Talk: WorkStart - Youth Work Experience
January 19, 2024 18:48 - 26 minutes - 43 MBStarting a new life in a new country takes a lot of work. Finding a job is already complicated. Now, throw in culture shock and still learn the intricacies of communication into the equation. For newcomer youth looking to develop their skills and find opportunities in an industry they are interested in, ManitobaStart's WorkStart - youth work experience program is a great tool to take advantage of.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 5
January 09, 2024 20:42 - 15 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen Martha Peet was a child living in Taloyoak, Nunavut, she and other Inuit families never lived a traditional life. As time passed, things changed greatly. One of the big changes was the use of planes for transportation. However, Peet says the Inuit only travelled by plane for emergencies. She remembers her first plane ride, flying to a hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with tuberculosis. Although Peet recovered and returned home, some Inuit never returned.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet E5
January 09, 2024 20:42 - 15 minutes - 24.9 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. Martha shares how life has changed for the Inuit people.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 4
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 14 minutes - 22.8 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. For her fourth story, she shares how the Inuit lived traditionally before colonization.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet E4
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 14 minutes - 22.8 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. For her fourth story, she shares how the Inuit lived traditionally before colonization.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 3
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25.7 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. She shares a story in her traditional language, Inuktitut.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet E3
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25.7 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. She shares a story in her traditional language, Inuktitut.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet E2
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 14 minutes - 23.3 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her second story, Peet shares the beliefs of the Inuit people.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 2
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 14 minutes - 23.3 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her second story, Peet shares the beliefs of the Inuit people.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet E1
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her first story, she shares what life was like for an Inuk child.
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 1
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBMartha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book. In her first story, she shares what life was like for an Inuk child.
Ojibwe Mary Maytwayashing Episode 2
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 24.4 MBMary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.
Ojibwe Mary Maytwayashing E2
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 24.4 MBMary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.
Ojibwe: Mary Maytwayashing Episode 1
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25 MBMary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.
Ojibwe: Mary Maytwayashing E1
January 09, 2024 20:41 - 15 minutes - 25 MBMary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.
Ojibwe: Sherri Shorting
January 09, 2024 20:40 - 13 minutes - 21.9 MBUpbeat and catchy songs are helping youth learn the Ojibwe language. Sherri, Joy, and Dave share their stories and language-learning journeys through Nagamoodaa!
Ojibwe: Joy Phillips
January 09, 2024 20:40 - 14 minutes - 23.1 MBJoy Phillips is from Hollow Water First Nation. Joy, Sherri, and Dave comprise Nagamoodaa, a musical group teaching and learning the Ojibwe language through music. After working at Wanipigow school for one year after obtaining her degree in education, she would later take a language program at Red River College, which became the genesis for Nagamoodaa.