🌍 Moving to a new country and building a new life is exciting, but sometimes you can’t help but feel nostalgic or miss things from back home. Bringing a touch of African excitement to Manitoba—and with big dreams for even more across the country—Naija Market Day was created! 🎉 A vibrant space to sell African foods, goods, and build community. 🛍️🥘

Скільки заробляють пілоти в Канаді? Як стати пілотом в Канаді за два місяці та заробляти 300 000CAD за рік? "УКанаді" — перший україномовний подкаст про життя в Канаді. Ми спілкуємось з українцями, які проживають тут, і ділимося історіями, які рідко звучать публічно. У сьогоднішньому випуску обговорюємо, як побудувати кар'єру в авіації: що для цього потрібно, скільки часу займає, перспективи професії пілота в Канаді та їхні заробітки. Досвідом діляться Максим і Максим — українці, які за останні два роки змогли повернутися до улюбленої справи, незважаючи на всі труднощі.

🎉 To close out the summer, join us for an unforgettable celebration of community and fellowship at the Africanad Multicultural Carnival! 🌍✨ Ayodele, the visionary founder of Africanad, is dedicated to sharing the rich stories of African Canadians and creating a vibrant space where these stories can thrive.

Get ready for a day filled with music, parades, delicious food, and stunning fashion on August 31! 🎶

Joy 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.

Dave Bird is part of the titular trio that makes up Nagamoodaa, music helping youth learn the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language. Dave, wanting to learn more about his language, took part in an Ojbiwe Language program at Red River College, which is where he met the other members of Nagamoodaa.

Isabel Scribe and Lisa Muswagon are members of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. Isabel is a fluent speaker of the Swampy Cree language, and Lisa is on the path of breaking cycles and learning Cree to teach it to the next generation.

Cameron Adams is a 5th-year Integrated Education student in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg. Cameron 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 routes.

He developed a passion for learning nēhinawēwin in high school after meeting an Elder, Florence Paynter, who shared their story in Indian Residential School. It was there that Cameron asked his Great-Grandmother what Indigenous language she spoke, and he found out it was ininīmowin (Swampy Cree) from kinosēw sīpīhk (Norway House, MB).

Chance Paupanakis is a proud Swampy Cree Two Spirit person from the Kinosew Sipi Cree Nation in Treaty 5 territory. He has worked in the Indigenous cultural and language revitalization sector for almost five years. Other areas of activism he focuses on are Two Spirit resurgence, land & water preservation and MMIWG2S advocacy. Chance is passionate about working towards a better and brighter future for First Nation peoples.

Denise McGillvary is a Cree Indigenous woman, mother, and grandmother out of Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Treaty 5 Territory. Swampy Cree is the dialect in her community. She has been an urbanized Indigenous person for about 25 years. In that time, she has been able to learn and understand Indigenous cultures from many different perspectives and respectfully utilizes and shares what she has learned.

Denise McGillvary is a Cree Indigenous woman, mother, and grandmother from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 Territory. Swampy Cree is the dialect in her community. She has been an urbanized Indigenous person for about 25 years. In that time, she has been able to learn and understand Indigenous cultures from many different perspectives and respectfully utilizes and shares what she has learned.

Back in 2021, approximately 20 percent of Manitoba's population were immigrants. Just last year, Manitoba welcomed 40,593 newcomers to the province. 🦬

Each person who arrives brings stories and experiences which are incredibly beneficial. However, sometimes their voices aren't always heard. That's where the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba comes in, a representative body that's a collective voice for all ethnocultural community groups.

To mark the year's end, build relationships, and celebrate talented musicians, YBK Entertainment is hosting Friday Night Live.

In its first full year of operation since COVID, YBK has been spotlighting local talent and building more awareness around Winnipeg's Black and Afro music scene.

During the COVID pandemic, Fernanda Vallejo saw a need to build a community, creating a Facebook group for Latin American Canadian women and other newcomers. That group has become the not-for-profit Latinas Manitoba.

She now has plans for a community centre and is also increasing awareness around intimate partner violence.

When it comes to green technologies and natural heating solutions, Bio Heat Resources is the expert to turn to. Curious about life with geothermal energy? Just ask Barette Plett, who has embraced multiple green technologies in his home and couldn’t be more satisfied.

For more details on geothermal systems and available rebates, Efficiency Manitoba has all the resources you need to get started. https://efficiencymb.ca/my-home/

Food insecurity is at an all-time high, and food support services are doing all they can to help out this Christmas season. However, some people fall through the cracks, and grassroots groups are there to help in those situations.
Peg City Kindness Crew Inc., a group of volunteers and compassionate individuals, is seeing firsthand the struggles Winnipeggers are facing. In their first 27 hours of accepting applications, they had 700 food hamper requests, and they're not in the business of letting people down.

Community Helpers Unite Inc. has grown significantly over the past year, upcycling food and providing meals to those in need. 🥬🍞CHU has seen how food prices have affected Winnipeggers and is doing what it can to help by providing meals, teaching how to make food last longer, and inspiring community cooperation.
If you want to provide a monetary donation, you can send an e-Transfer to finance@communityhelpersunite.ca with the password helpers.

How does one become a performer at one of the most fantastic acrobatics showcases? How do you tell a story in a performance, and what traditions do artists have before going on stage?

Ukrainian View finds out from Ukrainian artist Inna Teslenko, one of the performers in Cirque du Soleil Corteo.

Як стати артистом одного з найфантастичніших акробатичних шоу? Як розповідати історію у виставі? Які традиції мають артисти перед виходом на сцену?

Ukrainian View поспілкувався з українською артисткою Інною Тесленко, однією з виконавиць Cirque du Soleil Corteo.

- Photo provided by Cirque du Soleil.

The holidays are always a time for celebration. If there's one community that isn't a stranger to fellowship and revelries, it's the Swedes.

Sonja Lundstrom, president of the Swedish Cultural Association of Manitoba, and Vice President Craig Sidwall give us the scoop on their upcoming Sankta Lucia celebration, living with the Swedish spirit, and what's in store for the Scandinavian Cultural Centre.

There's a lot we can learn from the immigrant experience. A PhD student at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan seeks to understand the bicultural immigrant narrative better. What does happiness mean to these individuals, what can we learn from studies like this, and how does a study like this work?

Let's find out on this episode of U Talk.

If you're a bicultural immigrant, you can share your narrative by taking part in the study's survey. https://bit.ly/3NFbgRh

Take a Mental Health Break With the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and U Radio.

Mental illness is experienced by 1 in 3 Canadians, and almost everyone faces challenges related to mental health at some point in their life. But what is the difference between mental health and mental illness, and what can we do to have a more balanced life? Navigate this topic with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba's Rita Chahal, experts in the field, and those with personal experience.

According to Statistics Canada's Canadian Income Survey from 2021, 5.8 million Canadians, including 1.4 million children, were food insecure. Taking a closer look at home, last year, the Winnipeg Christmas Cheerboard handed out over 18,000 Christmas hampers, and the need is growing.

We've all felt the pinch of food costs and inflation, so this holiday season, it's more important than ever to support our communities, and we have Shawna Bell from the Christmas Cheerboard to tell us how we can help out.

https://www.christmascheerboard.ca/

Creativity takes a lot of work. When looking at musicians, you must write, perform, edit, and promote yourself, which only scratches the surface. It can take a toll mentally and physically, leading to burnout, so finding balance is vital.

With festivals, events, and new music, Vivek Mehmi, an Ontario musician, is always working on that balance.

Many can remember growing up with Steve Irwin and the Kratt brothers, inspiring youth to explore and engage with the world around us. For today's youth, the WILD Outside program through the Canadian Wildlife Federation seeks to create a love for nature and conservation.

We met with Ashley from the Winnipeg branch to find out more.

https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/wild-outside/

Sometimes, we take things around us for granted. We often need to remember that people are working behind the scenes, making a difference. Luckily, sometimes, those individuals receive the recognition they deserve.

Dr. Denise Koh was the recipient of the FWN's 2023 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award. She and other doctors also collaborated on a new book examining AI in the healthcare system.

The story of a legendary performer is now in theatres and is coming to Winnipeg. Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story celebrates the incredible journey of Jackie Shane, a transgender Black woman whose talent and courage paved the way for performers of diverse identities. The film explores her meteoric rise and answers the question of her sudden step out of the spotlight.   

Why is telling her story important, and how can her perseverance help inspire all of us? Let's find out. 🌟✨

Things are tough. Life feels harder and harder sometimes, but it's important to remember to surround ourselves with people who are special to us and want to support us. After the isolation of COVID, building those connections is more important than ever.

Asian Women of Winnipeg are one such group, bringing people together and supporting each other, celebrating accomplishments, and being there for each other during those difficult times.

https://www.asianwomenofwinnipeg.com/

Now in his 60s, Louis Koszas remembers his time as a ward of the Children's Aid Society. In and out of many homes, Koszas reflects on some experiences that still affect him today.

⁠⁠⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠⁠

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Kelly Houle's family is from Sandy Bay First Nation, but she has lived in Winnipeg most of her life. Houle has had a difficult life, struggling with mental health and addictions after the abuse she experienced within the Canadian residential school System.

https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠⁠

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Geraldine "Gramma" Shingoose is a residential school survivor who attended Muscowequan Residential School from 1962 to 1971. An Elder in her community, she has seen the effects of residential school, day school, the 60s Scoop, racism, and discrimination on the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

⁠⁠⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠⁠

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Gloria is an intergenerational survivor and a survivor of the 60s Scoop. Her late mother was a survivor of the Canadian Indian residential school system. Gloria experienced tremendous discrimination and racism growing up, experiencing it from the nuns who taught on the reserve and from classmates when she eventually moved to Winnipeg.

https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠⁠

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Diandre Thomas-Hart, Young Woman Who Stands Among The Eagles, was given the Crane Clan and grew up in Winnipeg's North End. She has been urban her entire life. Hart's mother was a 60s Scoop survivor, and her father has many within his family who are survivors of the Indian residential school system.

⁠⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Circles for Reconciliation is an organization to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Grace and Debbie from Circles share the fantastic work of the organization and what personal reconciliation looks like.

⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/

Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.

We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.

U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

I know it's cliche, but with everything happening in the world, celebrating love, life, and art is more important than ever. First Métis Man of Odesa 🇺🇦is a story that explores just that: the power of love in the bleakest of moments. ❤
Performers and writers Mariya and Matthew and director Lianna explore this inspiring narrative coming to Winnipeg on November 2.

On November 1 and 2, Winnipeg's Mexican community is holding Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, celebrations. There's so much more to this event than first appears, with a desire to continue traditions outside of Mexico and share it with all of Winnipeg.

https://www.mexycanmb.ca/2023/10/12/dia-de-muertos-2023-2-dates-locations/

Solomon Baleke of Winnipeg Swahili TV hosts his first segment on Swahili Na Waswahili. Solomon's first guest is Kiza Ngamba to discuss the challenges of integrating into Canadian culture and life.

Find out what’s happening in Winnipeg’s Swahili community on U Radio! https://u-channel.ca/u-radio/

Norman Garcia's company offers energy evaluation services to homeowners, helping them access federal and provincial programs for home energy retrofits. These improvements reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Programs like Efficiency Manitoba's rebates support energy efficiency upgrades, leading to significant emissions reductions and job creation.

Available rebates: https://efficiencymb.ca/my-home/

In the modern day, we're bombarded with information over our phones, televisions, and online. With so much flooding our minds, it's hard to discern fact from fiction.

Tracy Koga and filmmaker Junko Bailey want to engage in conversation and break down myths. The two decided to host a panel of four women to hear their stories and explore what's happening outside our bubbles.

Election season is in full swing in Manitoba. Advanced Polling is open until September 30, with voting day for Manitoba's 43rd general provincial election on October 3. But who are the people who may be running the province for the next four years? We invited all of Manitoba's political parties to U Radio to find out.

Janine Gibson is the leader of the Green Party of Manitoba and the candidate for the Wolseley area.

Let's get into it.

Baraka Mulimbwa has built a flourishing commercial and post-construction cleaning company across Winnipeg and Ottawa. Mulimbwa only had a little when he moved to Canada, but he took the knowledge he gained working at a big-box retail store to build his own company and find success.

Host Christiane Dunia finds out more on Swahili Na Waswahili.

Winnipeg has a vibrant Black and African community. However, despite how quickly this community grows, events and festivals celebrating Black and African heritage and culture still need to catch up. Afro Falls is looking to change that.

This Sunday, September 24, the South-End community is gathering for music, food, and fun at the St Norbert's Art Centre.

At the end of September, Canadians come together to celebrate culture and art for Culture Days. A great example of these celebrations is the community of Morden, MB, which is growing economically and in the diversity of the people who call it home.

A lot is going on for the week-long festival, and to find out more, we connected with the Executive Director of the Pembina Hills Arts Council.

https://www.pembinahillsarts.com/

Stories are a journey, and to continue to provide a space for the journey of art and a place for Indigenous stories and creators to thrive, the Pimootayowin Creators Circle was created. Let's meet with some playwrights in this year's program to learn more about the creative process and the significance of opportunities for Indigenous storytellers.

https://royalmtc.ca/Artists/Pimootayowin-Creators-Circle.aspx

The new podcast series Swahili Na Waswahili (Swahili and Swahili Speakers) features voices from Winnipeg's growing Swahili community.

Host Christiane Dunia sits down with Solomon Baleke of Winnipeg Swahili TV to learn more about his journey and his efforts in creating a platform for Swahili content.

In 2018/19, Manitoba's film and television production amounted to $251 million, only slightly falling off in 2019/20. The industry is growing, and we're seeing amazing features being created by Manitobans right here.

Film festivals honour the people's creativity here, and Reel Pride Winnipeg is no exception. One of Canada's oldest 2SLGBTQIA + film festivals, Reel Pride explores the depths of the human condition and celebrates the diversity and expression of the queer community.

https://www.reelpride.org/

In the past few years, many within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have seen a startling trend of animosity towards trans and other gender-diverse folks.

Ashley Smith, Director of Advocacy at Rainbow Resource Centre, joins us on U Talk to discuss the challenges and fears the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces, the construction of Place of Pride in Winnipeg, and the resources available through their services and programs.

https://rainbowresourcecentre.org/

Did you know that nearly half of the world's ice and desert-free land is used for agriculture, most of which is used for livestock? If the world switched to a plant-based diet, the land needed for agriculture would be reduced by 75%.

Changing your diet can take a lot of work, but there are communities right here in Winnipeg encouraging plant-based diets. Let's take a moment to learn a little bit about the upcoming Winnipeg VegFest.

https://www.winnipegvegfest.ca/

Thurman "Darby" Essie from Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is making waves as an energy advocate, cutting hydro bills and boosting energy efficiency in Indigenous communities. Initially training to become a chef, Darby shifted his focus to environmental advocacy, leveraging community programs and partnerships. Funded by the Indigenous Community Energy Efficiency Program from Efficiency Manitoba, his work tackles energy issues, trains locals, builds community trust, and creates future job opportunities in energy efficiency.

https://efficiencymb.ca/community/indigenous-community-energy-efficiency-program/

Sometimes, life comes in cycles, moments of highs, moments of lows, and back again. Ana Lía explores this concept in her new album Ciclica. Relationships, love, self, and home are explored in this episode of U Talk.

https://www.analiaofficial.com/

From 2021-2022, over 21 thousand newcomers immigrated to Manitoba. That's a lot of people. For newcomers getting into the workforce, sometimes there are barriers, and employers need new approaches to identify, hire, and retain newcomer workers. The Manitoba Immigrant Employment Council was created to help with just that.

https://www.manitobaiec.ca/

In Manitoba, about one in six people has a disability of some sort. That's approximately 175,000 people. Of that number, about 8 thousand have an intellectual and developmental disability.

Often accessibility isn't a priority in society, and accessibility challenges can be much worse the further you leave urban centres. To increase awareness for the upcoming provincial election, Abilities Manitoba and Barrier Free Manitoba have created Disability Matters Vote.

https://www.dmvote.ca/