WELCOME TO U MULTICULTURAL
Ethnocultural media channel established with the objective of serving the diverse communities and contributing to the dynamic multicultural identity of Canada by offering an accessible multi-ethnic television service that offers information programming and other high-quality programming focused on ethnocultural communities of Canada.
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U MULTICULTURAL LIVE
U MULTICULTURAL CHANNEL is now available online 24/7.
NEWS AND UPDATES
MEET OUR VIDEO JOURNALIst MARK AARON
U Multicultural is appointed by The Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) to implement the Local Journalism Initiative on behalf of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Contact Mark Aaron, our video journalist, to share your story, explore and discuss civic issues by email: markaaron@u-channel.ca
The initiative is funded by the Government of Canada and administered by CACTUS
COVID-19
INFO SERIES
COVID-19 Info Series is a project by U Multicultural with support of Canadian Red Cross and Government of Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada). Fifteen episodes cover a range of topics including general information on COVID-19, risks, prevention, and much more! New episodes are released every Wednesday and Friday.
Funded by
U STORIES
Read and learn with U
Laura Castillo – Born for Education
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. An educator’s work is not for everyone, but sometimes your path in life brings you to it, even if the course was occasionally uncertain.Continue Reading
Cultural Appropriation of Indigenous Cultures in North America
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. Cultural appropriation has been an infamous controversy in recent times. In the education of exploitation of Indigenous peoples and their cultures, cultural appropriation isContinue Reading
The Challenges of Entering Technology for Immigrants. By Ryan Funk
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. What does it take to enter the occupational fields of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? For female immigrants, that can be a dauntingContinue Reading
Missing Indigenous Women and Girls: A National Crisis. By Natasha Byrne
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. Being born an Indigenous female has its consequences, and it is a shame that there is not enough public outcry by the Canadian populationContinue Reading
The Dream of Better Things and Thai Food – With Sadudee and Janfong Sae-Phan
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. What drives a person to leave everything they have known and achieved? Such as leaving their friends and family, to a country and cultureContinue Reading
Connecting to a Culture from an Ocean Away, With Sonja Lundstrom
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the official policy or position of U Multicultural. Can we still feel a connection to our ancestor’s culture, even if the country they migrated from is thousands of miles away? In 1939,Continue Reading
EVENTS
U Multicultural media platform launched Ethno Fest 2020 – The First Digital Ethnocultural Festival this summer. The Festival will be launched both at www.u-channel.ca and at cable TV networks on August 15, 2020. Everyone interested is welcome to experience media stories, interviews with the most influential community members of various ethnic communities, watch performances 24/7 and much more.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
ETHNO FEST 2020 GIVE AWAY
Congratulations to the winners of Ethno Fest 2020 contest-give away!
U VOICES
We have to share our voices
U Multicultural helps any interested ethnic group to produce original content that is broadcast on local cable TV stations in Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
Multicultural television unites communities
"I offered a pilot program to Shaw Winnipeg, and have produced shows since 2015," Rtichsheva said. "We use a studio at Shaw, as part of their community TV option."
The idea of Ethno Fest 2020
Paulo Bergantim discussing the idea of Ethno Fest 2020, the concept of U Multicultural as an ethnocultural media platform in Canada.
Many communities involved in Ethno Fest 2020
Taya Rtichsheva, Founder of U Multicultural, speaks about all the different communities involved in Ethno Fest 2020.
U Multicultural vital to getting information out
Maggie Demarchi explains how of U Multicultural has helped Brazilian Association of Winnipeg get information out.
Sponsorship opportunities available at Ethno Fest
Kylie Wright the sponsorship and partnership opportunities with Ethno Fest 2020 and U Multicultural.
Creating content for display on U Multicultural
Sharan Tappia from Asian Women of Winnipeg on her experience with creating content for use on U Multicultural.
New digital festival aims to help multicultural groups tell stories in their own voices
Ethno Fest 2020, an initiative of non-profit media platform U Multicultural, launched Saturday
Giving a voice to multicultural groups
CityNews about Ethno Fest 2020
A new digital festival to provide a multicultural voice in Manitoba
Ethno Fest 2020 is the initiative of the non-profit media platform U Multicultural. It aims to bring an understanding of cultural groups beyond food sharing and performances.
