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Alongside the diverse communities of Manitoba and Canada, U Multicultural has created several video series elevating their voices and stories. Doc Talk Manitoba, COVID-19 Info Series, Ethno Fest 2021, Ethnic Music Concert Series, and the CEMA Award winning Indigenous Languages Series.
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U Talk S2E120: Folktoria
For the past five years, the Greater Victoria Folk Festival Society has produced Folktoria, a celebration of the cultural diversity found in Victoria.
Victoria’s Centennial Square will host 39 cultural groups, associations, and individuals performing this year. This doesn’t include the opening ceremonies with Jamie Orr and Philip Louie and the several food trucks and vendors.
U Talk Season Two
Ethno Fest 2022
Spadok Ukraine 2022
SPADOK Ukraine 2022
“In this critical time, we are united as never before and stories are powerful weapons capable to influence the world.” – FILM.UA Group
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Canadian Ethnic Media Assocation Award Winners
Winners at the CEMA Awards
We want to thank everyone who has helped U Multicultural in its goal of platforming the diverse voices of Canada. That support led U Multicultural to achieve two awards at the 43rd Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence from the Canadian Ethnic Media Association. The categories were video series and podcast.
Indigenous Languages Series
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language, culture, and worldview in the indigenous languages series
The Indigenous Languages Series is a unique project presented by U Multicultural, focused on education for the indigenous languages of Cree, Ojibwe and Inuktitut, through stories, culture and traditions. The episodes created with six Indigenous speakers – Michael Kusugak, Robert Maytwayashing, Isabel Scribe, Lisa Muswagon, Henry Pitawanakwat, Cameron Robertson – will be featured on U Multicultural’s online platforms, Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, First Peoples Radio Inc., and Shaw Spotlight. The project is funded by The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and distributed across Canada with help from the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation and First Peoples Radio Inc.
Our Voices In Media
Celebrate Diversity From Home Digitally With Ethno Fest 2022
Ethno Fest 2022 is underway, celebrating diversity in Manitoba and across Canada. You can take part from the comfort of your home, as the ethnocultural festival is entirely digital. Ryan Funk and Maggie Demarchi head to CTV Mornings Live to share more.
10-part video series from U Multicultural features Manitoba doctors addressing range of COVID-19 topics
A new online video campaign aims to reach out to diverse communities in Manitoba through the voices of medical professionals to dispel myths about COVID-19 and encourage vaccine uptake.
New video series dispelling COVID-19 myths in Manitoba’s ethnic communities
WINNIPEG - A new video series featuring Manitoba doctors is looking to clear up misconceptions and answer questions about COVID-19 in the province's ethnic communities.
Virtual festival celebrates multiculturalism
Ethno Fest 2021 is an ongoing digital festival presented by U Multicultural with the aim of preserving languages and promoting culture.
Ethno Fest ambassador shares language
Ethno Fest ambassador Luana Cunha is sharing her language during Ethno Fest 2021.
Ethno Fest organizers hope for bigger audience
Ethno Fest is a multicultural event where different cultures, communities and people are featured. Paulo Bergantim tells us more.
Brazilian community celebrates independence
Manitoba's Brazilian community is celebrated its independence day on September 7. Maggie Demarchi from Brazilian Association in Winnipeg talks about the importance of the day and Ethno Fest 2021.
Digital festival celebrates community, diversity in Manitoba through short films
You may not be able to travel the world to experience different cultures right now, but one online festival aims to help Manitobans get to know the different cultures that exist right here at home.
Ethno Fest 2021 in full swing
Ethno Fest 2021 is the first ethnocultural digital festival, and it celebrates diversity and community. Ryan Funk tells us what it is and how you can participate.
Ethno Fest 2021
Ethno Fest 2021 is a digital celebration of multiculturalism and diversity at U Multicultural. U Multicultural's Ryan Funk went on CBC Winnipeg to share all about this amazing celebration.
Many communities involved in Ethno Fest 2020
Taya Rtichsheva, Founder of U Multicultural, speaks about all the different communities involved in Ethno Fest 2020.
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.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities available at Ethno Fest
Kylie Wright the sponsorship and partnership opportunities with Ethno Fest 2020 and U Multicultural.
U Multicultural vital to getting information out
Maggie Demarchi explains how of U Multicultural has helped Brazilian Association of Winnipeg get information out.
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.
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
