U Feature Cover 920x425 Celebrating The Asian Diaspora Through Film

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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across the country. One of the most powerful ways to experience these stories is through film, where voices, perspectives, and lived experiences come vividly to life on screen.

This year, there’s no better way to mark the occasion than by attending the FascinAsian Film Festival, May 1–3, 2026, at the Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq. Continue Reading

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A Métis cabaret rooted in story, song, and survival has arrived on the prairies.

Rubaboo – A Métis Cabaret, created and performed by Métis actor, playwright, and singer Andrea Menard with music by Menard and longtime collaborator Robert Walsh, is now on stage at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC), bringing its fifth iteration to Treaty One territory, the homeland of the Red River Métis people.Continue Reading

Two people standing side by side in front of The Forks Market in Winnipeg, with greenery in the background. Large text reads “Winnipeg’s Best Hidden Gems,” alongside the Coffee with Genny B logo, suggesting a local storytelling or interview-style feature about discovering unique places in the city.

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https://youtu.be/g_1gRMBJkc8 Have you ever felt the urge to leave your city just to experience something new? On Coffee with Genny B, Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, Chief Sparkle Officer at Tin Can Creative, challenges this mindset. She encourages everyone to become a tourist in their own backyard, specifically highlighting the vibrant community of Winnipeg. Continue Reading

How Immigration Shaped My Art Thumbnail 690x550 How Immigration Shaped My Art

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https://youtu.be/eF5oAYqnOZU Everyone has their own artistic preferences, whether it’s Van Gogh’s sunflowers, Salvador Dalí’s surrealism, or Jackson Pollock’s splattered abstractions. For contemporary artist Nika Kamalova, art is not just about preference, but about expression, healing, and community. Nika’s journey with art began early. She started painting at just four yearsContinue Reading

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https://youtu.be/SRBS58mcKkM In Winnipeg, a city celebrated for its multicultural identity, new initiatives often take root to help newcomers and the wider community connect. One such initiative, born from a deep understanding of the immigrant experience, is ALMA (Academy of Latino Manitoban Arts) Salvadoreña. Founded by Roxana Aguilar and Lissette Marroquín,Continue Reading