Content warning: This article discusses self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault. Healing often happens in ways we least expect. One can definitely find healing through clinical supports, as well as through creativity and connection. Music, in particular, has long been recognized as a strategy for people to express what feels unspeakable,Continue Reading
After attending the International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto last year, Australian musician Rob Edwards felt a pull he couldn’t ignore. The gathering, which brought together Indigenous artists from around the world, sparked in him a sense of kinship and belonging. That feeling has led him to brave the ManitobaContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/NEje8tZQyCI Michael Elves, the longtime program director and host at UMFM 101.5, recently joined Genny Sacco-Bak on Coffee with Genny B to discuss his journey in radio and his passion for books and music. Known for his deep knowledge and enthusiasm, Elves has been part of the Winnipeg community radioContinue Reading
It’s looking much brighter for the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) after the beloved venue surpassed its fundraising goal in just one week, raising more than $70,000. The urgent call for support asked the community to help the centre raise $50,000 by the end of the month to pay essentialContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/JakWpSoKKBk Mitad chilena y mitad canadiense, la artista y escritora Daniela Smith-Fernández nació en Winnipeg, pero descubrió su conexión más profunda con sus raíces a través del arte, el idioma y la emoción. Desde pequeña, prefería las manualidades a la pintura, “trabajar con mis manos”, como ella dice, un vínculoContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/xC6aBf3ze18 Winnipeg is a city that pulses with a vibrant, multicultural beat, and at its heart is a thriving music scene. This music fosters connection, drives cultural exchange, stimulates the mind, and provides a powerful platform for personal and community growth. A prime example of this enriching impact is theContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/DZuVItkqRrI Winnipeg’s West End is a heartbeat of stories, diversity, and resilience. If there’s one person who embodies that heartbeat, it’s Jorge Requena Ramos. He’s a musician, theatre creator, cultural producer, and most recently, NDP candidate for Winnipeg Centre. His story is deeply rooted in the arts, but its branchesContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/Y9ArQ6w-dqM In the heart of Winnipeg’s music scene, Deidra Borus intersects creativity, community, and education. Her story, which weaves through classical opera, musical theatre, and eventually to fronting her own band, speaks to the deep social value of music and its power to shape lives and communities. Deidra’s path wasn’tContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/OxINqA4XUm8 Він народився в Україні, виріс в Аргентині, а сьогодні його талант звучить на найвідоміших сценах світу. Скрипаль Cirque du Soleil Степан Грицай – про свою історію, шлях до мрії та українську культуру, яку він несе з собою сьогодні в сюжеті. “Як і багато українських іммігрантів, моя сім’я ніколи неContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/OopFZIpmXyU La historia de María Alejandra Figueroa encarna el profundo impacto cultural y social que las comunidades inmigrantes tienen en Winnipeg. Amante de la cultura, la comida y la danza peruana, Alejandra llegó a Winnipeg en 2011 y rápidamente se sumergió en la escena cultural de la ciudad, fusionando suContinue Reading
