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U RADIO ON AIR
Digital Ethnocultural Radio station focused on diverse communities of Canada presented by U Multicultural.
U Talk
UMulticultural has been positioned as a broadcaster and media platform focused on diverse communities. The idea of implementing the web-based radio station for the ethnocultural communities of Manitoba and Canada is another unique component of the media platform. U Radio is the digital hub, where diverse communities can share their voices, music, and stories.
U Talk is a Talk Show hosted by Ryan Funk, highlighting native-born and new Canadians’ cultures and experiences.
“Everyone has a story to tell. Those who moved to Canada have a wealth of knowledge and experiences that I and many others may never have. This radio show allows people to learn from personal experiences, struggles, backgrounds, and cultures of communities that may not have their voices heard.” – Ryan Funk
latest episodes
U Talk S2E24: Manitoba Muslims
Islam is a faith followed by approximately a quarter of the world’s population and comprises many diverse cultures and ethnicities.
It’s unfortunate how we’ve seen so much hate and resentment towards Muslims. With nationalism and misinformation over social media, there has been an increase in Islamophobia during the pandemic.
Our guest for U Talk has been heavily involved in the Manitoba Islamic Association and recently published his book Manitoba Muslims: A History of Resiliency and Growth.
U Talk S2E23: Tarbut – Festival of Jewish Culture
From November 13 – 20, The Rady Jewish Community Centre has been celebrating Tarbut, a Jewish culture festival, through books, movies, and concerts. Here’s Laura, manager of Programming to tell us about Tarbut and invite all to celebrate Jewish culture.
Just a reminder, if you are attending any of these events or heading to the centre, you must be double vaccinated to ensure those around you are protected.
U Talk S2E22: Art for Aid
A nationally recognized project is working at putting art supplies into the hands of students in remote communities.
We’ve talked with Colleen Gray from Art For Aid before, but a lot has happened at the project since then. So let’s sit down with Colleen again to find out what’s going on.
U Talk S2E21: Pembina Threshermen’s Museum
Tucked between the cities of Morden and Winkler in rural Manitoba, there’s a place that allows one to escape the present and see the lives of Manitoba’s farming pioneers.
Let’s talk to Jake Buhler, Vice-President of the Pembina Threshermen’s museum and learn about the history of 1878.
U Talk S2E20: Xiya D.
When you think of Thanksgiving what comes to mind? Turkey, stuffing, family gatherings? However, music doesn’t come to mind.
One musician is trying to change that. Xiya is from Houston, Texas, and wants to inspire a movement of Thanksgiving music.
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We Stand Together
On May 27, the First Nations community was shaken when the remains of 215 First Nations children were found in unmarked graves on what was once a residential school in Kamloops, B.C. The discoveries have reached over 6000, with hundreds continuing to be discovered.
These are the voices of our First Nations pained by the loss, frustrated by systemic racism and oppression, and the stories of survivors who lived through horrific conditions at these schools. It’s also an opportunity to talk about truth, reconciliation, and unity, building communities and working towards a brighter future.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
A helpline for residential school survivors can be reached at 1-866-925-4419.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is a British Columbia-based organization providing services to residential school survivors for over 20 years. It started by helping residential school survivors navigate the court systems and has since expanded to help residential school survivors and engage in community education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. You can donate here.
latest episodes
It feels immoral to celebrate and have fireworks when a majority of your neighbors are holding a funeral for 1,323 undocumented First Nation’s children, especially when the numbers of these horrific discoveries continue to climb rapidly. July 1, on Portage & Main at 1 pm, three individuals are inviting the Winnipeg community not to celebrate the country that tried to remove its Indigenous People but to join together for an Every Child Matters Walk. The mission is to increase awareness of what has and is happening to Indigenous communities and identify the children buried at residential schools, bringing them home, and giving a safe space for survivors. Their truths deserve to be amplified and validated after being silenced for so long.
Find out more: https://fb.me/e/1CEYPjvKf
Vivian Ketchum is a residential school survivor and has healed enough to share her story. With the news of the 751 discovery of 751 unmarked graves near a former Saskatchewan residential school, awareness of this institution needs to continue to ensure these stories are not forgotten. U Multicultural is sharing the stories of Indigenous people as a part of the “We Stand Together” initiative for residential schools awareness.
The news of these lost children pained Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), Elder Dr. David Courchene of The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation. He now turns his thoughts to today’s and tomorrow’s children and asking what sort of world will we leave for them.
Ray (Coco) Stevenson is a well-known traditional singer and drummer from Manitoba. Ray shared his thoughts and feeling upon hearing the news of the 215 children and the devastating effect Residential Schools had on survivors living in Winnipeg.
Gerry (Gramma) Shingoose is a residential school survivor attending Muscowequan Residential School from 1962 to 1971. Gramma Shingoose shares her thoughts on the 215 children found and her traumatic experiences, which were residential school.
Since Sunday, May 30, Manitoba’s First Nations members have been holding a four-day ceremony in front of Manitoba’s Legislative building, honouring the lives of the 215 children who were found and honouring the survivors for their truths resiliency, and stories.
Organizer Alayh McIvor shares her thoughts and feelings on this haunting news.
You asked us, We have answers for you.
Manitoba doctors are answering your controversial questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and immunization. Through the Protect MB Community Outreach and Incentive Grant, U Multicultural has developed Doc Talk Manitoba.
This series of interviews with doctors of diverse backgrounds will provide statistics, scientific data and facts, which educate about the COVID-19 immunization process.
Episodes
Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Chief Occupational Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health Dr. Denise Koh about the workplace and the COVID-19 vaccination.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Amilla Heendeniya is an Infectious Disease Physician and does clinical work, seeing patients with infectious diseases, COVID-19 being one of them. Dr. Heendeniya has been involved with COVID-19 clinical work since the beginning of the pandemic in Manitoba.
He sits down with Doc Talk MB host Jyoti Kalsi to discuss the myths and facts surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Jared Bullard is the Section Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba and Associate Medical Director of Cadham Provincial Laboratory. Dr. Bullard works primarily out of the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. Dr. Bullard talks about COVID-19 and children.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Eddsel Martinez was born and raised in El Salvador. He and his family immigrated to Canada in the early 1990s and has called Winnipeg his home since. Always drawn to children, he worked as a camp counsellor throughout several summers of his adolescence which cemented his desire for a career working with children.
Dr. Martinez talks about the start of school and fall and how it has and will affect children during the pandemic.
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Amila Heendeniya to answer your questions around COVID-19 concerning side effects and allergens.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Chief Occupational Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health Dr. Denise Koh vaccinations for immigrants and foreign workers.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Jared Bullard shares his thoughts on what still needs to be done to ensure schools are at low risk of spreading COVID-19.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Denise Koh discusses the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Martinez tackles vaccine rates for more than 12 years old for eligible patients, the hesitation parents had and have, and COVID-19 vaccinations for younger children.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.
Dr. Amilla Heendeniya is an Infectious Disease Physician and works at three acute hospitals in Winnipeg. Dr. Heendeniya discusses how COVID-19 has affected us so far, and what we can potentially expect with future waves.
Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/
In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.