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U Talk: Arab Women Say What?!

U Talk: Arab Women Say What?!

When you hear the word Arab, what sort of person appears in your mind?

"Arab Women Say What?!" a new documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada, challenges our preconceptions of the Arabic community, a community that encompasses numerous cultures and countries. Directed by Nisreen Baker, the film follows 8 Arab women as they explore conversations about feminism, community, culture, belonging, and politics.

Mar 27, 202431:54
УКанаді: Особливості ведення бізнесу в Канаді. Ключові фактори успіху

УКанаді: Особливості ведення бізнесу в Канаді. Ключові фактори успіху

Канада славиться своєю сприятливою бізнесовою атмосферою, яка робить процес відкриття та розвитку бізнесу швидким і простим. Держава активно підтримує малі та середні підприємства, що стимулює нових іммігрантів, зокрема українців, розпочати власну справу в Канаді. Багато з них мають досвід підприємницької діяльності в Україні і рішуче налаштовані повторити свій успіх у новій країні. Однак, ключовим фактором успіху є розуміння особливостей бізнес-середовища в Канаді. Саме про особливості та нюанси ведення бізнесу ми говоримо у сьогоднішньому випуску подкасту "УКанаді" разом з професіоналом у розвитку міжнародного бізнесу, директоркою Green&Clean Global, Вікторією Умін. Some Ukrainian entrepreneurs think that because they found success in Ukraine, they'll just as easily find it in Canada. However, the key factor to success is understanding the peculiarities of the business environment in Canada. It's precisely about the specifics and nuances of doing business that we discuss in today's episode of the "УКанаді" Podcast with a professional in international business development, Victoria Umin.

Mar 27, 202438:56
U Talk: Robert Andreas

U Talk: Robert Andreas

From Romania to Italy and now Winnipeg, Robert Andreas' life has been a journey. Music has always been a part of that journey, from listening to Blues music on the radio in a language he did not speak to finding a guitar in the garbage and learning to play it.🎸
Robert talks about life, love, passion, and, of course, music and a special performance of "I Hope You'll Be There Some Day."

Mar 22, 202441:12
U Talk: Rise, Red River

U Talk: Rise, Red River

Rise, Red River explores trauma and a dying world, but it's also a story of redemption. The revolutionary trilingual play written by Tara Beagan follows a lone matriarch as they dredge a dried-up riverbed, uncovering human remains and then sharing their stories.

Caleigh Crow, who performs the French-spoken parts, joins U Talk to discuss the play, its message, and what she's learned through the production.

Mar 20, 202424:59
УКанаді: Як українцям досягти успіху в Канаді?

УКанаді: Як українцям досягти успіху в Канаді?

Третій випуск україномовного подкасту “УКАНАДІ” Всім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі.

Тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном. Сьогодні ми говоримо про успіх та як українцям досягти його в Канаді. Наша гостя - Вікторія Умін, професіонал у розвитку міжнародного бізнесу, директорка Green & Clean Global та віце-президент Канадсько-української торгово-промислової палати.

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What is success, and how can Ukrainians achieve it in Canada?

Victoria Umin, a professional in international business development, director of Green&Clean Global, and vice-president of the Canadian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, joins Yuliia Kovalenko on the УКанаді Podcast. Umin shares her story of success, which began 23 years ago when she first immigrated to Winnipeg, and what she found was critical in building her business.

Mar 19, 202438:57
U Talk 170: Open Doors Adult Literacy Program
Mar 15, 202424:46
U Talk: Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

U Talk: Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Approximately 2.8 million Canadians are below the poverty line, and between 25,000 and 35,000 Canadians are homeless. To help families and those who are low-income, there's Habitat for Humanity.

Jamie Hall is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. He shares Habitat's efforts and how Manitobans can help provide people with homes on this episode of U Talk.

Mar 13, 202423:32
УКанаді: Як позбутися страху говорити з носіями англійської мови?

УКанаді: Як позбутися страху говорити з носіями англійської мови?

Багато іммігрантів помилково вважають, що англійська магічно вивчеться в англомовному оточенні. Однак виявляється, що після кількох років проживання в Канаді багато людей досі не володіють базовими навичками англійської мови.

Поговорити про процес вивчення англійської, ми запросили Олександру Чорну, викладачку англійської мови, засновницю школи англійської мови та іммігрантку. Як прискорити процес вивчення англійської та які страхи виникають у новоприбулих під час навчання? Олександра розповідає про це у подкасті "УКанаді."


Read more: https://shorturl.at/qGKQ6


Many immigrants mistakenly believe that English will magically be learned in an English-speaking environment. However, it happens that after living in Canada for a few years, many still don't have basic English skills. To learn about the English learning process, we invited Olexandra Chorna, an English language instructor, founder of an English school, and an immigrant. How does one speed up the English learning process, and what are some fears newcomers have when learning? Chorna explains these questions on the "УКанаді" Podcast.

Mar 12, 202436:31
УКанаді Podcast: Yevgeniya Tatarenko

УКанаді Podcast: Yevgeniya Tatarenko

Всім привіт, мене звати Юлія і я Вітаю вас на першому україномовному подкасті у Вінніпезі, тут своїми порадами, досвідом діляться досвідчені іммігранти, які змогли побудувати своє життя за кордоном.  

Сьогодні в гостях в мене особлива людина - засновниця та директорка української школи, журналістка, голосуючий член освітньої ради Конгресу українців Канади, викладач найбільшого коледжу Манітоби Red River College - Євгенія Татаренко. Вона поділилася своїм досвідом та секретами успішного нетворкінгу в Канаді.  

My name is Yuliia, and I welcome you to the first Ukrainian-language podcast in Winnipeg, where experienced immigrants share their advice and experiences on building a life abroad.

Our first guest is the founder and director of a Ukrainian school, a journalist, a voting member of the educational council of the Ukrainian Congress in Canada, and a professor at Manitoba's largest college, Red River College, Yevgeniya Tatarenko. She shared her experiences and secrets of successful networking in Canada.

Mar 05, 202455:19
U Talk: Kyra Kilabuk

U Talk: Kyra Kilabuk

A few weeks ago, Winnipeg's Inuit community had the opportunity to wear their culture on their faces, proudly receiving traditional face tattoos from Kyra Kilabuk. Kyra was invited to Winnipeg by the Manitoba Inuit Association to provide people with their markings, markings of incredible cultural significance to the Inuit.

Mar 01, 202422:42
U Talk: Shilpa Bhadoria

U Talk: Shilpa Bhadoria

Starting a life in a new country is an intense experience. Continuing your career in that new country is even more so. A successful lawyer who practiced law in India and now in Canada says you need to have a plan in place to find success.

Shilpa Bhadoria shares her story of immigration and what newcomers should think about regarding legal services when they arrive in Canada.

Feb 28, 202422:52
U Talk: Joe Curtis
Feb 26, 202427:06
U Talk: Pitikwé Skatepark
Feb 16, 202416:38
U Talk: Moose Hide Campaign
Feb 14, 202425:42
U Talk: Snow Angel Films
Feb 08, 202427:33
U Talk: Career Development

U Talk: Career Development

Many immigrants move to a new country for better opportunities and a brighter future. Many have a wealth of experience and education. However, not all experience or education is recognized in new markets.

Career Development workshops can go a long way in helping newcomers on their career journeys, and Manitoba Start can help in that process.

Feb 06, 202418:16
U Talk: Ethan Lyric

U Talk: Ethan Lyric

Sometimes, we don't know where creativity will take us, but that's okay. Sometimes, that's just the process.

For Winnipeg artist Ethan Lyric, some of his best work is letting the music and raw emotion influence his musical creations. Let's sit down with Ethan about his latest release, Saskatoon Berries, his musical influences, and not being put inside a creative box.

Jan 30, 202424:02
U Talk: el Hashem

U Talk: el Hashem

Through covers and original songs, Gay Lebanese artist el Hashem is bridging cultures through music. During the pandemic, he had the opportunity to explore his passion for music.

When he's not sharing his love for the arts, el Hashem is the host of a successful and highly regarded career in queer media.

Jan 25, 202419:15
Mental Health Break: Tara Snider
Jan 23, 202425:10
U Talk: WorkStart - Youth Work Experience

U Talk: WorkStart - Youth Work Experience

Starting a new life in a new country takes a lot of work. Finding a job is already complicated. Now, throw in culture shock and still learn the intricacies of communication into the equation.

For newcomer youth looking to develop their skills and find opportunities in an industry they are interested in, ManitobaStart's WorkStart - youth work experience program is a great tool to take advantage of.

Jan 19, 202426:51
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 5

Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 5

When Martha Peet was a child living in Taloyoak, Nunavut, she and other Inuit families never lived a traditional life. As time passed, things changed greatly. One of the big changes was the use of planes for transportation. However, Peet says the Inuit only travelled by plane for emergencies. She remembers her first plane ride, flying to a hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Although Peet recovered and returned home, some Inuit never returned.

Jan 09, 202415:30
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 4

Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 4

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book.

For her fourth story, she shares how the Inuit lived traditionally before colonization.

Jan 09, 202414:06
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 3

Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 3

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book.

She shares a story in her traditional language, Inuktitut.

Jan 09, 202415:56
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 2

Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 2

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book.

In her second story, Peet shares the beliefs of the Inuit people.

Jan 09, 202414:25
Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 1

Inuktitut: Martha Peet Episode 1

Martha Peet was born in an igloo in Taloyoak, where only four other families lived. Martha grew up with parents who were closely tied to the land. Her parents were "nomads" and found it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. As a result, she grew up travelling with them by dog sled. She is a freelance interpreter, translator, and author of the Inuktitut Pocket Book.

In her first story, she shares what life was like for an Inuk child.

Jan 09, 202415:41
Ojibwe Mary Maytwayashing Episode 2

Ojibwe Mary Maytwayashing Episode 2

Mary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.

Jan 09, 202415:09
Ojibwe: Mary Maytwayashing Episode 1

Ojibwe: Mary Maytwayashing Episode 1

Mary Maytwayashing, Strong Standing Golden Eagle, is from Lake Manitoba First Nations, also known as Dog Creek. She is a mother of three children and a grandmother of eleven grandchildren. She is fluent in her language of Anishinaabemowin, which is spiritual and sacred to her people.

Jan 09, 202415:33
Ojibwe: Sherri Shorting

Ojibwe: Sherri Shorting

Upbeat and catchy songs are helping youth learn the Ojibwe language. Sherri, Joy, and Dave share their stories and language-learning journeys through Nagamoodaa!

Jan 09, 202413:36
Ojibwe: Joy Phillips

Ojibwe: Joy Phillips

Joy Phillips is from Hollow Water First Nation. Joy, Sherri, and Dave comprise Nagamoodaa, a musical group teaching and learning the Ojibwe language through music. After working at Wanipigow school for one year after obtaining her degree in education, she would later take a language program at Red River College, which became the genesis for Nagamoodaa.

Jan 09, 202414:22
Ojibwe: Dave Bird

Ojibwe: Dave Bird

Dave Bird is part of the titular trio that makes up Nagamoodaa, music helping youth learn the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language. Dave, wanting to learn more about his language, took part in an Ojbiwe Language program at Red River College, which is where he met the other members of Nagamoodaa.

Jan 09, 202416:44
Cree: Lisa Muswagon and Isabel Scribe

Cree: Lisa Muswagon and Isabel Scribe

Isabel Scribe and Lisa Muswagon are members of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. Isabel is a fluent speaker of the Swampy Cree language, and Lisa is on the path of breaking cycles and learning Cree to teach it to the next generation.

Jan 09, 202424:19
Cree: Cameron Adams

Cree: Cameron Adams

Cameron Adams is a 5th-year Integrated Education student in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg. Cameron is ininiw-Anishinaabe and French-Canadian with Scottish and English ancestry from Gimli, Manitoba and Treaty from Memewiziibiing (Berens River), situated in Treaty 5 Territory. For the last decade, Cameron has been learning about his ancestral routes.

He developed a passion for learning nēhinawēwin in high school after meeting an Elder, Florence Paynter, who shared their story in Indian Residential School. It was there that Cameron asked his Great-Grandmother what Indigenous language she spoke, and he found out it was ininīmowin (Swampy Cree) from kinosēw sīpīhk (Norway House, MB).

Jan 09, 202415:57
Cree: Chance Paupanakis

Cree: Chance Paupanakis

Chance Paupanakis is a proud Swampy Cree Two Spirit person from the Kinosew Sipi Cree Nation in Treaty 5 territory. He has worked in the Indigenous cultural and language revitalization sector for almost five years. Other areas of activism he focuses on are Two Spirit resurgence, land & water preservation and MMIWG2S advocacy. Chance is passionate about working towards a better and brighter future for First Nation peoples.

Jan 09, 202417:06
Cree: Denise McGillvary Episode 1

Cree: Denise McGillvary Episode 1

Denise McGillvary is a Cree Indigenous woman, mother, and grandmother out of Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Treaty 5 Territory. Swampy Cree is the dialect in her community. She has been an urbanized Indigenous person for about 25 years. In that time, she has been able to learn and understand Indigenous cultures from many different perspectives and respectfully utilizes and shares what she has learned.

Jan 09, 202421:11
Cree: Denise McGillvary Episode 2

Cree: Denise McGillvary Episode 2

Denise McGillvary is a Cree Indigenous woman, mother, and grandmother from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 Territory. Swampy Cree is the dialect in her community. She has been an urbanized Indigenous person for about 25 years. In that time, she has been able to learn and understand Indigenous cultures from many different perspectives and respectfully utilizes and shares what she has learned.


Jan 09, 202416:47
U Talk: Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba

U Talk: Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba

Back in 2021, approximately 20 percent of Manitoba's population were immigrants. Just last year, Manitoba welcomed 40,593 newcomers to the province. 🦬

Each person who arrives brings stories and experiences which are incredibly beneficial. However, sometimes their voices aren't always heard. That's where the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba comes in, a representative body that's a collective voice for all ethnocultural community groups.

Jan 09, 202431:29
U Talk: Friday Night Live

U Talk: Friday Night Live

To mark the year's end, build relationships, and celebrate talented musicians, YBK Entertainment is hosting Friday Night Live.

In its first full year of operation since COVID, YBK has been spotlighting local talent and building more awareness around Winnipeg's Black and Afro music scene.

Dec 27, 202319:27
U Talk: Latinas Manitoba

U Talk: Latinas Manitoba

During the COVID pandemic, Fernanda Vallejo saw a need to build a community, creating a Facebook group for Latin American Canadian women and other newcomers. That group has become the not-for-profit Latinas Manitoba.

She now has plans for a community centre and is also increasing awareness around intimate partner violence.

Dec 26, 202328:34
U Talk: Peg City Kindness Crew

U Talk: Peg City Kindness Crew

Food insecurity is at an all-time high, and food support services are doing all they can to help out this Christmas season. However, some people fall through the cracks, and grassroots groups are there to help in those situations.
Peg City Kindness Crew Inc., a group of volunteers and compassionate individuals, is seeing firsthand the struggles Winnipeggers are facing. In their first 27 hours of accepting applications, they had 700 food hamper requests, and they're not in the business of letting people down.

Dec 19, 202329:39
U Talk: Community Helpers Unite

U Talk: Community Helpers Unite

Community Helpers Unite Inc. has grown significantly over the past year, upcycling food and providing meals to those in need. 🥬🍞CHU has seen how food prices have affected Winnipeggers and is doing what it can to help by providing meals, teaching how to make food last longer, and inspiring community cooperation.
If you want to provide a monetary donation, you can send an e-Transfer to finance@communityhelpersunite.ca with the password helpers.

Dec 14, 202326:33
Ukrainian View: Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Ukrainian View: Cirque du Soleil Corteo

How does one become a performer at one of the most fantastic acrobatics showcases? How do you tell a story in a performance, and what traditions do artists have before going on stage?

Ukrainian View finds out from Ukrainian artist Inna Teslenko, one of the performers in Cirque du Soleil Corteo.

Як стати артистом одного з найфантастичніших акробатичних шоу? Як розповідати історію у виставі? Які традиції мають артисти перед виходом на сцену?

Ukrainian View поспілкувався з українською артисткою Інною Тесленко, однією з виконавиць Cirque du Soleil Corteo.


- Photo provided by Cirque du Soleil.

Dec 13, 202310:36
U Talk: Sankta Lucia

U Talk: Sankta Lucia

The holidays are always a time for celebration. If there's one community that isn't a stranger to fellowship and revelries, it's the Swedes.

Sonja Lundstrom, president of the Swedish Cultural Association of Manitoba, and Vice President Craig Sidwall give us the scoop on their upcoming Sankta Lucia celebration, living with the Swedish spirit, and what's in store for the Scandinavian Cultural Centre.

Dec 08, 202318:58
U Talk: Bicultural Immigrant Narrative
Dec 07, 202321:21
Mental Health Break: Rita Chahal

Mental Health Break: Rita Chahal

Take a Mental Health Break With the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and U Radio.

Mental illness is experienced by 1 in 3 Canadians, and almost everyone faces challenges related to mental health at some point in their life. But what is the difference between mental health and mental illness, and what can we do to have a more balanced life? Navigate this topic with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba's Rita Chahal, experts in the field, and those with personal experience.

Nov 30, 202325:35
U Talk: Christmas Cheer Board
Nov 23, 202320:50
U Talk: Vivek Mehmi

U Talk: Vivek Mehmi

Creativity takes a lot of work. When looking at musicians, you must write, perform, edit, and promote yourself, which only scratches the surface. It can take a toll mentally and physically, leading to burnout, so finding balance is vital.

With festivals, events, and new music, Vivek Mehmi, an Ontario musician, is always working on that balance.

Nov 17, 202327:51
U Talk: WILD Outside
Nov 16, 202315:12
U Talk: Dr. Denise Koh

U Talk: Dr. Denise Koh

Sometimes, we take things around us for granted. We often need to remember that people are working behind the scenes, making a difference. Luckily, sometimes, those individuals receive the recognition they deserve.

Dr. Denise Koh was the recipient of the FWN's 2023 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award. She and other doctors also collaborated on a new book examining AI in the healthcare system.

Nov 09, 202328:24
U Talk: AWOW
Nov 03, 202331:02
We Stand Together: Louis Koszas

We Stand Together: Louis Koszas

Now in his 60s, Louis Koszas remembers his time as a ward of the Children's Aid Society. In and out of many homes, Koszas reflects on some experiences that still affect him today.

⁠⁠⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠⁠


Over 130 residential schools operated in Canada. The first federal residential school began around 1883; the last closed in 1996.


We Stand Together invites Indian residential school and day school survivors, 60's Scoop, and intergenerational survivors to share their truth. This project is an opportunity for those on their journeys of healing to share their experiences and perspectives so all can learn about the effects of residential and day schools and the challenges Indigenous communities still face.


U Multicultural is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.


This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage.

Oct 31, 202320:51