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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.

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.

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.

I know it's cliche, but with everything happening in the world, celebrating love, life, and art is more important than ever. First Métis Man of Odesa 🇺🇦is a story that explores just that: the power of love in the bleakest of moments. ❤
Performers and writers Mariya and Matthew and director Lianna explore this inspiring narrative coming to Winnipeg on November 2.

In the modern day, we're bombarded with information over our phones, televisions, and online. With so much flooding our minds, it's hard to discern fact from fiction.

Tracy Koga and filmmaker Junko Bailey want to engage in conversation and break down myths. The two decided to host a panel of four women to hear their stories and explore what's happening outside our bubbles.

Election season is in full swing in Manitoba. Advanced Polling is open until September 30, with voting day for Manitoba's 43rd general provincial election on October 3. But who are the people who may be running the province for the next four years? We invited all of Manitoba's political parties to U Radio to find out.

Janine Gibson is the leader of the Green Party of Manitoba and the candidate for the Wolseley area.

Let's get into it.

Baraka Mulimbwa has built a flourishing commercial and post-construction cleaning company across Winnipeg and Ottawa. Mulimbwa only had a little when he moved to Canada, but he took the knowledge he gained working at a big-box retail store to build his own company and find success.

Host Christiane Dunia finds out more on Swahili Na Waswahili.

Winnipeg has a vibrant Black and African community. However, despite how quickly this community grows, events and festivals celebrating Black and African heritage and culture still need to catch up. Afro Falls is looking to change that.

This Sunday, September 24, the South-End community is gathering for music, food, and fun at the St Norbert's Art Centre.

The new podcast series Swahili Na Waswahili (Swahili and Swahili Speakers) features voices from Winnipeg's growing Swahili community.

Host Christiane Dunia sits down with Solomon Baleke of Winnipeg Swahili TV to learn more about his journey and his efforts in creating a platform for Swahili content.

The Gimli International Film Festival is here. It was such an exciting time to attend the event's opening night, and there's so much more to come.

Let's check in with Alan Wong, GIFF's executive director, to find out what you can expect in the next few days in Gimli.

The Gimli International Film Festival begins today with five days of workshops, films, and community in the small town of Gimli, Manitoba. You may be surprised to find out, but GIFF is the largest film festival in Manitoba.

Let's meet with three directors whose documentary works will be featured at this year's event to kick things off!

Debate is fascinating—the formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Skills go beyond just debate and have applications you can utilize throughout life. Let's take a look at the University of Manitoba's debate club, starting with Tharindu. The art of debate and potential solutions to housing are what you can expect on this episode of U Talk.

For the first episode of Radio des Petit Hiboux, learn about France, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Manitoba Francophone community with Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé!

Do you want to learn more about the French language? Have you ever wondered how many rivets were used on the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Join others as they learn more about the world and learn French along the way in Radio des Petit Hiboux, a French educational program for all ages.

Willson Caetano, Community Pharmacist.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Sylvia Camara Tavares, CDC/IMM Team Manager, Central Team.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Henrique Braga, Certified School Clinician.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Dr. Eddsel Martinez, Peadiatric Physician.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Dr. Denise Koh, Chief Occupational Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Dr. Andrea Agostinho, Family Physician.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Geraldine “Gramma” Shingoose is a residential school survivor who attended Muscowequan residential school from 1962 to 1971. Gramma Shingoose shares her story with schools and universities, highlighting her cherished memories of before Muscowequan residential school, her life during school, and its impacts on her life once she left.

"We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.