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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 heard their voices.

U Multicultural


    • Jul 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 527 EPISODES


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    U Radio News: Graham Avenue Pilot Project Could Shape Winnipeg's Downtown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 4:50


    U Radio News: Exploring the Past Through Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 3:51


    Grey Wolves Capture Hearts at Assiniboine Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 5:00


    A new pack of five grey wolves has made an energetic entrance at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, quickly becoming a visitor favourite with their playful personalities and powerful presence.

    Breaking Barriers: Vision Beyond Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 45:13


    Dr. Zephania Matanga, Executive Director of the Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre, shares his powerful journey from losing his sight to becoming a global advocate for inclusive education.

    Breaking Barriers: Competing Beyond Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 22:28


    Breaking Barriers: Children With Special Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 58:51


    У новому випуску “Breaking Barriers” ми говоритимемо про досвід материнства, еміграцію та виклики, з якими стикаються батьки особливих дітей у новій країні. Наша гостя переїхала разом із сином з України до Канади два роки назад. Її історія – це не лише про адаптацію, але й про силу, терпіння та любов.Ця розмова розкриває очі на такі важливі теми як - доступ до медицини, навчання у школі, фінансова підтримка від держави.In the new episode of Breaking Barriers, we talk about motherhood, immigration, and the challenges faced by parents of children with special needs in a new country. Our guest moved to Canada from Ukraine with her son two years ago. Her story is not only about adaptation but also about strength, patience, and love.This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

    Breaking Barriers: What's Possible With Manitoba Possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 28:07


    Breaking Barriers: Accessibility at Booth University College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 23:08


    U Radio News: Inside Winnipeg's Newest Fire Paramedic Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 4:21


    Mental Health Break: Art and Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 42:10


    U Radio News: Safety, Dignity, and Housing: The Mission of Kelly's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 6:07


    U Radio News: Reuniting Pets and Families a Full-Time Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:42


    U Radio News: The Path to Quality and Affordable Child Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:16


    ✨Manitoba is making big strides in child care with $10-a-day programs, new spaces, and a long-overdue wage boost for ECEs, but demand still far outpaces supply.

    U Radio News: Wildfire Smoke Putting Winnipeggers at Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:08


    U Radio News: Student-Led Celebration Finds its Feet for Asian Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:07


    U Radio News: Vandalism Spurs Urgent Talk About Poverty and Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:32


    Due to repeated vandalism, theft, and arson, the North End Women's Centre had to install a security fence—something they never imagined needing five years ago. Now, this barrier aims to protect residents and reclaim outdoor spaces for healing, even as it highlights deeper issues like poverty, homelessness, and systemic neglect.

    U Radio News: Winnipeg to Shift to App-Only Parking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 6:38


    U Radio News: The Push for Fire Prevention Amid Dry Forecasts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:52


    U Radio News: How Community Accountability is Helping Shape The Future of Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:08


    U Radio News: A New Approach to Land-Based Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:23


    Over 700 students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) stepped out of the classroom Thursday with the goal of developing a greater connection with the land.✨

    land indigenous new approach land based learning
    U Radio News: Chainsaws Stopped, But Work Isn't Over for the Lemay Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:57


    Although cutting down and development of the Lemay Forest

    U Radio News: Established Or New, Community Clean-Ups Spark Civic Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:26


    U Radio News: HSC's First Surgical Robot Could Have a Snowball Effect for Manitoba

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:38


    Manitoba's Health Sciences Centre has launched its first surgical robot, delivering precise, minimally invasive surgeries that speed up recovery and free up hospital beds. This cutting-edge tech is already transforming care, attracting top surgeons, and giving patients new hope.https://u-channel.ca/hscs-first-surgical-robot-could-have-a-snowball-effect-for-manitoba/

    U Radio News: How a Winnipeg Business is Fuelling the Playoff Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:57


    Dreamcatcher Promotions is powering the Winnipeg Whiteout

    U Radio News: Winnipeg Takes Toronto Documentary Film Festival By Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 7:08


    U Radio News: Winnipeg Schools Seek More Families to Host International Students

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 7:05


    The Winnipeg School Division's International Education Program is thriving, bringing in 189 students next year and enriching lives through global connections and cultural exchange!

    U Radio News: Celebrating a Century of Francophone Theatre in Saint-Boniface

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:25


    U Radio News: Proclamation Marks A Milestone For Winnipeg's Hispanic Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 5:41


    Winnipeg's Earl Grey School lit up with joy as April 23 was officially proclaimed Spanish Language Day in Manitoba — a huge win for representation and culture!

    U Radio News: Winnipeg Mourns the Sudden Passing of Councillor Jason Schreyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 4:05


    A visibly shaken Winnipeg City Council abruptly adjourned its monthly meeting this morning following the devastating news that longtime Councillor Jason Schreyer has passed away. He was 57 years old.

    U Radio News: Buffalo Crossing, the Most Sustainable Commercial Building in Manitoba

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:07


    Canada Elects: Fernanda Vallejo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:37


    As election day approaches, we're amplifying the voices that shape Winnipeg's spirit — including stories from the Latino community.

    Canada Elects: Henrique Braga

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 13:22


    With the 2025 General Election underway, we're shining a spotlight on the voices shaping Winnipeg — including those from the proud Portuguese community.

    Canada Elects: Florence Okwudili

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 14:39


    As the 2025 General Election approaches, we're connecting with Winnipeg's diverse communities — including voices from the African community — to hear their hopes, concerns, and visions for the future.

    Canada Elects: Krispin Ontong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 21:08


    As Canadians head to the polls for the 2025 General Election, we're speaking with community members right here in Winnipeg — including voices from the vibrant Filipino community — to hear their perspectives.

    Canada Elects: Ostap Skrypnyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 15:59


    As Canadians head to the polls for the 2025 General Election, we're speaking with community members here in Winnipeg — including voices from the Ukrainian Canadian community — to hear their perspectives.

    U Radio News: Gary Gervais has a Vision for a Greener Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 9:49


    Gary Gervais is running for the Green Party in Winnipeg South Centre. He says the economy and environment aren't a zero-sum game with a major theme of the Green Party integration of economic policy with environmental responsibility. Housing and affordability are also high on the Green agenda.U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in the 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, 2025. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg. As of this recording, the only other candidate to respond Cam Scott, running for the Communist Party of Canada in Winnipeg South Centre.

    U Radio News: Cam Scott, A Distinct Voice to Winnipeg South Centre Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 9:54


    In Winnipeg South Centre, Cam Scott is running under the banner of the Communist Party of Canada. Scott envisions working collaboratively with other left-leaning MPs in Parliament, with his primary goal of shaking up the status quo on housing.U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in the 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, 2025. As of this article, the only other candidate to respond was Gary Gervais, running for the Green Party in Winnipeg Centre.https://u-channel.ca/cam-scott-a-distinct-voice-to-winnipeg-south-centre-race/

    U Radio News: Building a Culture of Reading in Winnipeg Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 7:45


    U Radio News: Docudrama Gives A Voice for Those Who Never Came Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 4:56


    Elder Betty Ross' powerful story came to life at the Winnipeg premiere of Return to the Falls, a deeply emotional docudrama about resilience, truth, and healing

    U Radio News: Manitoba Makes Biggest Gains in Conservation Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 4:54


    U Radio News: The Workshop Where Theatre and Theory Creates Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 4:45


    U Radio News: How “Middle Child” Winnipeg is Becoming a Summer Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 7:18


    Winnipeg's cheeky April Fools' post calling itself Canada's “overlooked middle child” turned into a full-blown summer tourism campaign, and locals are loving it!

    U Radio News: Winnipeg's New Greenspace Plan Puts Indigenous Knowledge at the Forefront

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:39


    The City of Winnipeg is co-developing a Greenspace and Biodiversity Policy with Indigenous governments, aiming to protect 1,000 acres of green space while advancing reconciliation through Two-Eyed Seeing.

    U Radio News: Fluent Speaker Questions Manitoba's Plan to Translate Proceedings Into Indigenous Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 4:08


    The Manitoba government is launching a pilot to translate Hansard into 7 Indigenous languages, starting with Anishinaabemowin, aiming to preserve and revitalize culture through language.

    U Radio News: How a Hockey-Playing Beaver has Become a Symbol of Solidarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 4:21


    U Radio News: How One Man's Training is Fuelling a Bigger Fight for Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 4:37


    Oleh Dehtiarov trains six days a week, not just for an Ironman, but to raise $100K for Ukraine's armed forces. His Iron Hearts for Ukraine initiative invites athletes to turn their training into action!

    U Radio News: Manitoba Invests in Housing, But Advocates Say More Is Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 6:21


    Advocates rallied at the Legislature ahead of Budget 2025, calling for real solutions to end homelessness. The budget promises $73M for housing support & 670 new units, but groups like the Right to Housing Coalition say it's only half of what's needed.

    U Radio News: Winnipeg School Division Endorses Campaign Finance Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:26


    Tom Simms, a representative of Just Elections, presented a 12-point plan to the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) Board, advocating for school board elections to remain free from financial influence. On March 17, the WSD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to support these recommendations. Ward 3 Trustee and Board Chair Kathy Heppner emphasized that the decision was made to uphold accountability to constituents.https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-school-division-endorses-campaign-finance-reform/

    U Radio News: Award-Winning Improv Team Explores the Secret to Their Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 5:09


    U Radio News: AI Scanners Reduce Weapon Threats at HSC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 4:38


    AI weapon scanners at Health Sciences Centre's emergency departments are making staff and patients feel safer.

    U Radio News: Harris and Myran's Remains Recovered, But Advocates Say the Fight for MMIWG2S+ Justice Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 5:41


    The recovery of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran from the Prairie Green Landfill marks a bittersweet victory for their families, who fought tirelessly for the search despite initial government opposition. Advocates continue their efforts, saying that this moment must reignite action and justice for MMIWG2S+.https://u-channel.ca/harris-and-myrans-remains-recovered-but-advocates-say-the-fight-for-mmiwg2s-justice-continues/

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