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The Queer Space Speaker Series at the Winnipeg Art Gallery highlighted the power of community, bringing together queer voices to connect, share experiences, and push forward conversations on identity and rights. 🌈✨While surveys show growing allyship in Manitoba, gaps in belonging, representation, and understanding, especially around gender diversity, underscore the ongoing need for inclusive spaces and advocacy. 💬https://u-channel.ca/the-uneven-reality-of-queer-acceptance-in-manitoba/https://rainbowresourcecentre.org/reports/2026-state-of-2slgbtq-communities-in-manitoba

Winnipeg’s historic Pantages Theatre is set for a major comeback 🎭, with a $62M revitalization effort aiming to blend preservation with modern, multi‑use design. The project is being hailed as a model for creative reuse and downtown renewal.https://u-channel.ca/pantages-theatre-restoration-signals-potential-future-for-historic-spaces/

Dans cet épisode de Radio Des Petits Hiboux, les enfants découvrent la lecture comme une expérience partagée et un véritable voyage intérieur. 🌟 Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire de lire ? Comment les histoires deviennent-elles une partie de nos souvenirs et de nos émotions ? Pourquoi certains livres restent-ils avec nous longtemps après les avoir terminés ?Les jeunes auditeurs exploreront comment la lecture nous relie aux personnages, aux idées et aux sentiments, et comment chaque enfant peut trouver du plaisir dans son propre parcours de lecture. À travers des questions simples et des moments de réflexion, cet épisode invite à la curiosité, à l’imagination et à l’amour des histoires. Une aventure chaleureuse et inspirante dans le monde des livres et des expériences partagées !

Dans cet épisode de Radio Des Petits Hiboux, les enfants explorent le monde fascinant du jazz. 🎺 Qu’est-ce que le jazz et pourquoi est-il si unique ? Quel instrument choisir pour commencer quand on apprend la musique ? Les jeunes auditeurs découvriront aussi comment rester motivés lorsqu’on débute un instrument et pourquoi le jazz permet autant de liberté et de créativité. À travers des explications simples et amusantes, cet épisode invite les enfants à écouter, comprendre et aimer la musique sous toutes ses formes. Une aventure musicale inspirante et joyeuse pour toute la famille !

Thousands of red-sided garter snakes are emerging from limestone dens near Narcisse, Manitoba, forming one of the world's largest snake gatherings. 🐍🌱Thanks to the colder-than-normal spring❄️, there's still time to visit this rare wildlife spectacle, and an opportunity to learn more about these often misunderstood creatures. ✨https://u-channel.ca/colder-spring-gives-visitors-more-time-at-world-famous-snake-dens/

Grant’s Old Mill in Winnipeg will be dismantled for safety but rebuilt, offering a chance to preserve its educational value and history. 🌾🏗️ Meanwhile, a local historian warns that many original Manitoba landmarks lack support and may be lost forever, highlighting the urgent need for preservation efforts.🏚️⚠️https://u-channel.ca/while-grants-old-mill-will-be-rebuilt-other-manitoba-landmarks-face-uncertainty/

The University of Manitoba’s Campus BioBlitz is bringing people together to document local biodiversity and rediscover their connection with plants, animals, and ecosystems around them. 🌱📸🦋 By combining citizen science, Indigenous knowledge, and small everyday actions, the event shows how everyone can help protect nature and support biodiversity. ✨https://u-channel.ca/how-a-campus-bioblitz-is-reconnecting-people-and-nature/

The Canadian Red Cross urges Manitobans to prepare for emergencies before they happen by understanding local risks, creating a family communication plan, and building a personalized 72‑hour emergency kit 🧰. Strong planning, mental readiness, and community connections can make all the difference when disaster strikes.🌪️ ⚡️

The FascinAsian Film Festival celebrates 5 years of growth, expanding into Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton while spotlighting local filmmakers, diverse stories, and strong community connections . With record attendance, emerging artist recognition, and vibrant programming, the festival continues to build momentum and amplify Asian voices across Canada.https://u-channel.ca/fascinasian-film-festival-continues-to-build-momentum-as-it-celebrates-5-years/

The Manitoba Museum has opened “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act”, a powerful exhibit uncovering a largely forgotten chapter of Canada’s past and the human cost of exclusion and discrimination. 📜🏛️ By bringing these stories to light, the exhibit reminds us that understanding history is essential to creating a more just future. ✨https://u-channel.ca/exhibit-exposes-the-human-cost-of-canadas-chinese-exclusion-act/

Dans cet épisode de Radio Des Petits Hiboux, les enfants découvrent le mystérieux Domovoy, un petit esprit protecteur venu des légendes slaves. Qui est ce drôle de gardien de la maison ? Pourquoi aide-t-il les familles et cache-t-il parfois de petits objets ? À travers des histoires amusantes et magiques, les jeunes auditeurs voyageront dans le monde du folklore et des traditions anciennes. Une aventure douce, mystérieuse et pleine d’imagination pour toute la famille !

In this episode of Radio Des Petits Hiboux, young listeners will discover the fascinating world of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in the world. Who was Van Gogh? Why did he love painting stars, sunflowers, and nature? Children will travel through colors, imagination, and inspiring stories about this unique artist. A creative, educational, and artistic adventure for the whole family!

Radio Des Petits Hiboux vous invite à partir à la découverte des lapins et de leurs adorables bébés ! Les jeunes auditeurs apprendront comment vivent les lapins, comment s’appellent leurs petits, ce qu’ils mangent et pourquoi ils sont si doux et rapides. Une émission amusante, éducative et pleine de tendresse pour tous les amoureux des animaux.

🎬✨ Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the FascinAsian Film Festival, May 1–3 at WAG‑Qaumajuq! Experience powerful films by local and international Asian filmmakers during the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥Hazel, a programmer for the FascinAsian Film Festival, shares how reviewing submissions from across Canada and beyond revealed bold, fresh stories centred on Asian diaspora, family, and trailblazing voices that challenge unspoken community norms.🎟️ Learn more about the Winnipeg festival at ⁠https://fascinasian.ca/winnipeg-2026⁠.

🎬✨ Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the FascinAsian Film Festival, May 1–3 at WAG‑Qaumajuq! Experience powerful films by local and international Asian filmmakers during the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥Anthony, a Winnipeg‑based filmmaker, stunt actor, and programmer for the FascinAsian Film Festival, shares how making low‑budget action shorts led him from submitting films to helping program the festival🎟️ Learn more about the Winnipeg festival at ⁠⁠https://fascinasian.ca/winnipeg-2026⁠⁠.

🎬✨ Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the FascinAsian Film Festival, May 1–3 at WAG‑Qaumajuq! Experience powerful films by local and international Asian filmmakers during the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥Winnipeg‑based filmmaker and photographer Angeline Javier discusses her short film All the Words, which explores immigration, family, and generational parallels through the story of a Filipino daughter and father who moved to Winnipeg in the 1980s.🎟️ Learn more about the Winnipeg festival at ⁠https://fascinasian.ca/winnipeg-2026⁠.

🎬✨ Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the FascinAsian Film Festival, May 1–3 at WAG‑Qaumajuq! Experience powerful films by local and international Asian filmmakers during the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥Jessica, co-director of the FascinAsian Film Festival Winnipeg, shares how the festival goes beyond screenings with industry panels, community-building, and programming themed around the Year of the Fire Horse, celebrating trailblazing stories and filmmakers from across the Prairies and beyond.🎟️ Learn more about the Winnipeg festival at https://fascinasian.ca/winnipeg-2026.

🎭✨ Rubaboo – A Métis Cabaret brings powerful storytelling, music, and humour to Royal MTC on Treaty One, weaving Métis history, resilience, and heart into an intimate cabaret experience rooted in the Red River homeland. 🌾🎶Created by Andrea Menard with music by Robert Walsh, the show invites audiences into a shared circle of truth, healing, and joy, where laughter and song move us through difficult histories together. ❤️🔥https://u-channel.ca/a-metis-cabaret-comes-to-treaty-one-at-royal-mtc/

Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault.🎧💛Take a mental health break with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and U Radio as we explore how music helps us express, regulate, and heal. Join Stephanie Westdal, Rita Chahal, and us in the studio for a powerful conversation on how music supports the journey of mental wellness. 🎶✨

Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault.Music creates a powerful container for healing, giving people shaped by trauma a safe way to express the unspeakable, regulate emotions, and reconnect with others through creativity and shared experience. 🎶💛 From youth programs to survivor songwriters, music opens doors to connection, validation, and hope, reminding us we are not alone.https://u-channel.ca/how-music-can-make-space-for-voices-shaped-by-trauma/

🔧 Education is being reimagined at R.B. Russell Vocational School, where the Waabishkaa‑Makwa Arts, Technology, Inspiration Lab transforms hands-on learning through trades, technology, and culture. ✨ Rooted in reconciliation and accessibility, the lab empowers students to build real-world skills, explore their passions, and shape their futures together.

✨ Manitoba is investing $5.2 million to reopen specialized menopause care through the new Manitoba Menopause Clinic in southwest Winnipeg, restoring services eliminated in 2017 and expanding access across the province.

🌬️⚡ The Métis‑led Fleury Winds project is a proposed 200‑MW wind farm near Neepawa, majority‑owned by the Manitoba Métis Federation, representing a $500M investment in clean energy and long‑term economic self‑sufficiency. 🌱 If approved, it will deliver renewable power, create jobs, and honour Métis leadership while generating stable revenue for community programs.https://u-channel.ca/metis-led-fleury-winds-project-marks-major-step-in-indigenous-renewable-energy/

Thousands of families across Manitoba, gather at Winnipeg’s two Hindu temples, which have grown from a basement gathering to major cultural and community hubs offering education, wellness, and celebrations. With a $400,000 provincial grant helping repair the Dr. Raj Pandey Hindu Centre’s aging roof, the temples continue to support a growing, welcoming community and invite all Manitobans to connect and learn. https://u-channel.ca/provincial-grant-helps-hindu-society-of-manitoba-support-growing-community/

After a long winter of snow and thaw❄️, Winnipeg streets are revealing higher litter levels, with every area showing pockets of severe trash, especially cigarette butts 🚯. Community members are already stepping up to help clean up, and organizations hope education and small actions will make a big difference this spring. 🌱🧹https://u-channel.ca/litter-levels-rise-across-winnipeg-after-long-winter/

Land acknowledgements matter most when they move beyond scripted words and become living commitments rooted in relationship, humility, and reciprocity with Indigenous peoples and the land 🌱. True acknowledgement asks what comes next, listening deeply, acting responsibly, and caring for water, land, and community together. 🪶💧https://u-channel.ca/rethinking-land-acknowledgements-as-living-commitments/

Canadian health advocates are calling for transparency, accountability, and an end to for‑profit plasma collection after paid donor deaths in Winnipeg raised concerns about safety, regulation, and profit‑driven incentives 🩸⚖️. They argue that public control, stronger enforcement, and full disclosure are essential to restore trust and prevent further harm. 🏥🔍

Technology is advancing faster than we ever imagined, and 🤖 AI is right at the centre of it. But what exactly is artificial intelligence? And as chatbots become capable of full, human‑like conversations , what impact is this having on our mental health? 🧠Joelle Foster, President and CEO of North Forge, and Rita Chahal from MDAM, unpack what AI really means for our daily lives, and our well‑being.Take a Mental Health Break with U Radio and the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. ⁠https://u-channel.ca/mental-health-break/⁠Listen on U Radio 88.7 FM weekdays at 8 PM CT.🎙️

Environmental, health, and community groups say Manitoba’s 2026 budget misses the urgency of the climate crisis 🌍⚠️, even as it pours billions into health care and economic growth.A coalition argues that neglecting preventive, environmental action will drive higher future costs, while the government's focus is on rebuilding health care and clean energy alongside industrial development. 🔌🚧

Manitoba’s latest budget pledges new social housing, rent relief, and supports to tackle homelessness 🏠💰, framing housing as essential to affordability, health, and economic stability. Advocates welcome the intent but warn the funding and pace fall far short of the crisis, saying delays and limited unit counts will worsen rising affordability pressures.

Manitoba’s 2026 budget pitches affordability and health‑care rebuilding, cutting costs on essentials, expanding tax credits, and boosting staffing, hospital beds, and access to doctors, while maintaining one of the country’s lowest deficit‑to‑GDP ratios. 🏥💰 Critics say housing supply and climate action lag behind the scale of need, raising questions about whether the plan is bold enough for Manitoba’s biggest long‑term challenges. 🌱🏠https://u-channel.ca/what-manitobas-2026-budget-means-for-your-health-home-and-cost-of-living/

Drag has surged in popularity thanks to global platforms like RuPaul’s Drag Race, while Winnipeg’s intimate yet incredibly diverse drag scene proves that connection and community, are what truly define the art form. 🌈✨ Anishinaabe performer Waaseyaa Haze was named Rainbow Resource Centre’s Drag Artist in Residence, highlighting the power of inclusive support, Indigenous representation, and investing in artists so they can truly thrive. 🪶🔥- Photo by: Angelle Holmes​.https://u-channel.ca/why-winnipegs-drag-artist-in-residence-is-about-more-than-drag/

🩺 Manitoba is marking a major health-care milestone as a record 45 nurses complete specialized ICU training this spring, strengthening critical care teams and helping stabilize services across the province. 🌱💙 Provincial Leaders say rebuilding health care is about investing in people, highly skilled nurses who provide lifesaving, one‑to‑one care and keep ICUs fully staffed.https://u-channel.ca/manitoba-graduates-record-45-icu-nurses-to-strengthen-critical-care-capacity/

Dr. Kirsten Reynolds, a clinical psychologist at the University of Manitoba, is partnering with Rita Chahal and the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba to co-develop an evidence‑based, peer‑support initiative for pregnant and postpartum people experiencing depression. This collaborative project will centre inclusivity, lived experience, and research to improve perinatal mental health outcomes across Manitoba. 💙📚 🧠Take a Mental Health Break with U Radio and the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. https://u-channel.ca/mental-health-break/Listen on U Radio 88.7 FM weekdays at 8 PM CT.🎙️

Winnipeg’s Repair Café brings neighbours together to fix everyday items, reduce waste, and share hands‑on skills, turning broken toasters, bikes, and jackets into moments of learning and connection. 🛠️🧵Hosted monthly by the Spence Neighbourhood Association, the café is “mutual aid in action” that saves money, keeps items out of landfills, and strengthens community ties ♻️❤️https://u-channel.ca/at-a-winnipeg-repair-cafe-fixing-things-becomes-a-way-to-build-community/

High school students transformed St. Vital Shopping Centre into a buzzing marketplace, pitching student‑run businesses through a JA Manitoba trade fair that built real‑world skills like sales, teamwork, and confidence. 🛍️✨ From motivational calendars to café‑scented candles, students learned resilience, creativity, and how to turn ideas into action.

In the Shadow Beyond the Pines follows three friends in Northern Manitoba whose grief awakens something ancient, blending Cree legend with a modern “safe scary” horror rooted in culture, memory, and resilience.Created by Cree playwright Rhonda Apetagon and brought to life with sacred fire and ceremony at Royal MTC, the play is a haunting celebration of Indigenous stories that refuse to be forgotten.https://u-channel.ca/royal-mtcs-new-production-breathes-life-into-northern-legends/

Students from across Winnipeg gathered at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to tackle issues like misinformation, division, and global conflict while building stronger, more compassionate communities through dialogue and creativity.Through workshops, art, and discussions on peace and the SDGs, youth emphasized the power of having their voices heard and working together for a more hopeful future.https://u-channel.ca/students-urge-greater-youth-involvement-in-global-issues/

OFE has launched a new Youth Employment Services Program to help newcomer youth gain job skills and navigate Canada’s evolving labour market, offering tailored support for both younger teens and older youth with international experience. The pilot program, funded by IRCC, aims to build long‑term career readiness and empower youth to succeed in a competitive job market.

Australian musician Rob Edwards is touring Treaty One Territory, reconnecting with Indigenous artists and exploring his own cultural roots through music and community. His Manitoba journey blends collaboration, identity, and joy as he learns from Elders, shares stories, and creates new music inspired by resilience. https://u-channel.ca/australian-musician-rob-edwards-embarks-on-journey-of-connection-and-self-discovery-in-treaty-one-territory/

Manitoba is investing in perinatal mental health through PRIME X Community grants, supporting programs like MDAM and Dr. Kristin Reynolds’ new peer‑coaching initiative to help pregnant and postpartum people facing depression. With a focus on equity, accessibility, and evidence‑based support, the project aims to reduce stigma, strengthen families, and build sustainable mental‑health care for all parents across the province.https://u-channel.ca/new-initiative-aims-to-transform-perinatal-mental-health/

Front‑line health‑care workers in Manitoba are facing rising safety concerns, prompting the province to roll out the new SAFE app across major hospitals to deliver real‑time alerts and direct access to security. With more than 2,000 violent incidents in 2024 and over 1,500 potential weapons detected at HSC last year, officials say these upgrades are essential to protecting staff and patients across the province.https://u-channel.ca/safe-app-expands-to-strengthen-staff-safety-at-major-manitoba-hospitals/

Hundreds rallied outside Winnipeg City Hall to push back against the shelved Safe Access By-law, warning it could still return and threaten core rights to protest and dissent ❄️📣. Community members, from activists to academics, say the by-law’s vague language and steep fines highlight why defending civil liberties requires ongoing vigilance and collective action. ✊🏽⚖️https://u-channel.ca/controversial-by-law-shelved-after-public-outcry/

Manitoba is moving forward with major dialysis reforms after an Auditor General report revealed gaps in planning, accountability, and coordination across the province’s kidney‑care system. ⚕️📊 New provincial initiatives aim to strengthen oversight, expand access, and ensure safer, more efficient treatment for patients who rely on life‑sustaining dialysis .💙

Girls from across Manitoba united at the Women in STEM, AI & Innovation Conference, diving into hands‑on labs, powerful mentorship, and conversations about belonging, curiosity, and the future of AI 🚀💡. The event inspired students to explore bold career paths, embrace change, and see themselves as the next generation of innovators 👩‍🔬✨

Safe, affordable housing is the difference between crisis and stability for women, gender-diverse people, and families in Manitoba. Safety is the bare minimum needed to move from surviving to thriving. 🏠✨ The Right to Housing Coalition’s Safe Homes for Women and Gender-Diverse People campaign is calling on the province to invest in social housing that builds community, dignity, and belonging for all.

The Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters (MAWS) launches the "Your Voice, Your Vision" campaign, engaging youth aged 15-24 to challenge dating violence through workshops and multimedia projects. 🌟💻 This initiative aims to empower young people with knowledge and support to foster healthy relationships and create safer communities. 💖https://u-channel.ca/empowering-youth-voices-to-break-the-cycle-of-violence/ 

Three Manitoba teens used powerful spoken-word poetry to confront global conflict, justice, and hope during the kickoff of International Development Week at the Manitoba Legislature, sharing lived experiences shaped by war, displacement, and resilience 🎤🌍. Hosted by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, the event highlighted youth voices, global cooperation, and real-world action toward peace and sustainable change .✨https://u-channel.ca/how-youth-voices-and-education-are-shaping-the-future-of-global-cooperation/

The Manitoba Museum is expanding accessibility by launching Aira, a free app that connects blind and low-vision visitors with live interpreters so they can independently navigate and enjoy exhibits. ♿📱 With ongoing upgrades like sensory-friendly programs, language inclusion, and barrier-free access, the Museum is committed to making culture welcoming for everyone. 🏛️✨ https://u-channel.ca/manitoba-museum-expands-accessibility-through-technology/- Photo provided by the Manitoba Museum.

A coalition of 26 Manitoba organizations rallied at the Legislature, urging the province to boost climate investments in Budget 2026 to better align with its net-zero goals and protect communities from escalating climate impacts. They’re calling for action on energy-efficient homes, expanded public transit, and nature protection, arguing the cost of delay is far higher than the cost of action.