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How does a volunteer become one of Winnipeg's most influential community leaders? In this episode of Community Hour on U Multicultural Channel, host Florence Okwudili speaks with Waverley West Councillor Janice Lukes about public service, community building, women in leadership, mentorship, immigration, and the lessons learned from 12 years at City Hall. From raising triplet boys and fundraising for local playgrounds to securing millions of dollars for community projects, Janice shares the experiences that shaped her leadership journey.

Moving across the world for university is no small feat. On this episode of Community Hour, host Sunday Adeola sits down with Ayomide Akinwale, Vice President of the Nigerian Student Association and student advocate for the Black Student Union at the University of Manitoba.  Ayomide opens up about her transition moving from Nigeria to Winnipeg, adjusting to the winter weather, balancing academics with leadership, and why advocacy and cultural representation matter so much on a university campus. Finding authentic Nigerian cuisine (like Pounded Yam, Egusi, and Amala) right here in the city, Ayomide shares her raw, inspiring journey of starting from scratch.  

This Episode is with Yechenu Audu, Black Women in leadership

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/