BeCause Radio

BeCause Radio

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BeCause Radio episodes

  • Helping seniors stay active and connected; Spinning to support mental health
    • 2:59 - Foundation Feature (Health, Wellness and Recreation): Good Neighbours Active Living Centre helps Winnipeggers 55+ stay active and connected.
    • 14:09 - New installations by three Indigenous artists at The Forks pay homage to Manitoba’s past and recognize the role truth and reconciliation plays in our journey forward.
    • 23:53 - Winnipeg Impact Maker: Spin Me Baby One More Time pedals for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
    • 33:15 - Highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast featuring Steven Schipper, Artistic Director of Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


    43 min
  • Building bridges between Indigenous and newcomer communities
    • 2:27 - Foundation Feature (Children, Youth and Families): Immigration Partnership Winnipeg is developing resources to build bridges between newcomer and Indigenous communities in Winnipeg.
    • 13:17 - Doors Open Winnipeg, which takes place May 25-26 this year, celebrates Winnipeg’s architecture and history.
    • 22:41 - Winnipeg Impact Maker: Gracie Humaita Winnipeg teaches Women Empowered self-defense for Bravestone Centre. 
    • 28:35 - Highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast featuring Cynthia Drebot, Executive Director of North End Women's Centre. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


    38 min
  • Celebrating Indigenous music and Youth in Philanthropy
    • 2:56 - Next week's Manito Ahbee Festival celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and heritage, and we'll learn more about two events highlighting and promoting Indigenous music as part of the festival: the Indigenous Music Awards taking place on May 17, as well as the Indigenous Music Conference taking place May 16 and 17.
    • 13:02 - Foundation Feature (Community): Participants and grant recipient organizations celebrate another year of giving through The Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy initiative. 
    • 20:03 - Winnipeg Impact Maker: Yoko Chapman, Principal and Creative Director of Ayoko Design, makes a difference in our community through her publications. 
    • 30:07 - Highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast featuring radio host and mental health advocate Ace Burpee. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


    43 min
  • Keeping plastic bags out of landfills; Helping polar bears thrive
    • 2:57 - Learn about how Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is strengthening families and promoting truth and reconciliation in the community.
    • 13:00 - The Women of Note Choir celebrate 25 years with their "Still I Rise" concert on May 4 and 5 at Manitoba Hydro Place.
    • 21:15 - Winnipeg Impact Makers: University of Winnipeg PACE Public Relations and Marketing students are helping keep plastic bags out of landfills with the "Bag it Forward" initiative.
    • 28:48 - Foundation Feature (Environment and Animal Welfare): Highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast featuring artist and activist Kal Barteski. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


    41 min
  • Commemorating the 1919 Strike; Revitalizing Indigenous languages
    • 2:48 - Foundation Feature (Arts, Culture and Heritage): Filmmaker and artist Noam Gonick discusses his streetcar art installation commemorating the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. He'll be speaking at PechaKucha Night 20x20 on 1919 on May 2.
    • 13:40 - Learn about Urban Shaman's Sacred Sounds initiative and how it is revitalizing Indigenous languages.
    • 24:05 - Winnipeg Impact Maker: Brooke Van Ryssel of My Body Fitness and Nutrition shares her thoughts on body positivity.
    • 34:08 - The Because & Effect podcast launches its inaugural episode with award-winning sportscaster Scott Oake. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM.


    47 min

About BeCause Radio

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The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.