A morning stroll. Meeting a stranger. An invitation to chat.  A hidden story surfaces, and it tumbles forth. Welcome to this week's episode of Nasha Kasha.

Does food taste better when the waiter slams your plate down in front of you?  Does a bit of attitude spice up your meal?  If it does, you would have loved, loved Pat's Lunch- back in the glory days of the Winnipeg's Exchange District. Step inside. The coffee's on.

On the last day in September Canadians face forward to offer respect and prayers as they reflect on one of the darkest periods in Canadian history.

Canada's federal election is behind us, and Nasha Kasha goes in search of silver linings and meaning, while taking in Toronto's Annual Ukrainian Festival.

During the First World War, Ukrainian Canadians and others from Eastern Europe were labelled enemy aliens and robbed of their freedom.  Canada's first national internment was brought about by the War Measures Act and didn't end until well after that War. 

University students are back on campuses across Canada.  In Ottawa, a recent graduate and a final year student speak about their respective scholarly, community and personal pursuits.

 It is a love story that started long ago and continues today. September 1st, Irena Pavliw turned ninety.  In this week's episode of Nasha Kasha, the author and educator recalls love in a time of uncertainty, survival and recovery.

When marchers set out on their 500 kilometer trek from Sudbury to Parliament Hill, organizers blessed their efforts to bring attention the victims of residential schools.  The name they chose was Blinding Light Tiger Lilly.  Like reconciliation with our First Nations, the lily stands atop a tall strong stem.  Petals are complex and multi layered.  And they take years to flower.

Nasha Kasha is back on the road.  With masks and social distancing at the ready, we present a long overdue visit to catch up.

Taras Shevchenko is a poet who modeled language retention, free speech, courage and grace in the face of oppression. Today his spirit and example quietly inform anyone who will take the time to notice.  This report is from Quebec City.