The Gimli International Film Festival is here. It was such an exciting time to attend the event's opening night, and there's so much more to come.

Let's check in with Alan Wong, GIFF's executive director, to find out what you can expect in the next few days in Gimli.

The Gimli International Film Festival begins today with five days of workshops, films, and community in the small town of Gimli, Manitoba. You may be surprised to find out, but GIFF is the largest film festival in Manitoba.

Let's meet with three directors whose documentary works will be featured at this year's event to kick things off!

Starting as an offshoot of the Winnipeg Film Group, the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective has come into its own.

Collectives like these are fantastic opportunities for established and new filmmakers to come together. As we've seen in recent years, there are so many amazing Indigenous stories to tell. Rachel joins us on U Talk to let us know what's new at the collective, their upcoming short film series at the Gimli International Film Festival, and her experiences working in film.

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Arguing your side, learning the core of a topic, and improving your rhetorical skills sounds like a great way to spend a Monday and Thursday evening, and you can do that at the University of Manitoba Debate Club.

UM Debate Club, founder and president Christy Abraham, joins U Talk host Ryan Funk to explain the best ways to approach your argument, what you can look forward to joining the club, and some ways to overcome your fears of public speaking.

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July 26-30, those near and afar will gather in the town of Gimli to celebrate film. The Gimli International Film Festival includes a plethora of programming from documentaries, feature films, shorts, workshops, and films on the beach. There's something for everyone.

Let's look at what it takes to make a short film, and filmmakers Catherine Dulude and Anita Lebeau can help us with that.

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Debate is fascinating—the formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Skills go beyond just debate and have applications you can utilize throughout life. Let's take a look at the University of Manitoba's debate club, starting with Tharindu. The art of debate and potential solutions to housing are what you can expect on this episode of U Talk.

For the first episode of Radio des Petits Hiboux, learn about France, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Manitoba Francophone community with Alisa and Dawna Hales-Massé!

Do you want to learn more about the French language? Have you ever wondered how many rivets were used on the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Join others as they learn more about the world and learn French along the way in Radio des Petits Hiboux, a French educational program for all ages.

Willson Caetano, Community Pharmacist.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Sylvia Camara Tavares, CDC/IMM Team Manager, Central Team.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.

Henrique Braga, Certified School Clinician.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. But what were those experiences like for our front-line healthcare workers?

Join host Ryan Funk as he learns about the physical and emotional toll put on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists of diverse backgrounds and what we all can learn from these experiences on Together We Can.