It's a reality for many Canadians that your hard-earned money doesn't go as far as it used to. With inflation and supply-line issues, becoming financially literate is more critical than ever. Manitoba is looking to help.

Delivered by Enriched Academy, 1,500 Manitoba students in the 2023-24 school year will participate in a financial literacy pilot program.

https://www.enrichedacademy.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

For the past five years, the Greater Victoria Folk Festival Society has produced Folktoria, a celebration of the cultural diversity found in Victoria.

Victoria's Centennial Square will host 39 cultural groups, associations, and individuals performing this year. This doesn't include the opening ceremonies with Jamie Orr and Philip Louie and the several food trucks and vendors.

https://www.folktoria.ca/

- photo from the Folktoria Facebook page.

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

May is Asian Heritage Month. With 51 countries comprising the 45 million km² of the Asian continent, that's a lot to cover in only 31 days. However, the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba takes full advantage of this time to celebrate the diverse diaspora represented in this community.

For Jié Yang, Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for those not historically represented to share their stories. Find out about the Asian community in Winnipeg, preserving cultural spaces, and numerous events celebrating Asian culture with Yang on this episode of U Talk.

https://www.asianheritagemanitoba.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

You may have witnessed an interesting procession in Winnipeg's North End this past weekend. This was a procession for Santo Cristo and the first time the Winnipeg Portuguese Community has been able to hold it since the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 80 percent of Portugal identifying as Roman Catholic, traditions such as Santo Cristo and The Miracle of Fátima are significant to their culture.

Henrique Braga has been active in Winnipeg's Portuguese Catholic Church for most of his life. Henrique comes onto U Talk to explain these Portuguese traditions.

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

What is it that makes a Canadian? For Paulo Bergantim, the exciting thing about Canada is that we have people with origins from all around the world. Whether you're Indigenous, someone whose family has been here for generations, or just arriving, our unique stories and cultures make us Canadian.

Check out more stories of extraordinary Canadians at https://u-channel.ca/

Regional Connections supports the settlement of newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Winkler, Morden, Altona, and Dauphin. Steve Reynolds, the Executive Director, says they take a holistic approach, helping in all areas when they arrive.

Photo provided by Regional Connections.

https://regionalconnections.ca/

Music: Mind Games, Matthew Mcguire

Elder Betty Ross advocates for Indigenous rights and preserving Indigenous culture and language. From Cross Lake First Nation, Elder Ross has experienced the residential school system with her story inspiring the book Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story.

⁠https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/⁠

⁠⁠"We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.

Elder Betty Ross advocates for Indigenous rights and preserving Indigenous culture and language. From Cross Lake First Nation, Elder Ross has experienced the residential school system with her story inspiring the book Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story.

https://u-channel.ca/we-stand-together/
"We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.

Rosemary is from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island and attended Spanish residential school when she was 8. When she first arrived, she knew no English besides yes or no. Wakegijig worked as a teacher for over 40 years, and even in retirement, she teaches others in her community as an elder. She believes in letting things in the past go and living each day as a new beginning.

"We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.

Taken at the age of 5, Martina Osawamick would remain in the residential school system until 12. She could not recall most of her memories of that time for many years, having repressed those experiences.

"We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.