Music is a demanding industry to crack. It’s competitive, and making a career from it may seem impossible to reach for many. Black Indigenous and people of colour in the live music industry face the typical challenges while dealing with racism and discrimination.

Music is a demanding industry to crack. It’s competitive, and making a career from it may seem impossible to reach for many. Black Indigenous and people of colour in the live music industry face the typical challenges while dealing with racism and discrimination. 

The Closing The Gap research study by the Canadian Live Music Association was undertaken to examine these barriers that impede the participation of BIPOC folks. We have the project consultant Nicole Auger to tell us all about it. 

https://www.canadianlivemusic.ca/closing-the-gap

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, an organization of volunteers created Help Ukraine: Morden, a network to get supplies to Ukraine. The group now teams up with Second Front Ukraine Foundation for a fundraising auction. 

https://secondfrontukraine.com/

Winnipeg is bursting with culture. It's on full display during the summer's numerous culture and folk festivals. At the Tamil Pavilion, you would have caught the creativity and artistry of the India School of Dance.

Starting with only 25 students in the '80s, the school has grown to accommodate over 150.

 https://www.indiaschool.ca/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

An exciting event is taking place this weekend, a celebration of the legacy of Gerry Atwell. GerryFest is a fundraising event for the Gerry Atwell Memorial Mentorship Fund, connecting Winnipeg artists to mentors of various mediums.

https://www.snac.mb.ca/store/p/gerryfest-tickets

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

For a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, it's a big moment when you can live as your authentic self. However, around the world, some never have that chance. Seventy countries have jurisdictions that criminalize private, consensual, same-sex sexual activity. In Eight countries, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals face the death penalty.

Reaching Out Winnipeg is changing the lives of a small group of individuals, helping them start a new life here in Manitoba.

https://reachingoutwinnipeg.org/

Documentaries are amazing tools to tell a story. How many have been glued to the screen as they see events unfold? But with reality TV's advent, some documentaries have made "unique" creative choices. 

Nettie Wild has set the stage for what a documentary can truly be. Not only creating provocative documentary films, but she has also shifted to art pieces, believing art can tell the complexities of stories. 

https://www.canadawildproductions.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

An emerging Indigenous artist who produces, writes, records and releases all of his music independently has created a new album. Another intriguing aspect of his musical journey is he's been blind since birth. 

Music, inspiring others, and achieving your dreams are what you can expect in this episode of U Talk with Mattmac.  

https://mattmacmusic.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

An offshoot of the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, the Gimli International Film Festival has become an enticing celebration of the art of film in the Manitoba town. 

There's something for everyone with activities, workshops, and films of all types and genres. 

https://gimlifilm.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Have you ever travelled to another country and felt utterly lost and isolated because you didn't speak the local language. That's how newcomers feel leaving their homes to create a new life here in Canada. Some may know a tiny amount of English, others none. Bridges English Language School offers a specialized approach to learning English. 

Laura Castillo is its creator. She touches on the challenges newcomers face learning English and how we can better improve learning to ensure no one falls through the cracks. 

https://www.bridgesels.com/