For many years we've seen a lot of pain within the Indigenous community. Murdered and Missing Indigenous women and girls, unclean drinking water, the fight to protect Indigenous land. More recently, the news of children's graves found at residential schools.

Native Women's Association of Canada is a voice for many within the Indigenous community. They are doing a lot of good work.

Lorraine Whitman is amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with her to find out more about the organization and the Indigenous community. 

https://www.nwac.ca/

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What was life like before? No matter how much we ponder, it will always be an alien reality to our own, another world. Some things help, and fossils are one of them. 

A new announcement sheds some light on the mysteries of Manitoba millions of years ago. Tucked away in the city of Morden, the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre has unveiled a nearly complete shark specimen. Executive Director Adolfo Cuetara explains why this discovery is fantastic for science and his community. 

https://discoverfossils.com/

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Everyone knows about Jamaica. Its tropical beaches, Reggae, fantastic food, and memorable people like Bob Marley or Usain Bolt. However, some may not be aware of the Jamaican High Commission in Canada.

The High Commissioner is Her Excellency, Sharon J Miller. We sat down to discuss Jamaica's 60th year of Independence and the high Commission's collaboration with Winnipeg organization Pegcity Steppers. 

http://www.jhcottawa.ca/index.html

https://pegcitysteppers.ca/

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A Winnipeg organization is creating an energetic atmosphere and community for people who moved from the Caribbean. 

Pegcity Steppers is now collaborating with the Jamaican High Commission in Canada to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. 

To tell us about the virtual Wellness Seminar and Fitness Challenge that will take place, here’s Shana and Natalya. 

https://pegcitysteppers.ca/

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Sometimes creators blow my mind, and Trevor Lai is one of those people. An author, artist and founder of UP Studios, Trevor is an inspiration for pursuing careers through their creativity.

http://upstudios.cn/

https://trevorlai.com/

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For movie fans, a festival in Winnipeg connects you with directors and filmmakers to create a community around film.

The Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival runs until March 15, with films of all backgrounds to tell stories, bridge cultures and experiences, and enjoy movies.

https://www.winnipegfilmfestival.com/

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A first-of-its-kind festival is taking place in rural Manitoba. Winter Fest, a celebration of the heat of the islands and the cold of the Canadian winter, invites Manitobans for music, camaraderie, and delicious Jamaican food.

I checked out the festival's test drive Thursday and spoke with organizer Neville Hamilton and musician JEDIMZ.

https://www.iralfest.com/event-details/

https://www.facebook.com/Jedimz360/

Although there are many memorable activities to enjoy during the Canadian winter, one can sometimes miss the warm weather of summer.

In Steinbach, Manitoba, a new restaurant can help warm you up with delicious Jamaican food. Neville Hamilton is a busy man. Not only did he create the International Reggae Afro Latin Music & Arts Festival, but he is now the proud owner of the Di Reggae Grill.

https://www.direggaegrill.com/

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Bohdana Kornelyuk immigrated to Canada four years ago to study, pursuing a master's degree. Bohdana now works in Canada. 

With her family still living in Ukraine, she's had restless nights as the invasion from Russia continues. She now speaks out with thousands of other Ukrainian Canadians for the world's leaders to aid her home country. 

This interview was conducted on February 25, 2022.

What does it take to become a doctor? Of course, the years of diligent study, but also a drive to understand what ails people, and a passion heal the wounded.

Dr. Jared Bullard exemplifies those traits. Not only is he a pediatric infectious disease expert, but he is driven to inspire the doctors of tomorrow.

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