Dr. Orest Cap is a professors emeritus from the University of Manitoba and holds a Ph.D. in technical-vocational education. Dr. Cap has been published in various national and international journals and has been involved in several research initiatives with Ukraine.

Dr. Cap breaks down how the current crisis in Ukraine has affected its people and the international community.

This interview was conducted on January 26, 2022.

When you live in Winnipeg, it may seem like Manitoba is a city province. Once you head past the perimeter, you quickly realize a lot of southern Manitoba is farmland.

Let's take a deep dive into one group of early farmers, the Mennonites. We have Conrad from the Mennonite Archives share their history with us.

https://www.mharchives.ca/

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Podcasts are a fun way to pass the time.  Whether on a long drive or doing chores at home, what you can all learn is excellent.

A new podcast by the Zoryan Institute is taking a deep dive into the stories of diaspora, their diverse and shared experiences of living away from, and returning to, their homelands.

Host of the Dispersion podcast, Jen Haddow, shares what you can expect from the 6 episode series.

https://zoryaninstitute.org/dispersion/#hear-it-here

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We’re big fans of music on this program, not only listening to amazing creations but hearing about the stories and people behind them.

When you listen to the top 40 hits on the radio or your favourite streaming service, although great in their own way, they can sometimes feel like they’re missing something, the living essence of what music can personify. Latin music is a great example of music as a living entity. Let’s catch up with three musicians who create this genre of living music, Trio Bembe.

https://www.amberepp.ca/triobembe

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Music is transcendent. The swell of an orchestra in the triumphant moments of a hero, bops over the radio and you’re driving in your car, or the lively jumping and smooth soul of jazz in a club, music is incredibly flexible.

A person who embodies that magical essence of music is a friend of U Multicultural Onna Lou.

https://onnalou.com/

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If you’re feeling defeated, down, or frustrated with the ongoing pandemic, you’re not the only one. It’s easy to feel disconnected when you’re stuck in your place and can’t go out to do the things you enjoy. A great way to find some connection is through volunteering. Even in this pandemic, there are opportunities for you to give back to your community and find those connections.  

For individuals 18-29, there is a new opportunity through Volunteer Manitoba to make that difference. 

https://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/youth-innovators

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Canada’s winters can be unpredictable. Here in Manitoba, one day, we can have lovely warm sun. The next, it can be blistering cold. Even those who have lived here their whole lives can get caught off-guard. 

To help inform newcomers of the challenges of winter and settling in a new province, the Canadian Red Cross has the SmartStart Injury Prevention program.

SmartStart Injury Prevention Program

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I may be a bit biased, but the Winnipeg community is amazing. There’s no better example than Winnipeg’s North End. The North Point Douglas Women’s Centre is a gathering place for that community, with programs designed directly from the needs that the community has identified. 

Tara Zajac is the Executive Director and shares how things have been going on at the centre. 

https://www.npdwc.org

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From October to January,  there are many observed festivities. Diwali, Dio De Los Muertos, Hanukkah, Christmas, Ōmisoka, and Kwanzaa. 

I haven’t heard much about Kwanzaa, so I reached out to the Canadian Kwanzaa Association to find out more practice which was established back in the 1960s.

Check out their social media:

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The holidays can be stressful. Whatever your seasonal practices entail visiting family, holiday shopping, and dinners can take a toll. Especially during this ongoing pandemic, many are struggling.

That’s where the Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board comes in, helping out by providing food hampers and gifts for children, and a friendly reminder that there are people out there thinking about you.

https://www.christmascheerboard.ca/

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