Doc Talk Manitoba Host Jyoti Kalsi sits down with Chief Occupational Medical Officer, Workplace Safety and Health Dr. Denise Koh about the workplace and the COVID-19 vaccination.  

Doc Talk MB: https://u-channel.ca/doc-talk-manitoba/ 

In partnership with Doctors Manitoba and Alt Hotel, and supported by Protect MB Community Outreach.

RAVEN is a registered charity with a mission to raise funds for Indigenous People's access to justice. Another important aspect of RAVEN is increasing awareness of the challenges many Indigenous People and Nations are facing. 

RAVEN's Executive Director and Co-founder Susan Smitten and I connected a discussed the Campaigns RAVEN is helping raise funds for, new initiatives and projects coming, awareness of social and environmental issues, and RAVEN's stance on the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation.

https://raventrust.com/

The STEM fields are incredibly skill demanding, and you want the most qualified people in those jobs. However, due to many social and systemic issues, it can be challenging for women to find employment within these areas. More so for immigrant or international women.

Immigrant and international women in Science network is a non-profit organization to help connect women to jobs, increase awareness, and of course, network.

Over the summer, an IWS Network Manitoba Chapter was created, and I talked to the two women behind establishing it. 

https://www.iwsnetwork.ca/manitoba/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

A designer, educator, story crafter, and photography enthusiast, 'Segun Olude is a man of many hats, but his primary focus is graphic design.

Having been in the industry for many years, and has a profound understanding of the artistic world. We discuss art, teaching, and social issues in this episode of U Talk.

http://www.segunolude.com/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Radio is an intense industry. Although new technology and new ways of sharing media have become available, radio is still going strong. 

Andrew Johnson is the Station Manager for 106.5 Elmnt FM Toronto and has been in the industry for 13 years. Andrew and I sat down to talk about radio and our own experiences working behind the mic. 

106.5 Elmnt FM Toronto

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

To raise awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, a collaboration between Reconciliation Thunder and Circles for Reconciliation launched the 94in94 Campaign. 

I sat down with Jimmy Thunder, Raymond Currie, and Grace Shedler to learn more about this social media campaign and what reconciliation looks like?

Reconciliation Thunder

Circles for Reconciliation 

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Monday, September 20, Canadians head to the polls to vote in their 2021 Federal Election. Voting can be challenging to navigate, and you want to make sure your voice is being represented. 

Marie-France Kenny is the Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada. Kenny provides the information you need when you cast your ballot.

Questions about voting? 

Photo provided by Elections Canada.

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Sher Films is a division of the Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society in British Colombia that creates short and feature-length documentaries on many social issues.

Although the pandemic has caused many delays, its latest film, Emergence out of the Shadows, is premiering at film festivals. I called up the producer and the director to talk about the film and, most importantly, the message that you are not alone.

Emergence: Out of the Shadows website/trailer.

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Don Amero is a storyteller, singer-songwriter,  performer, and three-time JUNO Award nominee. As an individual of Cree and Metis heritage, Don has been recognized for his advocacy work within Indigenous communities and beyond.

Don and I talked about music, community, and the role of public figures in discussions on important topics.

https://donamero.ca/

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

GerryFest is a festival dedicated to the life and work of Gerry Atwell.

Starting Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15, mentees from the Raising New Voices mentorship program will perform along with other musicians and exhibit their visual works in the gallery at the St. Norbert Arts Centre. The Festival will also be recorded and produced. 

Judy Williams, sister of Gerry, sat down with me to talk about the Festival, Gerry’s legacy, and an endowment fund fostering young artists. 

A shoutout to two other members of the GerryFest team, Co-chair Louise May and Artistic Director Brendan Kinley, as your support makes this event possible.

https://www.snac.mb.ca/happenings/gerryfest

Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.