ENGAGE! is a brand new podcast on 101.5 UMFM that interacts with the people and organizations in our community who have taken the initiative to help grow and give back.
Join hosts @_JosueDavi__ and @CaidJones each week as they feature interviews from those in the city who truly stand for and embody the word "Community". From constantly giving back to under-represented folks, to leading vital community based initiatives here in Winnipeg.
Our community has gone through struggles and adversity before and we all know this past year has been even harder on so many of us. At Engage, we connect directly to those in our community who are working to make a difference, fighting for those underserved and underrepresented.
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If you have any comments on the series, email us at engage@umfm.com
Hosts
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Caid Jones - Producer
Born in Treaty 1 Winnipeg Manitoba, The 21 year old First Nations/Irish artist Caid Jones is a Recording Artist & the Co-founder of PayAttention Records. He currently specializes in Hip-Hop/R & B, but has shown his vision of becoming a fully immersed musician. Caid is focussed heavily on community outreach, advocacy for indigenous voices in business and is passionate about environmental + social justice. He centres his music around his story in hopes to bring value and relation to those who listen. Speaking storytelling and raising awareness towards world issues in hopes to raise attention and vibration through art.
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Josue Davi - Producer
Josue Davi is a Brazillian Canadian artist, producer, Co-Founder of Pay Attention Records and was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. From Hip Hop to Neo Soul, Davi borrows sounds from across the world, often channelling his South American roots. Davi has performed at numerous venues throughout the city of Winnipeg, including performing with Studio 393 at Nuit Blanche and Big Fun, opening for Brother Ali at Bastid's BBQ, and more.
Episodes
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Episode 16: Mitch Bourbonniere
Today we're joined by Mitch Bourbonniere, longtime educator and activist. A founding member of the original Bear Clan Patrol, he also volunteers with Ogijiita Pimatswin Kinamatwin (OPK), the Mama Bear Clan, Drag the Red, Teddy Bears Picnic, CommUnity204, Neemu-Egwah Inc., and many other community-based endeavours, and has long inspired others to find their voices. Read more ›
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Episode 15: Spence Neighbourhood Association
Episode 15 of the Engage podcast is here, and we're so fortunate to be joined by the wonderful Lin Howes Barr, Executive Director for the Spence Neighbourhood Association! Since 1997, SNA has worked with the good people of Spence to revitalize and renew their community in the areas of Health, Safety, Community, Economic Development, Housing, Youth, and Neighbourhood Image. Read more ›
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Episode 14: Nine Circles Community Health Centre
On this week's episode we're joined by Owen Black, the Community Engagement Coordinator for Nine Circles Community Health Centre. Nine Circles is a non-profit that promotes sexual and personal health through primary care, social support and HIV/STI prevention, testing & treatment. Read more ›
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Episode 13: Ndinawe
On lucky episode 13 we are joined by Daniel Emerson, Programs Coordinator for Tina's Safe Haven - one of four sites currently being operated by Ndinawe, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth in Winnipeg. Read more ›
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Episode 12: Synonym Art Consultation
Episode 12 is here and we're joined by the fantastic Chloe Chafe, Co-Founder and Creative Director For Synonym Art Consultation! Synonym specializes in public and private art consultation and commissions, with a specialty in community and commercial murals. Its projects, programs, and events are committed to curation that uplifts artists, mentors, musicians, and performers belonging to under-supported communities. Read more ›
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Episode 11: Regenesis Centre For Recovery
On today's episode, we are joined by Cindy Foster, Executive Director, from Regenesis Centre for Recovery. RCR is a Winnipeg-based startup not-for-profit residential recovery facility for anyone living with addiction and who identifies as a womxn or as gender non-conforming. Read more ›
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Episode 10: Uzoma Asagwara
This week we have a very special guest, NDP MLA representing Union Station - the amazing Uzoma Asagwara! Read more ›
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Episode 9: Sunshine House
Today we are joined by Levi Foy, Executive Director of Sunshine House, a community drop-in and resource centre that focuses on harm reduction and social inclusion. They endeavour to provide programming that fulfills people’s social, community, and recreational needs and allows participants to come as they are - they are not expected to be “clean” or sober. Read more ›
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Episode 8: Chef Ben Kramer / Made With Love
On today's episode, we're joined by Chef Ben Kramer, a nationally celebrated chef who has helped change the culinary landscape of Western Canada! Through his Made With Love initiative, Kramer and his team have delivered more than 35, 000 meals to Winnipeggers in need during the pandemic. Read more ›
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Episode 7: Justice For Black Lives Winnipeg
We're back with episode 7, joined by four of the amazing organizers from Justice For Black Lives Winnipeg - Kameshia Hope, Jayda Hope, Mahlet Cuff and Ella Taylor. Justice For Black Lives Winnipeg is a small group of community organizers who believes in and advocates for the eradication of the industrial prison complex as well as the military-industrial prison complex and all actors of those systems. Read more ›