https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage en 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. UMFM 101.5 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. UMFM 101.5 podcasts@umfm.com no Copyright 2026 UMFM 101.5 https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-1-graffiti-art-programming-2 umfm-1020337-1256971 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 00:26:38 On the final episode of Engage, we check in with our first guest Elliott Walsh, Manager of Studio 393, a free youth-led arts studio & an initiative of Winnipeg’s Graffiti Art Programming Inc. Since we last spoke, 393 is in the midst of putting the finishing touches on a beautiful brand new space, ready to welcome back participants post-pandemic! https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-25-artbeat-studio umfm-1020337-1241028 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:38:00 -0600 00:18:40 Engage is back at it for episode 25 (!!) as we speak to Uyen from Art Beat Studios! Art Beat strives to enable consumers of mental health services to engage in artistic expression that promotes recovery, empowerment and community, and to provide studio space, community and opportunity for creative initiatives to facilitate mental, spiritual and economic health. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-24-winnipeg-police-cause-harm umfm-1020337-1230775 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 00:22:04 On episode 24, we are so fortunate to be joined by James and Rebecca, two of the organizers for Winnipeg Police Cause Harm, a community-centred police abolitionist group committed to defunding the Winnipeg Police Service and reallocating resources to life-sustaining services. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-23-sscope-inc umfm-1020337-1224805 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0600 00:25:37 On episode 23, we speak with two members of the amazing team at Sscope Inc! Located in the Neechi Commons building, Sscope = Self-Starting Creative Opportunities for People in Employment, and has been providing housing, employment and volunteer opportunities for people living with a mental health illness since 1991. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-22-resource-assistance-for-youth-ray umfm-1020337-1217040 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 00:20:06 On episode 22 we're so excited to be joined by Kelly Holmes, Executive Director, and Kate Armstrong, Communications Manager, from Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)! For more than 25 years, RaY has empowered disconnected youth through supports, training, and compassion to encourage them to make the best possible choices for their lives on their own terms. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-21-winnipeg-mutual-aid-society umfm-1020337-1207758 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:52:00 -0600 00:21:54 Today we're excited to be joined by Omar Kinnarath, one of the founders and organizers behind the Winnipeg Mutual Aid Society. Very early on in the pandemic, Winnipeg MAS came together with the aim of bringing people together during this crisis to enact mutual aid among each other - whether it was folks who can offer assistance or folks in need of assistance. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-20-ma-mawi-wi-chi-itata umfm-1020337-1200547 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:27:00 -0500 00:21:49 We're back with episode 20 and today we're delighted to speak with Rosalyn Boucha, Communications Manager for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata! Born in the fall of 1984 by committed community members who sought an Indigenous solution to supporting and rebuilding families, Ma Mawi has worked to support families to better care for children by creating meaningful opportunities for community and family involvement. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-19-migiziwazison umfm-1020337-1185140 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:21:40 On episode 19, we're joined by Shawna from the Migiziwazison Sacred Fire camp that is set up on the Manitoba Legislative grounds. The fire at the camp was first lit on June 25, 2021, continues to burn today and will remain lit until all former residential school grounds in the country are searched.. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-18-seed-winnipeg umfm-1020337-1178497 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:24:58 Episode 18 is in full effect and we're joined by the wonderful Louise Simbandumwe, Co-Director at SEED Winnipeg. SEED envisions a world where opportunities exist for all people and communities to realize their hopes and it's mission is to build strong communities and increase opportunities for people through financial empowerment programs and services. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-17-rainbow-resource-centre umfm-1020337-1172753 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:18:00 -0500 00:17:56 We're back with a brand new interview with the amazing Bryce Byron, Information and Intake Coordinator at the Rainbow Resource Centre. Rainbow Resource Centre offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55±. It also supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-16-mitch-bourbonniere umfm-1020337-1153067 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:07:00 -0500 00:18:41 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-15-spence-neighbourhood-association umfm-1020337-1146702 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:28:15 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-14-nine-circles-community-health-centre umfm-1020337-1139246 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:36:00 -0500 00:20:34 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episdoe-13-ndinawe umfm-1020337-1133470 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:04:00 -0500 00:21:12 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-12-synonym-art-consultation umfm-1020337-1126165 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0500 00:25:49 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-11-regenesis-centre-for-recovery umfm-1020337-1120164 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:20:17 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-10-uzoma-asagwara umfm-1020337-1114429 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:20:38 This week we have a very special guest, NDP MLA representing Union Station - the amazing Uzoma Asagwara! https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-9-sunshine-house umfm-1020337-1107756 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:30:00 -0500 00:21:42 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-8-chef-ben-kramer-made-with-love umfm-1020337-1100650 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:50:00 -0500 00:20:45 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-7-justice-for-black-lives-winnipeg umfm-1020337-1094545 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 00:30:46 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. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-6-anishiative umfm-1020337-1068502 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:24:17 On today's episode, we're joined by Rylee Nepinak one of the co-founders of Anishiative, a volunteer based, Indigenous operated, non-profit organization in Winnipeg that empowers & reconnects youth with their community through life-sustaining community outreach. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-5-artsjunktion umfm-1020337-1054803 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 00:27:24 Today we speak with Helga Jakobson and Lou Gandier, Co-Executive Directors at ArtsJunktion! Since ArtsJunktion’s incorporation in 2007, ArtsJunktion mb has grown from a ‘creative reuse’ dream into an organization with 2000 members, a group of loyal materials donors, its own depot space in the heart of Winnipeg’s Exchange District, and art and creative reuse workshops. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-4-community204 umfm-1020337-1048213 Thu, 27 May 2021 02:45:00 -0500 00:19:04 Episode 4 features Daniel Hidalgo, organizer and founder of CommUNITY204. The group is made up of community members who help, collaborate with, support, and uplift the community! They believe in heart work, people helping people and lateral love/empathy! https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-3-mood-disorders-association-of-manitoba umfm-1020337-1041241 Thu, 20 May 2021 09:51:00 -0500 00:22:49 On today's episode, we speak with Rita Chahal and Eileen MacDonald from Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-2-eric-olek umfm-1020337-1034215 Thu, 13 May 2021 12:54:00 -0500 00:25:55 We welcome Eric Olek to talk about his endeavours with Friday Knights. Eric is a long time community organizer and creative type. From managing and hosting events, helping artists find their creative footing to everything in between Friday Knights is a true community staple. Please join us to learn more about the process/ story behind the brand and how they are trying to bring out the best for this city. https://umfm.com/podcasts/engage/episode-1-graffiti-art-programming umfm-1020337-1020361 Thu, 06 May 2021 11:14:00 -0500 00:32:32 On episode one of Engage!, we speak with Elliott Walsh, Manager of Studio 393, a free youth-led arts studio & an initiative of Winnipeg’s Graffiti Art Programming Inc.