Sport is not an equal plying field. We need to change the game. Craig Brown from Anti Racism in Sport talks about how the lack of empirical information that details the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, Racialized and Religious Minority communities in sport in Winnipeg became the backdrop for the Anti Racism in Sport organization. Out of the research, Brown talks about the importance of the findings and more importantly shares the recommendations of the findings: Education...

With over 15 years of experience as a peacebuilder and certified environmental professional, Somia Sadiq the founder and CEO of Narratives Inc. has been exploring how inclusive planning and Indigenous led solutions are crucial in advancing human rights locally in Manitoba and more broadly. In this episode of Humans, on Rights, Somia shares multiple stories and examples of how she and her team seek to find and create spaces for respectful dialogue, to teach, advance diplomacy, and real...

J Fiedler is a sexuality educator originally from Detroit, MI. They have a background in HIV/AIDS, 2STLGBQIA+ culture & inclusion and Comprehensive Sexuality Education. Over the years J has facilitated workshops in various territories around Manitoba from The Pas to Vita. They now live in Winnipeg and they are a member of the Sexual Education Research Centre (SERC) In this episode, J talks about how sexual health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional,...

Pay discrimination and inequality persist in Manitoba with women earning, on average, 71 % of what men earn. To talk about this disparity, we talk with Molly McCracken, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Manitoba office. Molly talks about a very indepth, well researched, and well written document called “Tired of Waiting : Rectifying Manitoba’s Pay Gap”. She has over 17 years of experience as a research manager and advisor in various social and economic policy areas....

Darcy Ataman is a Canadian humanitarian, music producer, and the founder and CEO of Make Music Matter, an organization that uses music therapy to help survivors of conflict and trauma. He created the Healing in Harmony program, which integrates music therapy with psychological support to assist individuals in recovering from traumatic experiences, particularly survivors of sexual violence and conflict in countries like Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and others. His work...

Over the course of her incredible career, Carol Off has reached a level of journalistic excellence that has been equalled by few. She has covered conflicts in the Middle East, Haiti, the Balkans and the sub-continent. As well as events in the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, the United States and Canada. She reported the fallout from the 9/11 disasters with news features and documentaries from New York, Washington, London, Cairo, and Afghanistan and has won numerous awards from her CBC...

Cathy Ching and the South Central Regional Library System were recently recognized by the Manitoba Library Association alongside the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers as the inaugural Human Rights Book Award. Cathy Ching talks about how Manitoba libraries are upholding fundamental values of intellectual freedom, inclusion and diversity despite recent calls for censorship and the harassment of library workers. Ching and her team at South Central Regional Library have remained...

Fashion by Hafsa is a progressive artistic line of clothing designed for the modern modest woman. Hafsa uses influences from her experiences from different cultures to create a unique line of modest clothing. Being designed to be worn by anyone regardless of belief is important as Hafsa’s vision is to bring the old world into the new world, to respect the past while modernizing to prepare for the future. Hand painted designs stand out to promote a woman’s forward fashion sense while...

Cordella Friesen is the President & CEO of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg which has been a community based organization in Winnipeg for 145 years.

Shane Henderson is the Executive Director of Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council commonly known as Welcome Place.

Canada’s first Métis citizenship judge, Suzanne Carrière, has presided over 1,950 citizenship ceremonies, personally welcoming over 145,000 newcomers into the Canadian family. As one of only 9 citizenship judges in Canada, she uses her platform unfailingly to speak about reconciliation being a shared responsibility of all Canadians, whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous, whether born here or elsewhere. In June 2021, she was honoured to preside the very first citizenship ceremony in Canadian...

In this episode, Major Zakhar discusses the progress made in the RCAF with the 2SLGBTQ1+ community, and she also reminds us that there are on-going challenges that require continuous open conversation and dialogue.Jackie Zakhar is married with two children and and as you will hear when we conclude….

More than 50 years after passing the passing of the Official Languages Act, 1969, Canada’s official languages face new challenges. Despite a 50 percent increase in bilingualism since 1969 and a record number of youth who are studying French as a second language, the growth rate of Canada’s official-language minority communities is slower than overall population growth. Fact. There are one million Francophones outside of Quebec.The French language remains in a vulnerable position nationally...

Adult Film Maker; Human Rights Advocate Kate Sinclaire has been making body- and sex-positive adult film and photography in Winnipeg since 2008. Her kind presence and dedication to showcasing people for who they are has changed the lives of countless people that have either collaborated with her or simply have been able to enjoy her work. Kate not only creates art that inspires and empowers, but also bridges the gap between those that think pornography is inherently negative and those that...

Diane Roussin is an Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒃ community leader passionately committed to the pursuit of mino bimaadiziwin(the good life) for all families and children. Her in-depth knowledge of Indigenous issues and solutions flow directly from her strong sense of identity and worldview. She is a proud member of Skownan First Nation in Agowidiiwinan Treaty 2 Territory.Diane is currently the Project Director of The Winnipeg Boldness Project, an ambitious social innovation initiative seeking to create...

On this episode of Humans, on Rights, we talk to Kirsten Wurmann, the Program Director for the Manitoba Library Association about how libraries are feeling pressure to remove certain books from the library and because of that libraries should not be neutral spaces. Libraries need to be accountable to our community and our community is comprised of people from a myriad of backgrounds. She believes that libraries must reflect the communities that we serve, and that all of our community members...

As a young Black man growing up in Winnipeg Rich Thomas remembers his parents saying to him “you are living in a society where you are not the majority, and a s a young Black person, you are going to have to work twice as hard for half as much”. Those words had an enormous impact on his early years. And when we spoke on this episode of humans, on Rights Rich talked about how he took the words of his loving parents to heart. Rich Thomas shares his personal story of running his own business,...

“We absolutely should have publicly funded prevention of pregnancy and not just publicly funded abortion.” On this episode oh Humans, on Rights we talk with Dr. Martha Paynter, Dalhousie School of Nursing scholar, researcher, writer, nurse, activist and board chair of Wellness Within about why she wrote her book Abortion to Abolition: Reproductive Health and Justice in Canada. Dr. Paynter believes that the history of abortion decriminalization and critical advocacy efforts to improve access...

Sunshine House is a community drop-in and resource centre focusing on harm reduction and social inclusion. The team at Sunshine House, led by Executive Director Levi Foy, provide programming that fulfills people’s social, community, and recreational needs. Participants can come as they are and are not expected to be “clean” or sober.Sunshine House has an abundance of programming – Brunch, 2S/Trans ID Peer Support, Street Feet, Gizhiwenimin, Like That and a first of its kind, very innovative...

During the celebration of Black History Month, Chef Rob Thomas talks about how he plans to create a special dinner to celebrate how Black culture has influenced the food we eat. To further promote and celebrate Black History Month Chef Rob is doing a livestream on Thursday February 22 to demonstrate one of his signature dishes. In addition to the livestream, the chef is preparing a special menu for a Winnipeg Jets hockey game as the Jets celebrate Black History Month. Go Jets Go!According to...

Laura Brandon is a band member of Waywayseecappo First Nation, she has three adult children and is a grandmother. Laura Brandon wants to know that when it comes to discussing the ribbon skirt, she speaks only for herself. The good news is that Laura Brandon generously shares her personal views on the history, the importance, the celebration, and the learning that comes from the making and the wearing of the Ribbon Skirt. When 10 year old Isabelle Kulak drew international attention when she...

Ever wonder why we celebrate holidays and what they mean to our culture? Holidays serve as a reflection of a society’s shared values, historical milestones, and unique tradition. Holidays offer key insights into cultural identities, showcasing and celebrating how diverse the world is. But are we, in Winnipeg, in Manitoba reflecting just how diverse and therefore inclusive our holidays are? Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman thinks we need to add a number of more dates to the holiday calendar. Dr....

Peter Tonge show notes:If airlines can move horses safely by air…why can’t they do the same for my wheelchair?My guest Peter Tonge wants answers. And why not? Airline travel can be stressful for anyone, and particularly for a person with a disability. A disabled traveller has the usual concerns, such as scheduling and connections, but also the additional concern about the safety of their mobility equipment.According to Tonge, worldwide, airlines have a poor record for safely transporting...

Jacob Kaufman was born in Vancouver. His mom, who he tells us he loved very much, was also addicted to “pretty well everything.” Because of his mom’s addictions, Jacob was shipped from foster home to foster home where he was beaten ad had exorcisms performed on him. When Jacob was 14, he ran away from his foster home and began a life on the street with a new family, the street community family. Jacob spent time on the street working as an exploited youth. At age 19, Jacob decided he was done...