Episodes

Dr. Marcia Anderson: Confronting Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare
Nov. 6, 2025

Dr. Marcia Anderson: Confronting Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare

A recent Winnipeg Free Press article revealed an uncomfortable truth: Indigenous and Black patients in Manitoba wait longer in emergency rooms and are more likely to leave without receiving care. For Dr. Marcia Anderson, these aren't just statistics – they're a reality she's witnessed firsthand, bo…
Andréanne Mulaire: Sustainable Fashion & Cultural Pride
Oct. 23, 2025

Andréanne Mulaire: Sustainable Fashion & Cultural Pride

We sit down with Andréanne Mulaire, co-founder of Anne Mulaire, a Winnipeg-based fashion company that has spent 20 years proving that ethical production, cultural heritage, and sustainability aren't just buzzwords – they're the foundation of a thriving business.Andréanne shares how she built a fash…
Dan Lussier & Jennifer Rodrigue - Co-Habit: Building Inclusive Housing Solutions
Oct. 9, 2025

Dan Lussier & Jennifer Rodrigue - Co-Habit: Building Inclusive Housing Solutions

We sit down with Dan Lussier, CEO of Réseau Compassion Network, and Jennifer Rodrigue from Co-Habit to discuss their groundbreaking partnership creating accessible, affordable housing that centers dignity and community.We're ...
Clayton Sandy: Orange Shirt Day and the Journey of Healing
Sept. 25, 2025

Clayton Sandy: Orange Shirt Day and the Journey of Healing

We sit down with Clayton Sandy, a knowledge keeper and educator who brings decades of experience in government and Indigenous advocacy to our conversation about Orange Shirt Day and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.Clayton shares his powerful personal story - from growing up as the son of …
Don Woodstock: The Man Who Made Manitoba Ditch the Plastic Bag
Sept. 10, 2025

Don Woodstock: The Man Who Made Manitoba Ditch the Plastic Bag

We sit down with Don Woodstock, author of "Unrelenting" and the grassroots activist who transformed recycling in Winnipeg. Don's journey from a farm in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to becoming the driving force behind Manitoba's shift from 33% to 99% recycling participation is a masterclass in persiste…
Heather Fast: Environmental Rights as Human Rights
Aug. 27, 2025

Heather Fast: Environmental Rights as Human Rights

When the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change this past July, it confirmed what environmental advocates have been arguing for years - that environmental protection is fundamentally about human rights. We sit down with Heather Fast, PhD candidate at the…
Jamie Paris: Why 'Toxic Masculinity' Isn't Helping Anyone (And What Will)
Aug. 13, 2025

Jamie Paris: Why 'Toxic Masculinity' Isn't Helping Anyone (And What Will)

We sit down with Jamie Paris, a University of Manitoba literature scholar whose research bridges Shakespearean drama with contemporary issues of race, gender and masculinity. Jamie brings a unique perspective to conversations about what it means to be a better man in 2025.As an educator first and f…
Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever
July 30, 2025

Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever

We sit down with Michel Durand-Wood, better known online as "Elmwood Guy," a Winnipeg-based writer, community advocate, and author of "You'll Pay for This: How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone Forever." Michel shares his journey from concerned neighbour to influential voice in municipal fina…
Kerstin Roger on Elder Abuse
July 16, 2025

Kerstin Roger on Elder Abuse

We sit down with Dr. Kerstin Roger, a researcher and advocate tackling an urgent but often overlooked human rights issue: the abuse of older adults. Dr. Roger shares why this isn't just a family matter—it's a fundamental question of human dignity and rights.
Stanislas Bell: Breaking Barriers at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
July 2, 2025

Stanislas Bell: Breaking Barriers at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

We sit down with Stanislas Bell, Manager of Visitor Services at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the first Black manager in a position of power at the institution. Originally from Cameroon, Stanislas shares his journey from teenage immigrant to community leader, including a life-threatening…
Brigette DePape: Climate Justice and Community Action
June 18, 2025

Brigette DePape: Climate Justice and Community Action

We sit down with Brigette DePape, project manager and climate planner at Narratives Inc, who brings together climate advocacy, education, and community action in powerful ways. As someone who's been part of the climate justice movement for over 15 years, Bridgette offers both personal insights and …
Aaron Pollock: Architecture as Human Rights - Designing Spaces for Justice and Inclusion
June 4, 2025

Aaron Pollock: Architecture as Human Rights - Designing Spaces for Justice and Inclusion

Aaron Pollock: Architecture as Human Rights - Designing Spaces for Justice and InclusionIt's Pride month, and we're sitting down with Aaron Pollock, associate architect at Number TEN Architectural Group and the lead architect...
Dr. Stanley Amaladas: Trust, Rights, and Human Dignity
May 22, 2025

Dr. Stanley Amaladas: Trust, Rights, and Human Dignity

We sit down with Dr. Stanley Amaladas, Director of the Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Amaladas reflects on his journey from Malaysia to Canada and shares a powerful story about his ci...
Carly Gray and Ron Thiessen: Land Stewardship and Environmental Education
May 8, 2025

Carly Gray and Ron Thiessen: Land Stewardship and Environmental Education

We sit down with Ron Thiessen, Executive Director of CPAWS Manitoba, and Carly Gray, Environmental Education Manager, to discuss conservation initiatives in our province and the importance of connecting with nature.
Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman: Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence
April 17, 2025

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman: Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence

We welcome back Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman to discuss his new book, "Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence." In this episode, he breaks down how traditional approaches to cultural competence often centre whiteness and view other cultures through a colonial lens. Instead, he offers a transformative…
Haran Vijayananthan: Awareness vs. Activism
April 3, 2025

Haran Vijayananthan: Awareness vs. Activism

We sit down with Haran Vijayananthan, Community Health and Wellness Director at Klinic Community Health Center. Haran shares his experience challenging the Toronto Police Service over their handling of missing persons cases and his current work making healthcare more accessible to marginalized comm…
Devon Clunis: "ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time"
March 20, 2025

Devon Clunis: "ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time"

Stuart Murray sits down with Devon Clunis, the first Black Chief of Police in Canadian history, to discuss his new autobiography "ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time."
Ralph Bryant: Mental Health Advocacy
March 5, 2025

Ralph Bryant: Mental Health Advocacy

We sit down with Ralph Bryant – a writer, filmmaker, and mental health advocate who's making waves in Winnipeg's community. Originally from the Bronx, Ralph brings a unique perspective to mental health advocacy, particularly focusing on Black men's mental health through his documentary project "On …
Behind the Mic: 100 Episodes of Human Rights in Winnipeg
Feb. 20, 2025

Behind the Mic: 100 Episodes of Human Rights in Winnipeg

For our milestone 100th episode, veteran journalist and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Dan Lett takes over the interviewer's chair to dig into host Stuart Murray's journey from Canadian Museum for Human Rights CEO to human rights podcast creator.
Byron Williams & Taylor Galvin: Lake Winnipeg's Fight for Rights
Feb. 6, 2025

Byron Williams & Taylor Galvin: Lake Winnipeg's Fight for Rights

When Byron Williams and Taylor Galvin sit down to discuss their unprecedented legal case, one thing becomes clear - they're fighting for something much bigger than themselves. The duo is part of a landmark effort to grant leg...
Theodore Biggs-Engel on Systems Mapping and Gender-Affirming Care
Jan. 23, 2025

Theodore Biggs-Engel on Systems Mapping and Gender-Affirming Care

We sit down with Theodore Biggs-Engel, a transgender activist, researcher, and fourth-year health sciences student at the University of Manitoba who is using systems mapping – a method for visualizing how different parts of complex systems interact and influence each other – to better understand ge…
Joy Smith: Human Trafficking Prevention
Jan. 9, 2025

Joy Smith: Human Trafficking Prevention

On this episode of Humans, On Rights we talk with the Founder of the Joy Smith Foundation. Joy Smith’s journey, and the history behind the Foundation, are testimony that the actions of one individual can make a difference for so many others.
Evelyn Forget: Basic Income in Canada
Dec. 19, 2024

Evelyn Forget: Basic Income in Canada

Poverty is a human rights issue. A “Basic Income” is a policy idea centered on providing all individuals within a society with a regular, unconditional payment from the government. This payment is intended to cover essential living expenses, ensuring everyone has a financial safety net regardless o…
Matthew Cutler: Foresights for Human Rights
Dec. 5, 2024

Matthew Cutler: Foresights for Human Rights

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights recently released a survey called Foresights for Human Rights. This national survey offers numerous and interesting insights into the human rights landscape of Canada.