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  • Malalai Joya on RadioFreeWorld

    Posted by Rob on November 19th, 2009

    Tomorrow on the radiofreeworld show News Director Geoffrey Young interviews Malalai Joya, a former parliamentarian from the Afghanistan.

    As a young woman, Joya was kicked out of the Afghan government for openly criticizing the very warlords and drug dealers who are responsible for the state of the country. Joya clarifies just which drug dealers and warlords are benefiting from the protection of Canadian soldiers, and just what kind of impact our “men in uniform” are having on life in Afghanistan.

    Wrongfully referred to as “the bravest woman in Afghanistan” tune in Friday at 1pm central to hear the bravest woman on earth set the record straight on life under the “War on Terror”.

  • Joshua Cockerill on Twang Trust

    Posted by Robin on November 16th, 2009

    Joshua Cockerill found his country roots growing up in Alberta. After moving to Toronto, he took to writing and performing alternative country music, and now reflects his western pride with an eastern, big-city sensibility. Listen to him on the radio and then head to the Pyramid to see him live.

  • LITE Pancake Breakfast

    Posted by Rob on November 9th, 2009

    Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

    This year’s Breakfast is November 27, 2009 from 7:00-10:00am at the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre (45 Robinson, at Dufferin). The community partner-catered breakfast is a celebration of CED in Winnipeg’s inner city and is a highlight of the LITE campaign.

    Local musicians, artists, and craftspeople (Arts & Crafts Sale) all earn income through the breakfast along with our caterer partners. A local Aboriginal worker’s co-op, Neechi Foods, is the grocer for the breakfast.

    Tickets are $12, $5 for low-income earners and free for children under 12 years, and can be purchased beginning Nov. 1 at all Assiniboine Credit Union Locations, at the LITE office (942-8578), or at the door at the Breakfast.

  • Tonight on Phase One

    Posted by Rob on November 5th, 2009

    Phase One Radio
    10 – The Hosers (tech-house)
    11 – DJ Alias (techno)

    www.phaseoneradio.ca

  • Pass The Mic—Starting Nov. 6th

    Posted by Rob on November 4th, 2009

    Pass the Mic is a seven day on-air live event that dedicates the first week in November to expose and celebrate listener driven radio. During Pass the Mic, CKUW 95.9fm radio hosts will be inviting members of the community to participate as broadcasters, creating some truly unique radio programming. Tune in to hear real grass roots, listener driven radio!

    Pass The Mic Events List