CKUT is Hiring: Production Assistant for the Afro-Caribbean Oral History Project

CKUT is hiring a Production Assistant to work on the Afro-Caribbean Oral History project, a Bhum Bhum Tyme initiative generously funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Radiometres program.

The project aims to document and amplify the stories of elder members of Afro-Caribbean communities in Montreal, with a special focus on musicians and musical history.

Deadline: Wednesday October 4th at midnight.

Meta Ban: CKUT locked out of Instagram and Facebook

The station is suffering because of Bill C-18.

CKUT's Local Journalism Initiative

Funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada, CKUT’s Local Journalism Initiative will publish local news stories from reporter Jules Bugiel. You can also listen to our Local Journalism Initiative roundup every Tuesday at 5:00 pm on Off The Hour.

Next up: Community groups show homelessness ‘beyond the numbers’

Earlier this month, the province announced that a head count conducted last fall found 10,000 people who were “visibly” homeless. But the RAPSIM, a coalition of Montreal-based groups fighting homelessness, say a head count every few years isn’t a reliable indicator of what’s happening on the ground. That’s why on Wednesday, they launched a review on homelessness in the city that shows the diversity across the island and across demographic lines.

CKUT Board of Directors Is Looking For New Members

Applications are now open to join CKUT’s Board of Directors!

CKUT Radio is a collectively-run, non-hierarchical organization overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. The board helps to draft, approve, and apply policy, oversee the station’s health by approving the budget and running the AGM, helps with hiring, visioning and problem-solving, and more. 

Every November, student and community members are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Additionally, one representative from the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) and one representative from the Post-Graduate Student Society (PGSS) sit on the board. You can learn more about station governance here.

We are looking for new Board members to help guide CKUT as radio evolves. We are seeking candidates with experience with/backgrounds in: finance/accounting, anti-oppression and anti-racism, and change management. A familiarity with community radio, and CKUT in particular, is always appreciated. Even if you do not possess these skills or experience but believe you have valuable insight to bring, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to gain Board experience at a collectively-managed, community nonprofit.

If you are interested in joining the Board, please email chair@ckut.ca with a CV and statement of interest.

Panacea and Mental Health 101

Panacea has the goal of initiating open conversations and reducing stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness. To do so, Michelle teaches ‘mental health 101’ and shares some of her own experiences living with mental illness.

The positive impact that mental health literacy can have in your own life, and for the people around you, is what drives her. If her words can inspire empathy and change at least one person’s perspective or make someone feel less alone, then she has done her job. Join us for some fun tunes and vulnerable conversations!

Recent episodes have focused on personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders,  mood disorders and more.

Hommage à Raymond Laurent, Animateur de Samedi Midi

Le légendaire guitariste Harold Faustin, la talentueuse Danielle Guillaume, et plusieurs autres invités de marque se sont réunis au club privilège de Laval pour rendre un hommage plus que mérité à M. Raymond Laurent à l’occasion de son anniversaire de naissance.

Pelada Swing By To Chat About Their Upcoming LP

Montreal electronic punx stop by CKUT’s studio for a longform conversation about their practice, their new record “Ahora Más Que Nunca”, being tour dawgs, 90’s hip hop and more…

WEFUNK Host Legendary Cold Crush Brother DJ Charlie Chase

WEFUNK hosted the legendary DJ CHARLIE CHASE from the Bronx Originators COLD CRUSH BROTHERS.

The CKUT Sessions: Birds of Prrrey

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by Birds of Prrrey in the CKUT music office for another one of our music office sessions.

Montreal-born and bred, this trio is a force to be reckoned with. Stream their new single, False Hope, wherever you get your music.

CKUT VOLUNTEER TEAM:

Producer: Estee Seidler

Videographer/Editor: Alyssa Razavi Mastali

Mixing Engineer: Erin Kohlhepp

Butcher T on CBC to Celebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary

Exploring the intersections of art and activism as embodied by the work of people directly involved in grassroots social movements around the world, there’s always something new and insightful to tune into on Free City Radio. Hosted by Stefan Christoff, a community organizer and musician, the show airs weekly on CKUT, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and is a program that started as a live show at the station.

Click the link below to hear more updates about the show!