Media

November 20, 2024 – CBC Information Radio with Marcy Markusa

Members of Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community will soon have a new space to gather. Matter Manitoba will open on Graham Avenue in a few weeks. The space will feature a gallery, library, and special programming. On December 7th, Matter Manitoba will hold an open house and a queer mini market. CBC’s Marcy Markusa spoke with Matter co-founder Carla Taylor.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-29-information-radio-mb/clip/16110219-matter-manitoba-opens-space-queer-community-together

December 5, 2024 – Winnipeg Free Press

December 19, 2024 – CBC Up to Speed with Faith Fundal

Carla Taylor, co-founder of Matter Manitoba, tells host Faith Fundal why the holiday season can be especially challenging for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and how allies can help make festive gatherings more comfortable for their queer loved ones.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/16117361-helping-queer-folks-navigate-holiday-season

January 8, 2025 – UMulticultural / URadio

In Winnipeg’s downtown area, a group of volunteers came together to create a space uniquely their own. Carla Taylor, Nix Cristobal Calma, and Bre Cristobal Calma co-founded Matter Manitoba. The volunteer-run organization has the mandate to promote and celebrate Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (2SQTBIPOC) art and community. 

https://u-channel.ca/a-revolutionary-community-space-for-2sqtbipoc-voices