Haven Seto wears many hats. He oversees the employment programs at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association which help newcomers and Indigenous people find meaningful employment in Saskatoon. Haven also runs Saskatoon’s Chinese Martial Arts Academy where he provides mentorship to young athletes. This man is a community leader who loves supporting people in need. Haven shares his story with host Eric Anderson in this episode of YXE Underground.

It has been just over a year since the first Ukrainian newcomers arrived in Saskatoon and it has been a community effort to welcome them. In this episode of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson speaks with four people who have been helping Ukrainian newcomers settle in Saskatoon in different ways and discovers why the work means so much to them.

There is a space inside Saskatoon’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital where kids can pick up a paintbrush, choose their favourite book, sit down at a piano and even create something using a 3D printer. It’s called the Teammates for Kids Child Life Zone and not only is it bringing a sense of normalcy back to the lives of children but it’s helping them understand the medical challenges they are facing. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Dominique Rust and Kristina Konchak to learn more about the Child Life Zone.

Andrew Baenziger is the Adaptive Technologist for SaskAbilities and is helping people overcome barriers they are facing due to disability or injury through technology. Andrew invites host Eric Anderson into his workshop to share his passion for helping others in need and explain why this is his dream job.

Empty Arms is a nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals and families that experience grief and bereavement due to the loss of a child during pregnancy or up to the age of six. The organization was founded in 2015 by Jasmin Herchak and Briana Koop. They share the motivation for starting Empty Arms with YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson, and why this work means so much to them.

Danielle Hoffart is making a difference in the lives of her students and their families. She is the Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator at St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre and shares the many ways she and her colleagues are helping students and families meet their food security needs. Danielle gives host Eric Anderson a tour of St. Mary’s and shares her passion for helping others in this episode.

What role does public art play in Saskatoon? It’s one of the many questions we ask Alejandro Romero in this episode of YXE Underground. Alejandro is a professional artist and public art consultant with the City of Saskatoon. He takes listeners to four different pieces of public art in Saskatoon and explains why they mean so much to him and our community.

Charmaine Panko is a Saskatoon lawyer specializing in collaborative law and mediation. For years, she has been helping couples navigate the divorce process with empathy and compassion and is excited about a change in Saskatchewan’s Divorce Act that places more emphasis on mediation and collaborative law. Charmaine shares her passion for family law and problem solving with host Eric Anderson in this episode of YXE Underground.

Season Five of YXE Underground begins with an episode featuring hydrologist, Phillip Harder. He is doing important work to help our communities and especially farmers on the prairies learn to best manage fresh water resources. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Phillip at one of his research sites southeast of Saskatoon to understand why he is so passionate about water and how he shares his passion with others.

In the Season Four finale of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson introduces listeners to the grade 8 Science Trek program. This unique class offers students from across Saskatoon the opportunity to view the world around them through the lens of science. Discover how Science Trek is making a difference in the lives of students in this episode of YXE Underground.

Accessibility is not so much a passion for Saskatoon architect Charles Olfert but rather a lifestyle. He has his daughter, Megen, to thank for this lifestyle. Charles and Megen have been doing incredible work to make Saskatoon a more accessible community for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. They share their story in this episode of YXE Underground and explain why accessibility should be a bigger priority in Saskatoon.

The Friendship Inn is helping vulnerable people in Saskatoon who are struggling with food security get the supports they need through their free breakfast and lunch programs. The organization serves 1000 free meals every day, 365 days a year. In this episode, YXE Underground host Eric Anderson speaks with members of the Friendship Inn to discover how the organization is able to help so many people in our community.

We are now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic here in Saskatoon and it has been a challenging time for all health care workers. In this episode of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson tells the story of the past two years through the lens of three Registered Nurses in Saskatoon. Jenna Isley, Lana Mayerle and Jamie Coates are the featured guests and they explain what it has been like caring for others, and themselves, throughout the past two years.

We visit the Saskatoon Field House to discover how the Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group is making a difference in our community in this episode of YXE Underground. Host Eric Anderson speaks with CARG members Dennis Johnson and Al Sather to learn how the non-profit peer support group is helping people of all ages during their recovery from heart surgery.

In 2015, Jill Cowan and her family suffered a devastating loss when her 16 year-old son, Max, died by suicide. In the wake of her family’s loss, Cowan searched for supports that could help their grieving process but could not find the resources they needed. She co-created the Healing to the Max therapeutic program to help survivors of a loss by suicide and it is making a difference in our community and beyond. Jill shares her story and her hopes for the program with YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson.

Discover how the Saskatoon Fire Department is working to solve the homelessness crisis in this episode of YXE Underground. Assistant Chief Yvonne Raymer and Chief Morgan Hackl speak with host Eric Anderson about the community work the Saskatoon Fire Department is doing and why it means so much to them.

Nahanni Olson is an educator, advocate and coordinator of a new University of Saskatchewan mentorship called call BIRM. It stands for Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship program and pairs high school Indigenous students with university students. Nahanni explains the benefits BIRM and why this program is needed in Saskatoon in this episode of YXE Underground.

Katie and Aaron Suek have created something very special with their Restoring 71 Project. The Project is an excellent example of prairie conservation and the Suek family wants you to visit their 71-acres of prairie grasslands…for free! YXE Underground host Eric Anderson pays a visit to Restoring 71 to learn why Katie and Aaron are so passionate about sharing their backyard.

Having a safe place to call home is something most of us take for granted, but for some people in Saskatoon, it is a constant struggle finding a safe and affordable place to call home. In the debut episode of Season Four, host Eric Anderson speaks with Priscilla Johnstone, Jordan Mills and Chelsie Fulton to learn how they are helping Saskatoon’s homeless population find safe and affordable homes.

Teaching 27 kindergarten students in the best of times is a lot of work. How do you do it when your entire school year is dominated by Covid-19? Mindy Macdonald found a way thanks to a lot of passion, creativity and plenty of hand sanitizer. Mindy teaches at Prince Philip School and shares how she and her students have made a safe and caring community in her classroom in this episode of YXE Underground.

We go grocery shopping in this episode of YXE Underground. Grocery store workers in Saskatoon are essential workers and have been doing incredible work throughout the pandemic. Jordan Stovra is one of those workers. We visit Jordan at the Sobeys where he works to find out what the last year has been like and why he loves coming to work every day.

The Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon gives families from across Saskatchewan the supports they need to be with their sick children. The Covid-19 pandemic has made providing those supports a challenge, but as you will hear in this episode of YXE Underground, the team has worked together to ensure families are taken care of in a kind and meaningful way.

Critical Care Paramedic Jen Rondeau takes you to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in this episode of YXE Underground. Jen shares with host Eric Anderson her experiences of helping those in need throughout the past year, how she handles both praise and skepticism from the public and why staying humble is so important to her job.

As Saskatoon approaches one year of living with Covid-19, we look at the mental health challenges facing our community as a result of the pandemic. Dr. Samantha Horswill and Colleen McBride join host Eric Anderson to look at the mental health challenges people are facing and what resources are available to support those in need.

Covid-19 has presented Saskatoon restaurants with numerous challenges. In this episode of YXE Underground, we take you to Odla Restaurant and Market to speak with Chef and Co-Owner, Scott Dicks, and discover how he and his team have learned to embrace change throughout the pandemic.

Yulissa Campos is a Saskatoon actor, playwright and theatre company owner who is sharing culturally diverse stories on local stages. Her passion for storytelling is connecting with local and international audiences, and Yulissa is determined to make Saskatoon’s theatre scene more diverse. She sits down with host Eric Anderson to share her passion in this episode of YXE Underground.

Saskatoon’s VIDO-InterVac is on the frontlines of a global effort to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Research Technicians Andrea Kroeker and Jill Van Kessel are part of the VIDO-InterVac team working on this vital project. They sit down with host Eric Anderson to share what it’s like to play a role in such an important global initiative and how they deal with the pressure of their job.

Natalya Mason is making a difference in Saskatoon in so many ways. As the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Saskatoon Sexual Health, she works with different groups within our community in matters of sexual education. Natalya is also a voice for social justice and took part in this past summer’s Black Lives Matter protests in the city. Host Eric Anderson discovers where Natalya’s passion and conviction comes from in this episode of YXE Underground.

Season Three of YXE Underground begins with a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Tara Janzen and Honey Constant have worked at the park for years and play key roles in educating our community on indigenous culture and history, as well as issues surrounding Truth and Reconciliation. They also love the 15 bison that call Wanuskewin home. Tara and Honey share their passion for all things Wanuskewin with host, Eric Anderson.

The Summer Snack Program provides meals to children across Saskatoon during the summer months. Candace Gabriel is the program’s coordinator and understands firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to putting food on the table. Candace explains why the Summer Snack Program is so important to families throughout our city to YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson.

Saskatoon’s homeless population has been facing numerous challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in the city. Chris Randall is doing his best to help people find an affordable and safe home. In this episode, Eric speaks with housing advocate Chris Randall about the work he is doing with other agencies and organizations to help homeless people in Saskatoon and why it is so meaningful to him.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives and that is certainly the case at Sherbrooke Community Centre. The Saskatoon long-term care home is adapting to a new pattern life due to the pandemic, but its residents and staff are coming together to face challenges head on. We visit Sherbrooke Community Centre and discover how the community is working to keep the vulnerable safe and active in these difficult times.

It’s Juno week and that means Canada’s biggest music party has arrived in Saskatoon. It’s also a great opportunity for Saskatoon’s music venues, big and small, to show what they can offer to our country’s best artists and bands. In this episode of YXE Underground, we visit three venues (The Broadway Theatre, 9 Mile Legacy Brewery and The Underground Cafe) and discover what it means to their staff to host Junofest concerts. It’s also co-hosted by Saskatoon’s biggest music fan, Troy Weppler.

It’s been 13 years since Saskatoon hosted the Juno Awards. A lot has changed in the city since 2007, and it took a lot of work by a dedicated team at Tourism Saskatoon to entice the Junos to return to Saskatoon. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and learn how the Juno Awards ended up back in Saskatoon. Todd Brandt and Sarah Berger of Tourism Saskatoon are the featured guests and they share quite the tale of what it took to win over the Juno committee.

What would you like to see in a new downtown library? It’s a question Beth Cote from the Saskatoon Public Library has been asking a lot in the past few months. Beth is the Director of Public Services for the Saskatoon Public Library and is helping to create a sense of community in all of the city’s library branches. Eric receives a tour of the Frances Morrison Library from Beth and discovers her passion for all things libraries in this episode.

Saskatoon’s Global Gathering Place is helping newcomers and refugees settle in our community. Through a host of programs and services, along with passionate volunteers, the Global Gathering Place is making a difference in Saskatoon. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Afton Tolley and Sol Barrones of the Global Gathering Place, as well as newcomers and volunteers, to discovers how the non-profit organization is impacting the lives of so many in our diverse city.

Bayani Trinidad and Forrest Eaglespeaker are two young men in Saskatoon who are making a difference when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation in our community. They work for an organization called Canadian Roots Exchange, a non-profit organization whose goal is to bring indigenous and non-indigenous youth together to make Reconciliation a reality in Canada. Bayani and Forrest are relying on education, as well as their friendship, to help build future leaders in Saskatoon. They share their story with host, Eric Anderson.

Haven Seto wears many hats. He oversees the employment programs at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association which help newcomers and Indigenous people find meaningful employment in Saskatoon. Haven also runs Saskatoon’s Chinese Martial Arts Academy where he provides mentorship to young athletes. This man is a community leader who loves supporting people in need. Haven shares his story with host Eric Anderson in this episode of YXE Underground.

It has been just over a year since the first Ukrainian newcomers arrived in Saskatoon and it has been a community effort to welcome them. In this episode of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson speaks with four people who have been helping Ukrainian newcomers settle in Saskatoon in different ways and discovers why the work means so much to them.

There is a space inside Saskatoon’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital where kids can pick up a paintbrush, choose their favourite book, sit down at a piano and even create something using a 3D printer. It’s called the Teammates for Kids Child Life Zone and not only is it bringing a sense of normalcy back to the lives of children but it’s helping them understand the medical challenges they are facing. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Dominique Rust and Kristina Konchak to learn more about the Child Life Zone.

Andrew Baenziger is the Adaptive Technologist for SaskAbilities and is helping people overcome barriers they are facing due to disability or injury through technology. Andrew invites host Eric Anderson into his workshop to share his passion for helping others in need and explain why this is his dream job.

Empty Arms is a nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals and families that experience grief and bereavement due to the loss of a child during pregnancy or up to the age of six. The organization was founded in 2015 by Jasmin Herchak and Briana Koop. They share the motivation for starting Empty Arms with YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson, and why this work means so much to them.

Danielle Hoffart is making a difference in the lives of her students and their families. She is the Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator at St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre and shares the many ways she and her colleagues are helping students and families meet their food security needs. Danielle gives host Eric Anderson a tour of St. Mary’s and shares her passion for helping others in this episode.

What role does public art play in Saskatoon? It’s one of the many questions we ask Alejandro Romero in this episode of YXE Underground. Alejandro is a professional artist and public art consultant with the City of Saskatoon. He takes listeners to four different pieces of public art in Saskatoon and explains why they mean so much to him and our community.

Charmaine Panko is a Saskatoon lawyer specializing in collaborative law and mediation. For years, she has been helping couples navigate the divorce process with empathy and compassion and is excited about a change in Saskatchewan’s Divorce Act that places more emphasis on mediation and collaborative law. Charmaine shares her passion for family law and problem solving with host Eric Anderson in this episode of YXE Underground.

Season Five of YXE Underground begins with an episode featuring hydrologist, Phillip Harder. He is doing important work to help our communities and especially farmers on the prairies learn to best manage fresh water resources. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Phillip at one of his research sites southeast of Saskatoon to understand why he is so passionate about water and how he shares his passion with others.

In the Season Four finale of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson introduces listeners to the grade 8 Science Trek program. This unique class offers students from across Saskatoon the opportunity to view the world around them through the lens of science. Discover how Science Trek is making a difference in the lives of students in this episode of YXE Underground.

Accessibility is not so much a passion for Saskatoon architect Charles Olfert but rather a lifestyle. He has his daughter, Megen, to thank for this lifestyle. Charles and Megen have been doing incredible work to make Saskatoon a more accessible community for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. They share their story in this episode of YXE Underground and explain why accessibility should be a bigger priority in Saskatoon.

The Friendship Inn is helping vulnerable people in Saskatoon who are struggling with food security get the supports they need through their free breakfast and lunch programs. The organization serves 1000 free meals every day, 365 days a year. In this episode, YXE Underground host Eric Anderson speaks with members of the Friendship Inn to discover how the organization is able to help so many people in our community.

We are now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic here in Saskatoon and it has been a challenging time for all health care workers. In this episode of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson tells the story of the past two years through the lens of three Registered Nurses in Saskatoon. Jenna Isley, Lana Mayerle and Jamie Coates are the featured guests and they explain what it has been like caring for others, and themselves, throughout the past two years.

We visit the Saskatoon Field House to discover how the Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group is making a difference in our community in this episode of YXE Underground. Host Eric Anderson speaks with CARG members Dennis Johnson and Al Sather to learn how the non-profit peer support group is helping people of all ages during their recovery from heart surgery.

In 2015, Jill Cowan and her family suffered a devastating loss when her 16 year-old son, Max, died by suicide. In the wake of her family’s loss, Cowan searched for supports that could help their grieving process but could not find the resources they needed. She co-created the Healing to the Max therapeutic program to help survivors of a loss by suicide and it is making a difference in our community and beyond. Jill shares her story and her hopes for the program with YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson.

Discover how the Saskatoon Fire Department is working to solve the homelessness crisis in this episode of YXE Underground. Assistant Chief Yvonne Raymer and Chief Morgan Hackl speak with host Eric Anderson about the community work the Saskatoon Fire Department is doing and why it means so much to them.

Nahanni Olson is an educator, advocate and coordinator of a new University of Saskatchewan mentorship called call BIRM. It stands for Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship program and pairs high school Indigenous students with university students. Nahanni explains the benefits BIRM and why this program is needed in Saskatoon in this episode of YXE Underground.

Katie and Aaron Suek have created something very special with their Restoring 71 Project. The Project is an excellent example of prairie conservation and the Suek family wants you to visit their 71-acres of prairie grasslands…for free! YXE Underground host Eric Anderson pays a visit to Restoring 71 to learn why Katie and Aaron are so passionate about sharing their backyard.

Having a safe place to call home is something most of us take for granted, but for some people in Saskatoon, it is a constant struggle finding a safe and affordable place to call home. In the debut episode of Season Four, host Eric Anderson speaks with Priscilla Johnstone, Jordan Mills and Chelsie Fulton to learn how they are helping Saskatoon’s homeless population find safe and affordable homes.

Teaching 27 kindergarten students in the best of times is a lot of work. How do you do it when your entire school year is dominated by Covid-19? Mindy Macdonald found a way thanks to a lot of passion, creativity and plenty of hand sanitizer. Mindy teaches at Prince Philip School and shares how she and her students have made a safe and caring community in her classroom in this episode of YXE Underground.

We go grocery shopping in this episode of YXE Underground. Grocery store workers in Saskatoon are essential workers and have been doing incredible work throughout the pandemic. Jordan Stovra is one of those workers. We visit Jordan at the Sobeys where he works to find out what the last year has been like and why he loves coming to work every day.

The Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon gives families from across Saskatchewan the supports they need to be with their sick children. The Covid-19 pandemic has made providing those supports a challenge, but as you will hear in this episode, the team has worked together to ensure families are taken care of in a kind and meaningful way.

Critical Care Paramedic Jen Rondeau takes you to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in this episode of YXE Underground. Jen shares with host Eric Anderson her experiences of helping those in need throughout the past year, how she handles both praise and skepticism from the public and why staying humble is so important to her job.

As Saskatoon approaches one year of living with Covid-19, we look at the mental health challenges facing our community as a result of the pandemic. Dr. Samantha Horswill and Colleen McBride join host Eric Anderson to look at the mental health challenges people are facing and what resources are available to support those in need.

Covid-19 has presented Saskatoon restaurants with numerous challenges. In this episode of YXE Underground, we take you to Odla Restaurant and Market to speak with Chef and Co-Owner, Scott Dicks, and discover how he and his team have learned to embrace change throughout the pandemic.

Yulissa Campos is a Saskatoon actor, playwright and theatre company owner who is sharing culturally diverse stories on local stages. Her passion for storytelling is connecting with local and international audiences, and Yulissa is determined to make Saskatoon’s theatre scene more diverse. She sits down with host Eric Anderson to share her passion in this episode of YXE Underground.

Saskatoon’s VIDO-InterVac is on the frontlines of a global effort to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Research Technicians Andrea Kroeker and Jill Van Kessel are part of the VIDO-InterVac team working on this vital project. They sit down with host Eric Anderson to share what it’s like to play a role in such an important global initiative and how they deal with the pressure of their job.

Natalya Mason is making a difference in Saskatoon in so many ways. As the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Saskatoon Sexual Health, she works with different groups within our community in matters of sexual education. Natalya is also a voice for social justice and took part in this past summer’s Black Lives Matter protests in the city. Host Eric Anderson discovers where Natalya’s passion and conviction comes from in this episode of YXE Underground.

Season Three of YXE Underground begins with a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Tara Janzen and Honey Constant have worked at the park for years and play key roles in educating our community on indigenous culture and history, as well as issues surrounding Truth and Reconciliation. They also love the 15 bison that call Wanuskewin home. Tara and Honey share their passion for all things Wanuskewin with host, Eric Anderson.

The Summer Snack Program provides meals to children across Saskatoon during the summer months. Candace Gabriel is the program’s coordinator and understands firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to putting food on the table. Candace explains why the Summer Snack Program is so important to families throughout our city to YXE Underground host, Eric Anderson.

Saskatoon’s homeless population has been facing numerous challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in the city. Chris Randall is doing his best to help people find an affordable and safe home. In this episode, Eric speaks with housing advocate Chris Randall about the work he is doing with other agencies and organizations to help homeless people in Saskatoon and why it is so meaningful to him.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives and that is certainly the case at Sherbrooke Community Centre. The Saskatoon long-term care home is adapting to a new pattern life due to the pandemic, but its residents and staff are coming together to face challenges head on. We visit Sherbrooke Community Centre and discover how the community is working to keep the vulnerable safe and active in these difficult times.

It’s Juno week and that means Canada’s biggest music party has arrived in Saskatoon. It’s also a great opportunity for Saskatoon’s music venues, big and small, to show what they can offer to our country’s best artists and bands. In this episode of YXE Underground, we visit three venues (The Broadway Theatre, 9 Mile Legacy Brewery and The Underground Cafe) and discover what it means to their staff to host Junofest concerts. It’s also co-hosted by Saskatoon’s biggest music fan, Troy Weppler.

It’s been 13 years since Saskatoon hosted the Juno Awards. A lot has changed in the city since 2007, and it took a lot of work by a dedicated team at Tourism Saskatoon to entice the Junos to return to Saskatoon. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and learn how the Juno Awards ended up back in Saskatoon. Todd Brandt and Sarah Berger of Tourism Saskatoon are the featured guests and they share quite the tale of what it took to win over the Juno committee.

What would you like to see in a new downtown library? It’s a question Beth Cote from the Saskatoon Public Library has been asking a lot in the past few months. Beth is the Director of Public Services for the Saskatoon Public Library and is helping to create a sense of community in all of the city’s library branches. Eric receives a tour of the Frances Morrison Library from Beth and discovers her passion for all things libraries in this episode.

Saskatoon’s Global Gathering Place is helping newcomers and refugees settle in our community. Through a host of programs and services, along with passionate volunteers, the Global Gathering Place is making a difference in Saskatoon. Host Eric Anderson speaks with Afton Tolley and Sol Barrones of the Global Gathering Place, as well as newcomers and volunteers, to discovers how the non-profit organization is impacting the lives of so many in our diverse city.

Bayani Trinidad and Forrest Eaglespeaker are two young men in Saskatoon who are making a difference when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation in our community. They work for an organization called Canadian Roots Exchange, a non-profit organization whose goal is to bring indigenous and non-indigenous youth together to make Reconciliation a reality in Canada. Bayani and Forrest are relying on education, as well as their friendship, to help build future leaders in Saskatoon. They share their story with host, Eric Anderson.