Ottawa-Gatineau's independent campus-community broadcaster; enriching lives through championing the discovery of music and communities beyond the mainstream since 1975.

CKCU is "Powered By People". Our 2024 campaign celebrates the efforts of over one hundred volunteers who donate their time and passion to bring you innovative and alternative programming. And the power of those people is fueled by the power of you, the listener. You can exercise your power by donating to your favourite show at ckcufm.com. Don't forget to pass along your comments and ideas – that's a big part of your power!

By donating to CKCU you are keeping community radio strong, you also put more power in Ottawa’s cultural scene. CKCU supports and promotes local music, local festivals, local theatre, local sports, and local events. We interview Ottawa area authors, artists, musicians, politicians, charities and community organizations. We review local restaurants, galleries, exhibitions, and theatre productions. We talk about issues important to our community, and we feature music made in our community. Without CKCU-FM, many of these voices would not be heard. By donating, you convert the power of the people into power for the people.