Podcasts about first nations community

Australia's first First Nations-owned solar microgrid was launched on June 6 in the remote Northern Territory community of Marlinja, 25 kms north of Elliot.

Once, there were half a million salmon in the Yukon River, but now they're almost gone. For the Little Salmon Carmacks River Nation, these salmon are an essential part of their culture — and now their livelihood is in peril. IDEAS shares their story as they struggle to keep their identity after the loss of the salmon migration.

The new long term care facility in Eskasoni is set to open this week, we get a preview of some of the unique features of the first facility of its kind in a First Nations community. 

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and its partners aimed to keep the remote indigenous community of Palm Island safe while also keeping connection to country strong. The challenge was to prepare and enact an effective COVID-19 response which considered the limited access to the Island, transience of the community, varying levels of health literacy and overcrowding. THHS had to ensure a strong focus on the First Nations people's connection to culture, country, family, and community, whilst maintaining the community's safety during a COVID-19 surge. Find out how they did it and the power of working together to keep communities safe.

This week on The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay: • Transit guru Andy Byford on the future of public transportation • Why a First Nations community is trying to rebuild its Catholic church • Science journalist Catherine Price on the value of fun in trying times • Sesame Street star Sonia Manzano builds on her legacy with a new kids' show Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

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This was recorded for Canada Day, but the message is not about that particular day. Instead, this is a message of Unity with the Veteran, and Indigenous communities. We share a common bond, and common outcome. It's important to recognize this link, and to give the same compassion to our First Nations people, as we have for our Veteran community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

Welcome to Just Havin a Crack, today's guest Adrian Coolwell.Adrian is a proud First Nations Man, that is giving back to his community in spades.As a Police Leasions Officer for the QLD Police, Adrian travels the state recruiting First Nations people to join the force.Adrian story is far diverse, a grand Father and father that served their country at war being segregated upon return. An A-Grade Rugby League player for Wests and A-Grade Cricketer for Valleys to bringing in to his home and family Greg Inglis when Greg came up from Newcastle as a kid.Adrian holds a very tight bond with his Mobs and the First Nations Community.

My friend Dale McKay joins me from Canada's largest First Nations Community to reconnect, discuss life in this crazy pandemic, and let me in on what it's like being in law enforcement during such an insane time.

Marisa interviewed Nicole Watson, daughter of First Nations Community leader and activist, Sam Watson. They discussed a beautiful mural of Sam Watson who passed away on 27 November last year, which has been painted at Bunyapa Park in Brisbane's West End. Marisa then interviewed Tabitha Lean, First nations academic and writer about her lived experience of prison, prison abolition and also her participation with Debbie Kilroy from Sisters Inside about establishing a national network of criminalised women. Tabitha's recent article from the Saturday Paper was also discussed.  Finally, Marisa interviewed Tiffany Overall from Youththlaw about pushing the criminal age of youth to 14 years of age. Criminalisation of youth was also discussed, and alternatives to prison, in particular focusing on the overincarceration of Aboriginal youth. https://youthlaw.asn.au/

Wildlife Biologist, professional hockey player and public servant, born and raised in a small First Nations Community in the NorthWest Territories, Joe Dragon has returned home as the NWTs Deputy Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. He joins CGE Editor in Chief George Ross to share his leadership perspectives.    This Episode Brought To You By: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is one of the largest national accounting organizations in the world, representing more than 210,000 members.  Advance your career in the public sector by attending CPA Canada's Public Sector Conference from October 22-23 in Ottawa or attend virtually. Learn more at cpacanada.ca/PSC

SPA team member Nikki speaks with Community Ambassador Joe Williams at a Sydney Ideas event on 26 October 2017. Running time: 55 seconds. The forum brought together expert First Nations Community and University speakers to discuss the importance of increasing awareness about mental illness within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Joe Williams, a First Nations mental health campaigner and former elite athlete, shares his story and discusses his current work in the keynote address. He is joined in a panel discussion by University of Sydney and community members Dr Vanessa Lee (also SPA Board Director) , Percival Knight and Will Muwadda. Facilitated by actor Luke Carroll. More information http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/aboriginal_torres_strait_islander_mental_health_forum.shtml #mentalhealthmonth #livedexp #SydneyIdeas #mentalhealth

The forum brings together expert First Nations Community and University speakers to discuss the importance of increasing awareness about mental illness within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Joe Williams, a First Nations mental health campaigner and former elite athlete, shares his story and discusses his current work in the keynote address. He is joined in a panel discussion by University of Sydney and community members Dr Vanessa Lee , Percival Knight and Will Muwadda. Facilitated by actor Luke Carroll. A Sydney Ideas event on 26 October 2017. More information http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/aboriginal_torres_strait_islander_mental_health_forum.shtml

Growing up in a First Nations Community and feeling unwanted, it was after Barry Chalifoux's attempted suicide where God stepped in to change his life.