Podcasts about nunatukavut

Memorial University is looking for input on its new Indigenous verification policy. The president of NunatuKavut -who represents 6000 Labradorians - joins us in the On The Go studio to share why he thinks the policy is biased by design. (Krissy Holmes with Todd Russell)

The president of the NunatuKavut Community Council drops by the On The Go studio to share his views on the Churchill Falls Memorandum of understanding with Quebec. (Krissy Holmes with Todd Russell)

Darlene Sampson, a superintendent with the Coast Guard, on what's happening with a loud buoy that went adrift in Placentia Bay + Todd Russell, president of the Nunatukavut Community Council, speaks to the House of Commons Committee on Fisheries + Cod stock in 3PS is still in the critical zone says DFO's Laura Wheeland.

A new community centre focused on NunatuKavut culture is on the way to Mary's Harbour. We learn more about the vision for that building.

Two sides are claiming a win in a recent Supreme Court ruling, after a judge dismissed Innu Nation's challenge to NCC's memorandum of understanding with the federal government. We hear from both the Innu Nation and the NunatuKavut Community Council. 

We hear some of what Innu elder Elizabeth Penashue had to say in Ottawa about the federal court hearing on NunatuKavut identity.  We also hear from NunatuKavut Community Council President Todd Russell.

Innu Nation, Nunatsiavut and ITK leaders convened in Ottawa yesterday, as Innu Nation's court hearing about NunatuKavut identity began. We hear some of what those leaders had to say, and then speak with NunatuKavut Community Council president Todd Russell.

It's a federal case stemming from a long-standing dispute in Labrador that rides on questions of Indigenous identity and rights. We hear the opposing sides as the federal court case begins. (Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Ghislain Picard, regional chief for Québec and Labrador with the Assembly of First Nations; Jamie Fitzpatrick with Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council)

Innu Nation is asking a federal court to put an end to an agreement between Ottawa and the NunatuKavut Community Council. The Innu say NunatuKavut members are not Indigenous. We'll bring you details ahead of that court case.

We hear an update on NunatuKavut's high-efficiency wood stove project in Black Tickle... and learn where that project could go from here.

It's a skill many Elders have, we learn how to identify a bird's age and gender by its wing! 

The NunatuKavut Community Council has made some big changes to their constitution We hear from the chief governance officer, Amy Hudson.

A new restaurant in Happy Valley Goose Bay creates buzz among foodies -locals and visitors alike. I'll take you to Mamattuk: a gastronomical treat of bake apple cocktails, labrador shrimp... arctic char. A Nunatukavut-based business venture.

It's a traditional traveling box used for hundreds of years, and still today. We heard about a Komatik Box workshop bringing men and boys together. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke with Clint and Carter Clark.

The NunatuKavut Community Council is getting more than a million dollars for language programming.

Memorial University and NunatuKavut want to learn more about sea ice effects in central and southern Labrador. We hear about what's been observed so far...

The NunatuKavut Community Council has withdrawn a court case against the Federal Government. We hear more on what it was all about.

Pretendian Shaming: A vice-chief with the Congress of Aboriginal People says the attacks on NunatuKavut Community Council in Labrador are shameful - and the division among Indigenous groups harms all Indigenous people. (Anthony Germain with Kim Beaudin)

The NunatuKavut Community Council wants to continue the conversation on wellbeing and violence prevention. We hear about a series of events planned for people in the community.

Innu Nation is looking to quash an agreement between Ottawa and NunatuKavut -- but their day in court has been delayed. Heidi Atter will has the details.

Labrador and Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster has been in the hot seat lately. Both Johannes Lampe, the President of the Nunatsiavut Government, and Simon Pokue, Grand Chief of the Innu Nation, have called for her removal. That's because of the provincial government's apology to residential school survivors in Cartwright last week. Only the NunatuKavut community council - a group that does not hold federal treaty rights - was present. Lisa Dempster is the MInister for Labrador Affairs, the Deputy House Leader, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and the member for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair. She spoke with CBC's Heather Barrett.

0:00 Hear from Roseann Linstead, volunteer with the Age Friendly Communities committee in the Straits, for her reaction to the province spending millions for rate increases for home care. 7:22 From zero to 10 kilometres! Lillian Dyson is walking her first 10k race at the Trapline Marathon on Sunday. 14:52 Labrador and Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster has been in the hot seat lately with last week's apology to residential school survivors in NunatuKavut and NOT Innu and Inuit survivors. Minister Dempster will join us to explain. 24:22 We'll meet a Happy Valley-Goose Bay mother and son originally from Sri Lanka who're proud to be running together in the Trapline Marathon this weekend. 33:37 Doctor's orders -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed their remaining 2023 tour dates until next year as The Boss recovers from peptic ulcer disease. House doctor Peter Lin joins us to explain more about the condition.

Premier Andrew Furey stands by Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster, but the Innu Nation says the Inuit of Nunatsiavut are right: Dempster's got to go because she favours the people of Nunatukavut -- a group both the Innu and the northern Inuit say isn't really Indigenous. We speak with the Grand Chief of Innu Nation. (Anthony Germain with Simon Pokue)

Is sunshine the solution for northern communities? The NunatuKavut government hopes so. We hear about their campaign to switch residents from diesel power to solar. (0:00) Her fortunes are on the rise. The woman who brought us the infamous "dicky berg soap" is getting plenty of attention at an international competition for entrepreneurs. (7:08) We bring you voices from Sheshatshiu, as the community wakes up to the charred remains of what used to be the band council office. (15:10) The astronauts have landed.... here in Labrador. The team - including Canada's Jeremy Hansen - is here to practice their moon walking skills. A space rock expert who is part of this training mission joins me. (19:18) Sheshatshiu woke up to smoke and flames yesterday, as fire ripped through the band council offices. It was a rough welcome for the newly elected chief. We hear his thoughts. (27:36) The space magic of moon rocks: Four astronauts are here in Labrador, training at a unique crater... that includes Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. (35:13) One young band member in Sheshatshiu offers his thoughts on yesterday's fire, and how the community can move forward and rebuild. (49:26) for children who need extra support at school, what can parents do, before and during the school year? We'll speak with Louise Gleeson, a freelance journalist, about how parents can advocate for the success of neurodiverse students. (52:19)

The NunatuKavut Community Council is keeping a close eye on striped bass populations. They've been spotted in Labrador for several years now, but NunatuKavut is increasingly concerned that their numbers are rising and they're asking the public to pass on any striped bass sightings. Hear from Kristen Milbury, the NunatuKavut Community Council's aquatic biologist.

0:00 Junior chef programming, a community feast and hydroponic gardening...The NunatuKavut community council is working to help food sovereignty in Black Tickle with several events this week. 9:39 - Country foods are a huge staple of Labrador living. We can learn a lot from areas with similar resources, like Nunavut. The Department of Health and Social Services of Nunavut offers what's called the Nutrition Fact Sheet Series. 18:41 - The senior's advocate is coming to Labrador. She'll be in Hopedale, Nain, Labrador West, and Goose Bay. Hear about her hopes for the trip. 26:55 - It's a time of year that everyone looks forward to, and the recreation team at the Long Term Care facility in HVGB is working to make it extra special for its residents. 32:34 - Registration for Come Home to Wabush 2023 has been open for a week now. And plans for the summer event are well underway. Gail Hodge is a member of the Come Home to Wabush committee. She joins us for an update.

It's a problem...right across the country...aging baby boomers living on low incomes getting squeezed out of the rental market... So where are they supposed to live? And who's looking out for them? (0:33) It's been 25 years since Danny Gaulton, a former Labrador City resident, went missing...But his family is not giving up on finding answers. (9:07) What is self-governance? And why has it taken thirty years for the provincial and federal governments to finalize a modern treaty with the Innu of Labrador? We hear more from negotiator Peter Penashue and from the minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation. (20:13) The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation announced its plans for a new purpose-built facility this week. We hear from Minister John Abbott on the information you need to know. (27:42) The provincial Action Team has released its plan for a new proposed purpose-built facility in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear from NunatuKavut, who's on the team, about their must-haves. (36:18) We talk to our house doctor Peter Lin about Alzheimer's disease, and the genetics and habits that can raise or lower our risk factors. (44:01)

Tale: The S.S. Kyle Hidden Newfoundland The Town of Harbour Grace Tune: The St. John's Waltz by Ron Hynes Toutons: Bacon Tots, Eggs, & Toast (Slab Bacon 1/4 from Old Port Premium Foods) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all. This Land Acknowledgement was created by First Light. To support First Light and its programming, please visit firstlight.ca

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our third season, coming October 21st, 2022. We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

The NunatuKavut Community Council wants to see more of its history and traditions taught in local schools and information available for schools throughout the province. To make this happen, NCC signed a memorandum of understanding with the province and the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Hear from Chief Governance Officer with NCC, Amy Hudson, and Assistant Director of Schools for Labrador, Tina white.

00:00 - The NunatuKavut community council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the province and school district. Hear from Tina White, Assistant Director of Schools for Labrador with the NLESD. 12:26 - This week, we're catching up with some runners who are taking part in the Trapline Marathon. Betty Sampson is an Inuk nurse from Makkovik who ran the 10 km last year and is doing her first half-marathon this weekend. 20:46 - Joe Goudie has received the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. 24:08 - Two paramedics are going public about the pressures they faced on the job in Happy Valley-Goose Bay as the province is struggling to recruit and retain healthcare professionals. 30:39 - Some sad news this week as Aiden O'keefe has died after a battle with cancer. Hear the last time he was on our show when dozens came out to show their support during his treatment. 39:12 - The CBC Atlantic Black Changemakers series is kicking off this week. Hear all the details.

We are talking about culture and asking you what have you learned or taught about your culture? Why is that important for you? My guest is Monika Rumbolt, a visual artist who identifies as Inuk from Nunatukavut. First up we had the head of the province's Single Parent Association on.

It's been almost six months...since Russia invaded Ukraine and started the biggest war in Europe since 1945. We talk to Colin Robertson, an international affairs expert, who catches us up on the latest developments. (0:00) The NunatuKavut yearly treaty day celebrations will kick off this Sunday in the Wunderstrands. (6:37) Avian flu has been found in dead seals along the St. Lawrence River, But not locally just yet. Even still, health officials are warning people that it could be present. (16:14) Mack Rutherford is on his way to becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world. We hear from him. (24:50)/(31:21) From Canada's South Coast to the North Coast...we speak with an adventurer who spent three months travelling from Lake Erie through Labrador up to Nunavik's Arctic coast. (36:32) Guests from all over have been flocking to Battle Harbor this summer. We get all the details when we speak with the Executive Director of the Battle Harbor Historic Trust. (45:03) Gut health is social media's latest trend, with "wellness" bloggers pushing miracle supplements and diets. But before you take their advice, tune in as health columnist Dr. Peter Lin dives deeper into the fad. (51:33)

Nunatukavut Community Council president Todd Russell explains why the NCC should have an increase in northern shrimp quota.

Funding was set aside in last year's provincial budget for a pre-feasibility study into a potential road to the north coast. Today we get an update on the what has happened since then from Tyler Edmunds, First Minister with the Nunatsiavut Government. We drop by a Grade 3 class at Peacock Primary School in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to check out a presentation on climate change, and hear what you can do about it. What do you do if you find out you're pregnant and you don't have a family doctor? We hear from Beth Hiscock, an expectant mother in Labrador West, about her experience navigating the health care system. A seal skin workshop is hoping to bring together residential school survivors in Nain. We hear about it from Emiliann Gear, the residential school survivor coordinator with the Nunatsiavut Government, and social work student Denika Lyall. Anyone currently looking for housing knows that options are limited, but a potential housing project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is hoping to change that. We discuss it with Brenna Jarrar, the town's Director of Community Development and Research. Wellbeing sharing circles are returning for NunatuKavut members after being delayed by the pandemic. We speak with Melita Paul, Community Cultural Resource Worker for NunatuKavut Community Council, about the circle being held tonight in Cartwright and the program overall. Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? We speak with Samantha Budgell and Megan Taylor of the Labrador West Rotaract Club about a fundraiser that can help you do just that. Finally, we hear some stories from the late Epitacia Bruce who passed away last week. Affectionately known as Pitt, she was the first person from the Philippines to come to Labrador to work.

All week we've been hearing from Labradorians who have written essays for Land of Many Shores. For our final segment, we hear from poet Julia Bull on their piece "Where I'm From". The controversy between the NunatuKavut Community Council and other Inuit groups continues. NCC president Todd Russell sent a letter back to ITK President Natan Obed. We hear part of that letter and also from NunatuKavut member and Dalhousie professor Debbie Martin. Qualified childcare is a must for most parents, but it's not always easy to find. A new program through the College of the North Atlantic may help the staffing shortage in Labrador. Rhea Dale from the Pumpkin House childcare center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay joins us. Another former Wabush councillor is speaking out about the harassment and bullying she says she faced while sitting on Wabush's town council, and what the province's newly proposed Municipal Conduct Act could mean for towns across the province. Gertie Canning joins us. A brand new exploration company has high hopes for minerals in Labrador. We'll speak with the CEO of Labrador Uranium, Stephen Keith. Carolina East is performing at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We talk about her upcoming show and latest album. Gorgeous views, history and exercise. We learn about Port Hope Simpson's newest tourist attraction from Roxanne Notley of Kaumanik Adventure Tours. Finally, many parents are eager for a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12, but not everyone is on board. Dr. Seema Marwaha of the University of Toronto joins us to talk about the issue of vaccine hesitancy.

As provincial vaccine mandates for healthcare workers loom, some hospitals worry about staff shortages. We speak with Zubin Austin of the University of Toronto about the potential impacts on the sector. Benny Powell shares his thoughts on the loss of Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins, and reads a poem he wrote about the two fishermen who went missing near Mary's Harbour almost a month ago. Filming for short films that are part of the Labrador Doc Project is slated to start in Rigolet and North West River. We hear from Heather Campbell about what it meant to be selected to work with the project. Salamanders may be slimy and sticky, but don't squish them! We hear Shylah Ernst talk about growing up with salamanders in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and what it was like to find some after seeing none for decades. Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe speaks about the letter Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding NunatuKavut. Edgewise Environmental and the Nunatsiavut government is holding a workshop that aims to teach people a thing or two about sea mammals. We speak with Ashley Noseworthy and take a deep dive into what participants can anticipate seeing. It's Friday, so that means we're hanging with the Waynes! We hear their television and book selections for the week. Finally, get ready because Twin Flames are back in town. The Indigenous musical duo is performing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Saturday night. We speak to them and find out what they're looking forward to.

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our second season, coming October 2021. -Sarah & Jenn We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

Doctors say they are bracing for a spike in patients with advanced cancers due to screening and diagnostic testing delays during the pandemic. We speak to Elizabeth Holmes of the Canadian Cancer Society about the consequences. The Torngat Mountains are a hot spot for shrub expansion. Emma Davis of the University of Waterloo tells us about new technology scientists are using to measure the phenomenon. We meet a birthday boy who decided to donate some of his birthday money to the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA. Finn Moores and his mom Lori join us. A peace and friendship treaty signed 256 years ago between Inuit and British still holds significance for members of NunatuKavut. We learn more about the treaty and an event that marked its anniversary over the weekend. We hear from Gordon Obed about the importance of the Moravian Church for people in Nain, and his family's history with the church. We also hear from Sam Dicker, who tells us what has changed in Nain over the years. Finally, are you feeling unmotivated to get things done after a long and chaotic year? Technology columnist Manjula Selvarajah shares her favourite technology finds for revving up your productivity.

It was a homecoming more than a half-century in the making when a brother and sister returned to Hopedale, where they grew up. We travel back to their story from 2014 and see how it all came about. As part of our new segment Labrador To Stay, we hear Heidi Behrens tell her story of moving from Alzey, Germany to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The price of iron ore is high, and so is the cost of housing in Labrador West. Nicole Young from the Labrador West Housing And Homelessness Coalition joins us to talk about it. NunatuKavut members involved with child protection will now be able to access cultural supports. We hear from Kristy Dyson, Indigenous Representative for NunatuKavut Community Council, and the provincial minister for Children, Seniors, and Social Development, John Abbott. The father of a man illegally detained by police says his son and their family need closure. We hear from Leo Abbass about his son Andrew Abbass. Finally, to mask or not to mask? As provinces lift restrictions, different regions are divided on how to move forward with these public health measures. CBC house doctor Peter Lin weighs in.

Tale: The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel On July 1st, 1916, 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment went "over the top" as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning, only 68 soldiers answered the roll call. Tune: Till We Meet Again by Richard A. Whiting & Raymond B. Egan Sung by Newman Sound, Leslee Heys, piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IxTz1klpoc We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we work as the ancestral homelands of the Mi'kmaq and Beothuk. We also recognize the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit of NunatuKavut, and the Innu of Nitassinan, as the original people of Labrador.

We explore what it means to be Two-Spirited, as we rebroadcast an interview Ivan J. White did with Evan Butler for the First Light Fridays series. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and a new program is aimed at raising awareness and preventing FASD. We speak with fasdNL Executive Director Katharine Dunbar-Winsor. 40 days ago the Keats' basement began flooding and at last night's Happy Valley-Goose Bay town council meeting they were pleading for help. We hear from homeowner Debbie Keats and the town council's response. Brian Pottle, who grew up in Rigolet and Postville, has been selected as the president of the National Inuit Youth Council. He joins us to talk about what he's looking forward to. The Sheshatshiu Innu school is celebrating the end of the school year and some of their highest graduation rates to date. We hear from Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education CEO Kanani Davis and others at the event. Finally, NunatuKavut Community Council recently released a story map, which is meant to connect people with the lands, waters, ice and people of NunatuKavut. NCC President Todd Russell joins us to talk about it.

How have refugees around the world been affected by this pandemic? We hear the details of a new UN report from Rema Jamous, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' representative in Canada. Industrial heritage is what one researcher is calling the abandoned community of Twin Falls. We hear from researcher Anatolijs Venovcevs and James Williamson on their visit to Twin Falls, and what this heritage means for Labrador. A Labrador City resident is creating something special for patients in the long term care hospital: a shirt that acts like a bib. We hear from Jacqueline Rideout. The Indigenous tourism industry has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Keith Henry, the CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada tells us about a new campaign that hopes to help travellers easily access Indigenous tourism opportunities. What would a public transit service look like in Happy Valley-Goose Bay? We hear from Director of Community Development and Research Brenna Jarrar on how the town is trying to answer that question. Mitchell MacDougall of NunatuKavut is a youth recipient of an Indspire Award. We hear from him today. Finally, when school history books tell us something terrible and untrue about an Indigenous group, how are children supposed to know the difference? The CBC's Bernice Hillier brings us the story of researchers and people who are trying to change the narrative of the Mi'kmaq Mercenary Myth.

New programming at the Labrador Friendship Centre is bringing together the Indigenous communities in central Labrador newcomers to the area. We hear more on that when we speak with Jenni-Rose Montague. We speak with departing Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq about her effort to make Elections Canada material available in indigenous languages for the next federal election, and how it failed to make it past committee stage. We hear from researcher Sarah-Mae Rahal and Happy Valley-Goose Bay resident Shane Priddle on their research and experience of the shortcoming of supports and services offered in Labrador. We hear about a new colouring book that's being used to preserve the Inuit language of NunatuKavut. We hear from NunatuKavut President Todd Russell, artist Charlene Rumbolt, and children from schools along the south coast. Looking for some Labrador Inuit art? There's lots available online starting today. Chantelle Evans of the Nunatsiavut Government is here to talk about it. What does it mean to be indigenous? A Labrador Friendship Centre video project is tapping into people's experiences. We speak to Friendship Centre Community Service Worker Jill Elson. Finally, the first steps have been taken to establish the first university in Inuit Nunangat. We hear from ITK president Natan Obed.

Quebec wants to rewrite certain sections of the Canadian constitution, and the federal government says they can. We speak to constitutional expert Dan Horner from Ryerson University about the federal government's response to Quebec's constitutional challenge. Over the last few months, Wabush resident Dave Hawes has been editing the trails, paths, buildings and lookouts in Labrador found on the website Open Street Map. We speak with him today. A man from Postville is bringing darts players from across the province together through online matches. We speak with Brendon Jacque and darts player Tina Chiasson. An entire generation in Red Bay has never filled a refreshing, cool glass of water from the kitchen tap, until now. We speak with town councillor Lynn Stone. Planning for climate change in the north means planning for food security, planning for housing, and more. In the latest segment of CBC NL's Thin Ice series, we hear Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiirit Kanatami about how Ottawa could better support efforts in Labrador and across the country. We hear about how Indigenous health research has changed in Atlantic Canada and the importance of community engagement. Debbie Martin and Tara White join us. Finally, we explore the role of the community in Indigenous health research. NunatuKavut's Governance and Strategic Planning Lead Amy Hudson joins us.

The RCMP in Nain are asking residents for their input when it comes to policing the community. We hear from RCMP detachment commander Hannah McKean and Nain AngajukKak Joe Dicker. After our previous story about the working conditions of nurses in Labrador, we speak with Heather Brown, the CEO of Labrador Grenfell Health, on how staffing shortages are affecting the health authority. We hear from former Nunatsiavut Government president William Andersen on the comments Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq made about Labrador MP Yvonne Jones. The opening of the Central Labrador YMCA is getting closer and closer. We chat with CEO Jason Brown about the progress. In the past we spoke with Labrador City artist Tanea Hynes about an exhibit she was working on. That exhibit is now on display at the Rooms in St. John's. We catch up with Tanea to look at what was on the display. Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us once again to talk about Ottawa's strategy for vaccine rollouts and the fight to contain the virus. Finally, we hear from Jennifer Hinks, a critical care nurse practitioner originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, as she leaves with other nurses from Newfoundland and Labrador to fight COVID in Ontario.

The People's Vaccine Alliance is calling for pharmaceutical companies to openly share their Covid vaccine technology. Oxfam is part of the alliance pushing for this to happen, we hear from the Director of Policy and Campaigns for Oxfam Canada. It's the start of the road maintance season and paving on the Trans Labrador highway is slated to start in the next few weeks. Lisa Dempster, Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs spoke about summer construction plans and current road conditions. NunatuKavut member Desmond Canning wants to inform the MP of Nunavut about Inuit heritage and history in Labrador.This comes after MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq asked Labrador MP Yvonne Jones to produce her family tree. You'll hear his thoughts. Native Land Digital is a non-profit organization that maps traditional Indigenous territories, languages and treaties. Executive director Christine McRae spoke about the organization and the importance in mapping traditional Indigenous territories. The push for green energy is on... and wouldn't you know it ... Mary's Harbour, on Labrador's southern coast, is home to a renewable, clean energy project. We've reached retired engineer Al Green, who together with his partners built a mini-hydroelectric plant in the community. It's time for another Home Hack with our home hacker, Jacenta Hudson... today's hack... re-purposing old clothing. Public Health officials across Canada are continuing to make the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine available to a wider age group, while in some jurisdictions officials are also closing workplaces to manage outbreaks. House doctor Peter Lin shares his opinions. Last on the show...former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty, last week, in the killing of George Floyd... Floyd's treatment by police forced many questions both in the United States and in Canada, including the use of police-worn body cameras. CBC's Cross Country Checkup asked Canadians "Is it time to make police body cameras mandatory?"

Feeling jealous of your friend's or neighbour's jabs? You're not the only one. We speak with psychiatry professor Samuel Veissière about why some of us are getting a little touch of vaccine envy. Reaching Home Indigenous NL is asking the federal government to reconsider their funding application in order to better combat homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We speak with project co-ordinator Tracey Doherty. We hear comments from Health Minister John Haggie regarding vaccinations in this province and help for Ontario. A new survey has found Newfoundland and Labrador is in the top 10 jurisdictions in the world for mining investment. We speak with Alex Whalen of the Fraser Institute about the results. We hear from Labrador MP Yvonne Jones in response to a recent tweet made by the MP for Nunavut saying she is 'not an Inuk'. Two mining operations just outside Labrador West have recently reported 19 cases of Covid-19. We speak with Labrador City Mayor Fabian Benoit about the issue. NunatuKavut president Todd Russell joins us to talk about actions he wants to see taken to improve air ambulance services, the federal budget, and recent comments about MP Yvonne Jones. We hear Provincial Finance Minister Siobhan Coady's response to the federal budget. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the federal budget, the first in two years.

One year into the pandemic mental stress is taking a toll on all of us, but especially for nurses in this country, who are mainly women. We speak to a nurse who founded a podcast to raise awareness about burnout, paid sick leave, and other issues affecting nurses. A CBC News investigation reveals cities and provinces across Canada are collectively owed more than $1 billion in unpaid fines. The CBC's Aaron Saltzman shares the details with us. If you are seeking legal advice on pretty much anything you could have an opportunity to speak with a lawyer for free. We hear from Greg Noseworthy. In the past 25 years, Trudy Russell Pye has collected teacups and saucers from more than 37 communities. We hear her story today. NunatuKavut has been encouraging community members to get outside with boil-up kits. Director of Communications Kelly Broomfield joins us to talk about it. Nunatsiavut passed its new budget during this week's virtual meeting. Finance minister Tony Andersen speaks about some of their priorities. A family doctor has been cautioned by the provincial medical regulator for encouraging people to disobey Dr. Janice Fitzgerald's health orders. The CBC's Adam Walsh has that CBC Investigates story this morning. The pandemic has resulted in a record number of women leaving the workforce. Workplace columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq says with talks of a post pandemic recovery women need to be a priority. Finally, Fifth Estate guest host Tom Murphy brings us the stories of two former military women who say the military let them down and protected the abusers when they came forward with allegations of sexual assault.

On today's show, we'll meet the new speaker of the Nunatsiavut Assembly. The warm weather and soft ice conditions are concerning climate change experts. We hear from a professor at Memorial University. We also hear about a dog being rescued in North West River over the weekend. Labrador Creative Arts Festival...Virtual. We check in with the festival coordinator, as well as two of the visiting artists who're taking part in the 45th annual festival that's now up and running. The brass band and Moravian church choir in Nain received a big music award over the weekend...we hear from one of the members. Tourism traffic on Labrador's coast will take a hit with no cruise ships again this season. We learn more about the impact. We have a chat with Todd Russell, president of NunatuKavut Community Council to find out details from this weekend's AGA.

Members of an event venue in Labrador City are doing everything they can to keep the doors open, we hear from a member on that issue. We have a discussion about body-worn cameras for police officers, and the national rollout plan for these cameras this summer. Who's paying the legal fees for 10 correctional officers accused in Jonathan Henoche's death? CBC's Ryan Cooke is here to tell us what we know, and what we don't. We hear a harrowing account of a woman attacked by a pack of dogs in her community of Natuashish and why she's scared for everyone's safety. Air Canada's decision to cancel the route between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Halifax will have an effect on local business. We chat with the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce about that. Todd Russell, the president of NunatuKavut, joins us to talk about the extension of two pilot programs begun by the NunatuKavut Community Council. Al Durno and Leo Abbass worked closely together as town manager and mayor. We chat with the former mayor following the passing of Mr. Durno this week. We bring you a short clip of the health minister talking about the self-isolation of Quebec workers at the provincial covid briefing. Finally, we get details about the Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat's moose monitoring program, and how you can get involved.

NunatuKavut President Todd Russell - Video Of HVGB Municipal Officer Confrontation with Inuk Man by VOCM

"M" is for Maritime Archaic tradition in the Encyclopedia of Labrador, and that's what we learn about today. We hear about the upcoming NunatuKavut general election. We get an update from a lawyer about a class action lawsuit alleging Muskrat Falls is responsible for flooding in Mud Lake and parts of Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 2017. Cut from the bus. We hear from a single mom stressed about getting her kids to school. Education Minister Tom Osborne says all eligible students will be able to ride. We find out about the provincial government adding 100 school buses to the mix. We Hang with the Waynes, and hear about a hermit living in the woods for 27 years, and a review of a sequel to the Karate Kid trilogy. Ready for your morning Zen? We'll hear from a Labrador yogi who's offering free classes online.

Changes have been made to visitor restrictions at Labrador Grenfell Health facilities since the province entered Alert Level Three, we've got a brief overview of the new rules. Education Minister Brian Warr says students will hopefully be back in class this September. You'll hear from the Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher's Association on what is needed for that to happen. For the lead up to National Indigenous People's Day, we feature an artist from NunatuKavut who went from student to studio owner. Who said you had to actually leave the house to have a staycation? A Labrador West resident is helping you slip into a virtual world instead. A poet who has roots in Labrador told us about working on the Northern Ranger as a deckhand

On today's show, we'll remember the life of environmental activist, NunatuKavut elder, and true Labradorian Jim Learning, we'll hear more from the president of the NCC and how he feels his group is being treated unfairly by the Federal government. Plus, we'll speak to a local farmer and why he's concerned for the upcoming farming season and finally, we'll hear from Striver boy Dave Paddon about a Labrador wide pandemic themed recitation he wants to write with you!

In this episode we dive deep into an issue Indigenous communities and researchers around the world are working together to solve. How do we conduct research so that it benefits communities, respects researches' freedom of inquiry, and all of that in ways that everybody can agree on? Our guide through the tangly issues of research ethics in Indigenous and rural and remote communities is Julie Bull. She was one of the researchers developing new research guidelines with and for NunatuKavut communities in southern and central Labrador.

This week, Steve and Glenn chat with Julie Bull, who is of Inuit descent (NunatuKavut) from Labrador and a scholar in the ethics and governance of research involving Indigenous peoples, which is exploding in the "Reconciliation" era.