Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Eyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference AudioEyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Those taking part in a national land claims conference in Gatineau are hoping to make the federal government more accountable for treaty implementation. The "Keeping the Promise" Conference brought together more than 300 First Nations and Inuit leaders, government representatives, academics, industry people and others from February 26 to March 1. They hope to lay the foundation for a modern treaty implementation policy and create an annual "report card" to evaluate how well the government is doing with regard to treaty implementation.
As the nation that signed the first modern treaty back in the 1970's, Cree Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Joshua Loon spoke with him.
Mar 13, 2013 | 9:14Eyou Dipajimoon Gun safety: why it's a must for Crees wanting to hunt AudioEyou Dipajimoon Gun safety: why it's a must for Crees wanting to hunt Mar 13, 2013 | 9:14Gun safety is important if we want to use guns properly in the territory and keep everyone out of harm's way. Passing a gun safety course is also the law. However, it's not always easy to convince Crees that the courses are something worthwhile. Jean Baptiste Loon, special project co-ordinator with the Cree Trappers Association. Joshua Loon spoke with him to find out more.
Mar 8, 2013 | 16:04Winschgaoug Eastmain residents prepare for local journey AudioWinschgaoug Eastmain residents prepare for local journey Mar 8, 2013 | 16:04Eastmain's local Journey gets underway on February 25. A group of youth along with guides will be trekking on foot out on the land for 2 weeks. Jamie Moses is no stranger to this kind of journey. He has participated in many journeys in his community. Betsy Longchap spoke with him to get the details.
Mar 3, 2013 | 13:53Fresh Air An Actor's Story AudioFresh Air An Actor's Story Mar 3, 2013 | 13:53Fresh Air's Mary Ito talked with Toronto actor Daiva Johnston about her role in the March 4th Murdoch Mysteries and the challenges of making a success of an acting career.
Mar 2, 2013 | 15:34Cinq a Six Preserving Modern Heritage AudioCinq a Six Preserving Modern Heritage Mar 2, 2013 | 15:34Heritage Montreal has a list of threatened sites in Montreal, and almost half have been built in the last 100 years. Dinu Bumbaru explains why recent designs -like Expo 67 installations-- should be preserved.
Mar 2, 2013 | 14:57Cinq a Six Making the case for new music AudioCinq a Six Making the case for new music Mar 2, 2013 | 14:57New music (aka, contemporary music or modern music) has it's fans, but many people find it hard to understand, or are maybe scared to even try. Composers Walter Boudreau and Casandra Miller make the case for giving it a shot.
Mar 2, 2013 | 6:02Cinq a Six Are we too nostalgic? AudioCinq a Six Are we too nostalgic? Mar 2, 2013 | 6:02Abstract art, clean-lined modern architecture and unconventional music appeal to some. But recent creations seem inaccessible - and even unpleasant - to many others. At the same time, new houses mimic Victorian design and Impressionist paintings attract huge crowds. Do we have a problem with modernism, or are we just nostalgic? Listen to Jeanette's interview with professor Sandeep Bhagwati.
Mar 1, 2013 | 4:15St John's Morning Show NLC Cuts AudioSt John's Morning Show NLC Cuts Mar 1, 2013 | 4:15Public sector job cuts have started (albeit at a trickle).
About a dozen government workers lost their positions yesterday.
And Wednesday, the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation announced it's laying off nine people. President and CEO Steve Winter joins me in the studio.
