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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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Jan 12, 2012 | 25:00Trailbreakers Justice and the Law (Part 1): Don Worme AudioTrailbreakers Justice and the Law (Part 1): Don Worme Jan 12, 2012 | 25:00Don Worme is one of the great defenders of the Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan. Don is the first lawyer most Native people in Saskatchewan will call if they come in conflict with the law. A modern day warrior of the courtroom; in fact his licence plate reads WARYER.
But Don’s involvement in the legal system comes from a place of deep pain: as a child he watched the murder of his mother and sisters. A pariah to some, a hero to many, Don takes us into the world of Aboriginal justice.
"This item has been altered to change some incorrect information. The line removed implied there were Saskatchewan police officers prosecuted for leaving Aboriginal men outside in T-shirts in winter. This is not the case. Don Worme was actively involved in the Stonechild Inquiry, which was not a criminal procedure."
Feb 20, 2012 | 53:57The Next Chapter Keeping it Riel: Interpreting Louis Reil's life AudioThe Next Chapter Keeping it Riel: Interpreting Louis Reil's life Feb 20, 2012 | 53:57Our panel consists of Maggie Siggins, author of 'Riel: A Life of Revolution,' Chester Brown, author of 'Louis Riel: A Comic Strip Biography,' and Gregory Scofield, author of 'Louis: The Heretic Poems.' Little Miss Higgins on her song 'Snowin' Today: A Lament for Louis Riel.' Joseph Boyden on 'Louis Riel & Gabriel Dumont.' Herb Belcourt on 'Walking in the Woods: A Métis Journey.'
Jan 12, 2012 | 30:59Trailbreakers Justice and the Law (Part 2): Cindy Blackstock AudioTrailbreakers Justice and the Law (Part 2): Cindy Blackstock Jan 12, 2012 | 30:59Cindy Blackstock has been surveilled by Canada's own government. Her crime? Caring for First Nations children. Blackstock is the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and a member of Gitksan First Nation. She filed suit against the government before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in 2007, charging that First Nations children were discriminated against by inequitable child welfare services on reserves. It's made her unpopular with government, but a crusader among First Nations child advocates hoping to close the gap between money for Aboriginal children and non-Aboriginal.
Mar 8, 2012 | 23:59The Current Inuit Identity (Documentary) AudioThe Current Inuit Identity (Documentary) Mar 8, 2012 | 23:59The Inuit lay claim to one of Canada's oldest cultures in the country's newest territory Nunavut, home to Canada's youngest population. And the Inuit youth of Nunavut are on exciting territory, uncharted landscape. Theirs is an ice-age culture that has swung into the digital age within a matter of decades. The 8th Fire Project takes us to Nunavut.
Jul 12, 2012 | 7:46Quebec AM Making traditional seal skin boots in Kuujjuaq AudioQuebec AM Making traditional seal skin boots in Kuujjuaq Jul 12, 2012 | 7:46While many women in Nunavik still make traditional parkas and mittens, the practice of making seal skin boots - or kamiks - has declined. But some women in Kuujjuaq are working hard to learn the skill, and pass it on to a new generation.
Our Ainslie MacLellan visited a class earlier this year, to learn what goes into making kamiks.
Jan 19, 2012 | 27:31Trailbreakers Making Waves (Part 2): 'Blackstone' AudioTrailbreakers Making Waves (Part 2): 'Blackstone' Jan 19, 2012 | 27:31If Corrine is making waves, it’s nothing compared to Ron E. Scott and his television series 'Blackstone.' The Rez Drama takes on the big issues facing many reserves: violence, substance abuse, and corruption; all things that many Aboriginal folks feel shouldn’t be brought out into the open, never mind made into a TV show. But the Gemini award winning show is hugely popular and back for a 2nd season. How Art is shaking up Indian country!
Feb 2, 2012 | 24:59Trailbreakers Sports and Culture (Part 1): NHLer Fred Sasakamoose AudioTrailbreakers Sports and Culture (Part 1): NHLer Fred Sasakamoose Feb 2, 2012 | 24:59Fred Sasakamoose is the first First Nations player in the NHL. He broke a trail that many Aboriginal players have since followed. We'll hear his story and the tales of some of the stars that followed. Folks like Bryan Trottier and Jordin Tootoo. And these players have made some dreams come true for generations of young players, we'll hear from them.
Feb 3, 2012 | 21:58Trailbreakers Sports and Culture (Extended): NHLer Fred Sasakamoose AudioTrailbreakers Sports and Culture (Extended): NHLer Fred Sasakamoose Feb 3, 2012 | 21:58Extended cut featuring the first First Nations NHL hockey player.
Apr 23, 2012 | 5:21Quebec AM Northern futures: Guiding Inukjuak's youth AudioQuebec AM Northern futures: Guiding Inukjuak's youth Apr 23, 2012 | 5:21Inukjuak is known as a village that takes pride in preserving its culture. But it's not just about clining to the past. It's about helping to shape the future for youth. The Unaaq men's association teaches traditional and modern skills to young people, to help build links between the generations.
Quebec AM's Ainslie MacLellan brings us more.
May 1, 2012 | 8:22Quebec AM Northern Futures: Throat-singer Evie Mark AudioQuebec AM Northern Futures: Throat-singer Evie Mark May 1, 2012 | 8:22Throat-singer Evie Mark grew up partly in Ivujivik, in Nunavik, and partly in Southern Quebec. She was recently back in Nunavik, in the town of Inukjuak, working with the organization Blueprint for Life, which does social work through hip hop dance. She spoke with Quebec AM's Ainslie MacLellan about what she sees as the biggest problems facing Inuit youth.
Jan 12, 2012 | 6:22The Early Shift 8th Fire: New documentary series AudioThe Early Shift 8th Fire: New documentary series Jan 12, 2012 | 6:22Voices from a new Aboriginal generation. A new CBC documentary series that's challenging stereotypes about First Nations.
Jan 12, 2012 | 6:59Calgary Eyeopener 8th Fire - Aboriginals in Canada AudioCalgary Eyeopener 8th Fire - Aboriginals in Canada Jan 12, 2012 | 6:59Many young Aboriginals are changing what it means to be First Nations, living more modern lifestyles and finding new ways to hold onto their roots. We preview the CBC's new documentary series 8th Fire with host Wab Kinew.
Jan 12, 2012 | 9:40Quebec AM 8th Fire series challenges stereotypes about First Nations AudioQuebec AM 8th Fire series challenges stereotypes about First Nations Jan 12, 2012 | 9:40A new CBC documentary series 8th Fire features voices from a new Aboriginal generation and looks at the challenges of building a better relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in Canada. Susan speaks with CBC host Wab Kinew about the series.
Jan 19, 2012 | 7:26Ottawa Morning 8th Fire: Voices from a new Aboriginal generation AudioOttawa Morning 8th Fire: Voices from a new Aboriginal generation Jan 19, 2012 | 7:26Robyn spoke to the host of a new CBC documentary series that's challenging stereotypes about First Nations.
Jan 19, 2012 | 6:14Edmonton AM 8th Fire - New CBC documentary series AudioEdmonton AM 8th Fire - New CBC documentary series Jan 19, 2012 | 6:14Voices from a new Aboriginal generation. We talk to host Wab Kinew about how this series is challenging stereotypes about First Nations.
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