Mar 19, 2013 | 8:40The Morning Edition - Sask Wab Kinew AudioThe Morning Edition - Sask Wab Kinew Mar 19, 2013 | 8:40Wab Kinew is the host of the CBC series "The 8th Fire" and has been very influential in the Idle No More movement. He is the speaker at tonight's UofR Journalism School's Minifie Lecture. Wab joins Sheila to give a preview.
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.
Jul 7, 2012 | 9:10Saskatchewan Weekend The Couch Potato Report - July 7, 2012 AudioSaskatchewan Weekend The Couch Potato Report - July 7, 2012 Jul 7, 2012 | 9:10There are just three new releases for Dan to tell you about this week: the exceptional documentary series 8th FIRE - ABORIGINAL PEOPLES, CANADA & THE WAY FORWARD; the big screen version of 21 JUMP STREET - starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum; and the 1968 sci-fi cult classic BARBARELLA - starring Jane Fonda.
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.
Feb 26, 2012 | 27:30C'est la vie February 26 and 28, 2012 AudioC'est la vie February 26 and 28, 2012 Feb 26, 2012 | 27:30Loreen Pindera takes us to the Algonquin community of Lac Simon.
She was there last fall when young Aboriginal filmmakers screened videos they had made with the travelling studio, Wapikoni Mobile. Loreen's report, Last Stop Lac Simon, is a story of triumph and tragedy.
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.'
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Jan 12, 2012 | 6:59Calgary Eyeopener 8th Fire - Aboriginals in Canada Audio