Labrador Morning

(0:34) "May the fourth be with you" is a phrase known to many Star Wars fans. Jeff Barrett is a huge fan and has the Lego collection to prove it.

(8:13) The East Coast Music Awards Week is underway in Halifax.

And the Flummies are heading down to play some gigs and collect a new trophy. The longtime band is this province's recipient of the Stompin Tom Award.

(18:25) Strengthening our regional identities through folklore. That's the focus of Dale Jarvis's keynote address at this year's Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador meeting.

(24:36) Aches in joints, thyroid issues, and brain fog. While these may seem unique, they're all symptoms of hemochromatosis. We'll hear about the iron overload disorder.

(33:39) The songs of Gordon Lightfoot touched millions of listeners and influenced countless musicians, including Gary Mitchell. He saw Lightfoot perform over 50 years ago and has followed his career.

(39:41) Now, researchers from the University of Cologne in Germany think they've found a key mechanism responsible for the process. To learn more, we're joined by Dr Peter Lin.

(0:31) It's been a quiet few years for the Northern Lights, but they're back in full bloom as of late and will only get brighter.

(9:49) Boys from Natuashish will once again be going out on the land

to learn about the environment and their culture

(16:02) A tenant in Newfoundland and Labrador Housing describes the struggles she's facing in her building.

(23:03) As the sea ice changes, researchers say the communities that rely on it must also change.

(31:47) A Makkovik classroom took learning from the whiteboard to the radio station. They created podcasts to help them learn!

(40:12) From a roots and blues kitchen party to Let's Dance shows and everything in between, we're getting a snapshot of what's happening at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this month.

(0:34) It's been several weeks since crab season started in Newfoundland, and still, no one's fishing. We'll check in with a crab fisherman from St. Lewis, Labrador.

(7:59) Abraham's Diary is a documentary produced by Chris Brookes in 2009. We're sharing the story of Abraham Ulrikab and his family and four other Inuit from Hebron, who was put on display in Europe and tragically succumbed to smallpox.

(16:02) The Innu Integrated Diabetes Initiative is holding self-management workshops in Natuashish.

(22:22) The Minister of Education doesn't think there are major problems with schools in Labrador West. However, many parents disagree and have started a petition.

(29:58) A group in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is working to inspire others to help clean up litter around town.

(37:25) The coordinator for Housing Hub in Happy Valley-Goose Bay weighs in on the removal of benches.

(00:24) Abraham's Diary is a documentary produced by Chris Brookes in 2009. We're sharing the story of Abraham Ulrikab and his family, as well as four other Inuit from Hebron, who were put on display in Europe, and who tragically succumbed to small pox.

(12:02) The removal of public benches around Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week doesn't sit well with many residents. We get reaction from End Homelessness St. John's, an organization working to prevent and end homelessness.

(22:36) The daughter of a dialysis patient says at-home dialysis meant her father could come home to Natuashish for the first time in two decades.

(27:28) Nunatukavut Community Council was in New York last month as part of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

(00:26) Another entry from Chris Brookes' 2009 documentary, Abraham's Diary.

(7:55) A Bravo snowmobile race in Nunavut has been going strong for 20 years.

(14:43) MHA Lela Evans speaks about suicide rates, food insecurity and intergenerational trauma in the House of Assembly.

(22:44) HVGB town council says it ordered the removal of benches to curb illegal activity, but strong reaction to the move has been swift.

(30:48) A new dialysis clinic officially opened in Sheshatshiu.

(39:46) The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association is shocked by Education Minister John Haggie's comments re: education concerns in Labrador West.

(48:16) We catch up with former Labrador West resident, and musician, Neil Simmons who is back in town to perform.

(00:22) Abraham Ulrikab kept a diary while he and his family were on display in a German zoo in 1880. He was watching the European spectators...and he had a lot to say about it.

(10:38) Two communities on Labrador's South Coast were dealt a blow when their crab plants shut down more than 10 years ago. We'll revisit them days.

(17:34) Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans didn't hold back in the House of Assembly yesterday on the topic of suicide in Labrador.

(25:12) We get an update from the Public Service Alliance of Canada as the nationwide strike enters its 7th day.

(31:09) Education Minster John Haggie responds to concerns over educational funding in Labrador.

(41:51) Holly Andersen's short documentary about the Hebron relocation is premiering at Hot Docs.

(00:16) Chris Brookes' documentary, Abraham's Diary, takes us to Berlin.

(11:04) The Francophone Association in Labrador West puts on Cabane à sucre. Our reporter Darryl Dinn checks out the sweet sensations.

(19:31) The Kindergarten French immersion program at Peacock Primary in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will not be cut after all, thanks to two parents advocating for it.

(25:09) An alliance of healthcare providers is raising awareness of the toll pregnancy, and infant care can take on mental health.

(33:09) We find out what plans the province has for developing midwifery programs in Labrador by 2024.

(00:23) We continue with the second part of a Chris Brookes documentary called, Abraham's Diary.

(07:03) Thousands of people in NL have suffered from long COVID. But the province won't say if there are any plans to address it.

(13:51) A hockey tournament is being held in honour of Dennis Drover, a well-known volunteer in Labrador West.

(19:43) Selby Mesher reminisces about winning Gold in Labrathon at the first Labrador Winter Games.

(27:51) Ashlee Cunsolo is the recipient of the 2023 Angela Hildyard Recognition Award for Emerging Leader.

(35:36) National Post parliamentary reporter Ryan Tumilty tells us about the labour negotiations between the government and striking public sector workers.

(41:57) Innu Inquiry lead counsel Peter Ralph tells us what's next.

(00:41) Labrador Trap and Skeet Club president Max Filippi tells us about their upcoming season.

(05:53) The sea ice season this year was anything but usual, but scientifically, it's ending off relatively average in sea ice thickness.

(17:25) A new Concerning Care story that looks at the other side of the equation — not families' struggles... but those of workers in long-term care.

(23:59) Mushuau Chief John Nui talks about the Innu Inquiry that took place in Natuashish last week.

(30:08) A new group in Labrador West cleans up trash in honour of Earth Day.

(34:20) A Metallic fan is stoked about scoring tickets for an upcoming show.

(42:37) We bring you another installment of Chris Brookes' documentary, Abraham's Diary.

This week, Innu students are learning how to clean a caribou skin. A tent is set up out back of Sheshatshiu Innu school. A wood stove keeps the tent warm with spruce boughs as a cushion inside. Tina Andrew is teaching the traditional skill using a scraper from her grandmother. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi dropped by to talk to the students and the teacher.