Labrador Morning

This week on Unreserved, host Rosanna Deerchild hops on her bike to check out the public art created by Indigenous artists in Winnipeg. We hear from multimedia artist KC Adams today. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions of childhood, and when your child gets that diagnosis, you may have numerous questions. That's why one woman started a support group in Churchill Falls. Ronda Kent joins us. We catch up with musician Joanna Barker to hear more about a program the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School is implementing to give students an opportunity to learn music from community members. Health care across the province has been under scrutiny this past month. We've heard about doctor shortages and people falling through the cracks. Today we speak with Stephanie Angnatok, whose mother Fran broke her hip and had to wait days for an X-ray. Muskrat Falls is facing another setback due to the ongoing struggle to perfect software for the Labrador to Island Link. The CBC's Terry Roberts speaks to Jennifer Williams of NL Hydro and Nalcor about how this affects the completion and cost of the project. There's been an increase in cases of gonorrhea in Labrador. We hear about it from Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health for Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Labrador North Chamber of Commerce put out a survey to determine how the labour shortage is affecting local businesses. We hear about what they found from Chamber CEO Julianne Griffin. Finally, we speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about the Prime Minister's visit to the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation and how his words are being received, along with other news in federal politics.

Joanne Rodgers says that she was honoured to receive the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General. We hear more about the volunteer work that she does when we speak with her today. You've been telling us about your favourite Labrador authors for Canadian Libraries Month. Today, we read out some of your submissions and check in with Labrador's regional librarian, Natasha Wells. A social media post has been inspiring salamander stories throughout Upper Lake Melville. Today, the man who started it all is sharing what happened that fateful night he thought a wild salamander was a lost pet. We hear from Adam Reid. Cruise NL is honouring one of Labrador's former tourism workers with the 2021 Cruise Vision Award. The winner is Anita Rich, who died in a snowmobile accident in March 2020. We hear more about the award and Anita later in the show when we speak with her friend and colleague Jillian Larkham. The Nunatsiavut Government is looking to create an Inuit Ancestry database. We speak with First Minister Tyler Edmunds about it. After 28 years, Charlie Russell of Labrador City has given up his dog team. He joins us to talk about why he made that decision. Willy's New Pup tells the story of a man named Willy as he trains his new pup to be the leader of his dog team. Author Sherry Blake tells us how she is feeling about publication of the book. The inquiry into ground search and rescue has wrapped up hearings, and now a report is being prepared. We speak with Stephanie Dawe, the communications director for the Happy Valley-Goose Bay search and rescue team, about what the are looking for from this process.

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.

A father on the north coast of Labrador says his son began showing cancer symptoms at age 3, but he was only diagnosed at age 12. We hear from Matthew Lougheed about his son, and why he believes the province's health care struggles have affected the cancer treatments. October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month, and Dr. Janine Hubbard of the Association of Psychology Newfoundland and Labrador is back with us to talk about the condition. For more than a year, Innu Nation has been writing letters asking for more information on Muskrat Falls from the Federal and Provincial governments. The CBC's Patrick Butler has obtained these letters and he tells us all the details today. Earlier this month we brought you a story about a Rigolet dialect book written by Ocean Pottle-Shiwak. Now it's being distributed virtually across the country and throughout Nunatsiavut. We get an update from Roberta Baikie-Andersen from the Nunatsiavut Government. The internet is integral in doing most things in the digital age, but not everyone in Canada has equal access to it. We speak with Madeleine Redfern of Can-Arctic Inuit Networks about an effort to connect Nunatsiavut and Nunavut with a subsea communications cable. A Facebook post about a salamander drew in a large number of comments, with many people not realizing they even live in Labrador. We hear from salamander expert Sean Boyle about just how abundant these tiny amphibians are. Finally, rapid COVID tests are in the news again, with several provinces starting programs to test school children. We ask house doctor Dr. Peter Lin about rapid tests and how they could be used to help control the pandemic.

A Nain fisherman was around Makkovik when his nets got caught on something. His nets were damaged, but the scientific community was ecstatic. We hear about that discovery today from Joey Angnatok and Barbara Neves. We take you back to 2013 to hear Anne Budgell talk about her book Dear Everybody. It's one of the submissions into our October mug contest. We hear about her book and how you can enter to win. Have you received a notice on your door from the Municipal Assessment Agency this week? We hear from Don Hearn of the Municipalities Assessment Agency about what that notice means and the work the assessors are doing. A technology company has a 20 dollar minimum wage, and the founder says it is leading to a flood of resumes. Ben Wiper joins us. The impact of doctor shortages on people in Labrador has been severe. We hear concerns from Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown, and a response from Health Minister John Haggie. It's been five years in the making, but Labrador West finally has an accessible van to help people get around. Nick Miller, the director of Recreation and Community Services for the Town of Labrador City joins us to talk about it. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says they do not accept the federal government's recognition of NunatuKavut Community Council. We hear from ITK President Natan Obed about the letter they wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding this. Finally, Instagram versus reality. Today we begin a new series called "Unfiltered", looking at the impact social media has on young people.

Stress, anxiety, and difficulty focusing are just a few things students could be experiencing being back in the classroom. We hear some tips from Michel Rodrigue of the Mental Health Commission Of Canada on supporting young people as they settle into the new school year. Greg Andrews from Search Minerals joins us to talk about rare earth minerals in Labrador, spurred on by the global shift to electric powered vehicles. It's no secret that a shortage of doctors and other health care professionals is having an impact on people in Labrador. We speak to Garrett Vickers about the specialist shortage, and we hear from Lisa Ringer about not having access to a family doctor. We hear about two Labrador-made films heading to the St. John's International Women's Film Festival from Megan Chatman and Wanda Lee Mesher, and we hear from Jennie Williams about the film Nalujuk Night, which won best documentary at the FIN Atlantic Film Festival. Finally, pandemic aid programs like the Canada Recovery Benefit and emergency wage subsidy are set to expire next week, but Ottawa is still debating whether they should continue. We get the latest from Ottawa from Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star.

How do workplaces navigate the unknown variables around returning back to work? Nita Chhinzer, an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph explains. The CBC's Kyle Muzyka shares the fifth and final part of his series regarding Indigenous children in care. Starting soon Nunatsiavut medical flights are going to be a daily occurrence during the week, we spoke with Gerald Asivak for details. Rena Penashue recently received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, she tells us what receiving this award meant to hear. It is fire prevention week, so Labrador Mornings Rafsan Faruque Jugol reached out to Joe Power, a Fire Chief in Labrador City, for the best practices that people should be following. It's Canadian Library Month, and where better to stop in and see how things have been going than... a Library? Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke with Anne Marie Tobin of the Melville Public Library. The Waynes join us again with their movie and book reviews! We are well into October and that means there are Partridge berries to be picked... but some people don't know why we have to wait to pick them. Donna Flynn in Labrador West gives us the low down!

We would, also, like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and friends! From all of us at Labrador Morning, thanks for listening, stay safe and we will be back again after the long weekend!

Robert Munsch joined CBC's The Next Chapter for a rare interview this week, where he discusses his experience with dementia. For Throwback Thursday we bring you back to 2011, when Robert Munsch went to Rigolet, the place that inspired his story "Give Me Back My Dad". The CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us the fourth part of a series on Indigenous kids in the Child Welfare system. Today, we hear the story of Natasha Reimer-Okemow, an Afro-First Nations woman who grew up in foster care and is becoming a lawyer to help make the system better. We get a lesson in making traditional bear fat balm from Inuk artist Monika Rumbolt, the owner of Putlavimiut Studios in Labrador City. Brian Barnett, the new mayor of Labrador City, is here today to talk about his election, and what his top priorities are for the municipality. A TikTok challenge is encouraging students to hit teachers at their school, which has prompted a warning from the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. We hear from Sherra-Lee Robinson. A long-running government program provides free satellite phones to help keep drivers safe on the Trans-Labrador Highway, but more than half of the phones have gone missing. CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle gives us the latest. Burton Winters' mother addressed the inquiry into ground search and rescue in St. John's this week. We hear a section of her remarks today. What does Labrador West have in common with the Soviet Union? Archaeologist Anatolijs Venovcevs joins us to talk about the common experiences of mining towns around the world. Finally, when a company or organization is hit with a ransomware attack, more often than not they will pay up. Mark Gaudet from CIRA joins us to talk about why and what more can be done to fend off the hackers.

Are you planning on getting your flu shot this year? Public health experts say it's even more critical to get immunized as doctors keep up the fight against COVID-19. We hear from immunologist Dawn Bowdish. Governments have long known about the high proportion of Indigenous children in the foster care system. The CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us part three of a five part series on Indigenous children in the child welfare system. We catch up with filmmaker Ossie Michelin about his film "Evan's Drum," which celebrates drum dancing in Labrador. You could very well get some prizes by taking a picture of any geese that cross your path. We catch up with Carla Pamak and Regina Wells from the Lesser Geese Project. We bring you to a grass sewing workshop held at the Mokami Status Of Women's Centre over the weekend, and hear from some of the participants. The experience of being examined in a hospital after a sexual assault can be traumatic for victims. Victim care kits are hoping to make it slightly better by providing some basic items that people may need. We speak with Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator Deirdre Connolly. Sobriety cards may offer some hope and support as someone is battling against an addiction. We speak with artist Michelle Parsons about her personal story and why she created the card. Finally, our arts update is back! We check in with Matthew Barrett of the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre and Chris Ball of the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre on their upcoming shows this month.

From switching brands to cutting coupons, a new survey shows two out of five Canadians are changing their behaviour to save money at the grocery store. Janet Music from Dalhousie University joins us to talk about the survey. Indigenous children are taken away from their families at much higher rates than non-Indigenous children, and this results in many unseen consequences. The CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us part two of his five part series on Indigenous children in the child welfare system. We get updates on the paving of the Trans-Labrador Highway when we speak with Minister for Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster. Ron Barron was re-elected as Mayor of Wabush, and he joins us today to discuss his win, the next steps, and the critical issues that affect the community. An American research vessel is currently in provincial waters in hopes of promoting Ocean research. We speak with Shayla Fitzsimmons about the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy, and a webinar being held today to coincide with the voyage. A counsellor at the healing lodge in Natuashish filed a complaint against the community priest, who told her that the traditional healing method practiced at the lodge is "evil". Labrador Morning's Regan Burden has been following the story and gives us the latest. We speak with Dave Wilcox and Joanne Voisey about traditional food recipes, and we also draw the winners from our traditional food photograph contest. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's controversial trip to Tofino.