Labrador Morning

Last week, we heard concerns from Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans about Torngat Metals Limited's Strange Lake Project. We hear from the company about why they changed the proposed route of the access project, and learn more about the vision for that mine.

Thea Penashue—the guest co-host of our show for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—recently wrote an essay about discrimination she experienced as a child. We hear the entirety of Thea’s piece. 

Workshops, community sharing sessions, research discussions and more. We hear from organizers Andrea Procter and Lena Onalik about this year’s Nunatsiavut Heritage Forum.

Some Indigenous communities say the journey to reclaiming their language is a long and emotional one - but necessary to heal. An update on the progress behind the language-related Calls to Action - and what advocates say still needs to be done. (3:45)

We head to western Newfoundland and hear what Truth and Reconciliation means to Qalipu Chief Jenny Brake, and why she thinks it's important to make youth a key part of advancing it. (11:59)

We hear from a senior advisor to the Innu Nation treaty process on what Truth and Reconciliation means, and what steps are needed to get there. And it's someone Thea Penashue, our guest host, knows only too well! Thea sits down with her father, Peter Penashue, to hear his thoughts. (19:31)

The final installment in a series of conversations about Truth and Reconciliation from our colleagues Amanda Gear and Sarah Antle. (25:58)

We learn more about how the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation came about, and we also hear what the occasion means to retired Inuk judge James Igloliorte, who attended residential school himself. (38:39)

Honouring the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools. We take you back to the Innu Gathering at Gull Island to hear from Thea Penashue's grandmother, Elizabeth Penashue, about the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. (48:31)

A place to live well, we hear about the programming happening at the Inotsiavik centre in Hopedale, and hear what it means to have a place for preserving, practicing, and sharing culture. (1:04:49)

We meet David Penashue, our musical guest for today's show. The Sheshatshiu singer-songwriter joins us here in studio. (1:13:10)

Taking our language and culture back! Thea sits down friend Megan Rich, who is also a mom. They talk about the challenges of raising our children to speak Innu-aimun and what reconciliation looks like. (1:22:27)

An important family in the history of the Beothuk people will be immortalized in bronze later today. (1:33:33)

David sings us a second song. (1:41:38)

The best laugh wins! We take you to a laughing contest that took place at the Manishan Nui Community Gathering on Gull Island last week - and we hear why laughing is a big part of Innu culture. (1:47:00)

David sings one last song for us on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (1:56:45)

Thea reads an excerpt from her "Self Reflection" paper. (2:04:29)

Zack brings us all the happenings in Labrador for the week of September the 27th.

Hot dogs, fresh desserts, and a speech from the Premier! That’s all happening in Happy Valley Day tomorrow. We hear from Mayor George Andrews about the event.

After coming out of creditor protection, Tacora Mines has a new President and CEO. We meet incoming president Brian Penney.

A new road across Labrador could help bring rare earth metals to market. But the MHA for Torngat Mountains says she has no trust in the mining company behind it. We hear from Lela Evans.

Though the school year is in full swing, there are still a number of vacancies in Labrador West schools—including positions for school counselors. We hear from the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association on this issue.

The Labrador Friendship Centre is celebrating its 50th year of operations this year. We hear from anniversary committee members Jill Elson and Jade Rachwal, long-time volunteer Barbara McGowan, and long-time employee Tony Cullen.