Labrador Morning

Two 13 year old's in Labrador West put their long locks on the line for cancer research this weekend. We hear about their "Shave for the Brave" fundraiser.

Towers that can track birds, butterflies, bats and bumblebees are coming to other areas of the Big Land. We hear an update from Lucas Berrigan, a project coordinator for Bird Canada’s MOTUS wildlife tracking system.

It’s been a strange winter this year. We reflect on our changing climate here in Labrador with Labrador Campus vice-provost Ashlee Cunsolo, and learn more about her research on ecological grief.

We pay tribute to former Innu Nation Grand Chief David Nuke, who fought passionately for the rights of his people and family. We hear reflections on the late Innu leader from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Etienne Rich and Innu lawyer Jolene Ashini.

This week on Labrador Morning, Innu student midwives are sharing their stories of giving birth and talking about how this shaped their motivation to pursue midwifery. We hear from student midwife Noreen Andrew.

In April 1959, Hebronimiut were forced to leave their homes. We reflect on the legacy of this history with Inuit cultural educator Maria Merkuratsuk, whose parents were relocated from the community.

The search is on for more volunteer firefighters in Postville. We chat with the fire chief Glenn Sheppard about their recruitment efforts.

The team behind the “Love Inuktut” language-learning app is a finalist for this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize. We hear from Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Lianna Rice, who’s part of that team.

We’re featuring stories from Innu student midwives on Labrador Morning this week. We hear from Kim Bridle, who spoke about her own experience of giving birth.

A disabled couple's Happy Valley-Goose bay home was turned upside down by an intruder last week—though nothing was stolen during the break-in. We hear about the solutions they're calling for.