Rock the Talk
SEASON 6 / EPISODE 5
December 3, 2021
Tough Enough
Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston discusses Yukon's new vaccine mandate and more with John Streicker, Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission and Energy, Mines and Resources. Plus, an update from the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Andre Corriveau, and it's time for a difficult conversation with Yukon's Chief Coroner Heather Jones who is sounding the alarm on the opioids crisis, and RCMP Detachment Commander Lindsay Ellis discusses RCMP's effort to be part of a whole-of-community response. Jeremy Jones of Triple J's Canna Space returns for more cannabis mythbusting, and Krista Prochazka invites everyone to re-discover Yukon's Imagination Library.
Part I: Vaccine Mandate: We'll Get Through This
Grand Chief Peter Johnston talks with John Streiker, Minister responsible for Energy, Mines and Resources, the Yukon Energy Corporation, and the Public Service Commission. It's an interview covering pretty much everything under the sun, from nuclear power, electric vehicles, the latest on green energy, roads to resources, and a tough discussion about Yukon's vaccine mandate – all squeezed into Streiker's portfolio.
Photo Credit: Yukon Liberal Party / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
Part II: CMOH: Lifting Restrictions, Omicron Ahead
Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Dr. Andre Corriveau, Yukon's acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, to talk about the government's decision to relax COVID-19 restrictions, the latest on boosters, and the best way for families to prepare for the holiday season and the emergence of a new variant, Omicron.
Photo Credit: Canadian Water Network / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
Part III: Jeremy Jones: Dispelling Cannabis Myths
Grand Chief Peter Johnston invites cannabis industry trailblazer and Co-Owner Triple J's Canna Space Jeremy Jones back to the show for another in-depth discussion about the myths, risks and the opportunities for growth and innovation in this flourishing sector. Jeremy delivers another dose of pure cannabis knowledge in this epic interview.
Photo Credit: CBC / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
Part IV: Opioids: Time for a Difficult Conversation
Grand Chief Peter Johnston talks with Heather Jones, Yukon's Chief Coroner, about a topic too serious to ignore – Yukon's opioid crisis. Jones has been shining new light on a hidden tragedy, and has lifted this story from the shadows of communities to the front page on a national stage. With 21 confirmed deaths so far in 2021, her message is a stark reminder that more action is needed right away.
Photo Credit: CBC / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
Part V: RCMP's "Whole-of-Community" Approach
Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with RCMP Detachment Commander Lindsay Ellis to talk about how a new commitment to engagement and partnerships at the community level has helped improve the relationship with Yukon First Nations.
Photo Credit: CBC / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
Part VI: Re-Discovering Yukon's Imagination Library
Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Krista Prochazka from the Yukon Imagination Library to talk about the success of the program and the books leaving smiles on 1,400 young faces across the territory each month. Prochazka discusses the importance of building on Dolly Parton's legacy, and says working with partners to deliver First Nations content is making a difference, proudly including the Hän book "Shëtsey" as the latest example of literature that celebrates local languages and culture.
Photo Credit: Krista Prochazka / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM
S6E5 Playlist
Rock the Talk
S6/E5 Playlist
December 3, 2021
S6E5 Quick Links
Yukon's Chief Coroner delivers a powerful message about the impact opioids is having on communities.
Cleaner, greener energy solutions shine bright on the Yukon Energy Corporation website.
Expanding your cannabis knowledge is a big part of the experience at Triple J's Canna Space.
Read all about the Yukon Imagination Library at www.yukonimaginationlibrary.ca
Learn more about M Division's commitment to reconciliation, which launched in 2020.
For the latest information about COVID-19 in Yukon, visit www.yukon.ca