Season 6 Episode 8

Rock the Talk

SEASON 6 / EPISODE 8

EPISODE RECAP:

January 28, 2022

Dancing in the Dark

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston invites Kate White, Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party and Currie Dixon, Leader of the Yukon Party to talk about the Yukon Government is (or isn't) making on a full range of issues. Plus, with Yukon facing a new wave of COVID and an unprecedented opioids crisis, Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee talks about the Substance Use Health Emergency, followed by a discussion about the myths of addictions with Jeremy Jones of Triple J's Canna Space. Grand Chief also connects with Shadelle Chambers to look at what's new at the Council of Yukon First Nations and welcomes Yukon's YouTube sensation Gurdeep Pandher (also known as Canada's Bhangra Ambassador) who's more than happy to unleash the power of positive thinking on the air.

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Part I: Yukon NDP: Agreement Making a Difference

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Kate White, Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party back to the show to talk about the progress being made under the Confidence and Supply Agreement her party signed with the Yukon Liberals last Spring. As keeper of the balance of power, the NDP leader examines a plethora of issues and expectations and what she needs to see for her to extend the agreement in 2023.

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Photo Credit: Yukon New Democratic Party / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part II: Opposition: My Government Report Card So Far

Grand Chief Peter Johnston talks health, education, housing, energy, opioids, COVID Response and more with Leader of the Official Opposition, Currie Dixon. In his first term as Yukon Party leader, Dixon delivers his report card on the government's performance, including the Confidence and Supply Agreement signed by the Liberals and NDP last year.

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Photo Credit: Yukon Party / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part III: Shadelle Chambers: CYFN Winter Update

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Shadelle Chambers, Executive Director of the Council of Yukon First Nations, for an update on the progress CYFN has been making on a full range of initiatives. Shadelle highlights the important work under way on languages, child and family services, a new women's shelter and more.

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Photo Credit: CYFN / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part IV: Yukon's Substance Use Health Emergency

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Yukon's Minister of Health and Social Services, Tracy-Anne McPhee, to talk about opioids – another serious crisis facing Yukon communities. The discussion dives into last week's declaration of a Substance Use Health Emergency, with Minister McPhee expressing her vision to work with Yukon First Nations to help those struggling with addiction while also supporting the families and communities impacted by recent tragedies.

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Photo Credit: CBC / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part V: Jeremy Jones: The Myths of Addiction

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Jeremy Jones from Triple J's Canna Space back to the show for a discussion about addiction and the stigma and challenges along the road to recovery. Jones shares his personal journey and offers powerful insight into the science, the struggles and the supports needed to truly make a difference.

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Photo Credit: CBC / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part VI: Pandher: The Power of Positive Thinking

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes YouTube sensation and Yukon positivity guru Gurdeep Pandher to the show to talk about his journey, his pandemic popularity and the powerful art of Bhangra dancing. As Canada's Bhangra Ambassador, Gurdeep's dancing has inspired a global audience during the pandemic, along with his unwavering commitment to positive thinking, joy and happiness.

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