Season 6 Episode 13

Rock the Talk

SEASON 6 / EPISODE 13

EPISODE RECAP:

April 14, 2022

Limelight

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston invites another awesome lineup of guests to talk about local, regional and national priorities, including an update on extraordinary events from Doris Bill, Chief of Kwanlin Dün First Nation, a closer look at the federal budget with Yukon's Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, and we get the latest and greatest from Yukon University President Leslie Brown. Plus, NHL legend Bryan Trottier shares his inspirational journey and City of Whitehorse Mayor Laura Cabott and Village of Teslin Mayor Gord Curran provide updates and speak to the importance of collaboration and cooperation between municipalities and Yukon First Nations – especially with housing, flooding, affordability, addictions and a plethora of other issues on the minds of all Yukoners right now.

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Part I: Chief Bill: In Pursuit of Healthy Communities

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Doris Bill, Chief of Kwanlin Dün First Nation, to talk about some of the extraordinary events from the past year – from opioids, to the housing crisis, to the Papal apology and more. Chief Bill dives into the current priorities and challenges facing one of Yukon's largest First Nations as we look towards a post-pandemic reality.

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Photo Credit: Whitehorse Star / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part II: Ottawa Update: Budgeting For Housing

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon's Member of Parliament to talk about the federal budget and the latest updates from Ottawa on a range of topics, from Arctic sovereignty to emergency readiness to housing to food security and more.

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Part III: Leslie Brown: Yukon U, A New "Becoming"

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes the newly appointed President of Yukon University, Dr. Leslie Brown, to talk about her upcoming installation atop the North's first and only university. As Yukon sees some reprieve from the pandemic, Dr. Brown embraces an organic approach to moving the University forward. She discusses the origins of "Becoming" – Yukon U's recently released strategic plan – and knows that staying connected with Yukon communities will be key to delivering on the vision of the Yukon Native Brotherhood in the months and years ahead.

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

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Part IV: Mayor Cabott Talks Capital Growing Pains

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Whitehorse Mayor Laura Cabott for an update on a wide range of Capital priorities including housing, infrastructure, emergency readiness and the City's relationship with Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. With Whitehorse now the fastest growing city in Canada, Mayor Cabott talks about the positive relationships and progress she's seen over the first six months of her term, but is the first to admit that to keep pace with this level of growth definitely won't be a walk in the park for City Hall.

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

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Part V: Bryan Trottier Still Leading By Example

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with NHL legend Brian Trottier to talk about his iconic career and his message for youth today. Along with being one the most decorated players in NHL history, Trottier shows why his Hall of Fame credentials go well beyond the ice and with the possibility of more Indigenous NHL Alumni Tour events in the future he continues to emphasize the importance of education and building a strong foundation for life's journey.

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Photo Credit: Le Soleil / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part VI: It Starts With Community Collaboration

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Gord Curran, currently Mayor of Teslin and past President of the Association of Yukon Communities to the show for a closer look at the importance of collaboration between municipalities and First Nations.

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