Season 5 Episode 3

Rock the Talk

SEASON 5 / EPISODE 3

EPISODE RECAP:

November 6, 2020

Cold As Rock

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Champagne and Aishihik Chief Steve Smith for a closer look at key priorities, challenges and a tribute to Yukon Veterans. Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Doris Bill talks about these historic first days with a new Lands Act, and Yukon's Top Cop joins us for an honest discussion about policing and how RCMP is managing after a difficult summer of politics, racial tension and a global pandemic. Plus, former NHLer John Chabot about the First Assist Initiative, and hears from coach Dan Johnson on the wave of excitement surrounding girls hockey in Yukon.

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Part I: First Assist: Inspiring Youth, the Ultimate Goal

Grand Chief Peter Johnston talks with former NHLer and founder of the First Assist Initiative John Chabot about his important work to keep Indigenous NHL Alumni connected to communities across Canada. On and off the ice, it's clear John and his team have one goal in mind: inspiring Indigenous youth to be their absolute best.

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

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Part II: Chief Smith: Remembering Their Sacrifice

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Champagne and Aishihik Chief Steve Smith for a discussion about the opportunities, challenges and priorities ahead for Self Governing First Nations with 2021 just around the corner. In honour of National Indigenous Veteran's Day on November 8, Chief Smith also shares memories of his father Elijah, and acknowledges the profound sacrifice made by those who fought (and still fight) for the freedoms we enjoy today.

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Photo Credit: Kaylyn Baker / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part III: Girls Hockey: Young Stars Shining Bright

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Yukon girls hockey coach Dan Johnson to talk about the latest and greatest news from on and off the ice. After years of bringing girls into the sport, parents and coaches are now seeing the results – an unprecedented wave of youth, skills and excitement that is taking Yukon rinks by storm.

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

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Part IV: Chief Bill: "We All Look After Our Land"

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Doris Bill to talk about KDFN's historic new Land's Act, which came into effect October 15. The Act, entitled Nan kay sháwthän Däk’anúta ch’e ("We all look after our land" in Southern Tutchone), gives the First Nation authority to manage, protect and enforce laws on its settlement lands. "We're incredibly proud of all of the work that has gone into this," says Chief Bill. "There's a lot of thanks to give to a lot of people." Chief Bill also shares important insight into the progress being made to advance community policing and justice, and encourages everyone to stay diligent following the recent loss of a Watson Lake resident due to COVID-19.

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Part V: RCMP Chief: Yukon Relationships, Trust

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Scott Sheppard, Chief Superintendent of the Yukon RCMP, to talk about policing priorities in the territory, and national tension during a global pandemic. Chief Sheppard offers his open and honest perspective on the state of affairs in Canada today, and says his team believes in the relationships and the trust that have been established in Yukon communities over the years. "Policing has changed a lot," says Sheppard, adding "I think we need to reel things back in again, and I think we need to just be human with one another and continue to build that trust."

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

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Part VI: Shadelle Chambers: CYFN Update

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Shadelle Chambers, Executive Director of the Council of Yukon First Nations, for an update on CYFN programs, services, activities and opportunities. Chambers says leadership meetings, community outreach and engagement sessions have been the priority, and highlights a full schedule of activities related to health, lands and resources, justice and the Yukon Native Language Centre.

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