Season 5 Episode 11

Rock the Talk

SEASON 5 / EPISODE 11

EPISODE RECAP:

March 12, 2021

Election Fever

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston talks about the issues that matter on the brink of election call with special guests Premier Sandy Silver and the Yukon NDP Leader Kate White. Plus, Robin Bradasch and Jenilee Cook introduce the latest Indigenization and self-determination initiatives under way at Yukon University, we connect with Michelle Dawson-Beattie for an update on plans for the epic return of the Yukon First Nations Hockey Association annual tournament, researcher Shannon Powell discusses climate change and COVID-19 impacts on Yukon trappers, and Katie Johnson from the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association shares some exciting news about this year's Adäka Cultural Festival.

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Part I: Prioritizing Indigenization and Self-Determination at Yukon U

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Robin Bradasch, Yukon University's new Associate Vice President Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships, for a closer look at Indigenization priorities and the prospect of a new Institute for Self-Determination. Jenilee Cook, a member of the Yukon U's FN Initiatives team joins in to talk about what's next for the University's popular Yukon First Nations 101 training.

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

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Part II: Election Fever: The Libs' Year To Remember

Grand Chief Peter Johnston is joined by Yukon Premier Sandy Silver for a fresh look at an unforgettable year of challenges and successes. Yukon has one of the lowest case counts in the country, is in the midst of an ambitious vaccine rollout and is on the path to economic recovery, with growth predicted to reach 7.9 per cent in 2021. So are these the right ingredients for an early election? The writ dropped just two hours after this interview, so let's say yes.

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

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Part III: Election Fever: NDP Leader is Ready to Rock

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Yukon NDP leader Kate White to the studio to talk about her party's priorities, candidates and what to expect from her first bid to become Premier. With some recent momentum on her side, White says she's ready for the campaign trail, and ready to deliver for Yukoners.

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

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Part IV: YFNHA: Making Plans For An Epic Return

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Michelle Dawson-Beattie, President of the Yukon First Nations Hockey Association (formerly Yukon Indian Hockey Association) to talk about the decision to cancel the annual tournament for a second straight year, and the plan to make it bigger and better in the future.

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

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Part V: Exploring Impacts on a Changing World

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Shannon Powell to talk about her latest research initiatives, including a study of climate change impacts on Yukon trappers and a new proposal to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted an industry that has seen the cancellation of fur auctions and craft fairs as a result of the global pandemic.

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Photo Credit: Shannon Powell / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part VI: Katie Johnson: ADAKA Returns in 2021

Grand Chief Peter Johnston is joined by Katie Johnson from the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association to talk about the return of the annual Adäka Cultural Festival, scheduled for June 25 - July 1, 2021. After last year's event was postponed due to COVID-19, Johnson says focusing on the Yukon First Nations Arts brand and the launch of the new YFN Arts online store definitely helped make the best of a difficult situation.

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