Season 5 Episode 16

Rock the Talk

SEASON 5 / EPISODE 16

EPISODE RECAP:

May 21, 2021

Rock Solid

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston delivers another rock solid lineup of politics and culture, featuring an in-depth one-on-one with outgoing Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde; a post-election connection with Yukon NDP Leader Kate White; a "hot pink moose" introspective with Little Salmon Carmacks artist and Yukon U instructor Lianne Charlie; a wonderful exploration of Tlingit culture with University of Calgary student Chantai Minet; and an update on the 2021 Adaka Cultural Festival, with event Producer Katie Johnson.

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Part I: National Chief: Keep Working Together

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde to talk about the relationship with Ottawa, the upcoming AFN elections, housing, COVID-19, the economy, health care, justice, education and his future plans after 34 years of service. National Chief's outgoing message to First Nations and Canadians: "Keep working together. We're all connected, we're all family, we're all related – and we have to get along if we're going to build a better country and a better world together."

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Part II: It's NOT a Coalition, It's An Opportunity

Grand Chief Peter Johnston is joined by Kate White, Leader of Yukon's New Democratic Party to talk about her party's historic post-election deal with the Liberals and how she plans to move her agenda forward over the next two years.

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Part III: Lianne Charlie and the Art of Governance

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Lianne Charlie to the studio to talk Land Claims, Indigenous governance and the power of a hot pink moose. Leanne is a Wolf Clan member of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and an Indigenous Governance instructor at Yukon University. As she prepares for an exciting new adventure, Charlie reflects on her experiences in Yukon and Hawaii and is proud to shine a bright light on Yukon U's Indigenous Governance degree.

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Part IV: Chantai Minet's "What it is to be Tlingit"

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Chantai Minet to the show to talk art, research, culture and life. Minet is a proud Teslin Tlingit Council student finishing up her thesis at the University of Calgary, exploring “What it is to be Tlingit.” Minet introduces the inspirational projects in her life and pays tribute to the knowledge keepers who continue to inspire her research and her journey.

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Part V: Adäka Cultural Festival Update

Grand Chief Peter Johnston is joined by Katie Johnson, co-founder of the Adäka Cultural Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Last year’s decision to postpone the festival was difficult, but Johnson talks about how the event is back on track and how new initiatives over the past year have helped modernize the promotion and sale of art across Yukon and beyond.

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Part VI: Shadelle Chambers: CYFN Update

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Shadelle Chambers, Executive Director of the Council of Yukon First Nations for the latest update on programs, services and priorities for 2021. Shadelle talks about the Language Certificate Proficiency Program, Salmon Stewardship program, the Family Preservation Team, Justice, procurement policy, CYFN job opportunities and so much more.

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