Season 6 Episode 1

Rock the Talk

SEASON 6 / EPISODE 1

EPISODE RECAP:

October 8, 2021

For Those About to Rock

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Jeanie McLean, Minister of Education, back to the show to talk about her progress so far and the homework ahead, and Dr. Brendan Hanley talks about his new role as Yukon's Member of Parliament. Plus, with just a few days to go before Yukon's municipal elections, Grand Chief interviews all three candidates running for Mayor of Whitehorse and Council of Yukon First Nations Executive Director Shadelle Chambers checks in with the latest on all things CYFN.

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Part I: Minister McLean: More Homework Ahead

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes the Minister of Education, Jeanie McLean, back to the studio to talk about the progress she's making in her new role. After connecting with teachers, parents and students across the territory, and with COVID-19 still a factor (youth under 12 are still not eligible for vaccines), McLean discusses some of the lessons learned, along with the teachable moments and homework ahead.

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

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Part II: MD to MP: Doc Hanley's Road To Ottawa

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Dr. Brendan Hanley to talk about his new responsibilities as Yukon's Member of Parliament. After an historic year helping Yukoners navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanley is ready for his first dose of Ottawa politics and admits he has some serious work ahead, and big shoes to fill on the Hill.

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Photo Credit: auroraboreale.ca / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part III: Capital Candidates: Meet Samson Hartland

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Samson Hartland to the show, one of three candidates in the running for Mayor of Whitehorse. Building on his work as Executive Director of the Yukon Chamber of Mines and City Councillor, Hartland shares his vision for the capital and emphasizes the importance of sustainable development.

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Photo Credit: Chamber of Mines / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part IV: Capital Candidates: Meet Laura Cabott

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Laura Cabott to the show, one of three candidates in the running for Mayor of Whitehorse. Cabott is a longtime Yukoner, a City Councillor, and an experienced lawyer campaigning to improve housing, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate transportation solutions, and lots more.

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Photo Credit: lauracabott.com / Audio Courtesy: 98.1 CHON-FM

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Part V: Capital Candidates: Meet Patti Balsillie

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Patti Balsillie to the show, one of three candidates in the running for Mayor of Whitehorse. Balsillie is a longtime Yukoner who says her first-ever political campaign is focused on affordable living, tackling waste management challenges, supporting youth and continuing a journey inspired by traditional ways of knowing and being.

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

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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 CYFN's programs, services and priorities. Chambers talks about CYFN's work to support Yukon families and says progress is being made to advance the 17 priorities identified under the Yukon Forum Action Plan.

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