Season 6 Episode 2

Rock the Talk

SEASON 6 / EPISODE 2

EPISODE RECAP:

October 22, 2021

Mojo Rising

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes a full lineup of influencers and difference makers, including an interview with newly-elected Chief of Ta'an Kwäch'än Council Amanda Leas, CYFN's Ed Shultz introduces the first "Yukon Plastics Gathering', Yukon Chamber of Mines President Ed Peart has the latest on this year's Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show, and Melanie Bennett has a Yukon First Nations Education Directorate update. Plus, Albert Drapeau, Executive Director of the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce recaps last week's epic red carpet "Re-Awakening Gala" and former Premier Piers McDonald talks about Yukon's bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games.

RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part I: YFN Education Directorate Leading the Way

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Executive Director of the Yukon First Nations Education Directorate, Melanie Bennett, for a closer look at the progress and priorities of the new directorate, which launched during the pandemic. "We need to be able to walk in both worlds," says Bennett about the mandate, adding that First Nations need to lead the way.

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RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part II: YFN Chamber: Red Carpet Re-Awakening

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Albert Drapeau, Executive Director of the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce to talk about the red carpet rockstars attending last week's Re-Awakening Gala and shares the story behind a powerful new logo. Drapeau talks about the busy winter ahead, and the Chamber's ongoing efforts to keep Yukon businesses and entrepreneurs in the spotlight.

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RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part III: Canada Winter Games: Yukon Bids for 2027

Grand Chief Peter Johnston invites Piers McDonald, Chair of the Whitehorse 2027 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee, to talk about Yukon's campaign to bring the Games back in 2027. McDonald, a former Premier and prominent Yukoner discusses the process, the partnerships, the 2007 experience, the opportunities and the honour of hosting the largest amateur multi-sport event in Canada once again.

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RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part IV: TKC Chief Amanda Leas: Let's Get Started

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes the newly elected Chief of Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Amanda Leas, to talk about her journey and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Chief Leas is humbled by this week's election win and looks forward to connecting with Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Doris Bill and the new Mayor of Whitehorse, Laura Cabott, to keep things moving in the right direction.

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RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part V: Classic Rock: Geoscience Forum is Back

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Ed Peart, President of the Yukon Chamber of Mines, to talk about sector's success during the COVID crisis and what's planned for the upcoming Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show scheduled for November 20-23 in Whitehorse. Peart says this year's event will follow the classic format after an unprecedented virtual version last year.

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

RTT OCTOBER 22, 2021

Part VI: Ed Shultz: CYFN Hosts Yukon Plastics Gathering

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Ed Shultz, Natural Resources and Implementation Analyst for the Council of Yukon First Nations to talk about the upcoming "Yukon Plastics Gathering" event hosted by CYFN November 2-3. With the ban on plastic bags just around the corner, Schultz believes the keynote address from Dr. David Suzuki to be another major step towards greater awareness and innovative solutions.

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