Season 6 Episode 4

Rock the Talk

SEASON 6 / EPISODE 4

EPISODE RECAP:

November 19, 2021

The Boosters

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston has an unforgettable interview with Gary Bailie, the inspirational voice of the Blue Feather Music Festival and talks housing, tourism and Yukon's labour crunch with Minister of Economic Development, Ranj Pillai. Plus, Sierra Van Der Meer from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) drops by to talk about the latest Call for Expressions of Interest, Katie Johnson of Yukon First Nations Arts and Culture talks holiday shopping opportunities for art enthusiasts and Grand Chief welcomes Elizabeth Bosely and Darlene Scurvey to the studio for a closer look at the Yukon First Nations Arts Certificate Program offered at Yukon U. Add burbot fishing enthusiast Erin Holm to the mix and ya, that's a damn good episode!

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Part I: A Powerful Journey: Blue Feather Music Festival

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Gary Bailie, a Kwanlin Dun First Nation citizen and the founder/organizer of the Blue Feather Music Festival, an annual celebration of blues and rock for over two decades. Beyond his generosity and dedication to helping youth, Gary's powerful journey is an inspiration to us all.

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Part II: Yukon U: Art Certificate Program A Biz Booster

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Liz Bosely and Darlene Scurvey to talk about the YFN Arts Certificate Program, a serious learning opportunity for anyone interested in developing their artistic skills in Indigenous visual arts while also improving their reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills.

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Part III: Ranj Pillai: Yukon's Economic Landscape

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Ranj Pillai, Minister of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture, back to the show to talk about Yukon's changing economic landscape. Pillai says supporting tourism remains a priority, and so is working with communities to tackle labour and housing challenges. The Minister also discusses departmental transparency, buying local and the territory's recent bid for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.

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Part IV: CanNor: Reaching Out to Communities

Grand Chief Peter Johnston invites Sierra Van Der Meer, Yukon Regional Director for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), to talk about the agency's work to support Yukon businesses and communities, and some upcoming opportunities to apply for funding. As the territory continues to see economic growth overall, Van Der Meer acknowledges some sectors, businesses and communities continue to face significant challenges.

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Part V: Gifted Ideas: Online Store Open for Xmas

Grand Chief Peter Johnston connects with Katie Johnson, Director of Arts with the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association to the show for an update on arts scene. Johnson announces the postponement of this month's Beads, Hides and Fur Symposium to March 18-20 due to the State of Emergency in Yukon, and talks about the growth of the amazing online store (and artist showcase) at www.YFNarts.ca.

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Part VI: Erin Holm: The Quest For Hardwater Burbot

Grand Chief Peter Johnston welcomes Erin Holm, an outdoor enthusiast and dedicated angler who was recently featured on the "Yukon – North of Ordinary" Podcast. Holm proudly shares her passion for extreme "hardwater" burbot fishing and other cool backwoods adventures.

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