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A Mi’kmaw man in Nova Scotia is mounting a legal challenge in the ongoing fight over lobster fishing rights. Wet’suwet’en Nation traditional leaders continue their stand against a pipeline in western Canada. And advocates are calling for better services after a Yellow Quill First Nation woman froze to death following her release from jail. We’ll catch up on the major issues in Canada and how Indigenous people are setting the course to influence change.
Guests:
Cheryl McKenzie (Anishinabek and Cree) – executive director of news and current affairs for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Rob Smith (Dzawada’enuxw First Nation) – video journalist at Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Sleydo’ (Wet’suwet’en Nation) – spokesperson for the Gidimt’en Checkpoint on Wet’suwet’en Territory
Break 1 music: Speakers of Tomorrow (song) Bruthers of Different Muthers B.O.D.M. (artist) Speakers of Tomorrow (album)
Break 2 music: The Unforgotten (Stars Mix) (song) Iskwé (artist) The Stars (album)
