Episodes
Cookbook club, games nights, and vendor fairs. The happenings all around Labrador this week!
Published 05/03/24
It's Thea Penashue's dream to bring birth back to Innu communities. We hear her thoughts on the future of the Innu Midwifery program, and speak with implementation coordinator Gisela Becker as well.
Published 05/03/24
A showcase of local businesses, organizations, services and more! We learn about a Spring Information Expo happening at the L'anse au Clair town hall on Sunday afternoon.
Published 05/03/24
Red Dress Day is this Sunday—and across Labrador, many people will honor missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people by hanging empty red dresses. We speak with Rigolet elder Charlotte Wolfrey, who lost her daughter to murder over 30 years ago.
Published 05/03/24
Red Dress Day is coming up this weekend. We learn how the Labrador Friendship Centre will be honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Published 05/03/24
Twelve youth and eight elders from across Nunatsiavut came together for the 27th annual youth symposium in Hopedale last week. Gertie Palliser, Jaycie Kalleo and Minnie Merkuratsuk share some highlights from that gathering.
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
For those who work in the mines of Labrador West, there is nothing more familiar than the sight of a metal lunch can. We hear about a local play honoring that tradition.
Published 05/02/24
Want to expand your reading and writing skills? There's new programming for that starting up in Blanc Sablon. We hear the details.
Published 05/02/24
Four Innu student midwives graduated from the first year of their four-year Innu Midwifery program last week. We hear from them at that ceremony.
Published 05/02/24
Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting an information session and meet and greet in Happy Valley-Goose Bay tonight! VANL outreach and recruitment coordinator, Daniel Rumbolt, tells us about their organization’s mentorship and program opportunities for Labrador artists.
Published 05/02/24
We hear from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay mother who says her 5-year-old shouldn't have to travel to St. John's for dental care. We learn more about Martha Paul’s fight for better pediatric dental services in Labrador.
Published 05/02/24
Two 13 year old's in Labrador West put their long locks on the line for cancer research this weekend. We hear about their "Shave for the Brave" fundraiser.
Published 05/01/24
Young adults in Hopedale are dreaming of creating a cultural hub called the “Inotsiavik Centre”—and now, their proposal is in the running for the Arctic Inspiration prize. We hear more about the project from Hopedale’s Nicholas and Vanessa Flowers.
Published 05/01/24
Locally written plays, Ukrainian bands, dance recitals and more! We hear what's in the works at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Center and the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre this month.
Published 05/01/24
Bringing birth back to Innu communities. We hear two Innu student midwives share their vision for helping women give birth closer to home.
Published 05/01/24
We pay tribute to former Innu Nation Grand Chief David Nuke, who fought passionately for the rights of his people and family. We hear reflections on the late Innu leader from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Etienne Rich and Innu lawyer Jolene Ashini.
Published 04/30/24
Towers that can track birds, butterflies, bats and bumblebees are coming to other areas of the Big Land. We hear an update from Lucas Berrigan, a project coordinator for Bird Canada’s MOTUS wildlife tracking system.
Published 04/30/24
This week on Labrador Morning, Innu student midwives are sharing their stories of giving birth and talking about how this shaped their motivation to pursue midwifery. We hear from student midwife Noreen Andrew.
Published 04/30/24
It’s been a strange winter this year. We reflect on our changing climate here in Labrador with Labrador Campus vice-provost Ashlee Cunsolo, and learn more about her research on ecological grief.
Published 04/30/24
The search is on for more volunteer firefighters in Postville. We chat with the fire chief Glenn Sheppard about their recruitment efforts.
Published 04/29/24
In April 1959, Hebronimiut were forced to leave their homes. We reflect on the legacy of this history with Inuit cultural educator Maria Merkuratsuk, whose parents were relocated from the community.
Published 04/29/24
We’re featuring stories from Innu student midwives on Labrador Morning this week. We hear from Kim Bridle, who spoke about her own experience of giving birth.
Published 04/29/24
The team behind the “Love Inuktut” language-learning app is a finalist for this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize. We hear from Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Lianna Rice, who’s part of that team.
Published 04/29/24
Zack brings you the upcoming events in Labrador this week including community markets, BBQs, concerts and more!
Published 04/26/24