Title

Indigenous news in Canada, Alaska and Hawaiian

Creator

CKWE radio

Language

eng

Spatial Coverage

Kitigan Zibi - Maniwaki

Description

Creation of a Hawaiian political party (00:00:08 - 00:01:32) It is the first Hawaiian party of its kind since 1900.

Conflict over healthcare funding in Alaska (00:01:40 - 00:04:19) The issue: providing hospital care locally rather than sending patients to Sitka. Both sides acknowledge chronic underfunding of healthcare for Native Americans in Alaska.

Indigenous news in Canada (00:04:34 - 00:08:56)
British Columbia: A land dispute has led to a roadblock and threats of tolls by an Indigenous band; the province is considering legal action.
Nisga'a Treaty: Enters into force, granting autonomy, land, and financial compensation in exchange for certain tax concessions.
Education: Conference in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to make education more relevant to Indigenous students.
Saskatchewan: Two police officers suspended for abandoning an Indigenous man have their salaries reinstated.
Manitoba: Preparations underway for the opening of five First Nations-operated casinos, sparking political debate.

Format

Audio recording

Étendue

9:24

Éditeur

CKWE radio

Date Modified

2025-01-14

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

ckwe-audio-166