Renewed calls for public inquiry into death of John Simon in Nova Scotia: Bamoseda report

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This week on Bamoseda: Friday, March 26

Bamoseda, hosted by Jennifer Ashawasegai, is an Aboriginal news magazine radio program, which features national Aboriginal news, current affairs, features on community and culture, spotlights on entertainment and a cross section of musical genres from very talented artists in the Aboriginal community.

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Carleton University Professor Elaine Keeler discussed the educational website, pathoftheelders.com, which has been created for youth to learn about Treaty 9 in Ontario.

A new resource manual is out for Aboriginal communities. The IBA tool kit will help communities negotiate deals with industry. The free resource is available now to all Aboriginal communities.

Cuts to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation will have a major impact on local First Nation healing and wellness programs. Executive director Mike DeGaunier discussed those impacts.

Wagmatcook First Nation in Nova Scotia renewed its call for a public inquiry into the death of John Simon, who was fatally shot by an RCMP officer in December 2008. Simon’s widow, Patsy MacKay, and her lawyer Gary Richard spoke about it.

The Ivakkak dogsled race is happening right now, but not without a delay due to inclement weather.  Spokesperson Kitty Gordon talked about the details.

MUSIC

Mary Youngblood – “Reach for the Sky” (CANCON)
Digging Roots – “Plant the Seeds” (CANCON)
Sandy Scofield – “Layla’s Lullaby” (CANCON)

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