Labrador Morning From Cbc Radio Nfld. And Labrador (highlights)

Want to expand your reading and writing skills? There's new programming for that starting up in Blanc Sablon. We hear the details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bringing birth back to Innu communities. We hear two Innu student midwives share their vision for helping women give birth closer to home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The search is on for more volunteer firefighters in Postville. We chat with the fire chief Glenn Sheppard about their recruitment efforts.

Connecting artists with performance spaces. We hear about “NL Venues”—a new interactive platform, offering a fully searchable catalogue of some amazing NL arts venues.

The Autism Society is opening their first office in Labrador this weekend. We hear the details.

Zack brings you the upcoming events in Labrador this week including community markets, BBQs, concerts and more!