CBC News: The House 47:44 CBC Radio’s The House: Looking North On this week’s show: A special episode of The House turns its focus on the North, with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed and former TRC commissioner Marie Wilson discussing the role of Canada’s new Inuk governor general. CBC News: The House 11:21 Northerners reflect on a new Governor General Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and former commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Marie Wilson discuss how they hope Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General can shine a light on Northern issues. 11:21Water worriesA historic settlement could see billions of dollars flow to First Nations people and communities that have been deprived of clean drinking water. To explore this watershed moment, The House talks to the deputy mayor of Iqaluit, Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster, about the problems with the drinking water supply in her town and how climate change is making them worse. Samson Cree Nation councillor Mario Swampy explains why Nipiy (the Cree word for water) is so important to his community.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2021 08:00 UTC