Alternate Title(s)

Sounds like Canada (Radio program)

Publication Information

[Toronto ON.] : CBC Audio

Physical Description

2 sound discs (ca. 120 min.) : digital 12 cm.

Notes

"Educational resource"--Container.;Compact disc.

Contents

CD 1 -- 1-3) This native roundtable discussion tackles the question of the welfare trap, the demographic tsunami and the need for democratic change on reserves -- 4-6) Construction in BC in preperation for the 2010 Olympics is creating jobs for the Lil'Wat Nation. Grandmother and activist Roslin Sam says this constroctuin is destroying the land. -- 7-9) Lyle Leo, chief negotiator for the Lil'Wat Nation says the contruction is getting people off welfare and putting them in control of their own destiny. -- CD 2 -- 1-3) Peter Imig, Katherine Sorbey and Calvin Helin discuss the government's compensation for time spent at residential schools. -- 4-6) The Roots of Inequality: a discussion with young aboriginal people on why they left school, where they are today and their future hopes. -- 7-9) Many young aboriginals are missing out on a basic high school education. James Bartleman, Mary-Beth Minthorn-Biggs and Randy Chartrand talk about their efforts to find solutions for young people.