VIDEO: Huskies athletes put personal spin on pre-game land acknowledgements
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Huskie Alyssa D'Agnone says writing a land acknowledgment taught her about Indigenous culture.
8:30 – The president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Association, Samantha Becotte, joins Evan after a quiet week in the stalled teacher-province contract negotiations to give an update on where teachers stand on the province’s MOU.
9:00 – More than 9,000 railway workers in Canada could be voting to strike. Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) will vote next week on whether to give their representatives the option of moving ahead with a strike. Agriculture journalist, Kelvin Heppner with RealAgriculture, joins Evan to share details of what this could mean for Canadians.
9:30 – A special event tomorrow will see the Ambassador of France to Canada, Michel Miraillet, in Regina bestowing an honour upon World War II veteran, Nick Kazuska, of Saskatoon. At 104-years-old, Nick will be recognized for his contribution to the liberation of France during the war. He joins Evan to talk about receiving this honour.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for slow cooker brisket.
11:30 – Bernadine Boulet has suffered some of the greatest loss one could imagine. But just as her heart broke in April 2018 learning her son, Logan, had passed, Bernadine and her husband, Toby, were able to see his death give others life through organ donation. In honour of Green Shirt Day on April 7th, Bernadine joins Evan from Lethbridge to share how organ donation has changed her life and the lives of others through Logan.
12:00 – The Game Farming industry convention is coming up this weekend in Saskatoon. Game farming is also known as alternative livestock and has declined significantly since the start of this millenium. Evan is joined by Blaine Weber, an elk rancher in the province, and wildlife biologist, Ian Thorliefson, ahead of the convention.