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Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Bernelda Wheeler. It opens with the continuation of am interview with John Tate, which began on tape 2000-050 / 006 (25) (ASC33169), on communication. Next is an interview with Charles [Barfeson?], a priest from Big Trout Lake in Ontario, on the intersection between education, culture, youth, and the clergy. This is followed by a report on the economic development of Norway House by Bernelda Wheeler. It includes an interview with an unidentified woman [Jean Folster?]. Next is an interview with Chief Jean Folster of the Norway House Cree Nation on the impact of a recent conference held by the local community. This interview transitions into the song "Someday" by Exit. The rest of the program is dedicated to an extended interview with Chief Dave Courchene of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood on his decision to retire. They speak on this decision, his thoughts on the future for Aboriginal Canadians, Aboriginal youth, his memorable experiences, and other subjects. The program ends with closing statements from Bernelda Wheeler and an unidentified song.