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CBC Radio's Labrador Morning keeps people informed about what's happening around them. Labradorians hear about it first on Labrador Morning.

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Makkovik artist Tegan Voisey collaborated with three other Inuit artists to design a new, Inuit Nunangat commemorative toonie. We hear the details.
Sheshatshiu’s Mary-Charlotte Michel says her upbringing is an example of how intergenerational trauma manifests. She says her mother's experience at residential school resulted in trauma, which was then passed on to her. We hear more from the Inquiry respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System last week.
The inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system is well underway. But for some Innu, changes for children in care aren’t happening fast enough. We hear from Simeon and Ruby Tshakapesh, who helped organize a demonstration in Sheshatshiu last week. 
The Mary's Harbour salt cod facility was a "godsend" to the community this year, according to town mayor Alton Rumbolt. We take you to that fish plant, and hear from Rumbolt and Dwight Russell—the president of the Labrador Fishermen's Union Shrimp Company.
The Alvin Parrell Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament kicks off in Labrador West today, but the Churchill Falls Minor Hockey League has pulled out due to a lack of accommodations. We speak with the president of Labrador West Minor Hockey League, Dave Greene, to learn more about the situation.
An Innu woman says she forgives the foster parents who abused her for years, but she will not forgive the government that created the foster system. At the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection system, Florence Milley shared her own experience and the abuse she endured. We hear her plea for change.
A new, free counselling service for people impacted by sexualized violence or gender-based violence is starting up in Labrador today. We hear the details.
Growing vegetables in Labrador can be a challenge. But some gardeners in Labrador City still managed to grow a turnip that could be among the biggest in the world. We hear all about it, and we also hear how it tastes!
Zack breaks down the events this week, November 8th, in Labrador.
We hear all about Sheshatshiu's Christmas Craft Fair this weekend, which organizer Jeannie Nuna says is a first for the community. Innu tea dolls, handmade aprons, traditional Innu vests and more will be at the event. Nuna also explains how she is keeping her mother’s memory alive by fixing her old Innu tea dolls.
Labrador's mining industry is key in the world market for green energy, according to the federal government. We hear why the feds are investing over $660,000 dollars to look at increasing hydropower transmission in Labrador West.
The Creative Arts Festival, a play by Andy Jones, Christmas performances and more! We check in with the Labrador West Arts and Culture Center and the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
A firefighting training program is coming to Labrador, offering hands-on experience right here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear more details from Keith Jacque, Executive Director of the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership.
Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper says 5 Wing Goose Bay needs a primary search and rescue station—and he says there's "a lot of desire" to bring low-level flying back to the base. We hear his comments from the House of Assembly yesterday.
According to retired aircraft rescue fire captain Chris Bussey, many Canadian airports are not prepared for emergencies—including the Wabush airport, which doesn't have a fire department. We hear from Bussey and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones about this issue.
We hear from Simeon Tshakapesh, who spoke at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System yesterday. He shares his experiences of growing up in Davis Inlet.
More cops in Happy Valley-Goose Bay could mean more work for an already overwhelmed prosecution service. That's according to Shawn Patten, the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Crown Attorneys Association. We hear from him.
People around the world were on the edge of their seats, as the results of the American election rolled in. We hear from Darla Seaward about what it’s like to be an American citizen living in Labrador right now, and hear her thoughts on the US election.
Simeon and Ruby Tshakapesh shared experiences at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu Children in Care this week. We hear about Innu spirituality traditions, and how contact with Europeans impacted those cultural practices.
The Nunatsiavut Government is hosting an Inuit Men's Conference called “TukiKagialik pitjutiKallunilu” later this month. We hear details from Gerald Asivak, the Minister of Health and Social Development with the Nunatsiavut Government.
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