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SPECIAL REPORT: interview with Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller

Today (Tuesday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller

We touched on a number of topics including:

  • Ottawa’s plan to protect Indigenous communities from COVID-19 during the fall/winter months
  • Additional dollars to assist first nation elementary and secondary supporting a safe return to class
  • A 305-million dollar investment to support Indigenous communities impacted by the pandemic and what it can be used for
  • What additional barriers do Indigenous people face when it comes to their mental health
  • The large volume of illicit drug deaths still taking place across Canada
  • Recent reconciliation agreements with the Lake Babine Nation and Wet’suwet’ en

LISTEN HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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