How long have the Innu lived in Labrador? That is the question at the heart of a bitter dispute between the Innu Nation and the Newfoundland and Labrador government. After two weeks of pressing the province for answers, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Lela Evans sat down for an interview to defend the government’s position. In this podcast you’ll hear Evans’ interview and the response that quickly followed.

Part 1: Why are the Innu Nation and N.L government at odds over history?

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/2055-this-is-newfoundland-and-labrador/episode/16223777-why-are-the-innu-nation-and-n.l-government-at-odds-over-history

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Indigenous Relations minister says province reviewing Innu timeline

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/indigenous-relations-minister-says-province-reviewing-innu-timeline-9.7256766

The provincial government’s position on Innu history in Labrador has sparked outrage and protests. It's also compelled a group of archaeologists to say the government is on the wrong side of history. On this week’s pod, the CBC's Andrea McGuire breaks down who said what, unpacks the research and controversy — and the relationship between truth and reconciliation.

The Diary of a CEO is one of the most popular podcasts in Canada and recently ended up at the centre of a controversy at St. John’s city hall, involving modern parenting, workplace respect and a suspended councillor. On this week’s podcast, reporter Darrell Roberts walks us through what happened and where city council goes from here.

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Suspended St. John's councillor repeated 'harmful' claims he heard on a podcast, another councillor says:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tom-davis-suspension-podcast-9.7242352

Basic math skills are getting lost, according to two university professors, and the worst outcomes are found in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this episode, CBC’s Krissy Holmes breaks down her investigation into the impact on students, and what it can mean to the future of the province.

Cultural festivals are a summer staple for many in N.L. But sustaining multi-day arts events takes teams of people, and money in the bank. It’s precarious – decades in the business doesn’t guarantee success. In this episode, CBC’s Bernice Hillier talks about the hard work behind the scenes and why it's worth it all when the first act hits the stage.

Shingles is an itchy and painful infection. So when the Newfoundland and Labrador government made the vaccine free for those over the age of 50, tens of thousands of people flocked to get jabbed. The CBC’s John Gaudi crunches the numbers to bring us an update on the fight against shingles, and the payoff.

Getting around in rural N.L. is tough without your own vehicle and public transit is rare. But that's changing, as community leaders see transportation as a way to improve the well-being of residents. On this episode, we hear from three rural areas that are expanding or establishing public transit systems.

After eight weeks, the verdict is in: Dean Penney is guilty of the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. In this episode, the CBC's Colleen Connors breaks down everything that led to this moment - from the key witnesses and evidence, to the defence’s strategy, and the undercover police investigation that spanned years and ultimately led to his confession.

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Dean Penney found guilty of first-degree murder

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dean-penney-verdict-9.7206875