The Evan Bray Show – Tuesday, Sept. 30

8:30 – The Government of Saskatchewan issued an apology on Monday for its role in the operation of the Île-à-la-Crosse School, and agreed to $40.2 million in restitution to the school’s former students. Brennan Merasty, MN–S Self Government and Self Determination Minister, joins the show with more on yesterday’s announcement.

Listener question: Does the government’s apology and restitution go far enough?

9:00 – OPEN LINES: Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

9:30 – This Thursday through Sunday, SaskGalleries is hosting the 10th Annual Art Now Fine Art Fair. Adele Tosh, president of the board of directors with SaskGalleries joins us this morning to share more about the upcoming art fair and how you can get involved.

10:00 – Some say laughter has the power to heal. Howard Thomson, North American pow wow emcee, hobby rancher, cultural man and residential school survivor, is one of those believers. He joins Evan to share his story of being a residential school survivor and how he turned his trauma around to bring joy on the North American pow wow trail.

Listener question: Do you believe in the healing powers of laughter?

10:30 – Wild Rose Vets is an APTN series that follows Indigenous veterinarians as they care for animals while celebrating their heritage and communities. Evan is joined by Dr. Allison Hay, Vet at Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic in Saskatoon and featured in Wild Rose Vets.

Listener question: Animals are so important for connection and mental health, what do you love about your pet?

11:00 – This Truth and Reconciliation Day, there’s a lot happening at Wanuskewin, just outside Saskatoon. Evan speaks with Doug Hyndford, co-executive director of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, to learn about how the day is going at the park and delves further into why today is so important to recognize.

Listener question: How are you marking Truth and Reconciliation Day this year?

11:30 – An Indigenous Alberta filmmaker joins Evan to discuss his feature documentary that just premiered in Saskatchewan, SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN. The award-winning film is showing again tonight in North Battleford, and Siksika filmmaker, Sinakson Trevor Solway joins Evan to talk about making this film and bringing it to Saskatchewan.

Listener question: What is the importance of seeing people who look like you represented in entertainment like film and television?

12:00 – First Nations veterans played a pivotal role in Canada’s fight for freedom, but their contributions weren’t always recorded, and acknowledgements of their efforts have often been underrepresented. Grand Chief Robin Dawatsare, Grand Chief of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association (SFNVA), joins Evan to share what challenges veterans are facing and how the association helps.

Listener question: Do you think the federal government is doing enough to support First Nations veterans?