The Evan Bray Show – Wednesday, Oct. 28

8:30 – The Indian Act has shaped First Nations life in Canada for nearly 150 years — but is it time to move on? PM Mark Carney says yes, but what would replacing it actually look like, and what rights and protections could be at risk? Ken Coates, professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan and professor of Indigenous Governance at Yukon University, joins us to break it down.

Listener Question: Do you think it’s time to replace the Indian Act, or is changing it too risky?

9:00 – What happens when it’s time to pass down the family farm, business or inheritance, and how do you keep money from tearing a family apart? Author and family business expert Dr. Tom Deans joins Evan ahead of a talk in Saskatoon next week to discuss the conversations families need to have about wealth, succession and their future.

LQ: Should parents divide their inheritance equally among their children, or are there times when that’s not the fairest approach?

9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

10:00 – Are modern zoos really helping protect endangered species, or are they failing to deliver on their promises of conservation, education and animal welfare? Author Andrew Westoll joins Evan to explain why he believes the modern zoo’s time is up, and whether we should be rethinking how we keep wild animals in captivity.

LQ: Is it time to rethink keeping wild animals in captivity?

10:30 – Yesterday, Regina’s Core Community Park homeless encampment was taken down. Regina Fire says it was due to ‘imminent’ fire risks. Many staying in the park were moved to shelters, motels or a friend’s house, according to volunteers and security on site. Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, joins us for a quick conversation about the next steps.

10:50 – What’s on the Saskatchewan government’s to-do list — and what does it mean for you? From health care and affordability to new laws, 980 CJME Senior Reporter Lisa Schick breaks down the biggest promises in the Throne Speech and what to watch for next.

LQ: What do you think the province’s first priority should be?

11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!

11:30 – Sisters Lila and Julia McCormick have faced breast cancer together, undergoing mastectomies on the same day in September. They join Evan to share their journeys in the hope of helping others, today at the 27th annual C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research, which raises funds for breast cancer research in Saskatchewan.

12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Ken Coates, professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan and professor at Yukon University.