Monday, January 13, 2025 — Justin Trudeau’s record on Indigenous issues

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement halts any progress on a $48 billion proposal to reform child welfare systems on reserves. It also stalls a First Nations clean drinking water bill. Trudeau received both praise and criticism from Indigenous leaders following his resignation announcement. We’ll look at how Trudeau delivered on Indigenous issues in Canada. This is an encore show so we will not be taking calls.

GUESTS

Russ Diabo (Kahnawake Mohawk), policy analyst

Matthew Wildcat (Cree), assistant professor of Native Studies and director of Indigenous Governance and Partnership at the University of Alberta

Break 1 Music: Country Man (song) Blue Moon Marquee (artist) Scream, Holler, and Howl (album)

Break 2 Music: Buckskin Boy (song) Hataałii (artist) Waiting for a Sign (album)