Join us this afternoon for a National Aboriginal Day celebration across Ontario
Special broadcast starts at 4:00 p.m. eastern on CBC Radio One
Join CBC Radio One this afternoon for a special National Aboriginal Day celebration, broadcasting throughout Ontario live from our studios in Sudbury.
There will be stories celebrating the culture, music and achievements of Indigenous peoples in our neighborhoods, cities and regions, hosted by Jason Turnbull, the host of northern Ontario's afternoon radio show Up North.
Indigenous success stories from across Ontario
In Sudbury, we'll meet Stacy Sauve, a local artist who has immortalized residential school survivors in a remarkable tree carving.
We'll talk with Terrylynn Brant, the "seed keeper" from Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ont. who is trying preserve her heritage through seeds.
We'll visit with Melissa Phillips, who is the curator behind a Métis museum exhibit in Windsor, Ont.
We'll hear from a panel of Indigenous actors on the stage with the Stratford Festival.
We'll speak to Chief Louise Hillier, who is in the process of establishing a new reservation for the Caldwell First Nation near Windsor.
We'll be joined by Chris dela Torre, the host of southwestern Ontario's afternoon show Afternoon Drive. He'll be live from National Aboriginal Day Celebrations in London, Ont.
You'll also hear the best music from the most creative voices in Indigenous music. Here's a sample.
Join us at 4:00 p.m. eastern for more!