The Fight to Help Preserve the Land

The Anishinabek Nation held the 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected, in North Bay recently. Dave, a former editor for the Anishinabek Nation 1993-2000, interviewed Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe and Northern Superior Region Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy. Scott, meanwhile, sat down with Jason Laronde, the Director of Land and Resources.The conversations revolve around what exactly the forum is meant to achieve and the issues the Anishinabek leaders are trying to resolve with the provincial and federal governments.In the introductory banter, however, Scott asks Dave to explain his salty relationship with former Anishinabek News director Maurice SwitzerScott talks about helping with the forum 0:00Reg and Melvin join to talk about the political battle between the nation and the government 13:00Jason joins Scott to talk about his role in the forum 32:00Outro 51:00Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Hosts: Dave Dale & Scott ClarkProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Clark Communications