Cassandra Blondin Burt, Author at CKLB Radio

A break in the ice for EntrepreNorth

The Indigenous-led initiative makes major changes to become independent charitable entity

Xina Cowan, CEO of EntrepreNorth, sat in conversation with CKLB this past week to discuss changes taking place for the Indigenous-led organization as they take...

Cassandra10 hours ago

Dehcho Process meetings continue in Fort Providence

Dehcho leadership met in Fort Providence last week to continue discussions on agreement-in-principle for land claims with Canada

Last week Deh Cho Leadership came together to discuss important topics for Deh Cho First Nations members, following a Deh Cho Process Negotiations meeting at...

Cassandra2 weeks ago

Some aspects of Dehcho Process ‘98% complete,’ says Grand Chief

Dehcho First Nations say 80,000 sq.-kms of contiguous land needed to provide for community growth and 'in order to fully take care of ourselves,' says Herb Norwegian

Cassandra Blondin Burt: “Hello and welcome to Medicine Stories. I’m your host, Cassandra Blondin Burt and today we have an interview with Grand Chief Herb...

Cassandra3 weeks ago

Origins of the Beavertail Jamboree

Cassandra Blondin Burt in conversation with Gerald Antoine, at the 50th version of the annual Dehcho festival

Hello and welcome to Medicine stories. I’m your host, Cassandra Blondin Burt and I am in the Dehcho for Beavertail Jamboree 2026. For the 50th...

Culture3 months ago

IN PICTURES: The 55th Dene National Assembly wraps in Rádeyı̨lı̨ Kóé

Fort Good Hope gathering touched on a number of pressing issues; also was a chance for friends across Denendeh to re-connect at evening events

The 55th Dene National Assembly was held in Rádeyı̨lı̨ Kóé, Fort Good Hope, last week and saw leadership and their proxy from all over Denendeh...

Culture3 months ago

IN PICTURES: At the 55th Dene National Assembly in Radįlį Kóe

Here are some of Cassandra Blondin Burt's photos from the Sahtu Region event this week

CKLB Radio Host/Storyteller Cassandra Blondin Burt has been in Fort Good Hope all week for the end of the Sahtu Dene Council AGM and the 55th...

Cassandra4 months ago

Vatican has handed back 62 Indigenous artifacts stolen over a century ago

Indigenous communities displeased by Pope Leo labeling the items as 'gifted' despite his agreement to return them

You’re listening to Medicine Stories on CKLB 101.9 FM. I’m your host, Cassandra Blondin Burt, and tonight we hear from two different voices, Kylik Okpik...

Cassandra4 months ago

Operation Christmas hand delivers donations to Salvation Army at -30C

Volunteers from École St. Patrick High School, led by the High School's Interact Club formed human chain to Salvation Army

You’re listening to Medicine Stories on CKLB Radio 101.9, the Voice of Denendeh. I’m your host, Cassandra Blondin Burt, and tonight we hear from staff...

Cassandra4 months ago

Inconvenient Indian author’s ‘Pretendian’ revelation breaks trust

'The audacity of a person to be able to take up that much space in the literary world to profess and postulate that they're one of us when they're not,' says prominent Dene communicator

Cassandra Blondin Burt hosts a discussion with Dëneze Nakehk’o of the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́First Nation about the recent revelations concerning Thomas King’s identity. Ontario-based author Thomas...

Cassandra4 months ago

Dene designer reflects on Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

'It just shows how limitless our dreams and our goals can be in fashion,' says Vashti Etzel

Vashti Etzel, a designer from Ross River, Yukon, shared her experiences from Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, describing it as exciting, emotional, and inspiring. She highlighted...

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A break in the ice for EntrepreNorth

The Indigenous-led initiative makes major changes to become independent charitable entity

Dehcho Process meetings continue in Fort Providence

Dehcho leadership met in Fort Providence last week to continue discussions on agreement-in-principle for land claims with Canada

Some aspects of Dehcho Process ‘98% complete,’ says Grand Chief

Dehcho First Nations say 80,000 sq.-kms of contiguous land needed to provide for community growth and 'in order to fully take care of ourselves,' says Herb Norwegian

Origins of the Beavertail Jamboree

Cassandra Blondin Burt in conversation with Gerald Antoine, at the 50th version of the annual Dehcho festival

IN PICTURES: The 55th Dene National Assembly wraps in Rádeyı̨lı̨ Kóé

Fort Good Hope gathering touched on a number of pressing issues; also was a chance for friends across Denendeh to re-connect at evening events

IN PICTURES: At the 55th Dene National Assembly in Radįlį Kóe

Here are some of Cassandra Blondin Burt's photos from the Sahtu Region event this week

Vatican has handed back 62 Indigenous artifacts stolen over a century ago

Indigenous communities displeased by Pope Leo labeling the items as 'gifted' despite his agreement to return them

Operation Christmas hand delivers donations to Salvation Army at -30C

Volunteers from École St. Patrick High School, led by the High School's Interact Club formed human chain to Salvation Army

Inconvenient Indian author’s ‘Pretendian’ revelation breaks trust

'The audacity of a person to be able to take up that much space in the literary world to profess and postulate that they're one of us when they're not,' says prominent Dene communicator

Dene designer reflects on Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

'It just shows how limitless our dreams and our goals can be in fashion,' says Vashti Etzel