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Weekend AM

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The Adventure Of Faustus Bidgood
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Moon Of the Turning Leaves
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nature
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Indigenous Heritage
Plan 709 From Outer Space
Plan 9 From Outer Space
Newfoundland
Slow Tourism
Wasakasing First Nation
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Tamasha-O-Tamasha
The Debaters
Artsnl
Harbourvoices International Festival Of Collective Singing Traditions
Adult Fitness
Gymnastics
Beach Hut

Weekend AM is CBC Radio One's province-wide, Saturday and Sunday morning show across Newfoundland and Labrador. You'll meet creative people up to all sorts of things that keep life in Newfoundland and Labrador interesting.

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Ellen Power, Archive Technician at The Rooms, shows us the notebook kept by Viola Bown, a teenager on Bell Island in the 1930s

Comedian Clifton Cremo tells us about the all-Indigenous Lateral Vibrations Comedy tour travelling across Newfoundland

We meet Sarojini Lang, the host of the long running program, Caribbean Connections, on campus and community radio station CHMR-FM.

Karla Courtney, the knitter, writer and sports fan with ties to N.L., tells us about her upcoming sports themed projects

Ethnomusicology graduate student Kate McCann tells us about her love of the sea shanty and her studies of music and the fishing industry.

Two Heated Rivalry fans, talk about their love of the show - and of hockey - with Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin

Kerri Neil, owner of Downtown Comics in St. John's, tells us about the reaction to a donation from her shop.

Didan Ashanta Wedderburn talks about her new book Becoming the Resilient Foreigner: Embrace Change, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive Anywhere

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Store manager at Bidgood's, with a deep connection to the store's history.
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Melissa Tobin
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Warm up with Caribbean Connections
Q: What keeps you doing Caribbean Connections?
Sarojini mentions her motivation is being energized by her experience on campus and the opportunity to share stories.
Making jokes across many Nations
Q: Why was it important to try and get all across the country?
Clifton believes that Indigenous people in every province and territory deserve to be seen, and they want to reach more remote areas that often lack entertainment options.
Making jokes across many Nations
Q: What have you learned about each other's similarities while traveling together?
Clifton noted that despite being from different Indigenous nations, they share many common experiences and themes in their comedy, which fosters a strong connection among the group.
Making jokes across many Nations
Q: So tell me a little bit about how you got into comedy yourself?
Clifton got into comedy after attending improv camp and trying stand-up at an open mic event, encouraged by a camp counselor. Although he was nervous, he enjoyed the experience and continued to pursue comedy.
Heavy Away with sea shanties
Q: What are some examples of sea shanties that our listeners might be familiar with?
Kate recommends 'Bully in the Alley' and 'Paddy Works on the Railway,' highlighting their cultural significance.

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Engaging with the vibrant culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, this show showcases the diverse talents and stories of the region's inhabitants. Episodes explore a range of topics including arts, local traditions, unique community projects, and interviews with creatives, artists, and experts who illuminate the cultural landscape. Beyond art, discussions often touch on pressing social issues and historical narratives, making the content both relatable and insightful for listeners.

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2. Karla Courtney
3. Didan Ashanta Wedderburn
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5. Madeleine Thein
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7. Krista Vincent
8. John Northcott

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