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Mentioned in Song: Songs and Stories of Early 20th-Century Woods Workers of N.L.
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Dr. Ursula Kelly and Dr. Meghan Forsyth have been researching Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich history of lumbering and logging as told through the songs, tunes, stories, and photos of our early woods workers. They join CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann in the studio to talk about their research and its significance to the history of this place and its peoples.
Originally aired November 29, 2023.
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MUNL Frecker Program celebrates 50 years
17:37|Memorial University's Frecker Program - which sends students to St. Pierre for immersive instruction in French language and culture - celebrated 50 years in 2023. Professors Barbara Thistle and Anne Thareau joined CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann in the studio to talk about the program, its history and significance over the years. Originally aired November 30, 2023.
Randi Whelan on Trans Day of Remembrance 2023
15:23|Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20, and there will be a vigil held at Memorial's St. John's campus in recognition of the day. CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann spoke with organizer Randi Whelan about the event, and about barriers facing trans folks in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Education students launch equity, diversity & inclusion campaign
27:44|Students have complained for years about unsuitable desks at Memorial that only accommodate a very narrow range of body types. Now students in the Faculty of Education are using the issue as a springboard for an equity, diversity and inclusion campaign they're hoping will bring change to Memorial University. Richard Hitchens and Ben LeBlanc dropped by CHMR-FM studios to chat with Rhea Rollmann about the new campaign. Originally aired November 15, 2023.
Interview with NL singer-songwriter Valmy
35:29|Valmy is one of NL's most exciting young singer-songwriters. Her folk-influenced music is rooted in the wild rhythms of nature and the profound, emotive complexities of the human soul. Her debut album The In Between was released in September 2023 and she joined CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann live in the studio for a discussion about her work, as well as an acoustic performance of one of her new tracks. Originally aired Sept. 13, 2023.
Interview with Elizabeth Whitten, Author of Off Panel: A History of NL Comix
32:29|CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann interviews Elizabeth Whitten, local journalist and author of Off Panel: A History of NL Comix, published by Engen Books.
Interview with NL singer/songwriter Kellie Loder
34:13|CHMR-FM's Rhea Rollmann interviews award-winning singer-songwriter Kellie Loder. Originally aired Oct. 3, 2023.
Oct 28 2023 Protest Against No-Fault Evictions: Rowan Theriac
27:46|Interview with Rowan Theriac, organizer of an Oct. 28 2023 protest in St. John's against no-fault evictions. Originally aired Oct. 17, 2023.
St. John's International Women's Film Festival Celebrates 34th Year
26:11|The St. John's International Women's Film Festival and Film Industry Forum is coming up October 17-21, 2023. Festival Executive Director Jenn Brown joined us in the studio to chat with CHMR's Rhea Rollmann about what's in store for this year's Festival, and the sustained importance of film making.