In this episode, host Jake Karpouzis speaks with Nunavut New Democrat MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, who made headlines in 2019 when she was elected to the House of Commons at a young age. Mumilaaq has gone viral for her compassionate and moving speeches in the House on the treatment of Indigenous persons in Canada. Listen in to hear Jake speak with Mumilaaq about these issues facing Indigenous persons today, how the government has failed to take action year after year, and what we can all do to help fight for equal rights.
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