Podcasts by Warrior Life
This is an Indigenous podcast about warrior life - a lifestyle that focuses on decolonizing our minds, bodies and spirits while at the same time revitalizing our cultures, traditions, laws and governing practices.
Further podcasts by Warrior Life by Pam Palmater
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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Gabrielle Fayant on Empowering Urban Indigenous Youth from 2022-02-18T17:01:17
In this episode, we hear from Metis warrior Gabrielle Fayant who is actively engaging and supporting urban Indigenous youth in Ottawa.
Gabby is currently the CEO of the Assembly of Seven G...
Michael Redhead Champagne on Love, Hope & Community from 2022-02-04T15:15:05
In this episode, we talk to Michael Redhead Champagne - originally from Shamattawa First Nation - who lives and works in Winnipeg's North End. He is a community organizer who has won many awards f...
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Vanessa Gray on Protecting Our Lands & Waters from 2022-01-28T17:59:55
In this episode, we talk to land defender, water protector and youth warrior Vanessa Gray from Aamjiwnaang First Nation about the urgent need to take climate action. She also stresses the need for ...
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Tania Cameron on Organizing for Bearskin Lake First Nation from 2022-01-12T14:40:45
In this episode, we talk to Tania Cameron of the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, on her community organizing to help bring much needed emergency aide to Bearskin Lake First Nation.
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Confronting Systemic Racism in Healthcare from 2022-01-07T19:55:14
Today’s podcast is the first for 2022 - Happy New Year everyone! This podcast is from a keynote I did for Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APC) for the Atlantic Indigenous Health C...
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Warrior Life Podcast Trailer from 2021-12-22T11:00:16
Warrior Life Podcast Trailer
After 500 years of genocide, Indigenous peoples are STILL here – asserting, living and defending our sovereignty all over Turtle Island.
We have NEVER...
Working Together to Save our Peoples and the Planet from 2021-12-17T17:07:10
Episode 119 is an excerpt from my keynote presentation called Working Together to Save our Peoples and the Planet. It was part of the Parkland Institute’s 25th Annual Conference called: Building th...
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Sleydo' Molly Wickham on RCMP Invasion from 2021-12-08T11:00:32
In episode 118, Sleydo' Molly Wickham, spokesperson for Gidimt'en clan at Coyote camp, details RCMP violent arrests and detentions of Wet'suwet'en peoples and other land defenders. RCMP - whose pe...
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Skyler Williams & Layla & Logan Staats on RCMP Violence from 2021-11-30T18:01:36
In Episode 117 of Warrior Life Podcast, we hear from Skyler Williams, Layla Staats and Logan Staats - Mohawks from Six Nations of the Grand River and part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. They sha...
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Indigenous Identity Fraud from 2021-11-22T12:33:29
Episode 116 of Warrior Life Podcast is a special panel conversation with Indigenous experts Dr. Winona Wheeler (Fisher River Cree Nation), Dr. Kim TallBear (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) and Dr. Veldon ...
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Carole Geller Human Rights Award from 2021-11-12T11:00:21
Carole Geller Human Rights Award 2021: Kanahus Manuel & Tiny House Warriors
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On November 9, 2021, Kanahus Manuel and the Tiny House Warriors were awarded the Carole Geller Human Right...
Michael Linklater on Sports, Culture & Braids from 2021-11-05T11:54:48
Episode 114 of Warrior Life Podcast is a special conversation with basketball phenom, Michael Linklater from Thunderchild First Nation, who represented Canada at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup.
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Danny Paul: We Were Not the Savages from 2021-10-29T12:23:54
Episode 113 of Warrior Life Podcast is also dedicated to Mi'kmaw History Month(October) and is an extended conversation with Mi'kmaw historian and author Dr. Daniel Paul (Danny).
He share...
Michelle Sylliboy on Life, Art and Mi'kmaw Culture from 2021-10-22T11:35:20
Episode 112 of Warrior Life Podcast is dedicated to Mi'kmaw History Month (October)and is an extended conversation with Two-Spirited L'nu (Mi'kmaw) interdisciplinary artist, author, educator and po...
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Wet'suwet'en Call for Solidarity from 2021-10-12T11:40:54
In Episode 111 of Warrior Life Podcast, we hear from Molly Wickham - Sleydo - a Gidimt'en clan member and spokesperson protecting Wet'suwet'en Nation lands and waters from destruction by Coastal Ga...
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Melissa Ridgen on APTN at Federal Election 2021 from 2021-09-17T11:11:15
In Episode 110 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from the REAL winner of the federal election debates - Melissa Ridgen! Melissa is a Red River Métis, journalist and host at APTN, who was chos...
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Innu Nation Seeks Justice from 2021-09-13T10:00:37
In Episode 109 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich and Deputy Grand Chief Mary Ann Nui about current issues impacting the Innu Nation and their pus...
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Tim Fontaine on Walking Eagle News from 2021-09-03T10:00:45
In Episode 108 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Indigenous journalist, writer, and producer Tim Fontaine, about his popular Walking Eagle News - a satirical take on Indigenous issues.
Niigaan Sinclair on Election 2021 from 2021-08-23T11:43:45
In Episode 107 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Turtle Island's own political affairs correspondent Niigaanwewidam (Niigaan) Sinclair about his take on the federal election currently un...
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Reconciliation Book Club: 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance from 2021-08-20T17:06:31
Episode 106 is the next in my Reconciliation Book Club - a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies.
Today's book review is on Gord Hill's 500 Years of Indigen...
Reconciliation Book Club: Policing Indigenous Movements from 2021-08-13T10:00:36
Episode 105 is the next in my Reconciliation Book Club - a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies.
Today's book review is on Policing Indigenous Movements: D...
Reconciliation Book Club: A National Crime from 2021-08-06T10:00:14
Episode 104 is the fourth in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of the book: A National Crime by Dr. Peter Bryce, originally published b...
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Reconciliation Book Club - Unsettling Canada from 2021-07-30T12:44:55
Episode 103 is the third in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of the book: Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-up Call by Arthur Manuel ...
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Reconciliation Book Club - An Act of Genocide from 2021-07-23T10:00:01
Episode 102, is the second in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of An Act of Genocide by Karen Stote, which focuses on the sterilizatio...
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Reconciliation Book Club - Whose Land is it Anyway from 2021-07-16T10:00:10
Episode 101 is the first in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of Whose Land is it Anyway: A Manual for Decolonization edited by Peter M...
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Skyler Williams & 1492 Land Back Lane Big Win from 2021-07-11T17:27:09
In Episode 100 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get an important update from Kanien'kehá:ka land defender & spokesperson Skyler Williams about their recent victory at 1492 Land Back Lane. He shares his ...
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Judy Wilson & Ellen Gabriel on Canada's Failed National Action Plan from 2021-06-09T15:11:06
In Episode 99 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two Indigenous warrior women who have long advocated for the health, safety and well-being of Indigenous women and children: Kukpi7 Chief Judy...
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Brotherhood to Nationhood & Warrior Life from 2021-05-28T15:52:50
Episode 98 is by special request! It is the panel discussion from the joint book launch for Peter McFarlane & Doreen Manuel's book: "Brotherhood to Nationhood" published by Between the Lines and Pa...
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Rueben George in Convo with Pam Palmater from 2021-05-23T20:50:38
Episode 97 is a special show where I get to share extended clips from Rueben George's interview with me on his own podcast show! Rueben is from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and in addition to being a ...
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Understanding UNDRIP & Bill C-15 from 2021-05-13T12:24:29
In Episode 96 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two leading Indigenous legal experts about Bill C-15 - the federal legislation intended to create a National Action Plan to ensure Canada's la...
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Chiefs Panel on Political Relations in NB from 2021-05-07T14:22:46
Episode 95 is a special Chiefs Panel on political relations in New Brunswick. From police killings of First Nations people during the pandemic; the province’s refusal to hold an inquiry into anti-F...
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Courtney Montour on Her New Documentary from 2021-04-23T16:49:40
In Episode 94, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) filmmaker Courtney Montour from Kahnawà:ke about her work in the film industry and her latest documentary that will premiere at the Hot Docs film f...
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Ellen Gabriel on UNDRIP & Bill C-15 from 2021-04-16T23:09:38
In Episode 93, we talk to Kanien?kehá?ka grassoots warrior and Onkwehón:we rights activist Ellen Gabriel who talks to us about the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Ind...
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Chief Sacha LaBillois on Eel River Bar First Nation from 2021-04-12T10:00:46
In Episode 92 of my Warrior Life Podcast, we get to talk to Ugpi'gangig Chief Sacha LaBillois. Ugpi'ganjig, also known as Eel River Bar First Nation is located in northern New Brunswick, Canada and...
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Honourable Graydon Nicholas Shares His Journey - Part 2 from 2021-03-19T10:00:13
In Episode 90, we listen to Part 2 of a two-part podcast conversation with the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Netqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick about his life journey...
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Honourable Graydon Nicholas Shares His Journey - Part 1 from 2021-03-12T11:01:18
In Episode 89, we talk to the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. He shares with us his journey as a Native educator, lawyer, judge, Lieu...
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Nancy Mike on Inuit Culture and Community from 2021-03-05T11:00:02
In Episode 88, we talk to Nancy Mike ????? ??? - an Inuk mother, nurse, throat singer and author about Inuit culture and community. She also shares with us a reading from her children's book: Elisa...
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Cindy Blackstock on Compensation for First Nation Kids from 2021-02-25T01:25:35
Episode 88 is a BREAKING NEWS edition of the Warrior Life Podcast with Gitksan social worker, professor and human rights advocate, Dr. Cindy Blackstock.
She provides us with an update on ...
Mumilaaq Qaqqaq on Her Role As MP from 2021-02-18T17:45:13
In Episode 87, we talk to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq ???? ???? - an Inuk woman from Iqaluit, Nunavut - who is a human rights defender and current serves as NDP MP for Nunavut. She shares with us her experienc...
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Aliqa Illauq on Inuit Protests from 2021-02-11T21:41:19
In Episode 86, we talk to Aliqa Illauq - an Inuk originally from Kangiqtugaapik in the Qikiqtaaluk region in Nunavut - who is grounded in her Inuit language, culture, identity and traditions. She t...
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Warrior Life & Water Protectors from 2021-02-06T19:46:14
Episode 85 is a double book launch Winona LaDuke and I did together back in Nov25, 2020. Winona’s book is called To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers and mine is Warrior Life: Ind...
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Mi'kmaw Nationhood & Sovereignty from 2021-01-30T22:30:41
In Episode 84, I share a presentation that I gave at Listuguj – one of the Mi’kmaw First Nations in Quebec - which is only minutes from my own First Nation – Eel River Bar.
I was so honour...
Kim TallBear on Native Identity and Relations from 2021-01-22T10:59:59
In Episode 83, we talk to Dr. Kim TallBear - a citizen of the Sissteon-Wahpeton Oyate in South Dakota - about Native identity and the importance of relationships in determining belonging. She also ...
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Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on Racism in Healthcare from 2021-01-15T11:00:36
In Episode 82, we talk to former judge, lawyer and professor, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC's healthcare system. She shares some of her f...
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Romeo Saganash on His Political Career from 2021-01-08T15:28:25
In Episode 81, former NDP MP Romeo Saganash joins us to talk about his long political career asserting, living and defending Indigenous rights. He also shares with us his decades-long work on the U...
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Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack from 2020-12-18T11:01:08
In Episode 80, we hear from Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack who gives us an update on where things stand with regards to the Mi'kmaw fishery. He also shares some important advice to other First Natio...
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Brandon Maloney on Mi'kmaw Treaty Rights from 2020-12-04T17:52:12
In Episode 79, we talked to Brandon Maloney, a Mi'kmaw warrior, fisher, leader and family man from Sipekne'katik formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation in Mi'kma'ki.
He joined us to s...
Peace & Friendship Treaties: STU Panel from 2020-11-27T18:57:30
In Episode 77, I share some of the panel discussion and question and answer session of the event hosted by St. Thomas University's (STU) Senate Committee on Reconciliation presents a panel discussi...
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Niigaan Sinclair: Current Issues on Turtle Island from 2020-11-20T18:10:44
In Episode 77, Anishinaabe professor, author, columnist, speaker and activist Niigaan Sinclair gives us a political update on happenings in Canada and USA impacting Indigenous peoples.
We...
Bev Jacobs on Indigenous Education & Advocacy from 2020-11-13T11:00:47
In Episode 76, we get to speak with Dr. Bev Jacobs, a Haudenosaunee lawyer, activist and academic from Six Nations of the Grand River territory. She shares with us her journey of education, advocac...
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Policing Indigenous Lands & Bodies from 2020-11-06T16:59:15
In Episode 75, I share the audio from the LIVE event: Legacy of Policing Indigenous Lands and Bodies in Canada, that was hosted by SCHOLAR STRIKE CANADA on September 10th, 2020 from 9:30AM - 10:30A...
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Skyler Williams on 1492 Court Decision & OPP Violence from 2020-10-24T22:40:56
In Episode 74, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations, gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane - including the recent court decision and OPP violence.
Derek Miller on 1492 Land Back Lane from 2020-10-23T21:58:10
In Episode 73, two time Juno-award winning Haudenosaunee musician - Derek Miller - from Six Nations shares with us why he uses his music to support the land defenders on the ground at 1492 Land Bac...
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Skyler Williams on 1492 Land Back Lane from 2020-10-12T13:00:24
In Episode 72, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane and what happened in the court proceedings last week.
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Land Grab Universities from 2020-10-09T10:00:17
In Episode 71, we get to talk to the research duo - Tristan Ahtone and Bobby Lee - who have helped bring to light the important issue of universities that have benefitted from expropriated Indigeno...
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Jordan Marie Daniel from 2020-10-02T10:00:37
In Episode 70, we get to hear from Jordan Marie Daniel (Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel), a real warrior woman in mind, body and spirit, advocating to end murdered and missing Indigen...
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Cheryl Maloney on Mi'kmaw Right to Govern Fishery from 2020-09-21T10:00:58
In Episode 69, we talked to Cheryl Maloney, a Mi'kmaw mother, leader, educator and warrior from Sipekne'katik - formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation.
She joined us to share what is...
Sakej Ward on Warrior Societies from 2020-09-18T10:00:28
In Episode 68, we talked to Sakej Ward, a Mi'kmaw warrior from Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church First Nation). Sakej has dedicated his life to living a warrior life in defence of sovereignty, lands and ...
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Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse from 2020-09-11T18:40:38
In Episode 67, we get to speak to some of the professional players from the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team: Randy Staat, Jeremy Thompson and Brendan Bomberry. They talk about the cultural signifi...
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Karl Dockstader on Criminalization of Indigenous Journalism from 2020-09-05T16:01:48
In Episode 66, we speak with Karl Dockstader from the Oneida Nation and co-host of the Indigenous radio show: One Dish One Mic. He was recently arrested while covering the story unfolding at 1492 L...
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El Jones on Anti-Black Racism from 2020-08-14T10:00:15
In Episode 65, we talk to El Jones, a Black professor, author, spoken word artist, activist and radio show host! She is a powerhouse who uses her platform to lift the voices of Black people in pris...
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1492 Land Back Lane from 2020-08-10T18:06:27
In Episode 64, we speak with Skyler Williams and Myka Burning from Six Nations about 1492 Land Back Lane. They have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which they explain r...
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No Pipelines on Secwepemc Territory from 2020-07-24T12:29:49
In Episode 62, we talk to a special group of powerful Secwepemc women from Neskonlith Indian Band. Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson, elder Alice Aby and Kanahus Manuel from Tiny House Warriors all join...
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Jessica Ka'nhehsi:io Deer on Journalism from 2020-07-24T09:59:59
In Episode 63, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) journalist Jessica Ka'nhehsi:io Deer from Kahnawake - an Indigenous journalist who works for CBC Indigenous. She talks to us about her path in jour...
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Gaagwis on Protecting Haida Gwaii from 2020-07-17T10:00:30
In Episode 61, we talk to President of the Haida Nation Gaagwis (Jason Alsop)about the important safety measures the Haida Nation is taking to protect their citizens and neighbors from the covid-19...
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Ellen Gabriel On Protecting Our Lands from 2020-07-10T10:00:24
In Episode 60, Kanien'kehá:ka warrior Ellen Gabriel talks to us about the importance of protecting Haudenosaunee lands and sovereignty. She also updates us about the Town of Oka's intentions to dig...
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Whose Land is it Anyway from 2020-07-04T00:06:40
In Episode 59, I share the extended interview I did with Qwaxw from Nuxalk Radio 91.1 FM in Bella Coola about the book Whose Land is it Anyway: A Manual for Decolonization published by the Federati...
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Defund the Police from 2020-06-27T23:20:53
In Episode 58, I talk about the recent protests in Canada and the United States against police racism and violence towards Black and Indigenous peoples, set in motion by the video showing the killi...
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Robyn Maynard on Police Anti-Black Racism & Violence from 2020-06-09T17:21:41
In Episode 57, we talk to social justice warrior Robyn Maynard who is a Black feminist writer, activist and educator. Her book Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Pre...
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Desmond Cole on Anti-Black Racism in Canada & US from 2020-06-01T20:52:31
In Episode 56, we talk to Desmond Cole who is well known here in Toronto and nationally as not only a stellar journalist, best selling author and multi-media broadcaster, but also a staunch advocat...
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Chief Alphonse on Tsilhqot'in Nation VIctory over Taseko Mines from 2020-05-22T10:00:43
In Episode 55, we talk to Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot'in Nation and their recent victory over Taseko Mines. He also shares an important message to native youth about what it means to be a wa...
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Rueben George on Battle Against Trans Mountain Pipeline from 2020-05-04T23:12:49
In Episode 54, we get to hear from native warrior Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in what is now known as British Columbia. Rueben has been a driving force behind his Nation's revitaliza...
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Beatrice Hunter on Her Fight to Stop Muskrat Falls from 2020-04-24T10:00:03
In Episode 53, we get to talk to Beatrice HUnter - an Inuk grandmother, warrior, and land defender. Beatrice was arrested and imprisoned in a men's jail for peacefully defending her territory from ...
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Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en from 2020-04-16T14:03:13
In Episode 52, we get to talk to two of the native youth warriors from Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en: Shay Lynn Sampson and Kolin Sutherland-Wilson. They occupied BC's Legislature for two weeks...
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Tara Houska on Protecting Native Lands from 2020-04-11T13:00:13
Episode 51 is an extended podcast interview with native warrior woman Tara Zhaabowekwe Houska, who is Anishinabe from Couchiching First Nation in Ontario, Canada but currently lives in the United S...
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What To Do About Trolls from 2020-04-04T21:22:06
In Episode 50, I talk about what to do about trolls. No, I am not talking about either the mythical, cave-dwelling beings, nor am I talking about the fuzzy, multi-coloured toys that our aunties and...
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Gord Hill on Native Resistance from 2020-03-06T11:00:40
In Episode 49, we talk to native warrior, artist and author Gord Hill, who comes from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation in BC. He is a well-known grassroots native activist and his artwork and writings have...
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Christi Belcourt on Tyendinaga Mohawk Solidarity Actions from 2020-02-29T23:04:42
In Episode 48, we get to hear from warrior woman Christi Belcourt who has been on the ground in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory supporting those engaged in Wet'suwet'en solidarity actions, as an obser...
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Ellen Gabriel on Importance of Traditional Governance from 2020-02-20T22:45:29
In Episode 47, Mohawk warrior Ellen Gabriel talks to us about the importance of traditional Indigenous governing systems and laws in protecting the lands for our peoples and all living things. She ...
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Molly Wickham: Gidim'ten Yintah Access Update from 2020-02-01T21:20:48
In Episode 46, Molly Wickham of the Wet'suwet'en Nation joins us again to give us an update about what is happening in Wet'suwet'en territory and the Gidimt'en Yintah Access Camp. They fear that a...
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Buy Native, Give Native All Year Long from 2019-12-13T19:21:29
In Episode 45, I talk about how real reconciliation with First Nations should be based on our original treaty relationship that was based on mutual respect, mutual protection and mutual prosperity....
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Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfare from 2019-11-29T11:00:03
Episode 44 is part 2 of our extended interview with Dr. Cindy Blackstock jto talk about the new legislation: C-92 Indigenous child and family legislation intended to address what Canada called a "h...
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Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Compensation Order from 2019-11-22T11:00:23
In Episode 43, Dr. Cindy Blackstock joined us again to talk to us about the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) case which she launched to end racial discrimination against First Nations children...
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Molly Wickham on Gitdimt'en Yintah Access from 2019-11-15T11:00:13
In Episode 42, we get to hear from native woman warrior, Molly Wickham of the Wet'sewet'en Nation in what is now known as British Columbia. She speaks to us about the situation on her territory and...
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UN Special Rapporteur Report on Canada from 2019-11-08T17:01:49
In Episode 41, Today, I will be talking to you about the 5 core findings from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Its Causes and Consequences report on violence against...
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Mikmaw Nationhood from 2019-11-01T14:47:16
In Episode 40, I share an address that I gave at a Mi'kmaw Nationhood gathering in PEI. It is about Mi'kmaw sovereignty and nationhood and what it means for all our citizens. Whether we call it sov...
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Analysis of Federal Party Platforms from 2019-10-18T20:42:53
In Episode 39, I provide a detailed overview, analysis and commentary of the federal party leaders' election platforms and what they offer - or don't offer - Indigenous peoples. It includes the pla...
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Alisa Lombard on Forced & Coerced Sterilization from 2019-10-11T15:01:45
In Episode 38, we speak to lawyer Alisa Lombard who is currently working on a class action suit in relation to the forced and coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women in Canada.
She is ...
Lenard Monkman: Community Builder from 2019-10-04T10:00:14
In Episode 37, we get to hear from native warrior, Lenard Monkman. Lenard is Anishinaabe and the co-founder of Red Rising Magazine - an Indigenous magazine by and for Indigenous peoples. He has als...
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Lynn Gehl Challenges Indian Affairs Unfair Policy from 2019-09-27T15:28:44
In Episode 36, we talk to Lynn Gehl about her journey suing Canada and winning for their colonial Indian registration policy known as unknown or unstated paternity which serves to deny Indian statu...
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Cora Morgan First Nations Family Advocate from 2019-09-20T13:58:40
In episode 35, we get to talk to Cora Morgan, the First Nations Family Advocate in Manitoba. Her role has been to provide support and advocacy for First Nations children in care and their families....
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John Kane on Genocide in Canada from 2019-09-13T10:00:06
In Episode 34, I have the permission to share with you my interview on Let's Talk Native with John Kane show from New York. He and I and Shawnee Rice talked about genocide in Canada and murdered an...
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RCMP Invasion of We'suwet'en Territory Breach of Rule of Law from 2019-09-06T18:26:05
Episode 33, is based on an article I wrote for Canadian Dimension Magazine back in April about Canada’s so-called “rule of law” invasions of our territories. Specially, we are talking about the RCM...
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Trailblazing Actress & Warrior Tantoo Cardinal from 2019-08-23T10:00:35
In Episode 32, we get to hear from a real warrior and trailblazing Indigenous actress Tantoo Cardinal. Tantoo is known as "the most widely recognized native actress of her generation" with no wonde...
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Time For Debate Is Over: Canada Is Guilty Of Genocide from 2019-08-16T10:00:45
In Episode 31, I keep the focus on the national crisis of genocide against Indigenous women and girls. To my mind, it is important to make this THE election issue amongst all political parties. Ind...
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David Wilkins on Dismembered: Native Disenrollment from 2019-08-09T10:00:05
In Episode 30, I get to talk to David Wilkins, a native scholar and author of the book Dismembered: Native Disenrollment and the Battle for Human Rights, which he co-wrote with Shelly Wilkins. He h...
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Ellen Gabriel on Defending Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Territory from 2019-08-02T11:43:15
In Episode 29, Mohawk warrior Ellen Gabriel talks to us about the importance of protecting Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Territory - from the "Oka stand-off in 1990" to the current land issues in the media t...
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Kitchen Warrior Chef David Wolfman on Indigenous Food from 2019-07-26T10:00:15
In Episode 28, we get to hear from Turtle Island's Kitchen Warrior himself, Chef David Wolfman! Chef Wolfman shares with us the importance of his native culture in his cooking and what he learned f...
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Gabe Galanda on the Devastating Impacts of Tribal Disenrollment from 2019-07-19T13:16:45
In Episode 27, we get to hear from Gabe Galanda, who is an Indigenous human rights lawyer and member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California. He talks about the devastating impacts of triba...
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Veldon Coburn on Native Identity and Belonging from 2019-07-12T10:00:14
In Episode 26, we get to hear from Dr. Veldon Coburn, an Anishinabe scholar and professor at the University of Ottawa about his doctoral research on native identity and belonging and the ways in wh...
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Mohawk Warrior Taiaiake Alfred on Native Resurgence from 2019-07-05T15:42:24
In Episode 25, we get to talk to Dr. Taiaiake Alfred, a Mohawk scholar, public speaker and activist about his work promoting native sovereignty, autonomy and resistance. He shares his views about i...
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Cannabis Legalization Ignores First Nation Rights from 2019-06-28T13:04:51
Episode 24 is about the ongoing issue of so-called cannabis legalization in the context of First Nation laws, powers, practices and rights. While many First Nations are incarcerated over possession...
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Michele Audette's Call for Action to End Genocide from 2019-06-21T10:00:19
Episode 23 drops just in time for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. In this episode, I talk to one of the Commissioners for the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women ...
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Genocide and Ecocide Go Hand In Hand from 2019-06-14T10:00:16
In Episode 22, I talk about the direct link between the genocide of Indigenous women and girls and the ecocide of the planet and what we need to do to stop it.
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Canada's Genocide: Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women and Girls from 2019-06-07T14:54:43
In Episode 21, I talk about the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. I talk specifically about their finding that Canada is guilty of genocide ...
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Decolonizing our Diets: 30 Days No Added Sugar from 2019-05-31T10:00:47
In Episode 20, I talk about warrior living from a health perspective and the importance of decolonizing our diets. This is Part 1 of a series I plan to do on eliminating unhealthy goods from our di...
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Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of White Hate Groups from 2019-05-24T10:00:47
In Episode 19 of Warrior Life, I talk about the link between gun violence and the rise of white hate groups like white nationalists, supremacists and other extremist groups. Hate groups represent a...
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Indigenous Reconciliation in University and Colleges from 2019-05-17T10:00:29
Episode 18 is about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in universities, colleges and training institutes, specifically, what does NOT count as reconciliation. We have to move beyond land acknow...
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Kanahus Freedom Manuel's Warrior Work - Part 2 from 2019-05-10T10:00:09
In Part 2 of my interview with warrior woman Kanahus Freedom Manuel, she shares with us the importance of defending native lands and waters from the destruction of the extractive industry. She also...
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Kanahus Freedom Manuel's Warrior Work - Part 1 from 2019-05-04T15:02
In this episode of Warrior Life, I get to talk to warrior woman Kanahus Freedom Manuel, daughter of the late Arthur Manuel - a well-known warrior all over Canada. Kanahus shares with us her backgro...
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Niigaan Sinclair on Reconciliation in the Media from 2019-04-26T10:00:09
In this podcast, I talk to my friend, brother and super warrior - Niigaan Sinclair. He is a columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press and writes primarily about issues impacting First Nations in Winnip...
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Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Kids - Part III from 2019-04-19T15:21:04
This episode is Part 3 of this 3 part interview, with warrior woman - Dr. Cindy Blackstock. We talk about her advocacy on behalf of First Nations children in care and how much more needs to be done...
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Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Kids - Part II from 2019-04-12T10:00:04
This episode is Part 2 of this 3 part interview, with warrior woman - Dr. Cindy Blackstock. We talk about her advocacy on behalf of First Nations children in care and how much more needs to be done...
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Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Children - Part 1 from 2019-04-05T10:00:02
In Part I of this 3 part interview, I had the honour of chatting with one of my all-time heroes and women warriors - Dr. Cindy Blackstock! We talk about her advocacy on behalf of First Nations chi...
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Appropriated Native Identities the New Wave of Dispossession from 2019-03-29T10:00:02
In Episode 11, we talk about a new wave of native dispossession - the appropriation of native identities by "White settlers". Although this isn't new, it has the potential to do great harm to our f...
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Reconciliation in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area from 2019-03-22T09:55:49
Episode 10 is about how to operationalize reconciliation on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. We have to move beyond land acknowledgments and celebrations and move into substantive changes - t...
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Native Women Warriors are the Heart of the Resistance from 2019-03-16T19:16:18
This show gets to the heart of modern native resistance: native women warriors! I talk about government's direct targeting of native women and girls in it campaign of genocide against native people...
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Russ Diabo - Part II - Empowering The People from 2019-02-08T11:00:05
This is Part II of a two-part interview with Mohawk policy analyst Russ Diabo. In Part I, Russ shared with us his teenage search for identity, his role in native resistance on both sides of the bor...
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Interview with Russ Diabo - Part 1 - The History from 2019-02-01T19:26:22
This Part I of a two part podcast interview with Mohawk policy analyst, Russ Diabo. Russ shares his story about the search for his identity in his teens; his involvement in First Nation resistance ...
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Social Media for the Resistance - Part 1 - The Basics from 2018-10-15T14:08:23
In this podcast, I talk about how to use social media as a tool for Indigenous resistance and resurgence. It is Part 1 of a podcast series dedicated to sharing best practices about strategic use of...
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Warrior Woman Sarain Fox from 2018-10-01T09:00:09
In this episode I get to talk to the host of the show Future History, Sarain Fox. Future History is "a documentary series about shifting the colonial narrative and celebrating the reclamation of In...
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Adam Beach - A Warrior for the Next Generation from 2018-09-24T19:53:01
In this episode, I get a chance to talk to Adam Beach, one of the most accomplished Indigenous actors in Hollywood. He shares some stories with us about his Indigenous identity and his passions abo...
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Our Medicine from 2018-09-02T18:45:36
In this episode, I will be talking about our traditional Indigenous medicines and healing practices and their power to keep us healthy and strong as part of our warrior living.
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Water Is Life from 2018-08-26T20:34:56
In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of water in warrior living - from our own personal health to the health of the planet.
(pic from Christy Belcourt)
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Intro to Warrior Life Show from 2018-08-24T17:26:18
Episode 1 is an introduction to the Warrior Life podcast which is a lifestyle show for Indigenous peoples that focuses on decolonizing our minds, bodies and spirits and sharing information about ho...
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