Native Calgarian

Derek Filderbrandt "social issues" #save prince of peace, oh yea I went there. Lots of stories and articles on Indigenous people and issues this past few weeks, US politics celebrated. And of course the ongoing racism in Alberta. #racism SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

It has been an eventful couple of weeks and even though I have a bit of a cold, we must recap.   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a couple weeks of being pulled away from the show I am back to talk about saving my daughters school and my last couple of weeks.   Voices in Recovery Podcast   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Violence towards Indigenous people, the outcry about the song Baby It's Cold Outside, Honouring the Mohawk code talker.   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We have recovered the interview with Rilee ManyBears, still not sure why it was cut off previously but here is the full version!   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined today by Alberta Green Party Leader Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes and we have a great conversation about politics, Indigenous issues, and how she came to be the leader of the Alberta Green Party.  This episode honours Deanna Greyeyes who joined our ancestors recently. To read more about what Cheryle and the Alberta Green Party are doing, to volunteer, or to donate and show your support head...

I am joined by the host of Indigenization Across the Nation host Grace Heavy Runner.  We discuss a variety of issues such as missing and murdered Indigenous boys, the opioid crisis and much more.   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Extending a conversation from my book club, Chapters & Chat,  I talk about the TRC educational calls to action .  Also an interesting little pro-pipeline protest that happened during the most recent visit from Prime Minster Justin Trudeau.   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian     ★ Support this podcas...

The outcome of the olympic vote, correcting the use of the terms "Indigenous Healing Lodge" in relation to a Corrections Canada program, the horrendous history and current continuation of the eugenics mentality in Canada.   If you would like to show your support for my show by signing up on Patreon it would be greatly appreciated.  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My family weekend at Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, Remembrance Day and more.   To support the show head over to my Patreon page  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Continuing the Olympic conversation, I attended an event at Siksika where I had the opportunity to sit down with Rilee ManyBears for a great conversation.   Support me on my Patreon page by clicking HERE .  Your support is greatly appreciated ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Micro aggressions as a form of racism. Olympics rants part 3 (there may be more) and why I am YES Calgary 2026 .   Check out my Patreon page to show some support. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A panel discussion at UofC that gathered some amazing Indigenous people together to talk about violence towards Indigenous women and the Cindy Gladue trial   To show some support for the show head over to my Patreon page. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I have had just a jam packed weekend full of inspiration and amazing conversations.  I recap all of that and more in today's episode. Check out my Patreon page HERE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today I talk about what reconciliation really should mean, the burn out and exhaustion of the one sided efforts of reconciliation.  I also talk about racial battle fatigue and some resources for those that are feeling these effects.  There is also a little known piece of history here in Alberta when it comes to the National Parks here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I continue to talk about the Olympics and the importance of the TRC calls to action relating to sports.  I also talk about Indigenous me too, the book Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead, and a huge congratulations goes out to KD Lang.   Be sure to check out my Patreon page and consider helping to keep this show going ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

While Calgary has spent a considerable amount of time and money already on the olympic bid, there is a large part of the conversation that is missing.  I talk about incoroporating the TRC calls to action into any olympics and specificially focusing on the calls to action that relate to sports and sporting events.   Thanks to everyone that is already signed up on my Patreon, if you would like to sh...

I have an absolutely fantastic conversation with Naomi Sayers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about everything from all levels of politics to orange shirt day to Sisters In Spirit and so much more. Check out my Patreon page to support the show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about a great book by Sarah Carter, The Importance of Being Monogamous, gender roles, my personal challenge to learn what was my traditional way of saying 2 spirit. I also talk a bit about the different flags of the LGBTQ2+ community and I want to give a huge thank you to Possibilities Calgary for inviting me to celebrate Bi+ visibility day with them. Want to show some love for the show and...

Honour the 145 recommendations of the Seven Fallen Feathers in Thunderbay. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspired by Rachel Snow, on today's episode I talk about safe consumption sites, gentrification, genocide, and the upcoming gender equality panel.  I also talk about issues with the Nation to Nation framework and I remind everyone about Orange Shirt Day.  If you are interested in supporting the show head over to my Patreon page by clicking HERE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I was honoured to have Racha El-Dib the sister to the late Nadia El-Dib, come and talk about the murder of her sister. Today we were shocked with the news that came out of the murder trial for Dawns Echoes Baptiste. We also talked about the ramifications of the Cindy Gladue case for all Canadian women. As always, we start with cultural safer spaces. Head over to my Patreon to show some love for th...

I give you my take on the APTN show, First Contact.  I also talk about a recent interview with Patrick Brazeau as well as a reminder of the importance of MMIW cases such as the Cindy Gladue case and some of the upcoming marches and rallies for MMIW. If you want to show your support for my show, head over to my Patreon page ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A wonderful conversation with my friend Rhonda. Rhonda is Métis and has a very interesting family history as well as how she really started connecting with her Métis roots. Interested in supporting the show?  Check out my Patreon page ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★