Native Calgarian

Tom, or locally known as Birthday Girl, is a club Drag dj asking questions about intersectionality. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/birthdaygirlyyc?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYAfTuAmhGUraCcMq56X4-kqpCsxKlxoSjw9PgfDaaKNWan6BkqKkjHiSs_aem_ATVyO_mKx6OKmyGLHV9FeVpRnxQk33qjC-iuXX9YKOaz5CaoPkuRdjaYoq-F1anfhl4zTBEv4PEZAKpS1Ra3yaXA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nathaniel Sukhdeo, co-Founder of the Be Heard Project Canada, joins me to discuss the Be Heard Project Canada, an 8-part web-series that aims to bridge gaps of knowledge on the fundamentals of seeking a political nomination, so that more Canadians feel comfortable in doing so. Subscribe and watch: https://youtube.com/@beheardprojectcanada?si=7q6b9Esq1zD3fSh6 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today is part two with guest Elder Doreen Healy of the Kainai Nation and Sheryl-Ann (Sass) Carscadden Cree and citizenship with the Metis Nation of Alberta, speaking about the Indigenous Gathering Place here in Calgary. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sheryl Ann, and Emma from the Indigenous Gathering Place join me today to discuss the project, partnerships and barriers to getting this Place in place. In case you missed the Touch Grass moment: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/PShn8FG93VbNom1o/?mibextid=ox5AEW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I cover topics such as media tips, police tips for activists, Shannens Dream and more. Please check out Shannen's Dream | First Nations Child & Family Caring Society ( fncaringsociety.com ) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

April 8: Indigenous Women and Street Gangs, Survivance Narratives Indigenous Women and Street Gangs: Survivance Narratives : Amber, Bev, Chantel, Jazmyne, Faith, Jorgina, Henry, Robert: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Melanie Daniels, niece of Harry Daniels, and Indigenous advocate, talks about a public meeting of misinformation here in Alberta. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Casper Howard, an Indigenous man in recovery and volunteering with Street Cats YYC, promotes harm reduction as a person formally unhoused and promotes Walls Down Collective, Water Warriors and other street harm reduction groups for others to join. Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saladglove?mibextid=LQQJ4d ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility with James Demers ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A reintroduction, digital literacy of algorithms, an explanation of the petition for the removal of Calgary Mayor Gondek, a bit of the experience of a 2 day anti racism conference, knowledge of Two Spirit Day and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My monthly book club ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Disarm, Defund, Dismantle. Police abolition in Canada book club. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trigger warning, all the topics of violence, murder, transphobia, SA to unaliving. If you are not in the right head space, maybe skip to the resources at the end. We welcome Ali Nahdee, an Indigiqueer from the States to discuss the media and whitewashing issues of Nex Benedict death. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trigger warning, all the topics of SA to unaliving. If you are not in the right head space, maybe skip to the resources at the end. Returning guest, Danielle English, talks about being in psychosis since September and how hard this Alberta mental health system is to navigate. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meet Kels, arts professional and host of Queer in Alberta podcast! Find more: https://linktr.ee/_kelsifer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Went solo to talk about Calgary Herald article on police in schools, a message from about police undeserving Indigenous Families, the AB School Walkout, the bylaw response to the Conversion Therapy event happening tonight at a Catholic Church, The Valentines Day Women March and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Went solo to talk about Israelism, the Barbie Movie, pretendindianism, The Premier of Alberta and lots on 2SLGBTQ+ issues. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Danielle and I discuss the drug poisoning crisis, the lack of resources, lack of cultural understanding and burn out ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jon Nishimura, a regular at the Palestine protests and proud ally of the 2SLGBTQ community, is a Cdn-Japanese man who discusses previous and present racism he has and continues to experience. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We start the 2024 Book Club with author and professor, Sean Carleton discussing Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Last book club for 2023, see you all next year! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rachelle joins me to talk about Pretendians (pretend Indians), showing that thoughtful comments matter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today I talk about Palestine, and having trauma informed conversations about Palestine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We went through the National Action Plan over 400 pg report and were we disappointed after reading the National Inquiry. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today was solo. I wanted to update on possible changes happening on sacred grounds in central “alberta” on the Medicine Hills. I also released my 2024 book club for those interested. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★