Before the Peace

On this episode of Before the Peace, Chris is joined by Timber Bigfoot, a very dedicated member of Prophet River First Nation. He is a musician, a generational fighter, and has an incredible story to share.  Content Warning: in this episode, they talk about sexual abuse and violence, and we understand that these topics may be triggering to some.  Thank you to the Fort St John Co-op and E...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Tammy Watson, who was recently elected as a councillor for Saulteau First Nations. They discuss her reconnecting with her community, Red Dress Day, the Moose Hide Campaign, and more. Thank you to the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by artist and fashion design Reggie Harrold from Fort Nelson First Nation. They discuss her inspirations and how she folds her culture into her art. Learn more about Reggie at reggieharrold.com Thank you to the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by Angelo D'Amato van den Hout, the CEO of the Nan wúújǫ anawúúdle Restoration Society, formally known as the Blueberry River Restoration Society. They discuss the purpose of the society, what they are currently working on, and more. Go to restorationsociety.ca to learn more Thank you to our sponsor the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Aca...

In this episode, Chris is joined by former Doig River First Nation Chief Trevor Makadahay. They discuss Trevor's history in politics, what he accomplished during his time as chief, and his hopes for Doig River moving forward. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, host Chris Walker is joined by producer Greg Armstrong and Energeticcity.ca's Indigenous Voices Reporter Ed Hitchins to discuss the podcast in 2025, other news from across the region, and what you can look forward to in 2026. Thank you to our sponsors Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this podcast possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Indigenous Education District Principal with School District 60 Pat Jansen. They discuss her history in the region, how she got into education, her role in assisting Indigenous students, and more. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by Taylor Behn-Tsakoza from Fort Nelson First Nation. They talk about her experience meeting the Pope, competing in the Miss Indigenous Canada pageant, getting her Master's degree, becoming a councillor, and more. This podcast is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by Daniel Desjarlais from West Moberly First Nations. They talk about Westmo Days 2025, Sakâwînow Music Festival, and more. Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris was joined by Brandi Kennedy with the Fort St John Friendship Society and Sarah McAleney with Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign. The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making...

In this bonus episode, Chris is joined by Thomas Whitton, the IT Manager and Culture, Heritage & Language Manager at Doig River First Nation, to learn more about the 2nd Annual Reawakening Our Language event that took place from April 24-25, 2025. Thomas shares about efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages and how everyone can help. Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Venture...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Resolution Health Supporter Worker/MMIWG Coordinator Connie Greyeyes to learn more about Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day is observed on May 5 and is also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People. Connie shares the meaning behind the day, how people...

In this episode, Chris sits down with Cedar Wechlin. He is a teacher, a coach, and the Athletic Director of the Treaty 8 Sport Association. They chat about his personal experience in sports, putting together the Treaty 8 BC Bison team, and his experiences, both beautiful and painful, in coaching First Nations youth. Thanks to our sponsors Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this...

In this episode of Before the Peace, Chris is joined by Tse'k'wa National Historic Site's Executive Director Alyssa Currie to get an update on how 2024 went for them and things to look forward to in 2025. Learn more about Tse'k'wa at tsekwa.ca Thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by local author Helen Knott who wrote the books In My Own Moccasins and Becoming a Matriarch. They discuss Helen's history of growing up in Fort St John, her inspirations for her books, the awards she has been nominated for, and more. You can follow Helen Knott on Instagram @helenknott05 and on X @helen_knott Warning: this episode includes coarse language and discu...

In this bonus episode, Chris, Greg, and Energeticcity.ca Indigenous Voices Reporter Ed Hitchins sit down and discuss how the podcast did in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris sat down with Fort Nelson First Nation member Ryan Dickie. They discuss Ryan's history with filmmaking, his love of the region, his documentaries, and more. Find out more about Ryan at winterhawkstudios.com Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our bonus episode for National Day of Truth & Reconciliation 2024. This day was created in 2021 to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. The Before the Peace podcast was created to try and help reconciliation efforts in our region. The hope is that by sharing local stories, we can help build the c...

Chris was joined by Paulette Flamond who was recently re-elected as Métis Nation British Columbia's Region 7 Director. In this episode, they discuss what made Paulette originally run for office, what she accomplished in her first term, and her goals for the next four years. Thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for sponsoring this show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In this episode, we introduce our interim host Chris Walker from 100.1 Moose FM. Chris was joined by Lisa Wolf and Treylen Knott from Prophet River First Nation to learn about their Youth Arts Camp, Trutch Hunting Camp, Treaty Days, and Youth Committee. Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

In this episode, Greg takes over for Tre and sits down with Catherine Ruddell. Catherine runs Creatively Sustained in Fort St John and is a Certified Cultivating Safe Spaces Facilitator. They discuss Catherine's history in the Peace region, growing up Métis, what a safe space is, how they benefit everyone and more. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possib...

In this episode, Tre welcomed back Doig River First Nation Chief Trevor Makadahay to the Before The Peace — four days after the band’s evacuation order was rescinded due to a wildfire in the area. Many members spent a whole week in Fort St. John during this time while the First Nation’s departments and its Emergency Operations Centre worked to ensure people were informed of the situation. They als...

On March 14th and 15th, Tre attended a conference at Northern Lights College titled “Reawakening our Language: A Gathering to Honour First Peoples Language Revitalization." Doig River First Nation partnered with the college to host the event to celebrate First Peoples' languages and the work gone in to revive them. During the event, Tre had a chance to speak with seven people, from organ...

Recently, Tre attended a conference at Northern Lights College titled “Reawakening our Language: A Gathering to Honour First Peoples Language Revitalization." Doig River First Nation partnered with the college to host the event on March 14th and 15th to celebrate First Peoples' languages and the work gone in to revive them. During the event, Tre had a chance to speak...

In this episode of Before the Peace, Tre sits down with Madeline Oker, the language specialist at Doig River First Nation. They talk about the work Madeline has conducted at Doig for many years, organizing the upcoming language revitalization event taking place at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John on March 14th and 15th, 2024, and her traditional craft work. Before the Peace is brought...