Native Calgarian

Shelley Nearing (returning guest) and we discuss Indigenous Disability month. Shelley is a neurodivergent individual with many different human rights passions but mainly focuses on the disability movement and the rights of the Indigenous community. She holds a Masters of Disability and Community Studies from the University of Calgary. She enjoys reading about human rights issues of all areas and t...

Returning guest, Cory Ashley, husband of the late Lillian Ashley, giving us an update on her case. Contact Cory: dancingbeformidnight@hotmail.com and support his work: https://www.facebook.com/Racism-Racial-profiling-when-will-it-end-103200758472114 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Catherine Whelan Costen, author, artist, & talk show host is the guest. Her son was killed in a vehicle rollover in 2012. He was 1 of 5 in the vehicle, & three were killed instantly. The headlines read, they may NOT have been wearing seatbelts. That was a lie. The #cdnmedia said they got the info from RCMP. The RCMP told her that because this accident made national headlines, they used it...

Chapter's and Chat Bookclub discussing the book Split Tooth Split Tooth, the debut novel by Canadian musician Tanya Tagaq. Based in part on her own personal journals, the book tells the story of a young Inuk woman growing up in the Canadian Arctic in the 1970s. The book has been described as a blend of fiction, memoir, poetry and Inuit folklore. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I humbly apologize to Mayoral Candidate, Grace Yan, when she had submitted her answers to the Reconciliation Action Group by the Sept. 30th deadline. She speaks on her connection to the Indigenous community and more! https://www.graceyanformayor.com/ Reconciliation Action Group mayoral candidate answers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qgFE6n6iP0faMWH_MyTDym5fXVPuMiea/view ★ Support this podcast...

With the election coming up, I talk about the Lethbridge and Calgary candidates, the Indigneous movie Night Raiders that all settlers should see and ID-ing a youth to get into a restaurant in Calgary. I encourage you to help someone in your life to access podcasts. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we were lucky to have Chief Greg from Frog Lake FN and filmmaker, and ex-engineer, Gillian McKercher join us to tell us about the doc "Orphaned" exploring the huge task of cleaning up thousands of idle oil and gas wells in the prairies https://gem.cbc.ca/media/absolutely-canadian/s21e31?cmp=sch-orphaned ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My breakdown of the federal election, upcoming Orange Shirt Day, Sisters in Spirit Vigils, and my contempt for #COVID19AB crisis. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today I speak with Humaira Falak, candidate for City of Calgary ward 5 & 10 School Trustee. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I attempt to lay out how the rise of Christian Nationalism is directly contributing to a rise of fascism with these anti-mask/anti-vax folkx protesting including the Calgary Police and Fire now being part of the problem, hurting our democracy. Why I continue to be a Liberal. Lots of links too: The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada by Marci Macdonald https://www.penguin...

Happy Pride for Calgary and Ottawa.  Let's talk about the Alberta COVID19 cases rising; Federal Election: sexual harassment allegations in Nova Scotia, Signatures deadline was today, genocide by candidates, ICARE, Duncan Kinney, Senate; Moving: garage sales, trailer hitches; Decolonizing motherhood; Homeschooling, What am I reading? Settler’s book club, a huge thank you to Cat for the flag and som...

#Solo I chat about the federal election, provincial politics, renaming ridings for people, #NiceToManmeetYou, 10th Anniversary of the passing of Jack Layton, Calgary Catholic School & Staples #OrangeWashing, Calgary Police, #BLM, #HarmReduction and #ABPoli ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Great to have return guest, Marilyn North Peigan for Ward 7 and introducing her friend and colleague, Angela McIntyre running in ward 4 to talk about the upcoming municipal election in Calgary. https://www.mcintyreward4.com/ https://www.marilynward7.ca/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Métis Roy Missal and Caleb Anacker are guests discussing their book Restoring the History of St. Paul des Métis and their reconciliation action group. Find out more at: https://reconciliationstpaul.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/reconstpaul https://www.amazon.ca/Restoring-History-Paul-M%C3%A9tis-Understanding/dp/B08J1WLY6T ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tim Lipp is a settler running for Ward 9 in the City of Calgary. Links discussed: Discoveringgood.com The language report: https://www.sil.org/resources/archives/59839 His book of poetry: Recoveringchristianbook.com Campaign website: https://timlippyyc.com/ Bear clan: https://www.facebook.com/BearClanCalgary ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My Chapters and Chat bookclub focusing on the TRC Calls to Action ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amber and I discuss racism in her school, work, health and society. She also has a podcast coming soon to discuss reclaiming our identities ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chapters and Chat Book Club's 5th Anniversary Today's selection is the book, Red River Girl, by British writer, Joanna Jolly.  This is topic is about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and specifically Tina Fontaine. This very traumatic, and sensitive topic can be very difficult for some.  For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. This is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis...

Esmahan and I discuss race relations, the violence Indigenous and Muslims sisters are facing, running in the Oct. 2017 Calgary election together and politics in general. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

James Rafferty, aka Baby No Name, is on the search for a publisher and wants to get eyes on his book. PDF versions if you would like to read. Just need an email DM on Twitter @JamesRa92869019 with small donations welcome, send to jimrafferty@hotmail.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Katrina Hewton-Backfat returns to the show.  She tells us about her journey of discrimination and her decision to launch a Human Rights Complaint ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brian was from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.  He was extraordinarily bright and curious and overcame many obstacles in life.  When he passed away suddenly in 2020, he was studying at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and hoping to pursue a Geoscience education in graduate school in B.C.  The scholarship that was created in his name  will support Canadian Indigenous students studying...

Finally after international public shaming and all the hard work and effort put in by all the people involved, the Calgary Board of Education has finally agreed to change the name of Langevin School.  This is our thoughts and feelings about how it all came to happen.  A huge thank you to everyone involved, and especially the students that led this effort, your voice matters, your leadership matter...

I am joined by Marilyn North Peigan, a Blackfoot woman from the Piikani First Nation who has decided to run for city council in Ward 7.  Marilyn is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, was appointed to the Calgary Police Commission in 2017, and was part of the citizen advisory committee that produced the White Goose Flying report. Check out Marilyn's website where you can donate, sign up to vol...

I am joined by Richard Feehan, former Indigenous Relations Minister in Alberta, current MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford also serves as Indigenous Relations Critic for the Alberta NDP.  Richard and I discuss a number of topics including encouraging Indigenous to run for elected office.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★