Native Calgarian

Joey English’s 30th birthday and today is the last day a woman has never been vice president of the US. (Thank you Cleo Abram from Twitter for that point!)  #CoalMinesAB #LandBack #treatyTeaching #LastDayofTrump #Cdnpoli #Abpoli #yyccc #ProgressiveAlbertans #LJ4Ward10 #RenameLangevin ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A huge shout-out to the previous guests over the year and to 10yr old Isabella Kulak and a reminder that Jan. 4 is ribbon skirt/shirt day. plus I give a call out on Langevin School here in Calgary. Written notes and links in a  PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chapters and Chat book club in Calgary, founded June 2016, had our  monthly meeting on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report on the  missing children and unmarked burials of the Calls to Action 71-76 Join our Facebook group after watching the video: www.facebook.com/groups/1684469135046926/ The official govt response: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1... Yellowhead  Institute's report...

I am so excited and grateful to be joined by Sara, Danica, and Cassidy who are part of Canadian Youth Letters Project.  Their mission is to engage youth in politics and give them a political voice and to open communication between the government and the general population.  I strongly encourage you to follow and share the work of these amazing future leaders.  Their website is HERE or check them o...

Amber Twoyoungmen joins me to talk about filmmaking and being in Big Kitty Magazine.  We also talk about her struggle to get her nephew's status card through their band. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Boban joins me to talk about his immigration story starting with what life was like as an LGBTQ2+ activist in his home country and why he had to leave due to violence and the lack of bystander intervention. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am happy to be joined by Jennie, who has launched Big Kitty magazine here in Calgary.  Big Kitty is a Calgary arts, music & culture magazine.  Check out their website www.bigkittymag.com . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is a very graphic episode with violence and gender reassignment details to honour our friend Izzy’s journey and to honour the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Deedra Salange Ladouceur is a Calgary based Métis creator, performer, musician and artist.  She created Ghost - Return to Mourning which is being released on Saturday November 21, online.  Find her on Facebook for more information. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined by my friend and a wonderful Indigenous woman, Celina Tibo.  We talk about domestic violence, immune system issues, raising mixed kids and the newest Calgary Police video of the Black woman being brutalized. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined by members of the CommunityWise Indigenous Advisory Group to talk about their Accountability to Indigenous Communities Project This episode of Native Calgarian is sponsored by CommunityWise Resource Centre as part of their Anti-Racism Organizational Change (AROC) work.  It was made in support of a project funded by the Alberta Human Rights and Multiculturalism Fund. ★ Support this podc...

Making her debut in the podcast world, Autumn Eaglespeaker joins me for a great conversation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer. Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes....

Talking about violence towards Indigenous fishing rights, violence towards anti-racist protestors peacefully assembling, and the failure of the RCMP to do anything about these situations.   Also, I was contacted about a new book out, available on Amazon, called Restoring the History of St. Paul des Métis.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Did you know lots of Indian Residential Schools are now on private farmland? #Landback Also, an update on the Sisters in Spirit Vigil in Calgary, the MMIWG2T weekend, Justice for Joey English, racism and Ginsberg, and Mi’kmaw situation. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some guy joins me to discuss the profiting off Indigenous lives through funeral services as another arm of genocide.  If you have experienced racism in the funeral industry he would love to hear from you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

AJ organizes and hosts Unity events at Ft. Normandeau in central Alberta as a method of community care for those committed to anti racism work. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chad Cowie joins me to talk about statues of genocidal monsters being taken down by the people. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mahsi cho Vanesa for coming on to discuss Calgary based energy exploitation of Indigenous Peoples' beyond Canada's borders and foreign imperial interference. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined by Erik Freiburger to talk about disabilities and the issues people with disabilities face such as lack of accessible homes and businesses.  Erik is the host of The Inception of Wonder podcast, a writer, social activist, and so much more. Find out more about Erik or check out his podcast at https://www.theinceptionofwonder.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I have a great conversation with Senator Patrick Brazeau.  He started working with the Congress of Aboriginal People in 2001 and was called to the Senate in 2008.  He was the 15th Indigenous Senator in Canadian history and is the 3rd youngest to ever serve in the Upper Chamber of Parliament . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined by the amazing Tank Standing Buffalo.  We have a great conversation about so much including art, tattoos and wrestling! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chapters and Chat #IndigenousReads Book Club was lucky to have special guest, Gabriele Fayant to discuss her work on Indigenous youth initiatives and Call to Action 66 http://caid.ca/RRCAP4.4.pdf Twitter: @GabrielleVFayant IG: @gabriellefayant Twitter: @a7g_official IG: @a7g_official Facebook: assemblyofsevengenerations www.a7g.ca ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My thoughts about speaking at the Kill Bill 1 rally in Calgary, changing the names of sports teams like the Edmonton Eskimo's and the Washington Redskins. I also talk about Canada's genocide deniers plus some thoughts about what to do when you get hate texts, posts, or emails. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Matt joins us from Toronto and is a Conversion Therapy Survivor. He and others are launching ctsurvivors.org to create a support system.   Follow Matt on Twitter @mattash89   Conversion therapy survivors can go to https://ctsurvivors.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★