Native Calgarian

I am joined by an amazing young Indigenous woman, Karly Cywink.  We talk about a video she was part of called Am I Indian Enough .  I enjoyed our conversation about identity and safe spaces for Indigenous people.  It is amazing to see the younger generations of Indigenous finding their voices, healing, and becoming such strong Indigenous people. To follow Karly on twitter @karlycywink and on Insta...

Today I get into my struggle with dealing with our healthcare system as well as my starting of the book Starlight by Richard Wagamese.  I also talk about the recent and numerous reports of racism within the hallowed halls of Canadian hockey rinks. To support the show go to   Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   To connect with me go to    Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitt...

I had the pleasure of heading off to see Frozen 2 with one of my favourite people in the world, and she joins me today on the show as my special guest.  We talk about the movie, politics, and an incredibly amazing project my guest is part of. To support the show go to   Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   To connect with me go to    Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @...

So happy to be joined by a close friend, James Taylor. We talk about the healing work he does, his work with a school district in Victoria, and the Removing the Mask of Shame workshop he offers.   To support the show go to   Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   To connect with me go to    Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian   ★ Support this podcast on Patr...

Sable Sweetgrass from the Kainai Nation is a short story writer, playwright and filmmaker, and educator.  Sable's writing has touched on important issues such as residential schools, colonialism, transgender and 2 Spirit perspectives and the loss and recovery of traditional ways.   To support the show go to Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   To connect with me go to  Instagram: @nativeyyc F...

Following the recent federal election there is now talk about Western Canadian separation which, of course, does NOT include conversations about what that means for Indigenous. I also talk about the role of non profit corporations in the oppression of Indigenous people and the constant expectations on Indigenous to provide their knowledge and time for free to all sorts of events and the impact tha...

More violence towards Indigenous women through police para military tactics, federal election results, continued surveillance of Indigenous, and more about the hunger strike happening on Mohawk land.  I also dive into what the Alberta budget means for Indigenous   To support the show go to Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   To connect with me go to  Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Ca...

6 more days until the Federal Election is over.  Are we heading to a minority government?  I talk about this and the hunger strike that the amazing and powerful Mohawk, Ellen Gabriel has began.  To support the show go to Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian To connect with me go to  Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With the election looming closer I dig into some of the questions I receive about voting.  I also attended the Sisters In Spirit Vigil and want to give a huge shout out to the amazing people that took part in the Justice for Joey walk. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode is all about an event here in Calgary to honour Orange Shirt Day, a day to remember and honour the survivors and those that didn't come home from Canada's genocidal tool, Indian Residential School. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Blackface during the election and the systemic racism found in Canadian media!  Also, be sure to head out to your local Sisters in Spririt Vigil on Oct 4. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Labour Day weekend full of events which culminated in the annual Calgary Pride Parade.  I was honoured to be able to march as an ally with Voices again.  I also was invited to take part in the first ever Indigenous inclusion in the Calgary Police Service graduation ceremony.    SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_...

Today I am joined by a friend that grew up in Germany and we talk about her experiences of coming to Canada and facing a culture in denial about it's own oppression and genocide. To buy Natalie's book please follow the link HERE Checkout the RAM visit video HERE SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Suppor...

My thoughts on the modified school year that is new to my family, the massive amount of sudden friend requests on social media, Walking with Our Sisters in Batoche, and renting movies from Calgary Queer Arts.  I also share my thoughts on yet another injustice-us that Indigenous people have to experience. More information about the Calgary Queer Arts Society HERE Checkout the RAM visit video HERE S...

A local "crime" RV, hurtful private messages, my video about the RAM visit, and so many other topics that popped up in the past week. Checkout the RAM visit video HERE SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Racism in Banff?  Hard to believe but it's true.  Also I recount some of the lowlights of my trip through the Royal Alberta Museum with past guest Miranda Jimmy. To read her blog please click HERE  or go to www. MirandaJimmy.com Or follow her on twitter  @TheMirandaJimmy SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian...

Rainbow sidewalks, Pride politics, Two Spirit inclusion, and my opportunity to hear Harlen Pruden speak are some of the topics of today's episode. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On the 29th anniversary of the Oka crisis I talk about exactly what has changed?  I also spent some amazing time at stampede in what is now Elbow River Camp and my highlights from spending some time with the women Riding across Turtle Island for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @...

I am joined by the an amazing Indigenous woman, Miranda Jimmy. Her latest blog post, Continuing to RAM Colonization Down our Throats, is about the failure of the Royal Alberta Museum to show a balanced perspective on the story of Alberta. To read her blog please click HERE  or go to www. MirandaJimmy.com Or follow her on twitter  @TheMirandaJimmy SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CON...

Truman Soop joins me to talk about the exclusion of all Kainai Basketball teams from the Stampede Showdown International Youth Basketball Tournament because of the Calgary Basketball Officials Association refusal to provide officials for those games. To see Truman's post on Facebook click HERE   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgaria...

In this episode I speak openly about a number of things such as the detention centres in the USA, harm reduction, police in Pride, and so much more.  I also talk about the recent Calgary Police shooting that leaves more Indigenous children without their mother. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support...

I had a great time being part of the first ever Airdrie Pride walk and my musings on the Calgary Stampede and reconciliation. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today I get into some of my thoughts on the recent release of the MMIW Inquiry report, I also talk about some interesting things I have seen related to Pride month and Indigenous People's Month.   SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I am joined by the amazing and powerful Spirit River Stripped Wolf.  We talk about Voices, Indigenous governance, trauma and healing. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My thoughts on the recent abortion banning laws and the continuous fight for equality and rights. SUPPORT Patreon:  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNECT Instagram: @nativeyyc Facebook: Native Calgarian Twitter: @n8v_calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★