Native Calgarian

Today I talk about what reconciliation really should mean, the burn out and exhaustion of the one sided efforts of reconciliation.  I also talk about racial battle fatigue and some resources for those that are feeling these effects.  There is also a little known piece of history here in Alberta when it comes to the National Parks here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I continue to talk about the Olympics and the importance of the TRC calls to action relating to sports.  I also talk about Indigenous me too, the book Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead, and a huge congratulations goes out to KD Lang.   Be sure to check out my Patreon page and consider helping to keep this show going ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

While Calgary has spent a considerable amount of time and money already on the olympic bid, there is a large part of the conversation that is missing.  I talk about incoroporating the TRC calls to action into any olympics and specificially focusing on the calls to action that relate to sports and sporting events.   Thanks to everyone that is already signed up on my Patreon, if you would like to sh...

I have an absolutely fantastic conversation with Naomi Sayers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about everything from all levels of politics to orange shirt day to Sisters In Spirit and so much more. Check out my Patreon page to support the show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about a great book by Sarah Carter, The Importance of Being Monogamous, gender roles, my personal challenge to learn what was my traditional way of saying 2 spirit. I also talk a bit about the different flags of the LGBTQ2+ community and I want to give a huge thank you to Possibilities Calgary for inviting me to celebrate Bi+ visibility day with them. Want to show some love for the show and...

Honour the 145 recommendations of the Seven Fallen Feathers in Thunderbay. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspired by Rachel Snow, on today's episode I talk about safe consumption sites, gentrification, genocide, and the upcoming gender equality panel.  I also talk about issues with the Nation to Nation framework and I remind everyone about Orange Shirt Day.  If you are interested in supporting the show head over to my Patreon page by clicking HERE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I was honoured to have Racha El-Dib the sister to the late Nadia El-Dib, come and talk about the murder of her sister. Today we were shocked with the news that came out of the murder trial for Dawns Echoes Baptiste. We also talked about the ramifications of the Cindy Gladue case for all Canadian women. As always, we start with cultural safer spaces. Head over to my Patreon to show some love for th...

I give you my take on the APTN show, First Contact.  I also talk about a recent interview with Patrick Brazeau as well as a reminder of the importance of MMIW cases such as the Cindy Gladue case and some of the upcoming marches and rallies for MMIW. If you want to show your support for my show, head over to my Patreon page ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A wonderful conversation with my friend Rhonda. Rhonda is Métis and has a very interesting family history as well as how she really started connecting with her Métis roots. Interested in supporting the show?  Check out my Patreon page ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about racism both structural and internal.  Politics pipelines and Pride, a great hightlight on just how far we have yet to go.  I give you my take on Crazy Rich Asians and cultural acceptance. Big news you can now find me on Stitcher If you like the show and want to be part of bringing the show to new levels head over to my Patreon  page and pledge. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Today's episode I talk about tone policing, justice calls to action, justice for Darrell Kevin Smith and Justice for Joey English, QPOC, Pride, 2018 IAWP Conference. Checkout my new website at www.nativecalgarian.com Also be sure to show some love for the show by heading over to my Patreon page and pledging ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dustin is a band councillor at Waterhen Lake First Nation , studied political science at the University of British Columbia and was in Calgary with just enough time to sit down and talk about some of the great things happening in his community. Follow him on Facebook HERE . If you are interested in being part of my podcast growing and bringing more stories and guests on the show head to my Patreon...

On my show today is James Thunder, from Reconciliation Thunder which you can check out on facebook HERE .  We have a great conversation about reconciliation circles happening across Canada and call to action video's.  I also talk about a recent local racially charged incident towards an Indigenous woman at a diverse and inclusive event.   Check out my Patreon page  to pledge and support my show. ★...

In today's episode I tackle the Edmonton Eskimos raising the pride flag to be inclusive yet keeping the name "Eskimos", the release of a new book on sex work and the stigmas people have, racism in politics (even the progressives), my book club conversation, and of course Pride weekend coming up in Calgary.  There are also so many events happening in the Calgary area such as the Sisters in Spirit v...

I weigh in on the announcement of a new statutory holiday marking the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools, racism in Cardston, AB, racism within municipalities, and so much more. Find me on twitter @n8v_calgarian  and on instagram @nativeyyc   And if you like the show and want to help it grow head over to my patreon page @NativeCalgarian   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My conversation with Ashley Courchene about politics, internal racism, podcasting and so much more. Checkout Ashley's podcast, Skoden-Chronicles, on facebook @skodenchronicles and on twitter @skodenpodcast If you like my show head over to my patreon page, @n8v_calgarian .   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Special guest appearance by the designer of my podcast logo, Samantha.  There is a shortage of volunteers for Calgary Pride events, so get out there and help, please.   www.calgarypride.ca Check out my Patreon page  www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian  to pledge and show your support for the show. Find me on iTunes and Google play, follow me on instagram @nativeyyc on twitter @n8v_calgarian and @NativeC...

Colonial violence against Indigenous people, the inspiring art of Kiana Montana, and I talk about the most recent book I read, Policing Indigenous Movements.   Find me on iTunes and Google play, follow me on instagram @nativeyyc on twitter @n8v_calgarian and @NativeCalgarian on facebook   If you like the show and want to show your support, head over to my patreon page  https://www.patreon.com/N8V_...

Joining me today in the Native Calgarian studio is a special guest from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Ekpak Gray. Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes or on Google play. Show your support for the show by heading over to my patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I talk about a few things that happened in my day to day, the fear people have of Indigenous, a teaser about the next podcast, and so much more. Head on over to my Patreon page to show your support for the show https://www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today I talk about sexual assault disclosures, the CPS apology, the AFN elections, Jordan Peterson, and I also chat about a documentary that I am a part of called Run Like A Girl. http://journals.sfu.ca/cje/index.php/cje-rce/article/download/3312/2508   Please head over to my Patreon page and show your support for the show  https://www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Welcome to the show!  A little background on me and then I tackle the appropriation of the term 2 Spirit as we have seen non Indigenous do...talking to you Jason Mraz! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★