Our Native Land

Artist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.

After struggling with addiction, James Harry Sr founded the All Nations Outreach Society to help those on the downtown Vancouver EastSide.

National Geographic photographer & activist Mylo shares his journey with the arts and nature.

Land restoration experts Sarah and Judith talk about the importance of rebuilding native species for the community’s medicine.

An Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.

Kwakwaka'wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel dives into her role with BC Creative as well as the work she does to protect indigenous artists from counterfeit merchandising.

Indigenous Athlete Sasha Parron talks about intergenerational trauma, and being raised by a mother who suffered through residential school. Channeling that pain, Sasha runs to raise awareness and make a difference.

BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Tchadas revisit BC’s journey of reconciliation and improving relationships between the government and Indigenous communities.

Rapper Alexander Reyes chats with Tchadas about his music and ambition behind connecting with Indigenous youth.

Orange shirts have become an icon for residential school survivors and raising awareness of Canada’s Indigenous History. Eddy Charlie - the co-organizer of the program- tells us more about the campaign.

It’s game on with James Darin Corbiere as he shows Tchadas his new board game called “The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation” which is a great educational tool about Canada’s history of Residential Schools..

Premier Eby and Tchadas sit down to talk about reconciliation, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, (IPCA) and Bannock.

In this episode of Our Native Land we travel to Bamfield, British Columbia, and go on an adventure with Kiixin Tours. Kiixin is the only known traditional First Nations village remaining on the west coast of southern B.C, with significant standing house remains. Join us on this tour with our guide Wisqii as we adventure through the rainforest, down to a secret beach, and learn all about it.

Join me on this episode of Our Native Land while I sit down with the Attorney General Niki Sharma and discuss her law practice in aboriginal rights and her visit to Geneva with Deputy Minister Jessica Wood.

Indigenous Land Guardians of the Nuxalk and Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nations on B.C.’s central coast have been given the same legal authorities as Park Rangers within their ancestral territories. A pilot project that First Nations across Canada are following with interest. Join me as I sit down and discuss this with Guardian Manager Ernie Tallio and Chief Councillor Doug Neasloss.

Murray Rankin was elected as the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head in 2020. He has served as Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation since 2020 and has also served as Attorney General. Murray is a lawyer with expertise in environmental, Indigenous, and public law. Join host Tchadas Leo as they discuss important and current pressing issues for Indigenous communities in B.C.

Cheryl is a knowledge keeper from the Songhees Nation and works with the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre

Today's episode I sit down and celebrate the importance of Indigenous History Month by conversing about the artists and organizers from Buffalo National Museum and Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.

Together Stevie-Ray and Shelby write, direct, produce an act in their own short films. During National Indigenous History Month, the brothers are excited to premiere several of their short films in Vancouver. Join host, Tchadas Leo and learn all about what it takes to produce your passion projects.

On this episode of Our Native Land I chat with Rob Shulz, Founder of Shop First nation and his upcoming event. The New West Craft Indigenous Market aims to bolster First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and small businesses by encouraging consumers to invest in Indigenous made art, goods, and services.

Chief Jerry Jack is Klakwagiila and comes from the House of Tsee-sah-aht. He is a Hereditary Chief from Mowachaht/Muchlaht First Nation (MMFN). Chief Jack has over 40 years of experience in working on First Nations issues including justice, policing, governance, fisheries and environmental management.

Rachelle Dallaire returns to the show after being our 4th original guest back in November 2020, with an update on the Indigenous Perspectives Society.

Patrick Stewart is an architect with many firsts. He was the first Indigenous president of an architectural association in Canada, the first Indigenous president of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, and the first Indigenous person in BC to own and operate an architectural firm.

On this week's episode of Our Native Land we talked about the Mayor's first six months in office and her thoughts on how the previous city council handled matters around reconciliation

On this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party, to discuss Indigenous policies and she gives a report card on the NDP.