Our Native Land

Brad is a Residential Schools course facilitator and life skill coach. In his workshop he highlights the Systemic Discrimination within Government Institutions (i.e. Unequal & Unjust laws, Negative Media Portrayals, Erasure of Native existence within Educational Institutions & Resources) which all resulted in Brad being born into a community that was collectively traumatized for the last 200+ year...

In this episode, Tchadas sits down with his colleague and friend from BCIT. They discuss the 1st year of Journalism studies, Indigenous hockey players and a behind the scenes discussion of their recent trip up to Bute Inlet.

Join Tchadas as he goes on a healing journey up to his traditional lands of the Homalco people. Once up the Bute Inlet, elders will take part in a traditional burning ceremony hosted by former lieutenant governor of BC Steven Point. Other interviews include Chief Darren Blaney and AGM of Homalco Wildlife Tours Chyanne Trenholm.

Welcome Premier of the Province to ONL! After many years of public service, Premier Horgan is stepping down as the Premier and the leader of the BCNDP but will continue to hold his MLA seat. Horgan and Tchadas talk about reconciliation and his plans once he steps down.

Elder Jessica Sault from the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, along with her Assistant Cheyanne Tinoko, teach Tchadas how to make Fry Bread. This episode was shot at Royal Roads University and may be the yummiest episode of ONL to date! Flute music by Fletcher Lenz.

This week on ONL, Author Teoni Spathelfer comes in person to hang out and talk about Indigenous authors and books. Teoni also reads a small passage from the final book of her trilogy.

Co-Director of the CBC documentary OKPIK Tiffany Ayalik is an Inuk performer; a filmmaker, actor and singer based in Vancouver. She is from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, and was born and raised in Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories. This episode goes behind the scenes of what it takes to film a documentary in sub-arctic temperatures.

City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps joins Tchadas on this episode of ONL. Mayor Helps discusses the city’s progress with reconciliation in partnership with local Indigenous communities. Tchadas also asks Lisa what she plans to do on her first day off!

Keenan is the founder of Longhouse Media, Canada’s largest indigenous-owned media company. Longhouse specializes in video production, web design, digital marketing, search engine optimization and more. Keenan and Tchadas dive into how to properly engage with Indigenous marketing.

This week’s ONL episode features Jennifer Campbell who is the proud Founder and CEO of Two Worlds Consulting. She is an experienced Project Management Professional and Environmental Professional. Jennifer is a Métis person with roots in Manitoba and brings lived experience to the team.

Welcome to another special episode of ONL. This week, ONL listeners and viewers will get a chance to learn more about the National Indigenous day and it’s timeline, Tchadas will review different Indigenous news worthy articles, and finally we will learn more about how to properly report on different Indigenous communities across Canada.

This week on ONL, we go up north to the new exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River. This exhibit explores the impacts of colonization through the experiences of one family, and one artist. Kwakwaka’wakw artist and Hereditary Chief G̱ixkastallasame-gi, or Cecil Dawson.

On this episode of ONL, Tchadas gets to be a part of a webinar focusing on the “Dos and Don’ts” of using Indigenous Imagery, Art and Culture in business from a panel of Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. This is the second part of this webinar that was featured on episode 74. Host: Julie Nolin. Panelists: Jaymie Campbell, Tchadas Leo, Merle Alexander and Keenan Beavis.

Jarid Taylor, the founder and CEO of Brandigenous comes onto Our Native Land. With a focus on eco/sustainable vision with an Indigenous empowered lens, Jarid and his company are striving to change the way we think about branding and marketing from start to finish.

When there’s a wine, there’s a way. The Osoyoos Indian Band has insured its members economic future with a state of the art and meaningful winery that has won the taste buds of many wine lovers across Canada. Join host Tchadas Leo as he takes a special trip across BC to visit the first Indigenous owned winery in North America. Tchadas spends time with Estate Manager Troy and Estate Wine maker Just...

Eddy Charlie is a residential school survivor from Kuper Island which is located off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Eddy has been talking about his experiences and stories on a national and international level and hopes to help others heal with him and educate people on Canada’s tragic past.

ONL is on a roll and back in studio with host Tchadas Leo. This week, Sage becomes the second in person guest on ONL and talks about the grass roots campaign that her and her family started back in 2011.

In this episode of ONL, Tchadas gets to be a part of a webinar focusing on the “Do’s and Don’ts” of using Indigenous Imagery, Art and Culture in business from a panel of Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. Host: Julie Nolin. Panelists: Jaymie Campbell, Tchadas Leo, Merle Alexander and Keenan Bevis.

Hey ONL Fans! Tchadas is back on the Island and ready to rant off his gratitude for friends, family and the Island. Tchadas then talks about status cards and the 1 year anniversary of the 215 unmarked graves that were discovered in Kamloops.

This week on Our Native Land we talk to Elder Gerry Oleman, Host of Teachings In The Air, an Indigenous health and wellness podcast. Teachings in the Air aims to inspire, motivate, and empower Indigenous people to be sound in mind, body and spirit - because that's what healthy means.

DJ Burnt Bannock is Darcy's newest project which airs on APTN! Darcy is an Indigenous writer/producer/actor and runs through his already impressive career with host Tchadas Leo.

On this episode of ONL, we go down to South Dakota (virtually!) and we have a chat with Robyn who works with a Catholic school that uses horses to help Indigenous youth.

Welcome Adam Olsen to ONL! Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP) is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saanich North and the Islands and member of the B.C. Green Caucus. Born in Victoria, BC, Adam has lived, worked and played his entire life on the Saanich Peninsula. He is a member of Tsartlip First Nation (W̱JOȽEȽP)

This week on the show we have the pleasure of talking to Pujjuut Kusugak. Pujjuut recently had the honour of doing colour commentary for the Beijing 2022 Olympics.

This week on Our Native Land, Wendy Proverbs comes on the show to discuss her book Aggie and Mudgy. The forced journey of two young girls to Resedential School is chilling, powerful and educational.