Our Native Land

Keanu’s album that was discussed in episode 28 is now here! Join Tchadas as he asks Keanu more about his journey as an Indigenous artist on Vancouver Island.

This episode features advisor Zaa Joseph. Zaa works at the Indigenous Gathering Place at BCIT in Burnaby helping students in any supporting role that they need to excel in their studies and life in general.

Sakej returns to Our Native Land to talk about Survival Tips. This is great for anyone who wants to learn the basics of what it takes to survive out in the woods with minimal supplies.

Learn about the 1st Indigenous Theatre Festival on Vancouver Island! Tchadas is joined by Dan Puglas, Damon Mitchell, and Talela Manson where they talk about the festival and the plays within them. Tickets can be purchased here: https://westernedge.org/show/2022-new-waves-festival/

Tchadas welcomes a second-generation Indigenous clothing company based out of Nanaimo, BC. Sisters Sophia and Aunalee spend time talking about their incredible journey from a warehouse in Nanaimo to the a New York model runway.

Sonny Assu is a local Indigenous artist based out of Campbell River. Sonny Assu has had his artwork accepted into the National Gallery of Canada, Seattle Art Museum, Vancouver Art Gallery and much more other impressive intakes. Sonny has a chat with Tchadas about his recent pop-art, reconciliation and his motivation for success. Check out Sonny’s work at www.sonnyassu.com

Have you ever wanted to talk to a survivalist?! Tchadas spends some time with Indigenous Survivalist Sakej Ward. Stay warm and sheltered and check out this episode!

This week on Our Native Land, Tchadas talks to Patrice Mousseau, Owner and CEO of Satya Organic Skin care products. She is an Ojibwe women business owner with an inspirational journey on how she went from successful broadcaster to an entrepreneur.

Tchadas hangs out with a friend from high school to talk about his cultural healing path and recovering from drugs and alcohol.

Join Tchadas as he spends some time talking about mental health, smudging and some additional reflection on the past year of Our Native Land.

In this episode Tchadas is joined by many previous guests, and some new voices to celebrate one year of this podcast! We have a round-table discussion about our favourite and most memorable episodes over the past year.

Jana Headrick is an aspiring Indigenous women hockey player who’s goal is to make the sport more accessible to young Indigenous girls.

Wawmeesh Hamilton is an award winning associate producer with CBC Vancouver. He produces the nationally syndicated column Urban Nations: stories about urban Indigenous people across Canada. His work about Indigenous people and reconciliation has also been published on CBC Radio, CBC Online and CBC Indigenous. His radio documentary Not Alone won the 2020 Jack Webster Award for best feature and ente...

Kiara is my new friend at BCIT. She has recently discovered her Indigenous Métis background. Noticeably a lighter skin complexion, she talks about her struggles with identity and her journey with her cultural identity.

Have you ever stayed at an Indigenous Hotel? Tchadas spends some time with Guest Experience and Culture Liaison Lead Caroline Phelps from the Skwachays Lodge. Did you know that the hotel has an Indigenous artist in residence?! Facebook & Instagram: @ournativelandpodcast Twitter: TchadasLeoCHEK TikTok: @ournativeland Site: www.cheknews.ca/onl Email: ournativelandpodcast@gmail.com

It has now been 5 years since the Kirby Oil Spill washed into northern BC waters destroying the way of life for the Heiltsuk First Nation and the surrounding communities. Tchadas spends some time with Chief Marilyn to understand the environmental impact this spill has caused. Facebook & Instagram: @ournativelandpodcast Twitter: @TchadasLeoCHEK TikTok: @ournativeland Site: www.cheknews.ca/onl Email...

Reciprocity is the product of hundreds of conversations over coffee, bannock, moose stew and jarred salmon. What if we could decolonize our backyards, and our futures, together? Tchadas talks to Reciprocity team members Sarah Reid and Naomi Devine to find out what this non profit project is all about!

Sumner's self-determined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. Leonard talks about his artistic career with Host Tchadas Leo and what the future holds for his music.

Meet Sharon and Martin. Two rising Indigenous authors working with well known Published authors to master their craft. They are participating in a series of workshops/sessions covering a variety of topics to help them not only grow as writers, but as entrepreneurs learning about the available tools to help fund and promote their works.

We welcome Teoni back to Our Native Land to celebrate the launch of her sequel to Little Wolf. An all new book, White Raven.

Have you ever wonder what in the world is ASMR? In this episode ONL explores the world of ASMR with Indigenous guest Isabel Okanese. Isabel is a 6th generation psychic and natural-born healer. She's an Oji-Cree Intuitive and Tarot reader providing people relaxation methods to help find their calm through her ASMR videos.

Game time! Nunami promotes thinking and coexistence; strategy, focus, understanding, and balance are important parts of the game. Players will try to win by securing cohabitation with another player. This amazing game promotes coexistence with others and could potentially add to sources of income to an Inuit region of Canada.

This episode dives into everything about Joseph Willam McKay, best known as the founder of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. Joseph was one of the most successful Métis men of the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) in the late nineteenth century. At a time when Indigenous employees of the HBC were rarely promoted above the rank of postmaster, McKay rose to the highest rank in the company over the course of...

Join me, Ken, and Chief Harry as we discuss the significance of the Malahat Skywalk for the Malahat Nation and for Vancouver island.

Join host Tchadas Leo and Jenn as they talk about Rez Animal Rescue. Jenn spends all of her time and money dedicated to saving any kind of animal on reserve land. This is a great story and she can always use your help.