Our Native Land

Morgan's story begins when she was out shopping. She noticed Cherokee symbols that she had grown up with on merchandise that was not Native-made. It prompted her to think about the food and beverage industry where “Native designs and concepts are often appropriated, but not Native-owned,” and wondered out loud, “Why aren’t we branding us?” Tchadas talks to the co-owner of 7 Clans Brewing, Morgan C...

Jodi was raised on Okanese First Nation, a reserve 81 km outside of Regina. Her love of baking stems from her Kokum (which means grandmother), who was a journeyman chef and cooked at the last residential school in Lebret, Sask. Jodi loves to bake for her two daughters, her husband, and his wrestling crew. Jodi can be seen on season 3 as one of the finalists on the Great Canadian Baking show now st...

Connie Crocker works with the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Her role is to build long-lasting positive relationships with the surrounding First Nations including Cowichan, Halalt, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, and Penelakut. ONL host Tchadas Leo has a conversation with Connie about the announcement of Indigenous Peoples Day virtual Facebook Event 2021 and other CVCAS projects.

Our Native Land’s host Tchadas Leo talks to Bob Joseph, author, and winner of the 2019 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award for his book, "21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act." Bob and Tchadas talk about the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussions on generations of Indigenous Peoples.

Tchadas talks to Alicia and Lexie from Regina, Saskatchewan about their Society and the subsequent podcast that allows Indigenous individuals to share their comeback stories in a judgement free zone. The society also highlights Indigenous excellence in hopes of showing young listeners that they can accomplish anything! After, you’ll be shocked to learn that Tchadas talks about 12 different indigen...

Join our host, Tchadas Leo as he asks Lou-ann from the Royal BC Museum questions regarding the recent carving that was washed up ashore on southern Vancouver Island back in July of 2020.

Tchadas gets an on the spot language lesson as he interviews his knowledgeable guest Chuutsqa. Chuutsqa L. Rorick is a Hesquiaht (pronounced Hish-kwee-ut) First Nations woman and a founding member of the grassroots organization Hesquiaht Language Program. After, Tchadas gives out a Bannock Taco recipe and catches up with this week's Indigenous news. Links http://www.hesquiahtlanguage.org/ https://...

Our Native Land hits the road! Tchadas visits The Museum at Campbell River to sit inside the beautiful First Nations exhibit inside the museum. Curator Beth Boyce takes us through the exhibit and explains how it all came together.

Kekuli Cafe in BC is known for its bannock. The cultural bread brings people together, raises memories of loved ones, and has been tantalizing the taste buds of patrons from all over the globe. We chat with Kekuli Cafe's founder, Sharon Bond about her Indigenous restaurant, and what draws people to this dish.

Best known as Davis Quinton on Corner Gas, Lorne is known for his stage, TV, and film acting and voiceover work. After the interview Tchadas highlights a non-profit that could use extra support, and shares some updates. Thanks for listening to Our Native Land!

Join Tchadas Leo with his guest Kearny Healy as they discuss the topic of marginalized youth within the judicial system. Tchadas then builds up an appetite to talk about three different indigenous restaurants in BC that you can support. Links: Restaurants: https://lelem.ca/ http://www.kekulicafe.com/ https://www.salmonandbannock.net/ Kearney Healy's Book: https://www.ubcpress.ca/tough-on-kids

Music producer and rapper Rex Smallboy who produced our new theme music discusses his history growing up on a reserve, his experience with hip-hop's influence on his community, and his mission to embrace native culture in his art. Rex also talks about traveling to the Olympic games to represent Canada. We'll also share some updates on indigenous small businesses and headlines. https://blog.vancity...

Updates on Our Native Land's reception, social media presence, and new friends of the show! Tchadas then speaks with Homalco First Nation Chief Darren Blaney about a devastating landslide affecting the Bute Inlet salmon spawning grounds. Lastly, Tchadas shares some Indigenous news stories. Links: Our Native Land social media: facebook.com/ournativelandpodcast/ instagram.com/ournativelandpodcast/ t...

Originally recorded in November 2020, episode 4 starts with an update from Tchadas, followed by an Interview with Rachelle Dallaire. Rachelle is from the Montagnais people in lower Quebec. She brings more than 15 years of management and leadership experience to her work as Indigenous Perspectives Society’s Executive Director. Rachelle & Tchadas dive into the mission and purpose of Indigenous Persp...

Host Tchadas Leo starts off episode 3 with a beautiful excerpt from a story written by his guest Michael Calvert. Tchadas then interviews Michael who is a Cree/French/Scottish Metis and a member of the Mid-Island Metis Nation. Michael is a published author and a professor at Vancouver Island University teaching First People's literature and composition. "Kiskajeyi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37bLhv...

Join Tchadas Leo in the second installment of Our Native Land podcast from CHEK studios. Discussions about indigenous news articles follow after an in-depth interview with Jared Williams about being an indigenous chef and cooking indigenous foods. Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/MCP5312

The very first episode of Our Native Land! This week we're joined by the Honorable Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver Mount Pleasant to discuss her life and career. Melanie is the first and only female First Nations member of the legislative assembly of British Columbia, and the first female First Nations Cabinet Minister. Tchadas will also share some stories that have appeared in the news to wrap up...