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Wolastoqey Aboriginal Title in New Brunswick Chief Trish Bernard and Renée Pelletier Explain Wolastoqey Aboriginal Title In episode #184, we hear from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief Trish Bernard about the current Wolastoqey Nation Aboriginal Title claim. She is joined by the Wolastoqey Nation's legal counsel, Renée Pelletier of OKT Law, to help explain the claim and dispel misinformation c...

Brent Edwards aka Mooselegs Mooselegs on Life, Love & Positivity In episode #183, we hear from Cree entertainer, Brent Edwards, also known as Mooselegs from Fort Albany First Nation. He talks about the origins of his show name "Mooselegs" and how he grew up in a family that loved humour and how that translated into improv shows and even a TV segment! I made sure to subject him to speed round o...

Five Things with Pam and Niigaan Niigaan Sinclair Talks Canadian & US Politics In episode #182, we hear from Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, an Anishinaabe professor, author, and award-winning columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. He recently won Canada's Best Columnist at the 77th National Newspaper Awards in Toronto - the second time he's won it! His book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigeno...

Cindy Blackstock on "Clash Actions" Cindy discusses how class actions and human rights often clash In episode #181, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on th...

Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision In episode #180, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important update...

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-ChiefHappy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025!In today's special episode, I got to speak with the first Indigenous person to ever hold the position of Governor General of Canada - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon. You can check out her website here:https://www.gg.ca/enCREDITS:Video, audio, ed...

January RogersWarrior Life PodcastJanuary Rogers is a Mohawk/Tuscarora multi-media artist and writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. She has won numerous awards, including Best Music Video 2020 at the American Film Festival and Best Experimental Sound Prize 2021 at imagineNATIVE.She has been an artist, poet, and writer in residence all over Canada including UofA (2018-19), UofL (2017), OACD (...

Deborah RichardsonWarrior Life PodcastDeborah Richardson is a Mi'kmaw lawyer from Pabineau First Nation, which is part of the Mi'kmaw Nation in NB. She currently holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario. YouTube video versionTBDYou can follow Deborah on social media here:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deborah.richardsongoulaisInstagram https://www.instagram.co...

Chief Frost on National Children's Chiefs CommissionWarrior Life PodcastVuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost talks to us about her role as Chair of the National Children's Chiefs Commission, which was created to negotiate the final settlement on long-term reform for First Nation child and family servicesYouTube video versionTBDYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https...

Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's PrincipleWarrior Life PodcastIn today's episode, we hear from Gitxsan advocate - Dr. Cindy Blackstock, head of the First Nation Child and Family Caring Society - who gives us an update on the backlog in the Jordan's Principle program as well as where the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations stands. YouTube video versionhttps:/...

Alan Syliboy on Mi'kmaw ArtWarrior Life PodcastToday's episode is with one of my favourite Mi'kmaw artists, Alan Syliboy from Millbrook First Nation. His work has always inspired me, and in fact, my very first piece of art came from him. YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6gbNqXBHwCheck out his website:https://alansyliboy.ca/You can check out his store here:https://alansyliboy....

Gabe Galanda on Federal Indian Blood Quantum FictionWarrior Life Podcast with host Pam PalmaterIn today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Gabe Galanda. Gabe belongs to the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Peoples. He is an Indigenous human rights attorney and the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm in Seattle, Wash...

Percy Sacobie on Wolastoqey ArtWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to a new year of the Warrior Life Podcast. We have an incredible year of artists, authors, experts, advocates and activists lined up for you! I can think of no better way to start off 2025 than with my friend Percy Sacobie, a Wolastoqey artist and educator from St. Mary's First Nation. He talks to us about the inspiration for his wide...

Leah Gazan on Human Rights and AdvocacyWarrior Life PodcastIn today's episode, we hear from NDP MP Leah Gazan from the Wood Mountain Lakota Nation in Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan. She shares with us her journey from teacher to federal politician and how she dedicates everything she does to the community. Her lifelong role as a human rights advocate serves her well in government where she mus...

Dr. Sean Carleton on confronting Indian residential school denialism. Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419Dr. Sean Carleton is a well-known historian and Indigenous Studies Scholar who teaches at the University of Manitoba. His award-winning research and publications examine the history and political economy of colonialism, capitalism, and education in Canada. He is also a frequen...

When the Pine Needles Fall Book LaunchWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! Today's episode is a special one that is the audio version of the online book launch for "When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance" published by Between the Lines, written by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton, foreword by me (Pamela Palmater), and afterword by Audra Sim...

Kimberly Murray Update on Unmarked GravesWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from Kimberly Murray, the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children & Unmarked Graves & Burial Sites associated with Indian Residentia...

Cindy Blackstock on Long-Term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Warrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock who had previously joined me on a YouTube LIVE event to help answ...

Michelle Robinson on the Native Calgarian PodcastWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from another incredible Indigenous podcaster - Michelle Robinson - who talks to us about her Native Calgarian Podcast, her bo...

Susan Aglukark on Life, Music & HealingWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are back after summer break and starting a new season! In today's season premiere, we get to hear from award-winning Inuit artist, musician and author, Susan Aglukark whose shares her life journey, her healing path after facing trauma and the inspiration behind her music. YouTube video versionht...

Jesse Wente on Art, Advocacy & ReconciliationWarrior Life PodcastIn today's podcast, we get to hear from Anishinabek journalist, author and art director Jesse Wente . Jesse is from Genaabaajing Anishinaabek (Serpent River First Nation). We also get to hear about his book Unreconciled and his future projects. YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUa1-LxGYR0&t=7sJesse Wente https://w...

Indigenous Paranormal SocietyHappy National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2024)In today's podcast, I got to talk to Andrew (Sha'tekayènton) Brant - the founder of Kenhtè:ke Paranormal Society - as well as Natasha Brant to talk about their research into the paranormal. This work is part of the One Dish Project that helps promote Indigenous food sovereignty. YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtu...

AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on LeadershipIn today's podcast, we talk to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on leadership and current issues in Manitoba. She shares her journey and the prophecy about her leadership. YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimwaEs7hK0&t=1sAssembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)https://manitobachiefs.comFollow AMC on social media:Twitter:...

Niigaan Sinclair on WînipêkIn today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe professor, columnist, public speaker and author, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair from Peguis First Nation. He talks about current events in Manitoba, his podcast "Niigaan and the Lone Ranger" and his new book - Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre. YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAX2NSoqL...