Warrior Life

In today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe journalist and author, Tanya Talaga from Fort William First Nation. She talks about the importance of home Thunder Bay to her advocacy, journalism and writing. She also talks about her books and her latest one, The Knowing. YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/1d-xwYVqGHMTanya is heads Makwa Creative, a 100% Indigenous-owned production comp...

Indigenous Tourism from Unpacked by AFARToday on the Warrior Life Podcast, I’m sharing a very special episode from the acclaimed podcast Unpacked by AFAR. Whether you want to figure out where to travel next or need advice on an ethical dilemma, host and travel journalist Aislyn Greene helps you navigate the travel world with insights from other seasoned travelers and industry professionals. In thi...

In today's podcast, we talk to Cree media expert, anchor, journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster, Rick Harp. Rick is a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan. Rick has his own podcast called Media Indigena - the very first podcast I ever listened to or followed. I was even a guest panelist on his podcast years back.https://mediaindigena.comYou can hear Rick on APTN's Nationa...

In today's podcast, we talk to Cree journalist, filmmaker, author and activist, Sheila North from Bunibonibee Cree Nation. Sheila shares about her journey into First Nation leadership and her new book: My Privilege, My Responsibility: A Memoir (2022) by Great Plains Publications. She also gives us the inside scoop on her documentary - 1200+ - about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls i...

This week's Warrior Life podcast is with award-winning Indigenous author, playwright, filmmaker, comedian and journalist, Drew Hayden Taylor. An Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation, he shares his storytelling journey and gives us some insights into his new book: Cold. Warrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlXqkoDadOM&t=1271sDrew on Twitter (X) https://twitte...

This week's Warrior Life podcast is an extended interview with former police officer, Kelly Donovan an Indigenous women from the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. She has a stunning story to tell about how and why she became a whistleblower to combat police corruption and the battles waged against her as a result. You can buy her books here:Police Line: Do Not Cross: Silencing a Canadian Police Whistleb...

Warrior Life PodcastTaiaiake Alfred on It's All About the LandOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to Dr. Taiaiake Alfred a Mohawk scholar and activist from Kahnawake. He takes us on a journey through the key teachings in all of his books, including his most recent one: It's All About the Land: Collected Talks and Interviews on Indigenous Resurgence published by AEVO UTP (...

Today's podcast episode is the recording of my LIVE Q&A event on YouTube with some of my favorite Indigenous rights advocates talking about the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision on the constitutionality of the federal government's C-92 Indigenous Child & Family legislation. Joining me to answer all of the viewers questions were Dr. Cindy Blackstock (Gitksan), Mary Teegee (Gitksan & Carrier) a...

Warrior Life PodcastBrandi Morin on Her ArrestOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to one of my sheroes - Brandi Morin from Michel First Nation. She is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and one of the most dedicated and compassionate Indigenous journalists in North America. While performing her duties as a journalist, sharing the stories of homeless Indigenous...

Warrior Life PodcastRueben George on It Stops HereOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to my dear friend Rueben George, a Sun Dance Chief, grassroots warrior, and member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN). After working as a family counsellor for twenty years, he became manager of the TWN's Sacred Trust initiative to protect the unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands and waters from...

Warrior Life PodcastDeanne Hupfield on Pow Wow DancingOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast Anishinaabe artists Deanne Hupfield talks to us about pow wow dancing, regalia making, and her journey. Her personal website: https://www.deannehupfield.comHer regalia making website: https://www.regaliamaking.comHer LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/deannehupfieldWarrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) ver...

Warrior Life PodcastJules Koostachin on Indigenous StorytellingOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast Dr. Jules Koostachin talks to us about her new documentaries and her lifetime of telling Indigenous stories. Jules Koostachin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, business woman, and community activist from Attawapiskat First Nation. Her latest film - Waapake - is a National Film Boa...

Warrior Life PodcastLayla Staats on Boil Alert FilmOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to Indigenous filmmaker Layla Staats on her new water documentary playing at TIFF this week: Boil Alert. https://tiff.net/events/boil-alertLayla is a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) artist, activist, land defender, water protector, musician, and filmmaker from Six Nations of the Grand River Ter...

Warrior Life PodcastConnie Walker: Pulitzer Prize WinnerOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to an actual Pulitzer Prize Winner - Connie Walker! Connie is a Cree journalist who won the 2023 Pulitzer prize for best audio journalism and the Peabody Award! It was for her work at Gimlet Media, a Spotify production company, for her podcast Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's - a st...

Warrior Life PodcastTamara Podemski on Indigenous HollywoodOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to a Native superstar repping peoples in the entertainment industry - Tamara Podemski! Tamara is an actress, artist, musician, theatre performer, writer, AND producer, but you will recognize her for her role as the Auntie to Bear Smallhill in Reservation Dogs and as the Deputy S...

Warrior Life PodcastKim Wheeler on Indigenous MediaOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to Indigenous producer-extraordinaire, Kim Wheeler. You name it and Kim has done it in the media – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous media. Not only is Kim educated & trained in journalism, she is also a writer, communications specialist, producer, and host for print, radio, tv and spe...

Warrior Life PodcastEriel Deranger on Protecting the LandOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to Eriel Tchekwie Deranger about her life of activism, advocacy and protecting Native land. Eriel is a Dënesųłiné from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and the Executive Director and founder of Indigenous Climate Action (ICA). The Warrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) ve...

Warrior Life PodcastMelissa Peter-Paul on Mi'kmaw Quill ArtOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to well-known Mi'kmaw artist, Melissa Peter-Paul. Her quill work is part of a long tradition in Mi'kmaw culture and has been shared in numerous art exhibits. LINK to the Warrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHU6AinYN...

Warrior Life PodcastJeanette Corbiere Lavell: Matriarch, Warrior & LeaderOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to Anishinabeg matriarch, warrior and leader, Dr. Jeanette Corbiere Lavell. She is the former President of Ontario Native Women's Association and the Native Women's Association of Canada. She spent decades advocating for the rights of Native women and even sued Can...

Murray Sinclair on His Life, Work & Advocacy: Warrior Life PodcastOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I got to talk to someone who is one of my heroes: the Honourable Murray Sinclair. An Anishinaabe lawyer, former judge, and former Senator, Dr. Sinclair has been involved in many reports, inquiries and commissions on issues related to Indigenous peoples. You can follow Dr. Murray Sincla...

Today's Warrior Life podcast show is an awesome conversation with Duncan McCue about his extensive experience in journalism and where we stand today in terms of Indigenous representation in media. You can follow Duncan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duncanmccueYou can listen to his podcast: Kuper Island on CBC Podcasts: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1062-kuper-islandYou can check out his...

Today's Warrior Life Podcast is the first of 2023! Today's show is an extended conversation with Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade, an Anishinabekwe (Ojibwe) research-based artist from northwestern Ontario and band member of Nezaadiikaang (Lac Des Milles Lacs First Nation) in Treaty 3 territory. In 2022, Celeste became McGill University's first Associate Provost of Indigenous Initiatives. You can also see h...

This is a special episode of the Warrior Life Podcast - an urgent call out to land defenders, water protectors and Canadians to rally around Kanahus Manuel and Tiny House Warriors on the frontlines trying to hold back Trans Mountain pipeline (TMX).From devastating pipelines spills, increased tanker traffic on the coast and threats to Secwepemc lands & waters; to RCMP, TMX private security and man...

Dr. Cindy Blackstock is from Gitxsan First Nation in BC and heads the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is also a professor at McGill University in the School of Social Work. Cindy and her team won the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case against Canada for racial discrimination against First Nations children in foster care and their families. Despite numerous non-compliance orders...

Today's Warrior Life Podcast is a special extended interview with lawyer Kimberly Murray - a Mohawk from the Kahnesatake Mohawk Nation - who currently serves as the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools. Kimberly comes to this position with a great deal of related experience having been the former Execu...