Warrior Life

Episode 88 is a BREAKING NEWS edition of the Warrior Life Podcast with Gitksan social worker, professor and human rights advocate, Dr. Cindy Blackstock. She provides us with an update on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders against Canada for racial discrimination against First Nations children. She also give us an overview of the report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on the comp...

In Episode 86, we talk to Aliqa Illauq - an Inuk originally from Kangiqtugaapik in the Qikiqtaaluk region in Nunavut - who is grounded in her Inuit language, culture, identity and traditions. She talks to us about the Inuit protests against the Baffinland mine that happened this week. Go Fund Me Page = Help Inuit Save Our Future:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-inuit-save-our-futureRespect Inuit or...

Episode 85 is a double book launch Winona LaDuke and I did together back in Nov25, 2020. Winona’s book is called To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers and mine is Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence – both by Fernwood Publishing. The dual book launch event was called: Indigeneity, Colonialsim & Covid-19: Land Defenders & Water Protectors in a Pandemic Age facilitate...

In Episode 84, I share a presentation that I gave at Listuguj – one of the Mi’kmaw First Nations in Quebec - which is only minutes from my own First Nation – Eel River Bar. I was so honoured to be part of this larger event with Listuguj grades 7 & 8 students, teaching staff, elected leaders of Listuguj Mi'gmag Government, Mi'kmaw Grand Council members and Listuguj community members. This keynote w...

In Episode 83, we talk to Dr. Kim TallBear - a citizen of the Sissteon-Wahpeton Oyate in South Dakota - about Native identity and the importance of relationships in determining belonging. She also shares with us her insights about some of the more infamous cases of settlers making false or exaggerated claims to Native identity. Here's the link to her website where you can learn more about her expe...

In Episode 81, former NDP MP Romeo Saganash joins us to talk about his long political career asserting, living and defending Indigenous rights. He also shares with us his decades-long work on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).Here is the link to UNDRIP:https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pd...

In Episode 80, we hear from Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack who gives us an update on where things stand with regards to the Mi'kmaw fishery. He also shares some important advice to other First Nations about negotiations with governments. Here is the link to Sipekne'katik's website:http://www.sipeknekatik.ca/Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative:www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yCTmXOesYI&t=1sFor those who wi...

In Episode 79, we talked to Brandon Maloney, a Mi'kmaw warrior, fisher, leader and family man from Sipekne'katik formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation in Mi'kma'ki. He joined us to share what has been happening on the ground in Mi'kma'ki where non-native commercial fisherman are engaged in racist acts of violence, threats, property damage and attempts to stop Mi'kmaw peoples from fishing. He...

In Episode 77, I share some of the panel discussion and question and answer session of the event hosted by St. Thomas University's (STU) Senate Committee on Reconciliation presents a panel discussion on the issues underlying the fishing situation in Nova Scotia. Members of the Sipekne'katik First Nation are exercising their treaty rights as well as their rights under a 1999 Supreme Court of Canada...

In Episode 77, Anishinaabe professor, author, columnist, speaker and activist Niigaan Sinclair gives us a political update on happenings in Canada and USA impacting Indigenous peoples. We also talk about his new book Wînipêk published by McClelland Books (Penguin Random House Canada) coming out in 2021 and the Foreword he wrote for my new book that just came out: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistanc...

In Episode 76, we get to speak with Dr. Bev Jacobs, a Haudenosaunee lawyer, activist and academic from Six Nations of the Grand River territory. She shares with us her journey of education, advocacy and politics. She has also been supporting the land defenders at 1492 Land Back Lane. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Si...

In Episode 75, I share the audio from the LIVE event: Legacy of Policing Indigenous Lands and Bodies in Canada, that was hosted by SCHOLAR STRIKE CANADA on September 10th, 2020 from 9:30AM - 10:30AM ET.Moderator: Beverly Bain, Lecturer, Woman and Gender Studies/Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus. Host: Min Sook Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Facu...

In Episode 74, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations, gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane - including the recent court decision and OPP violence. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast repres...

In Episode 73, two time Juno-award winning Haudenosaunee musician - Derek Miller - from Six Nations shares with us why he uses his music to support the land defenders on the ground at 1492 Land Back Lane. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed - and have been subjected to OPP a...

In Episode 72, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane and what happened in the court proceedings last week. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represent...

In Episode 71, we get to talk to the research duo - Tristan Ahtone and Bobby Lee - who have helped bring to light the important issue of universities that have benefitted from expropriated Indigenous lands. Their article called "Land-Grab Universities" and it was published in High Country News in March 2020 and it exposes the nationwide practice of expropriated Indigenous lands as the foundation o...

In Episode 70, we get to hear from Jordan Marie Daniel (Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel), a real warrior woman in mind, body and spirit, advocating to end murdered and missing Indigenous women in the United States. Jordan is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate, also known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, who became even more of household name in Indian country, when the...

In Episode 69, we talked to Cheryl Maloney, a Mi'kmaw mother, leader, educator and warrior from Sipekne'katik - formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation. She joined us to share what is happening on the ground in Mi'kma'ki where non-native commercial fisherman are engaged in racist acts of violence, threats, property damage and attempts to stop Mi'kmaw peoples from fishing. Here is the YouTube v...

In Episode 68, we talked to Sakej Ward, a Mi'kmaw warrior from Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church First Nation). Sakej has dedicated his life to living a warrior life in defence of sovereignty, lands and peoples. He shares the knowledge and skills he has gained from his Mi'kmaw knowledge, military training, graduate education and on the ground experience with Indigenous peoples all over the world. Here i...

In Episode 67, we get to speak to some of the professional players from the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team: Randy Staat, Jeremy Thompson and Brendan Bomberry. They talk about the cultural significance of Lacrosse as the Creator's Game and their path to the World Games. Here is their website for more information:https://iroquoisnationalslacrosse.com/Here is the link to where you can donate:https:...

In Episode 66, we speak with Karl Dockstader from the Oneida Nation and co-host of the Indigenous radio show: One Dish One Mic. He was recently arrested while covering the story unfolding at 1492 Land Back Lane. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which they explain rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. If you missed...

In Episode 65, we talk to El Jones, a Black professor, author, spoken word artist, activist and radio show host! She is a powerhouse who uses her platform to lift the voices of Black people in prison and always gives credit to those who came before her. She also works in solidarity with Indigenous peoples to combat racism in Canada and seek justice for all people. Her book: Live from the Afrikan R...

In Episode 64, we speak with Skyler Williams and Myka Burning from Six Nations about 1492 Land Back Lane. They have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which they explain rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. They share with us the important issues at stake and how we can help support them. Here is their Facebook page which provides regular...

In Episode 62, we talk to a special group of powerful Secwepemc women from Neskonlith Indian Band. Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson, elder Alice Aby and Kanahus Manuel from Tiny House Warriors all join the podcast to talk about the Secwepemc governance, laws and their responsibility to protect their lands from the Trans Mountain pipeline. They have called on us to support them in any way we can. Link...

In Episode 63, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) journalist Jessica Ka'nhehsi:io Deer from Kahnawake - an Indigenous journalist who works for CBC Indigenous. She talks to us about her path in journalism and the way in which her culture and identity inform how she writes stories about Indigenous issues. She also shares with us some of the positive ways in which mainstream media has changed in rece...