Face To Face

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Face To Face episodes

May 03, 2022 'Everybody needs to go': First Nations member of Thunder Bay police board calls for sweeping changes
On this episode of Face to Face: Georjann Morriseau

Morriseau is a former chief of Fort William First Nation in northern Ontario and a member of the Thunder Bay police services board.

She has called her time on the board disheartening and appalling.
34 min
April 26, 2022 '60s Scoop survivor Leah Ballantyne grew up thinking she was the only one
On this episode of Face to Face: Leah Ballantyne

Leah Ballantyne is a '60s Scoop survivor and the first person from her community of Mathias Colomb Cree Nation to become a lawyer.

She discusses her experience being a '60s Scoop survivor and shares her thoughts on people who falsely claim Indigenous identity.
22 min
April 19, 2022 Kevin Chief on WASAC, politics and his love for square dancing
On this episode of Face to Face: Kevin Chief
Kevin Chief is known for many things in Winnipeg and Manitoba, including being a former MLA and his current ventures as a public speaker and advocate for young Indigenous people.

He shares why sport is so important to kids' lives.
26 min
April 12, 2022 Former professional wrestler from Sagkeeng First Nation talks about the road to recovery
Stefan Richard has just about seen and done everything. The former wrestler and public speaker is now the host of radio, television and podcasts.

The road here wasn't easy. He nearly lost everything, including his life to drug addiction.

His story on this Face to Face.
25 min
April 05, 2022 Patty Hajdu says anti-Indigenous racism must be addressed in Thunder Bay – and her own department
On this episode of Face to Face: Patty Hajdu

Prior to politics, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu was the executive director of Shelter House in Thunder Bay.

There she saw firsthand the racism Indigenous peoples deal with every day.
25 min
March 29, 2022 Federal government is good at making 'Indigenous peoples feel worthless' says former civil servant
On this episode of Face to Face: Letitia Wells

As a former government of Canada employee, Wells has spoken out against systemic racism.

She's sharing what led her to be a civil servant and the proposed class-action lawsuit that followed.
25 min
March 22, 2022 Métis National Council moving forward after years of 'dysfunction' says MNO president
On this episode of Face to Face: Margaret Froh
Elected as the first female president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Froh is currently serving her second term.

She's joining host Dennis Ward to discuss what's been unfolding between different Métis organizations.
25 min
March 16, 2022 U.S. coverage of Indigenous issues improving but still a battle over misinformation, says Kiowa journalist
On this episode of Face to Face: Tristan Ahtone
A member of the Kiowa Tribe, Ahtone has worked for National Geographic, NPR and more.

Now the award-winning journalist is the editor at large for Grist – an organization telling stories of climate solutions.
25 min
March 08, 2022 Decades into her acting career, Crystle Lightning feels like she finally got her breakout role
On this episode of Face to Face: Crystle Lightning

Lightning is an award-winning actress, DJ and musician from Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta. After winning numerous awards and appearing in hit shows, she joins host Dennis Ward to share what’s next.
25 min
March 01, 2022 ‘We’re going to continue to lose lives’ if recommendations not acted on says First Nations fire expert
On this episode of Face to Face: Blaine Wiggins

Within one month this year, at least nine people have died in house fires on First Nations. As the executive director of the Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada, Wiggins is bringing awareness to the gaps in services.
25 min

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Face to Face, hosted by Dennis Ward, is a one-on-one interview show putting the spotlight on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that are making an impact in society.