Native Calgarian

From the #1 national bestselling author of 'Indian' in the Cabinet and True Reconciliation, Jody Wilson-Raybould shares voices that have seldom been heard, and in this ground-breaking book, Reconciling History, they are telling and re-telling history from their perspectives. 

Wayne Spear and Georges Erasmus Book Club

From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Seven Fallen Feathers, Tanya Talaga, comes a riveting exploration of her family's story and a retelling of the history of the country we now call Canada.

Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon, bring us a transformational work of true stories and imagined history that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America.

Melanie breaks down the Indian Oil and Gas class action lawsuit from former Indigenous employees exposing systemic racism

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Jon Wells, reconciliation, Alberta going to the polls, Samuel Bird, Sisters in Spirit, Forever Canadian Petition, municipal politics, Dr. Darren Markland and more

Forever Canadian Petition, municipal politics on reconciliation and more

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Award winner Sinakson, Trevor Solway, joins us to tell us about his film, Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man. Catch it:
Calgary: https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/siksikakowan-the-blackfoot-man/
Edmonton: https://2025eiff.eventive.org/films/689cd44de7f7720543074849
Lethbridge: https://www.moviemill.com/
Saskatoon: https://www.roxysaskatoon.ca/film/siksikakowan%3A-the-blackfoot-man
North Battleford: https://www.mycapitoltheatre.ca/film/siksikakowan%3A-the-blackfoot-man
Trailer: https://youtu.beYi3ESpR8o?si=PdaOj8w4faGNI_Fx

Britney and I talk about the Sit-in for Equity on October 28th. It starts at 8 AM at the Alberta Legislature. While we are Indigenous, it’s for everyone. Follow Britney on Tiktok @sitinforequity or go to www.sitinforequity.ca Sit In For Equity is an Indigenous and disabled-led rally that stands in solidarity with all communities facing political adversity and suppression. We are highlighting five key communities, rallying for their rights, safety, and security - while protesting systemic failures and demanding accountability.

Returning guest, Danielle and I talk about AISH, and the changes coming up in Alberta.

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