Our Native Land

Pe Metawe Games is an Indigenous-owned gaming space based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). Pe Matawe Games which means “Come & Play” is co-owned by David Plamondon who joins Tchadas to discuss his journey to opening the very first Indigenous-owned gaming space in Edmonton, AB

Join ONL's host Tchadas Leo as he travels up Island and explores the history and determination of the I-Hos gallery and what it takes to be in business and support local Indigenous artists for over 25 years.

Morgan's story begins when she was out shopping. She noticed Cherokee symbols that she had grown up with on merchandise that was not Native-made. It prompted her to think about the food and beverage industry where “Native designs and concepts are often appropriated, but not Native-owned,” and wondered out loud, “Why aren’t we branding us?” Tchadas talks to the co-owner of 7 Clans Brewing, Morgan Crisp.

Jodi was raised on Okanese First Nation, a reserve 81 km outside of Regina. Her love of baking stems from her Kokum (which means grandmother), who was a journeyman chef and cooked at the last residential school in Lebret, Sask. Jodi loves to bake for her two daughters, her husband, and his wrestling crew. Jodi can be seen on season 3 as one of the finalists on the Great Canadian Baking show now streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and CBC's Gem App.

Connie Crocker works with the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Her role is to build long-lasting positive relationships with the surrounding First Nations including Cowichan, Halalt, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, and Penelakut. ONL host Tchadas Leo has a conversation with Connie about the announcement of Indigenous Peoples Day virtual Facebook Event 2021 and other CVCAS projects.

Our Native Land’s host Tchadas Leo talks to Bob Joseph, author, and winner of the 2019 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award for his book, "21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act." Bob and Tchadas talk about the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussions on generations of Indigenous Peoples.

Tchadas talks to Alicia and Lexie from Regina, Saskatchewan about their Society and the subsequent podcast that allows Indigenous individuals to share their comeback stories in a judgement free zone. The society also highlights Indigenous excellence in hopes of showing young listeners that they can accomplish anything! After, you’ll be shocked to learn that Tchadas talks about 12 different indigenous food dishes you can cook at home!

Join our host, Tchadas Leo as he asks Lou-ann from the Royal BC Museum questions regarding the recent carving that was washed up ashore on southern Vancouver Island back in July of 2020.

Tchadas gets an on the spot language lesson as he interviews his knowledgeable guest Chuutsqa. Chuutsqa L. Rorick is a Hesquiaht (pronounced Hish-kwee-ut) First Nations woman and a founding member of the grassroots organization Hesquiaht Language Program. After, Tchadas gives out a Bannock Taco recipe and catches up with this week's Indigenous news.

Links
http://www.hesquiahtlanguage.org/
https://www.facebook.com/hesquiahtlanguage/

Our Native Land hits the road! Tchadas visits The Museum at Campbell River to sit inside the beautiful First Nations exhibit inside the museum. Curator Beth Boyce takes us through the exhibit and explains how it all came together.