Radicle Narrative

Today we welcome Taiaiake Alfred—Kanien’kehá:ka author, educator, and activist known for influencing indigenous political thought. A former U.S. Marine turned scholar, Alfred founded the Indigenous Governance Program at UVic and has mentored leaders in sovereignty and resurgence for over two decades.His books Peace, Power, Righteousness, Wasáse, and It’s All About the Land challenge colonial systems and call for a return to Indigenous traditions.

Taiaiake is now working in Kahnawà:ke on governance, where he is focused on helping to remove his nation from the Indian Act on their terms.

Tune in as we talk resurgence, resistance, and reclaiming nationhood.

Shownotes:

KAHNAWÀ:KE GOVERNANCE PROJECT

It's All About the Land: https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487552831

Sakej Ward , a Mi'kmaw warrior from Esgenoopetitj, Burnt Church First Nation, has dedicated his life to defending indigenous ways of life, land and peoples. In this Episode Mylan and Sakej discussed the importance of community-based approaches to crisis management, the role and function of warrior societies in indigenous communities, and the challenges of living off the land in the face of industrial society's destruction of natural resources. They also emphasized the need for decolonizing the concept of preparedness and self-reliance from a North American indigenous perspective, and the importance of practical experience and skill development in bushcraft and survival skills. They also discussed the role of traditional and indigenous knowledge systems in modern life, and the need for a comprehensive plan that includes both shelter-in-place and bug-out strategies for disaster preparedness

Show Notes:

https://www.facebook.com/sakej.ward

https://www.instagram.com/sakej_ward/

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In this episode, Mylan and Rick from Decolonized Buffalo have a conversation on the presence and pressure of "the holidays" and delving into the colonial and systemic roots of Christmas and its impact on Indigenous communities. They discuss the social pressure of this season, challenges of family dynamics, commercialization of the holidays, and the stress of navigating colonizer traditions while raising children in a settler society. The conversation touches on history, family dynamics, food culture, Indigenous cuisines, and the financial burdens tied to holiday expectations. They also emphasize the importance of centering Indigenous voices in media, promoting safety during the holiday season, and fostering meaningful connections over materialism.

In this episode, Tahnee-Ahtone Harjo Growing Thunder shares her journey as an Indigenous museum curator, rooted deeply in her Indigenous identity and culture. Tahnee discusses the unique responsibility Indigenous curators carry in preserving and representing cultural artifacts and living histories. From navigating the complexities of colonial influence and pan-Indigenous identity to championing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Tahnee highlights the critical work of reclaiming narratives and fostering cultural continuity within museum spaces. With personal anecdotes, insights on the impact of her family legacy, and the challenges of her curatorial role, Tahnee offers a compelling perspective on Indigenous storytelling, kinship, and the ongoing effort to ensure Indigenous cultures are represented authentically and respectfully.

In this episode of Radical Narrative, we sit down with Sonia Ahmad, a practicing Pakistani psychotherapist, passionate mental health advocate, and activist. Sonia views therapy as a form of art, emphasizing the importance of real human connection in the healing process. She creates a safe, peaceful space for clients to unpack difficult experiences, explore emotional patterns, and address hidden challenges, particularly those from cultural, religious, and familial dynamics. As a therapist driven by her dedication to the South Asian community, Sonia works to empower individuals from shame-based cultures, helping them address mental health without judgment.

Recorded in July, this conversation delves into Sonia's journey of navigating cultural identity and colonialism, the challenges of decolonizing mental health practices, and her powerful advocacy for Palestine. Sonia and the host discuss the shared struggles of marginalized communities and the importance of solidarity in resisting settler colonialism. Packed with deep insights into healing, activism, and social justice, this episode offers listeners a meaningful exploration of how personal growth and political consciousness are interconnected.

Show Notes:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/sonia-ahmad-saskatoon-sk/1131207

https://www.instagram.com/cerebralsonia/

In this episode Mylan sit and discusses building homes through a Post-Idle No More project called One House Many Nations (OHMN), who is in partner ship with Nutana Collegiate at Saskatoon where students in the city will build a home for indigenous youth living on a reserve. Alan Sukut is the educator in charge of the program and homes being built the students, check it out as we discuss the Nutana Industry and Career Education (NICE) program

Show Notes:

https://www.ohmn.ca/

https://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/nutana/Pages/default.aspx

Mylan sits down with Rachel Snow to discuss the importance of treaty history and nationhood in the americas, as well as the current agricultural settlements taking place in this neoliberal era and how they do not fit within an indigenous paradigm .

Next Event:

Beyond Cows and Plows

The Big Picture: Understanding the Treaty Right to Agriculture

March 21st

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,

Rusty Mcdonald Library

4:30-8:30pm

Name of Authors:

Sarah Carter: Lost Harvests

Taiaike Alfred: Wasase, Peace, Power Righteousness, and Its all about the Land

James Daschuk: Clearing the Plains

Art Manual: Unsettling Canada, and the Reconciliation Manifesto

Lema is an Afghan Woman living in the diaspora. She lives in Canada and holds an undergraduate and masters degree in Political Science. She currently works in various community and grassroots organizing capacities.

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Radicle Narrative is Rebroadcasting Episode 138 of Southpaw. Here are the details,

"On this episode of Southpaw, Sam is joined by activists Emma Taylor and Mylan Tootoosis for an anti-colonial discussion on de-escalation and community care.

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