Stories From The Land

In this episode of Stories From The Land, Dakota storytellers, Joely BigEagle Kequahtooway, reminds us all that we are the land and the land is us.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS

A big thank you to Sakewewak, Trudy Stewart, Mispon Festival, The Curtain Razors Theatre Company and all those that made our stop in Treaty 4 a special one!

In this episode we hear from Anishinaabe storyteller, Brian Charles, as he shares a story that may change the way Canada thinks of itself and the War of 1812.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to Alexa Scully, Alycia Wassagejig, Lakehead University Orillia, and to the surrounding communities that made our live recording at Lakehead a massive success!

In this powerful episode of Stories From The Land, Mohawk/Tuscarora spoken word artist, Janet Rogers, reminds us of the original spirit and intent of the Two Row Wampum - two canoes, travelling side by side, forever. 

In this episode of Stories From The Land we are brought to the front lines of the Site C Dam protest by Cree/Dene Singer/Songwriter, Art Napolean. Art shares his personal connection to the territory most impacted by Site C and he shares some music to shine a light on the people behind the opposition of Site C.

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Big thanks to our presenting sponsors: Royal Roads University, CFUV, Moose Hide Campaing, 2Row Media, Canada Council for the Arts, The Circle on Philanthropy and The McConnell Foundation.

After surviving a plane crash, Paul Lacerte took inventory over what was really important in life - love, family and community. In this episode of Stories From The land, Paul shares a beautiful story of commitment to making this country a better place through his work with the Moose Hide Campaign.

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In his first ever live show, 15 year old Anishinaabe storyteller/comedian, Adrian Dent, takes the stage and shares hilarious stories of moose hunting, beaver trapping and ringing the necks of city geese. 

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we bring you to Anishinaabe Wild Rice harvester, James Whetung’s manoomin camp to hear about his commitment to ricing, his inherent right to do so and we investigate the brewing conflict between Indigenous rights and cottage country.

What can moose hunting, true love and Dene bushmen teach Tlicho Filmmaker, Amos Scott, about being the young man that he desperately wants to be?

In this episode of Stories From The Land we acknowledge our sponsors and give you an idea of what to expect over the coming episodes of Stories From The Land.

In this episode we hear a hilarious story of struggle as Kevin McKenzie sets out on a mission to head to Batoche for Métis Days - a yearly cultural celebration that takes place yearly, in the dead of summer, in beautiful Batoche, SK.

Here we hear about being chased by rez dogs, bad boot choices and a stubborness & search for culture & place that knows no boundaries. This charming & lighthearted story will have you smiling, scratching your head & will probably make you want to pick up a stranger as they walk down the highway the next time you pass one.