Warrior Life

In Episode 100 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get an important update from Kanien'kehá:ka land defender & spokesperson Skyler Williams about their recent victory at 1492 Land Back Lane. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming one-year anniversary of their land reclamation activities and where we go from here.Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands renamed 1492 Land Back Lane - which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed.PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represents fair political comment on the issues related to 1492 Land Back Lane and does NOT constitute legal advice by the podcast host or the legal positions of the podcast guest.Facebook page updates for 1492 Land Back Lane:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/Link to their Go Fund Me page to help support legal costs:https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund-1492-land-back-laneEmail where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the camp:[email protected] video version of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf4wk6uv_zoFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Skyler Williams used with his permission)

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In Episode 99 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two Indigenous warrior women who have long advocated for the health, safety and well-being of Indigenous women and children: Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson and Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel. They joined me to talk about Canada's failed National Action Plan to address the ongoing genocide that is murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson is the Chief of Neskonlith Indian Band in BC and also serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Chief Judy is an advocate of language, culture, history, aboriginal rights and title for Secwépemc communities and she is grounded in the work that matters to our peoples daily lives. Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel was well-known as the former spokesperson chosen by the People of the Longhouse and her community of Kanehsatà:ke during the 1990 “Oka” Crisis. She’s also served as President of the Quebec Native Women’s Association and has been an Indigenous human rights and environmental activist for decades. Here is the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-I3N3kkYEEKukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson Neskonlith Indian Bandhttps://neskonlith.net/tmicw/chief-and-council/Union of BC Indian Chiefshttps://www.ubcic.bc.ca/executiveEllen Gabriel's Blog: Sovereign Voices 1https://sovereignvoices1.wordpress.com/Twitter = EllenGabriel1National Action Planhttps://www.mmiwg2splus-nationalactionplan.ca/Federal Pathwayhttps://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/texte-text/fed_patway_mmiwg_2slgbtqqia_1622728066545_eng.pdfFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Images of used with permission)

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Episode 98 is by special request! It is the panel discussion from the joint book launch for Peter McFarlane & Doreen Manuel's book: "Brotherhood to Nationhood" published by Between the Lines and Pam Palmater's new book "Warrior Life" by Fernwood Publishing.The event was co-hosted by BTL and Fernwood, opened by Oyinda Alaka (Fernwood) and Chaired by David Gray-Donald (BTL). Pam Palmater, Doreen Manuel, Kanahus Manuel, and Peter McFarlane discuss the life and legacy of George Manuel, the concept of warrior life, the #LandBack​ movement, Tiny House Warriors and Indigenous sovereignty.FULL VIDEO version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEetjEmZHsABrotherhood to Nationhood: George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian MovementBTL: https://btlbooks.com/book/brotherhood-to-nationhoodAmazon: https://amzn.to/3pxgcZrWarrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and ResurgenceFernwood: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeAmazon: https://amzn.to/3avA3UoTiny House Warriors: http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345(Audio recording with permission of BTL and Fernwood)

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Episode 97 is a special show where I get to share extended clips from Rueben George's interview with me on his own podcast show! Rueben is from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and in addition to being a Sun Dance Chief - has also been a driving force behind his Nation’s revitalization of language, culture, spirituality and law.Rueben hosts a new livestream series for Sacred Ecology – a documentary film project about the importance of cultural preservation and biodiversity. The series is called Truth. Family. Culture. Health where Rueben interviews Indigenous elders, cultural leaders, and environmental activists.You can find his show on Facebook, YouTube and on the Sacred Ecology website. BUT my podcast only shares parts of the show. You have to listen to Rueben's show to catch the extended version which includes a lengthy question and answer session from some of those who were in the audience.Link to the full show on Rueben's podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuMI3t7rnqELink to previous interview I did with Rueben on my podcast about his battle against Trans-Mountain pipeline:https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/rueben-george-on-battle-against-trans-mountain-pipelineHere is the link to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation's Sacred Trust website for more information on how to support them:https://www.twnsacredtrust.ca/FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Picture of Rueben George used with his permission)

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In Episode 96 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two leading Indigenous legal experts about Bill C-15 - the federal legislation intended to create a National Action Plan to ensure Canada's laws are compliant with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Professor Brenda Gunn and the Honourable Murray Sinclair help us understand the human rights protections contained in UNDRIP and they address the many concerns and misconceptions related to Bill C-15. The Honourable Dr. Sinclair is Anishinabe whose list of accomplishments is very long as he has worked as a lawyer and professor; associate chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba; co-commissioner on the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba; Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada; Senator; and now works at the law firm of Cochrane Saxberg.Professor Brenda Gunn is Metis lawyer and professor at UofM law, who is a well-known expert on international law and done a significant amount of international human rights work including: research to promote greater conformity between international laws protecting Indigenous rights and domestic laws; community legal aid clinic in Guatemala on a case of genocide submitted to the IACHR; provides technical assistance to the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; AND she wrote a handbook about understanding and implementing UNDRIP.Here is the original YouTube video version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuWtRmGIrroUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.Bill C-15 An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&billId=11007812Understanding and Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:https://www.indigenousbar.ca/pdf/undrip_handbook.pdfWe've featured other Indigenous voices, including those who actively worked on UNDRIP in its early stages:Ellen Gabriel Kanienʼkehá꞉ka grassroots warrior and Onkwehón:we rights activisthttps://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/ellen-gabriel-on-undrip-bill-c-1Former NDP MP Romeo Saganash (Cree from Waswanipi)https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/romeo-saganash-on-his-political-careerThe Honourable Graydon Nicholas (Wolastoqey from Neqotkuk [Tobique First Nation] )Part 1:https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-1Part 2:https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-2FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Images of used with permission)

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Episode 95 is a special Chiefs Panel on political relations in New Brunswick. From police killings of First Nations people during the pandemic; the province’s refusal to hold an inquiry into anti-First Nation racism; the RCMP raid on reserve-based businesses and now to the province’s cancellation of First Nation tax agreements – the relationship seems to be moving in the wrong direction.I had the honour of hosting Chiefs from NB representing First Nations from both the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Nations:Sakom Chief Allan Polchies Jr., has been Chief of St. Mary’s First Nation in Fredericton, since 2018. Before that he served as Councillor for 13 years and has always been super involved at the community level. His First Nation is part of the larger Wolastoqey Nation.Twitter = chiefallanjrWebsite: https://www.stmarysfirstnation.com/​Chief Patricia (Trish) Bernard has been Chief of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation since 2013. Before that, she served as Councillor for 6 years and was also called to the NB Bar in 2000. Her First Nation is also part of the larger Wolastoqey First Nation.Facebook = Trish BernardWebsite: https://madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com/enChief Sacha LaBillois has been Chief of Ugpi’ganjig – also known as Eel River Bar First Nation – since 2019 and before that also served as a councillor and worked on economic development. Chief Sacha is also my chief! Our First Nation is part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation.Facebook: Sacha LaBilloisWebsite: https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/​Chief Bill Ward has served as Chief of Metepengiag – also known Red Bank – since 2015. On Twitter, he describes himself as not only the youngest Chief in the Atlantic region, but the coolest. His First Nation is also part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation.Twitter = BillWard86Website: https://www.metepenagiag.org/​Here is the link to a media story about this issue:https://www.globalnews.ca/news/7763242/new-brunswick-first-nations-provincial-tax-dispute/Here is the video version of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcTOlam6WYgPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterIf you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com​If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345​My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUk​NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://warrior-life-2.creator-spring.com/?(pictures used with the permission of the owners)

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In Episode 94, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) filmmaker Courtney Montour from Kahnawà:ke about her work in the film industry and her latest documentary that will premiere at the Hot Docs film festival in May 2021.Her film is called Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again and shares Mary's work as an advocate pursuing justice for First Nations women and children due to sex discrimination in the Indian Act which removed them from their communities.Here is the video version of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSmsun-7icLink to buy tickets to the film:https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=141817~367cbc04-eb03-453a-90f8-88ca48c4cf79&epguid=9759e3f1-085c-4e15-88c2-e02a8ee1f1d1&showing=141991&Link to our FREE Q&A panel on May 6th at 5pm EST:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016172408857/WN_iZFYG9bwSQiYckAvGxY5swCourtney Montour on Instagram = courtneymontourFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Courtney Montour used with her permission)(Pictures come from social media, Google Images and other online sources and the copyright belongs to the owners. I post them according to fair use in education, news and commentary).

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In Episode 93, we talk to Kanienʼkehá꞉ka grassoots warrior and Onkwehón:we rights activist Ellen Gabriel who talks to us about the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and her views on the federal government's Bill C-15 which intends to create a plan to make Canada's laws compliant with UNDRIP.Ellen's article in Ricochet Media:https://www.ricochet.media/en/3593/ellen-gabriel-bill-c-15-is-chance-to-actually-break-with-the-colonial-status-quoBill C-15:https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/43-2/bill/C-15/first-readingUNDRIPhttps://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdfHere is the YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP2lRJtdaKMFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Images of Ellen Gabriel used with her permission)

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In Episode 92 of my Warrior Life Podcast, we get to talk to Ugpi'gangig Chief Sacha LaBillois. Ugpi'ganjig, also known as Eel River Bar First Nation is located in northern New Brunswick, Canada and is my home community. It's also part of the larger Mi'kmaw Nation.Chief LaBillois shares with us her journey to becoming a Chief and some of the issues facing our First Nation, including the recent unlawful RCMP raid.Here is the video version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXpJvSDu1ksHere is the link to Ugpi'ganjig's website:https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/Press Release from Mi'kmaq Chiefs re RCMP Raid on Eel River Bar First Nation:https://www.migmawel.org/news/2021/3/26/migmaq-chiefs-denounce-unlawful-acts-by-rcmp-and-province-of-new-brunswickFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_PalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Images of Chief Sacha LaBillois used with her permission)

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In Episode 90, we listen to Part 2 of a two-part podcast conversation with the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Netqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick about his life journey. He was an educator, lawyer, judge, Lieutenant Governor and now Chancellor of St. Thomas University. He also shares many stories along the way!Here is the link to Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-1Here is link to the video which incorporates both Parts 1 & 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B-qHhWsuMHere is the link to STU announcement about him as Chancellor:https://www.stu.ca/news/all-news/2020/st-thomas-university-names-graydon-nicholas-chancellor-.phpPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Graydon Nicholas from STU website)

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