Warrior Life

In Episode 89, we talk to the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. He shares with us his journey as a Native educator, lawyer, judge, Lieutenant Governor and now Chancellor at St. Thomas University. You don't want to miss all of his stories! Here is the link to Part 2:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-2Here is the link to the video version which includes Parts 1 & 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B-qHhWsuMHere is the most recent announcement of him joining STU 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 used with his permission)

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In Episode 88, we talk to Nancy Mike ᒪᑭᑦᑐᖅ ᒪᐃᒃ - an Inuk mother, nurse, throat singer and author about Inuit culture and community. She also shares with us a reading from her children's book: Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull.Here is the link to buy her book:https://amzn.to/3dtI5z4You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PangniqThe video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_jt6AwmP_MPlease 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 Nancy Mike used with her permission)

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Episode 88 is a BREAKING NEWS edition of the Warrior Life Podcast with Gitksan social worker, professor and human rights advocate, Dr. Cindy Blackstock. She provides us with an update on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders against Canada for racial discrimination against First Nations children. She also give us an overview of the report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on the compensation owed to the First Nations children and their families.The video version can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hFJmO8mdLgLink to the PBO Report:https://www.pbo-dpb.gc.ca/en/blog/news/RP-2021-038-M--compensation-delay-denial-services-first-nations-children--indemnisation-retards-refus-services-enfants-premieres-nationsSpirit Bear Plan:https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear-planLink to 7 Free Ways to Make a Difference:https://fncaringsociety.com/7-free-ways-make-differenceHow You Can Donate:https://fncaringsociety.com/donateIn case you missed our other podcasts/videos on this issue:(1) Video: Cindy Blackstock on Justice and Equality for First Nations Childrenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5LvH3LY_20&t=9s(2) Podcast: Cindy Blackstock on the CHRT Compensation Orderhttps://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/cindy-blackstock-on-chrt-compensation-order(3) Podcast: Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfarehttps://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/cindy-blackstock-on-bill-c-92-indigenous-child-welfarePlease 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 Cindy Blackstock used with her permission)

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In Episode 87, we talk to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ - an Inuk woman from Iqaluit, Nunavut - who is a human rights defender and current serves as NDP MP for Nunavut. She shares with us her experiences as an MP and the importance of putting the needs of Inuit first in all of her work.

She also has her own podcast - Moments with Mumilaaq - that can be found on most podcast apps:

https://open.spotify.com/show/77MEBirbXvIjLa6rN0F3SX

You can also follow her on Twitter @MumilaaqQaqqaq

The video version of this podcast can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ytr-AHjdGs&t=3s

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.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://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life

Warrior Life book on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3lAleUk

NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:

https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

(Image of Mumilaaq Qaqqaq used with her permission)

In Episode 86, we talk to Aliqa Illauq - an Inuk originally from Kangiqtugaapik in the Qikiqtaaluk region in Nunavut - who is grounded in her Inuit language, culture, identity and traditions. She talks to us about the Inuit protests against the Baffinland mine that happened this week.Go Fund Me Page = Help Inuit Save Our Future:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-inuit-save-our-futureRespect Inuit or Leave Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/Respect-Inuit-or-Leave-104790181648666You can follow Aliqa on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/AliqaIllauqThe video version of this podcast episode can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBODhC1Go4w&t=14sPlease 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 Aliqa Illauq used with her permission)

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Episode 85 is a double book launch Winona LaDuke and I did together back in Nov25, 2020. Winona’s book is called To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers and mine is Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence – both by Fernwood Publishing.The dual book launch event was called: Indigeneity, Colonialsim & Covid-19: Land Defenders & Water Protectors in a Pandemic Age facilitated by non-other than Dr. Niigaan Sinclair! This event was co-hosted by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Native Studies.Here is the link to the original YouTube of the event:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL-f89VBfIo&t=2sWarrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgencefernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkTo Be a Water Protector: The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers:https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/to-be-a-water-protectorWater Protectors on Amazon:https://amzn.to/36R5N4lPlease 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/2144345NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Audio with permission of CCPA-MB)

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In Episode 84, I share a presentation that I gave at Listuguj – one of the Mi’kmaw First Nations in Quebec - which is only minutes from my own First Nation – Eel River Bar.I was so honoured to be part of this larger event with Listuguj grades 7 & 8 students, teaching staff, elected leaders of Listuguj Mi'gmag Government, Mi'kmaw Grand Council members and Listuguj community members.This keynote was part of a two-day forum called "Honouring our Land: Mawiomi" held on March 21-23, 2019.Here is the link to the original YouTube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xBOHHrPCPoWarrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence - don't forget to use the code warrior30 for 30% discount for a short time:https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkPlease 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/2144345NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Audio, video & pic used with permission of Listuguj)

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In Episode 83, we talk to Dr. Kim TallBear - a citizen of the Sissteon-Wahpeton Oyate in South Dakota - about Native identity and the importance of relationships in determining belonging. She also shares with us her insights about some of the more infamous cases of settlers making false or exaggerated claims to Native identity.Here's the link to her website where you can learn more about her expertise and her many publications:https://www.kimtallbear.com/Her amazing book: Native America DNA: Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Sciencehttps://amzn.to/39AkRDYThere is no video version of this podcast episode.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/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Dr. Kim TallBear was used with her permission)

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In Episode 82, we talk to former judge, lawyer and professor, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC's healthcare system. She shares some of her findings and recommendations from her report: In Plain Sight.

Link to the report: In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Healthcare

https://www.engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Full-Report.pdf

Here is the video version of this podcast episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfshb-qqIVY

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.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://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life

Warrior Life book on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3lAleUk

NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:

https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

(Image of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond used with her permission)

In Episode 81, former NDP MP Romeo Saganash joins us to talk about his long political career asserting, living and defending Indigenous rights. He also shares with us his decades-long work on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).Here is the link to UNDRIP:https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdfHere is the video version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsUWwiCmkvQPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this video/podcast should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This video/podcast 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: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:amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Romeo Saganash from our podcast used with his permission)

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