Warrior Life

In Episode 70, we get to hear from Jordan Marie Daniel (Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel), a real warrior woman in mind, body and spirit, advocating to end murdered and missing Indigenous women in the United States.Jordan is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate, also known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, who became even more of household name in Indian country, when the 4th generation runner painted a red hand over her mouth and the letters MMIW on her legs when she ran the Boston Marathon to raise awareness.This is one podcast you don't want to miss. Her story is incredibly inspiring and shows how we can all make a difference working together for justice.Link to Jordan Marie Daniel's website with lots of resources:https://www.jordanmariedaniel.com/Link to Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual Run - Oct.10th-Oct.18th, 2020:https://events.elitefeats.com/indigenouspeoplesdayLink to Indigenous Peoples Day in USA (Oct.12, 2020) Virtual Run T-Shirts:https://www.thentvs.com/shop/indigenous-peoples-day-virtual-run-teeHere is the link to the YouTube version of this podcast in case you prefer video:(to be uploaded)If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: Nothing in this podcast or the referenced materials should be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice nor relied on as such. These videos are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment.Permissions: Pictures of Jordan Marie Daniel used with permission.

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In Episode 69, we talked to Cheryl Maloney, a Mi'kmaw mother, leader, educator and warrior from Sipekne'katik - formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation. She joined us to share what is happening on the ground in Mi'kma'ki where non-native commercial fisherman are engaged in racist acts of violence, threats, property damage and attempts to stop Mi'kmaw peoples from fishing.Here is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flnm3L4ylTU&t=1sHere is a link to Sipekne'katik website so you can find out more about this Mi'kmaw community:http://www.sipeknekatik.ca/This is the link to the Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative 2020 video referenced by Cheryl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yCTmXOesYI&t=1sThe link to the Declaration of the State of Emergency called by the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs:http://mikmaqrights.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Media-Release_Assembly-Declares-a-State-of-Emergency_18Sept2020-1-2.pdfLink to sign petition to support Mi'kmaw:https://www.change.org/p/justin-trudeau-help-nova-scotia-natives-keep-their-right-to-fishMi'kmaw link to resources for allies and supporters:https://www.drive.google.com/file/d/1u_LF_bCFBbSijzqJgHNh4-MfpYz0hfdv/view?fbclid=IwAR1uaRjMpzQkF-10qYaYnx5POqRB_kQdWFweGTVNox086r1k7Zoct_R92VoHere is a link to my recent YouTube video giving a brief overview of the situation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Y8P9MZWdsPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https;//www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeAmazon users can buy the book here:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Picture of Cheryl Maloney used with her permission)

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In Episode 68, we talked to Sakej Ward, a Mi'kmaw warrior from Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church First Nation). Sakej has dedicated his life to living a warrior life in defence of sovereignty, lands and peoples. He shares the knowledge and skills he has gained from his Mi'kmaw knowledge, military training, graduate education and on the ground experience with Indigenous peoples all over the world.Here is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video:https://youtu.be/YEzoxTy32ygHere is a link to a lecture Sakej delivered called Decolonizing the Colonizer:https://vimeo.com/132494644Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeAmazon users can buy the book here:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Picture of Sakej Ward used with permission)

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In Episode 67, we get to speak to some of the professional players from the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team: Randy Staat, Jeremy Thompson and Brendan Bomberry. They talk about the cultural significance of Lacrosse as the Creator's Game and their path to the World Games.Here is their website for more information:https://iroquoisnationalslacrosse.com/Here is the link to where you can donate:https://iroquoisnationalslacrosse.com/pages/donateAnd you can follow them on Twitter as @IRQ_Nationals or on Instagram and Facebook as IroquoisnationalsofficialHere is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W2Z8ILy8twPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeAmazon users can buy the book here:https://amzn.to/3lAleUk(Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse logo taken from their social media and used with permission)

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In Episode 66, we speak with Karl Dockstader from the Oneida Nation and co-host of the Indigenous radio show: One Dish One Mic. He was recently arrested while covering the story unfolding at 1492 Land Back Lane.Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which they explain rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. If you missed the last podcast with Skyler WIlliams and Myka Burning with all the background, check it out here:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/1492-land-back-lane-skyler-williams-and-myka-burningTo listen to episodes of One Dish One Mic, here is the link:https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/shows/one-dish-one-mic-1.9373503Here is more information about his prestigious journalism award:https://cjf-fjc.ca/awards/cjf-cbc-indigenous-journalism-fellowshipsAnd if you want to follow Karl Dockstader and Sean Vanderklis and their One Dish One Mic show, here is their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/OneDishOneMicHere is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://youtu.be/dFibTcY6jZgPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life(Image of Karl Dockstader taken from our podcast/video conversation used with permission)

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In Episode 65, we talk to El Jones, a Black professor, author, spoken word artist, activist and radio show host! She is a powerhouse who uses her platform to lift the voices of Black people in prison and always gives credit to those who came before her. She also works in solidarity with Indigenous peoples to combat racism in Canada and seek justice for all people.Her book: Live from the Afrikan Resistance published by Fernwood Publishing is a collection of her spoken word poetry which speak of community and struggle. https://amzn.to/2XJx44dHere is the link to her show: Black Power Hour:https://www.ckdu.ca/shows/227Link to some of the articles she has written for the Halifax Examiner:https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/?s=el+jonesThis podcast has also been posted on my YouTube channel under the Warrior Life Podcast playlist, for those who prefer video over audio content:https://youtu.be/mmcxZVNOHsUHere is a link to my video calling for Indigenous solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters to end police anti-Black racism and violence:www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGNy0Gp0Alg&t=2sPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.From my website you can access other Warrior Life podcast episodes, my Indigenous Nationhood blog, my Youtube videos and my new podcast for kids called Warrior Kids Podcast:www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:www.patreon.com/join/2144345Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.(Picture of El Jones used with permission.)

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In Episode 64, we speak with Skyler Williams and Myka Burning from Six Nations about 1492 Land Back Lane. They have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which they explain rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. They share with us the important issues at stake and how we can help support them.Here is their Facebook page which provides regular updates on what is happening:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/Here is the Google link to their template letter you can use to urge governments to address Six Nation land issues:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vt5ZuPa7jxkYpUNLZFBTI3RZOChrAW-saqxRCtGyxRg/editHere is the link to their Go Fund Me page to help support with donations for legal costs:https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund-1492-land-back-laneHere is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://youtu.be/rS8Uk1X1C_0Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life(Image from Skyler Williams Facebook page used with permission)

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In Episode 62, we talk to a special group of powerful Secwepemc women from Neskonlith Indian Band. Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson, elder Alice Aby and Kanahus Manuel from Tiny House Warriors all join the podcast to talk about the Secwepemc governance, laws and their responsibility to protect their lands from the Trans Mountain pipeline. They have called on us to support them in any way we can.Link to Neskonlith's notice to media with background information:https://mediacoop.ca/story/statement-rejection-secw%C3%A9pemec-bc-government-gover/37001Link to Tiny House Warriors:http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/Press release demanding man camps be shut down:http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/2020/04/shut-down-the-man-camps/When more information and links for support become available, I will post it here.Here is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-p86Fn9Cw&t=9sPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life(picture by Justin Brake used with permission by Kanahus Manuel)

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In Episode 63, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) journalist Jessica Ka'nhehsi:io Deer from Kahnawake - an Indigenous journalist who works for CBC Indigenous. She talks to us about her path in journalism and the way in which her culture and identity inform how she writes stories about Indigenous issues. She also shares with us some of the positive ways in which mainstream media has changed in recent years and some of the hard work that still needs to be done.Here is the link to her profile page on CBC where you can access her recent stories:https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/jessica-deer-1.4120606Here is the link to her story we talked about in relation to the origins of the Mohawk Warrior Flag:https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/oka-crisis-the-legacy-of-the-warrior-flagHere is her story about baby books being written in Kanien'kéha language:https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mohawk-language-baby-books-1.5652562Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Also Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life(photo used with permission of Jessica Ka'nhehsi:io Deer)

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In Episode 61, we talk to President of the Haida Nation Gaagwis (Jason Alsop)about the important safety measures the Haida Nation is taking to protect their citizens and neighbors from the covid-19 pandemic. He shares with us his path to leadership and why governing our territories according to our laws is so important - especially when it comes to the health, safety and well-being of Haida peoples.Here is the link to the Haida notice about their pandemic measures, including the closure of Haida Gwaii to visitors:http://www.haidanation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FINAL-20200602-HGSOE-Poster-11x17-web-version.pdfHere is the link to their Youtube video explaining why they must temporarily close Haida Gwaii during the pandemic:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjrkoMWqFoHere is the link to Gaandlee Guu Jaalang - Daughters of the River - Facebook page with updates about the matriarchs protecting Haida Gwaii during the pandemic:https://www.facebook.com/gaandleeguujaalang/Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.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, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/pampalmaterMy new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life(photo used with permission by Gaagwis)

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