Warrior Life

In Episode 60, Kanien'kehá:ka warrior Ellen Gabriel talks to us about the importance of protecting Haudenosaunee lands and sovereignty. She also updates us about the Town of Oka's intentions to dig up their lands without their permission.Ellen was chosen by the People of the Longhouse and her community of Kanehsatà:ke to be their spokesperson during the 1990 “Oka” Crisis; to protect the Pines from the expansion of a 9 hole golf course in “Oka” and the removal of Kanien’kehá:ka ancestors from their burial grounds.Here is the link to their letter and petition to stop the dig on their lands:https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-archeological-digs-in-kanehsatakePlease 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 by Alan Lissner used with permission by Ellen Gabriel)

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In Episode 59, I share the extended interview I did with Qwaxw from Nuxalk Radio 91.1 FM in Bella Coola about the book Whose Land is it Anyway: A Manual for Decolonization published by the Federation to Post-Secondary Educators in 2017. This book, done in honour of the late Arthur Manuel is available as a free pdf book as well as a new audio book!Here is the to the free pdf or e-book version:https://fpse.ca/decolonization_manual_whose_land_is_it_anywayHere is the link to information about the audio book which premiered on Nuxalk Radio:http://nuxalkradio.com/events/2020/06/whose-land-it-anyway-audiobook-premiereLink to my new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence (use code warrior10 for 10% discount)fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeThe link to my Reconciliation Book Club on Youtube where I do a review of the book:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdumqEwhkPkPlease 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 was created from part of the book cover of Whose Land is It Anyway and all rights belong to the publisher FPSE).

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In Episode 58, I talk about the recent protests in Canada and the United States against police racism and violence towards Black and Indigenous peoples, set in motion by the video showing the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers. This episode is a synthesis of my recent publications on police racism, brutality, sexualized violence and killings of Black and Indigenous peoples and the calls to defund the police.Link to Robyn Maynard's book: Policing Black Livesamzn.to/3dkKlWnLink to Desmond Cole's book: The Skin We're Inamzn.to/2U0395OLink to my new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence (use code warrior10 for 10% discount)https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeSome of my recent publications:Yes Canada has a racism crisis and its killing Black and Indigenous peopleshttps://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/yes-canada-has-a-racism-crisis-and-its-killing-black-and-indigenous-peoplesInquiry Needed into Police Violence against Indigenous peopleshttps://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/inquiry-needed-into-police-violence-against-indigenous-peoplesCanada should declassify, deconstruct and defund the RCMPhttps://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/declassify-deconstruct-and-defund-the-rcmpBrenda Lucki must gohttps://www.macleans.ca/opinion/brenda-lucki-must-go/Please 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.

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In Episode 57, we talk to social justice warrior Robyn Maynard who is a Black feminist writer, activist and educator. Her book Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present was published by Fernwood Publishing in 2017 is the go-to source right now to understand the context of police anti-Black racism and violence in Canada.Link to her book:https://amzn.to/3dkKlWnThe link to her website where you can access her blog, publications and videos:https://robynmaynard.com/My latest Youtube video calling on media to better cover stories about racism in Canada:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM_Rg79LaVs&t=1sAnd my video calling for 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 of Robyn Maynard taken by Stacy Lee Photography and used with permission.)

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In Episode 56, we talk to Desmond Cole who is well known here in Toronto and nationally as not only a stellar journalist, best selling author and multi-media broadcaster, but also a staunch advocate for social justice and condemns anti-black racism in all its forms. Here is the link to his book: The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power by Penguin Random House:https://amzn.to/2U0395OHere is the link to his blog: Cole's Notes:https://thatsatruestory.wordpress.com/Here is my latest Youtube video calling for solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters to end police anti-Black racism and violence: https://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 Desmond Cole by Samuel Engelking used with permission of Desmond Cole)

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In Episode 55, we talk to Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot'in Nation and their recent victory over Taseko Mines. He also shares an important message to native youth about what it means to be a warrior.Here is the link to the Tsilhqot'in National Government website:http://www.tsilhqotin.ca/Here is their press release about their recent court victory against Taseko Mines: http://www.tsilhqotin.ca/News-Media/Media-ReleasesPlease 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.comFrom my website you can also find out how to pre-order my new book coming out in September 2020, called Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence, published by Fernwood Publishing. Don't forget to put in the code warriorlife for a 15% discount (available for a limited time).https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeIf 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 Chief Joe Alphonse from the Tsilhqot'in National Government website used with permission.)

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In Episode 54, we get to hear from native warrior Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in what is now known as British Columbia. Rueben has been a driving force behind his Nation's revitalization of language, culture and spirituality and has spent a decade trying to stop Kinder Morgan - now Trans Mountain pipeline. You don't want to miss this podcast as he is full of hope and reminds us of the many successes they have had along the way.Here is the link to the Tsleil- Waututh Nation's Sacred Trust website for more information:https://twnsacredtrust.ca/Here is a link to Raven Trust where you can donate to the legal fund to help stop Trans Mountain pipeline:https://raventrust.com/2019/06/17/stand-with-indigenous-peoples-to-stop-transmountain/Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at 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 Rueben George used with his permission)

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In Episode 53, we get to talk to Beatrice HUnter - an Inuk grandmother, warrior, and land defender. Beatrice was arrested and imprisoned in a men's jail for peacefully defending her territory from the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric megaproject and concerns over methylmercury contamination.Beatrice's story is one of the most heartfelt and impactful ones I have ever heard. Please share it widely.Here is the link for those who are able to make a financial donation to help pay the legal costs of land defenders who are still defending themselves in court 4 years later:https://fundrazr.com/labradorlandprotectors?ref=ab_8UWHPyfGFkU8UWHPyfGFkUPlease note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at 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 Beatrice Hunter from her Facebook page used with her permission)

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In Episode 52, we get to talk to two of the native youth warriors from Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en: Shay Lynn Sampson and Kolin Sutherland-Wilson. They occupied BC's Legislature for two weeks and helped rally thousands of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to support Wet'suwet'en calls for RCMP and Coastal Gaslink pipeline to leave Wet'suwet'en Yintah (land).This podcast is done in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en Solidarity Action Week (April 12-18). Please check out the following websites for ways in which you can support the Wet'suwet'en:Unist'ot'en Campwww.unistoten.camp/Gidimt'en Yintah Accesswww.yintahaccess.com/And if you are on Facebook, you can check out Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en.Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at 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.Logo from Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en Facebook Page.

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Episode 51 is an extended podcast interview with native warrior woman Tara Zhaabowekwe Houska, who is Anishinabe from Couchiching First Nation in Ontario, Canada but currently lives in the United States and works as a tribal attorney. She was the former adviser to Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders on Native American Affairs. Tara joins us to talk about her time on the front lines fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and her current work against Enbridge’s Line 3.Here are some of the websites we talked about during the interview where you can find ways to support land defenders on the ground.Stop Line 3https://www.stopline3.org/Tiny House Warriorshttp://tinyhousewarriors.com/Unist'ot'en Camphttps://unistoten.camp/Gidimt'en Yintah Accesshttps://www.yintahaccess.com/And if you are on Facebook, you can check out Giniw Collective, Beaver Hills Warriors, and Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en.Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at 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.Photo of Tara Houska taken by Ayse Gürsöz.

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