Warrior Life

Welcome to a new season of the Warrior Life Podcast! Today's episode is a conversation with Chief Lady Bird - a Chippewa and Potawatomi artist from Rama First Nation and Moosedeer Point First Nation in Ontario.She is an interdisciplinary artist, illustrator, muralist, author, and activist whose artistic style is recognizable all over Canada. You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/chiefladybirdInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chiefladybird/You can also buy her new book: Nibi's Water Song here:https://amzn.to/3qZGLJPLink to the YouTube video version of this podcast:https://youtu.be/GSDZT5ITqQs-----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater/FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/pampalmater-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.comOr you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater-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 BOOKS:Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://amzn.to/3xN1jcl-NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image used with permission of Chief Lady Bird)

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In this episode, we talk to Zoe Craig-Sparrow a human rights advocate from Musqueam Indian Band, who talks about her journey from youth to adulthood working in and advocating for Indigenous rights and human rights.Zoe is currently the Director of Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice at Justice for Girls where I had the opportunity to work with her on a submission to the UN defending Mi'kmaw rights.http://www.justiceforgirls.org---She is also a fellow at the David Suzuki Foundation.https://davidsuzuki.org/experts/fellows/--You can follow Zoe on Twitter at zoe_sparrowYouTube video version to be posted soon:TBD---FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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Today’s podcast is actually a very special event that was hosted by ACAST – an amazing independent podcast company that supports diverse podcasters.--On Nov.3, 2021, I had the amazing honour to guest curate and host Aclass: Indigenous Voices – a panel discussion with some of my favorite Indigenous podcasters from Canada and the US!--Link to ACAST's YouTube Channel where you can watch the event:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQYu1HAILss&t=960sLink to ACAST's website in case you too want to start a podcast:https://www.acast.com/--Here is official description of the event:Guest-curated by Pamela Palmater (Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor, author, and activist), Aclass: Indigenous Voices will inspire, celebrate, and amplify Indigenous voices. we explore how to ensure Indigenous creators are hired, that their stories are told, and that their community finds a foothold within the podcast industry.--SESSION 1: SEEN AND HEARD: Indigenous storytelling through podcasting, from beginner to expertGet Indigenous podcasters’ perspectives on creating and developing audio-first stories, and the challenges and successes they’ve encountered along the way. Hear from panelists Ryan McMahon, Falen Johnson, and Natalie Welch as they walk us through their creative journeys and discuss the state of Indigenous podcasting right now — along with where it’s headed in the future.--Curator: Pam Palmater | Professor and Chair at Ryerson University, and host of the Warrior Life Podcast and Warrior Kids Podcast.--PANEL: Ryan McMahon, Host of Thunder Bay Falen Johnson, Host of The Secret Life of Canada Natalie Welch, Host of The Creative Native Podcast--Follow ACAST on Twitter at acastFollow Ryan McMahon on Twitter at RMC ComedyFollow Falen Johnson on Twitter at FalenJohnsonFollow Natalie Welch on Twitter at rerunnat-----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we talk to the Honourable Marion Buller, the former Chief Commission of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada.Marion is a member of the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak - a Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan.The National Inquiry considered oral and written testimony and evidence and reviewed tons of research and submissions before concluding that these grave human rights violations against Indigenous women and girls amounts to genocide – both historic and ongoing.Warning: This show discusses violence, sexualized violence, death and other forms of trauma inflicted on Indigenous women and girls. Given the recent revelations of unmarked graves near Indian residential schools and understanding that people may be triggered with discussions related to trauma, Canada has created a 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors and Families: 1-800-721-0066.You can read the Final Report of the National Inquiry here:https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/Supplementary Report on Genocide here:https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Supplementary-Report_Genocide.pdfYouTube video version to be posted shortly:TBD---FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we talk to Ginger Gosnell-Myers from the Nisga’a and Kwakwaka'wakw Nations. Ginger is the first Indigenous Fellow with SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue focused on Decolonization + Urban Indigenous Policy/Planning:https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/programs/reconciliation-and-decolonization/decolonization-and-urban-indigenous-planning--ginger-gosnell-mye.htmlShe was also the first Indigenous Relations Manager with the City of Vancouver, where she led the creation and implementation of the City of Reconciliation framework.https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/city-of-reconciliation.aspxGinger was a critical part of the award-winning Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study with the Environics Institute:https://uaps.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/UAPS-Main-Report_Dec.pdfYou can also see her Ted Talk - Canadian Shame: A History of Residential Schools:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1EDbbse2BMYou can follow Ginger on Twitter at SkusgluumsYouTube video version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbwRVbx6gO8---FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we hear from Metis warrior Gabrielle Fayant who is actively engaging and supporting urban Indigenous youth in Ottawa.Gabby is currently the CEO of the Assembly of Seven Generations - an Indigenous-owned and youth-led, non-profit organization - focused on cultural support and empowering urban Indigenous youth.You can help support Indigenous youth here:https://www.a7g.ca/donate.htmlHere is the Assembly of Seven Generations website:https://www.a7g.ca/You can also follow Gabby on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/GabrielleFayant--YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOIqyOoRYjc----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we talk to Michael Redhead Champagne - originally from Shamattawa First Nation - who lives and works in Winnipeg's North End. He is a community organizer who has won many awards for his work and is also a prolific public speaker inspiring hearts and minds all over Turtle Island.Michael talks about his boundless love and hope for our communities and why we need everyone in the revolution to make life better for our people and the planet.You can help support Michael's Buy a Book Give a Book initiative here:https://www.michaelredheadchampagne.com/blog/buy-a-book-give-a-book-i-love-to-read-monthYou can follow Michael on Twitter at northendmcHis website here:https://www.michaelredheadchampagne.com/--YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JJn2hCQJw8&t=2053s----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we talk to land defender, water protector and youth warrior Vanessa Gray from Aamjiwnaang First Nation about the urgent need to take climate action. She also stresses the need for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit peoples to be able to be on the land without facing violence. --She was recently arrested for allegedly engaging in peaceful demonstrations in support of Wet'suwet'en peoples. You can send donations to her legal fund here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-support-for-anishinaabe-kwe-land-defender--Follow Vanessa on Twitter at TakeActionASAP-Please note that nothing in this podcast should be misconstrued as legal position(s) by Vanessa Gray in regards to her court cases.--YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly:https://youtu.be/amn9K3H2w4U----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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In this episode, we talk to Tania Cameron of the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, on her community organizing to help bring much needed emergency aide to Bearskin Lake First Nation. Over the holidays, the community's covid infection rate increased to 50% and neither the federal nor provincial governments responded to their calls for emergency assistance, So, with the permission of Bearskin Lake First Nation Chief Lefty Kamenawatamin, Tania went into action raising money to ensure food and other supplies were flown into the community.You can send donations to Tania for Bearskin Lake First Nation via:[email protected]/taniacameron807You can follow Tania on Twitter at TaniaCameronYouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPoMxr6NTg----FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2---Please note: Nothing in this podcast 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.--

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Today’s podcast is the first for 2022 - Happy New Year everyone! This podcast is from a keynote I did for Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APC) for the Atlantic Indigenous Health Conference held in March 2021.I have dedicated this episode to my cousin Candy Palmater who passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning. She left a powerful legacy of love and compassion for our peoples. She wanted us to remember to love ourselves as we are and be the soft place to fall for our relatives so deeply traumatized by genocide.At the time, I didn’t know that my cousin Candy would be chairing the conference, so it was such a nice surprise I saw her face and heard her voice. It was hard not to get emotional when she introduced me, but it was the end of the keynote that I will always remember.So, here is the my keynote lecture, q and a session and the conversation I had at the end with my sweet cousin Candy.You can also find ways to honour her at Honour Candy Palmater:https://www.dayofpink.org/honourcandy---Candy's website with more information about her and her work:https://www.thecandyshow.com/--Candy's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcr-8vbnZ66sEVW90DhXy-w--YouTube video version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LeKj3FVwZk--FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2coolFOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater--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---Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater---Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.--Please also note: The information contained in this podcast 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.--

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