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Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter DecisionIn episode #180, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important updates on her work to push Canada to end racial discrimination against Indigenous children and families. Today, she explains the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal letter decision (CHRT) approving the Ontario Final Agreement between First Nations in Ontario and the federal government on long-term reform in child and family services for First Nations on reserve.Here is a list of her previous episodes so you can go back and listen to them in any order you like:Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle - Feb.27, 2025Cindy Blackstock on Long-term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Sept.20, 2024SCC Decision on Federal Indigenous Child Legislation (panel with other guests) - Feb.20, 2024Cindy Blackstock on Canada's Latest Litigation Tactics - Dec.9, 2022Cindy Blackstock on AFN-Canada Settlement - Oct.28, 2022Cindy Blackstock on Compensation for First Nations Kids - Feb.25, 2021Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfare - Nov.29, 2019Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Compensation Order - Nov.22, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part III - Apr.19, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part II - Apr. 12, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Kids - Part I - Apr.5, 2019You can find more information about everything we discussed in the podcast here:https://fncaringsociety.com/i-am-witnessHi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs!https://www.warriorlifepodcast.caIf you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-ChiefHappy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025!In today's special episode, I got to speak with the first Indigenous person to ever hold the position of Governor General of Canada - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.You can check out her website here:https://www.gg.ca/enCREDITS:Video, audio, editing - Mark PeacheyHost, writer, editing - Pam Palmater"A Letter to Canadians" video clip - Governor General of Canada"The Day of the Apology" video clip - Government of Canada (as GC Indigenous)Pictures, crest, and biographical information - Governor General of Canada websiteOfficial photos - Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January RogersWarrior Life PodcastJanuary Rogers is a Mohawk/Tuscarora multi-media artist and writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. She has won numerous awards, including Best Music Video 2020 at the American Film Festival and Best Experimental Sound Prize 2021 at imagineNATIVE.She has been an artist, poet, and writer in residence all over Canada including UofA (2018-19), UofL (2017), OACD (2016), and a mentor for Audible Canada and Banff Centre.She currently owns and operates Ojistoh Publishing and Productions and has many publications, including:Splitting the Heart (2007)Red Erotic (2010)Unearthed (2011)Totem Poles and Railroads (2016)As Long as the Sun Shines (2018)YouTube video versionTBDYou can follow January on social media here:Twitter (X): https://x.com/janetmarierogerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/january.rogers.14Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/januarymarierogersOjistoh Publishing: https://www.ojistohpublishing.com- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclWARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#women#artistsPermission to use photo from January Rogers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah RichardsonWarrior Life PodcastDeborah Richardson is a Mi'kmaw lawyer from Pabineau First Nation, which is part of the Mi'kmaw Nation in NB. She currently holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario.YouTube video versionTBDYou can follow Deborah on social media here:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deborah.richardsongoulaisInstagram https://www.instagram.com/deb_1969LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-richardson-78453044/- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#women#leadershipPermission to use photo from Deborah Richardson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Frost on National Children's Chiefs CommissionWarrior Life PodcastVuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost talks to us about her role as Chair of the National Children's Chiefs Commission, which was created to negotiate the final settlement on long-term reform for First Nation child and family servicesYouTube video versionTBDYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdfVuntut Gwitchin First Nation https://www.vgfn.ca Vuntut Gwitchin Government Twitter (x) https://x.com/vuntutgwitchinVuntut Gwitchin Government Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vuntutChief Frost's contact info https://www.vgfn.ca/contact- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#childwelfare#firstnationsPermission to use photo from Chief Pauline Frost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's PrincipleWarrior Life PodcastIn today's episode, we hear from Gitxsan advocate - Dr. Cindy Blackstock, head of the First Nation Child and Family Caring Society - who gives us an update on the backlog in the Jordan's Principle program as well as where the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations stands.YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/l0ykUtXCSvYYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdfDr. Cindy Blackstock is the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society: https://fncaringsociety.com- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#childwelfare#cindyblackstockPermission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock.PATREON SHOUT OUT - Thank you Werner D. for all your support in the past! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Syliboy on Mi'kmaw ArtWarrior Life PodcastToday's episode is with one of my favourite Mi'kmaw artists, Alan Syliboy from Millbrook First Nation. His work has always inspired me, and in fact, my very first piece of art came from him.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6gbNqXBHwCheck out his website:https://alansyliboy.ca/You can check out his store here:https://alansyliboy.ca/store/Check out his books here:Thundermaker https://amzn.to/4hMEbzoMi'kmaw Animals https://amzn.to/40Onlt5Wolverine and Little Thunder https://amzn.to/3Ct5tfeMi'kmaw Daily Drum https://amzn.to/42GbGitWhen the Owl Calls Your Name https://amzn.to/3CPbbIcCheck out Alan on his socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alan.syliboyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/syliboyalanLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansyliboyTwitter (X) https://x.com/AlanSyliboy- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#mikmaq#nativeartPermission to use photos from Alan Syliboy.All copyright to all images used in the video version of this podcast belongs to Alan Syliboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabe Galanda on Federal Indian Blood Quantum FictionWarrior Life Podcast with host Pam PalmaterIn today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Gabe Galanda. Gabe belongs to the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Peoples.He is an Indigenous human rights attorney and the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm in Seattle, Washington. Gabe sues federal, state, local, and tribal government actors and others who violate Indigenous human rights.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60_k4uSMQNAGabe's website: https://www.galandabroadman.com/profiles/galandaTwitter https://x.com/NDNlawyerFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gabe.galandaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-s-galanda-a9663720/You can read his paper on Federal Indian Blood Quantum here:https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4568517He has a chapter in this forthcoming book:Beyond Blood Quantum: Refusal to Disappearhttps://amzn.to/4gl2IdtThe other books mentioned:The Great Vanishing Act: Blood Quantum and the Future of Native Nationshttps://amzn.to/3WKFKphBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://amzn.to/4aF9YQd- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#bloodquantum#nativeamericanPermission to use photo from Gabe Galanda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Percy Sacobie on Wolastoqey ArtWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to a new year of the Warrior Life Podcast. We have an incredible year of artists, authors, experts, advocates and activists lined up for you!I can think of no better way to start off 2025 than with my friend Percy Sacobie, a Wolastoqey artist and educator from St. Mary's First Nation. He talks to us about the inspiration for his widely-recognized art.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvjwp57XqKkCheck out his drum group - Muskrat Singers:https://nikamowin.com/en/artist/muskrat-singersCheck out Percy on his socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onemoccasin/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/percysacobie/- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#wolastoqey#nativeartPermission to use photo from Percy Sacobie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leah Gazan on Human Rights and AdvocacyWarrior Life PodcastIn today's episode, we hear from NDP MP Leah Gazan from the Wood Mountain Lakota Nation in Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan. She shares with us her journey from teacher to federal politician and how she dedicates everything she does to the community. Her lifelong role as a human rights advocate serves her well in government where she must keep government accountable.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gIvygpj7g8&t=44sCheck out Leah's MP page:https://www.leahgazan.ca/Follow Leah on her socials:Twitter https://x.com/LeahGazanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/LeahGazanMPFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LeahGazanMPYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX2z68qJvfvgsNcx3KZEBg- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#indianresidentialschools#unmarkedgravesPermission to use photo from Leah Gazan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sean Carleton on confronting Indian residential school denialism. Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419Dr. Sean Carleton is a well-known historian and Indigenous Studies Scholar who teaches at the University of Manitoba. His award-winning research and publications examine the history and political economy of colonialism, capitalism, and education in Canada. He is also a frequent commentator in the media confronting residential school denialism.YOUTUBE video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmwJZz7iv7Q&t=398sDR. SEAN CARLETON'S ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:BA History (Simon Fraser University)MA History (Simon Fraser University)PhD (Frost Center for Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies at Trent University)Post-doc Fellowship (University of Alberta)DR. SEAN CARLETON'S WEBSITE:https://www.seancarleton.comSEAN'S SOCIALS:Twitter (X): https://x.com/SeanCarletonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seancarletonSEAN'S LATEST BOOK:Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2022).https://amzn.to/4dgxFhtSean Carleton with Daniel Heath Justice. “Truth Before Reconciliation: Eight Ways to Identify and Confront Residential School Denialism.” The Conversation (5 August 2021).https://theconversation.com/truth-before-reconciliation-8-ways-to-identify-and-confront-residential-school-denialism-164692- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GOVERNMENT REPORTS:"Canada's Residential Schools: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials" Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, vol. 4, 2015https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/trc/IR4-9-4-2015-eng.pdf"Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience: Unmarked Burials and Mass Graves of Missing and Disappeared Indigenous Children in Canada" Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools (2024)https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LTy6gT-7CScxOZuVOkaUrEKYoxdhb-9/view"Missing Records, Missing Children"Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (2024)https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/441/APPA/reports/APPA_SS-1_Report_MissingRecords_e.pdf- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -DR. PAM PALMATER'S ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:BA (Native Studies & History (St. Thomas University)LLB (University of New Brunswick Law School)LLM (Dalhousie University Law School)JSD (Doctor of Laws) (Dalhousie University Law School)Lawyer for 25 years specializing in Indigenous law & human rightsDR. PAM PALMATER'S WEBSITE:https://www.pampalmater.comPAM'S SOCIALS:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmaterPAM'S BOOKS:Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclPLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this podcast, video, live stream, special event, blog or other content advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.PLEASE ALSO NOTE: The information contained in this podcast, video, live event, special event, blog or other content should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, live streams, special events, blogs or other content are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Pine Needles Fall Book LaunchWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! Today's episode is a special one that is the audio version of the online book launch for "When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance" published by Between the Lines, written by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton, foreword by me (Pamela Palmater), and afterword by Audra Simpson.For ease of reference, please go to the YouTube video version which has a ton of resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7fp3NxTAl8&t=14sWhere to buy the book:Between the Lines (publisher) https://btlbooks.com/book/when-the-pine-needles-fallAmazon Canada:https://amzn.to/4gwMS0SKatsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel's Socials:Website: https://sovereignvoices1.wordpress.comTwitter (X): https://x.com/EllenGabriel1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellygabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.gabriel.90Sean Carleton's Socials:Website: https://www.seancarleton.comTwitter (X): https://x.com/SeanCarletonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seancarletonAudra Simpson's Socials:University Website: https://anthropology.columbia.edu/content/audra-simpsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/audra.simpson.1Pam Palmater's Socials:Website: https://www.pampalmater.comTwitter (X): https://x.com/Pam_PalmaterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.#indigenous#indigenousbooks#landdefenders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberly Murray Update on Unmarked GravesWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from Kimberly Murray, the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children & Unmarked Graves & Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools. Kim is from Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Nation and has previously served as Executive Director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS CRISIS LINE1-866-925-4419YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/F39JoKEuVioOur conversation on a previous episode:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/kimberly-murray-interlocutor-on-missing-children-unmarked-gravesOffice of the Special Interlocutor (OSI) website:https://osi-bis.caFollow OSI on their socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OSIBISinfoInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/osi.bis.caTwitter (X)https://x.com/OSI_BISLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/osibisca- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#indianresidentialschools#unmarkedgravesPermission to use photo from Kimberly Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy Blackstock on Long-Term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Warrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock who had previously joined me on a YouTube LIVE event to help answer our questions about the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlX6Cv2unc&t=9sYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdfDr. Cindy Blackstock is the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society: https://fncaringsociety.com- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#childwelfare#cindyblackstockPermission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Robinson on the Native Calgarian PodcastWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024.In today's episode, we hear from another incredible Indigenous podcaster - Michelle Robinson - who talks to us about her Native Calgarian Podcast, her book club, and all her grassroots advocacy projects. She is a true champion of social justice!YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/5b5DQSIdY3oNative Calgarian website:https://www.nativecalgarian.com/Follow Michelle on her socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NativeCalgarianInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nativecalgarianpodcast/Twitter (X)https://x.com/N8V_CalgarianLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-robinson-6b4859b6/- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -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/2144345Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmaterOr you can donate on the Ko-Fi app:https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmaterA portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2#indigenous#podcasts#nativecalgarianPermission to use photo from Michelle Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Aglukark on Life, Music & HealingWarrior Life PodcastWelcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are back after summer break and starting a new season!In today's season premiere, we get to hear from award-winning Inuit artist, musician and author, Susan Aglukark whose shares her life journey, her healing path after facing trauma and the inspiration behind her music.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSx8BFuGq_wSusan's new website:https://susanaglukark.com/Susan's Arctic Rose Foundationhttps://arcticrose.org/Follow Susan on her socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058913543344Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/susanaglukark/Twitter https://x.com/S_AglukarkLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-aglukark-07653539/- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -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/2144345Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmaterOr you can donate on the Ko-Fi app:https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmaterA portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.- - - - - MY BOOKS:Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2#indigenous#inuit#musicPermission to use photo from Susan Aglukark.Permission to share clip of Hina Na Ho (Celebration) from the album "This Child" from Susan Aglukark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Wente on Art, Advocacy & ReconciliationWarrior Life PodcastIn today's podcast, we get to hear from Anishinabek journalist, author and art director Jesse Wente . Jesse is from Genaabaajing Anishinaabek (Serpent River First Nation). We also get to hear about his book Unreconciled and his future projects.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUa1-LxGYR0&t=7sJesse Wente https://www.jessewente.ca/Follow Jesse on his socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jesse.wenteInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesse.wente- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization.I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -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/2144345Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmaterOr you can donate on the Ko-Fi app:https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmaterA portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.- - - - - MY BOOKS:Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2#indigenous#culture#reconciliationPhoto credit Jesse Wente. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.