Warrior Life

Episode 85 is a double book launch Winona LaDuke and I did together back in Nov25, 2020. Winona’s book is called To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers and mine is Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence – both by Fernwood Publishing.The dual book launch event was called: Indigeneity, Colonialsim & Covid-19: Land Defenders & Water Protectors in a Pandemic Age facilitated by non-other than Dr. Niigaan Sinclair! This event was co-hosted by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Native Studies.Here is the link to the original YouTube of the event:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL-f89VBfIo&t=2sWarrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgencefernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkTo Be a Water Protector: The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers:https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/to-be-a-water-protectorWater Protectors on Amazon:https://amzn.to/36R5N4lPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Audio with permission of CCPA-MB) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 84, I share a presentation that I gave at Listuguj – one of the Mi’kmaw First Nations in Quebec - which is only minutes from my own First Nation – Eel River Bar.I was so honoured to be part of this larger event with Listuguj grades 7 & 8 students, teaching staff, elected leaders of Listuguj Mi'gmag Government, Mi'kmaw Grand Council members and Listuguj community members.This keynote was part of a two-day forum called "Honouring our Land: Mawiomi" held on March 21-23, 2019.Here is the link to the original YouTube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xBOHHrPCPoWarrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence - don't forget to use the code warrior30 for 30% discount for a short time:https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3lAleUkPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Audio, video & pic used with permission of Listuguj) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 83, we talk to Dr. Kim TallBear - a citizen of the Sissteon-Wahpeton Oyate in South Dakota - about Native identity and the importance of relationships in determining belonging. She also shares with us her insights about some of the more infamous cases of settlers making false or exaggerated claims to Native identity.Here's the link to her website where you can learn more about her expertise and her many publications:https://www.kimtallbear.com/Her amazing book: Native America DNA: Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Sciencehttps://amzn.to/39AkRDYThere is no video version of this podcast episode.Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Dr. Kim TallBear was used with her permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 81, former NDP MP Romeo Saganash joins us to talk about his long political career asserting, living and defending Indigenous rights. He also shares with us his decades-long work on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).Here is the link to UNDRIP:https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdfHere is the video version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsUWwiCmkvQPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this video/podcast should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This video/podcast represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUkNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2(Image of Romeo Saganash from our podcast used with his permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 80, we hear from Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack who gives us an update on where things stand with regards to the Mi'kmaw fishery. He also shares some important advice to other First Nations about negotiations with governments.Here is the link to Sipekne'katik's website:http://www.sipeknekatik.ca/Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative:www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yCTmXOesYI&t=1sFor those who wish to support the Mi'kmaw fishers, donations can be sent directly to Sipekne'katik via e-transfer or paypal via Monica Beckett, Director of Finance for Sipekne'katik at the following email:[email protected] to the video version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X_p3k7cbbUPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this video/podcast should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This video/podcast represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Chief Mike Sack used with his permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 79, we talked to Brandon Maloney, a Mi'kmaw warrior, fisher, leader and family man from Sipekne'katik formerly known as Indian Brook First Nation in Mi'kma'ki.He joined us to share what has been 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. He also talks about his community's governance plan for the fishery and how it came from the people.Here is a link to Sipekne'katik website so you can find out more about this Mi'kmaw community:https://www.sipeknekatik.ca/Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative 2020 video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yCTmXOesYI&t=1sFor those who wish to support the Mi'kmaw fishers, donations can be sent directly to Sipekne'katik via e-transfer or paypal via Monica Beckett, Director of Finance for Sipekne'katik at the following email:[email protected] 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 availablehttps;//www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeAmazon users can buy the book here:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Picture of Brandon Maloney used with his permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 77, I share some of the panel discussion and question and answer session of the event hosted by St. Thomas University's (STU) Senate Committee on Reconciliation presents a panel discussion on the issues underlying the fishing situation in Nova Scotia. Members of the Sipekne'katik First Nation are exercising their treaty rights as well as their rights under a 1999 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Marshall decisions that provides for a moderate livelihood fishery.Panelists:Honourable Graydon Nicholas, Chair in Native Studies, STU;Mii'gam'agan, Elder-in-Residence, STU;Dr. Pamela Palmater, Professor, Chair in Indigenous Governance, Ryerson University (STU alum);Chaired by:Trenton Augustine, Indigenous Student Services Coordinator (STU)Link to Youtube video of the entire session:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRgYDo80VEI&t=3115sLink to St. Thomas University Native Studieshttps://www.stu.ca/nativestudies/Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video or the attached 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.Please also note: Nothing in this video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Th video was shared on my YouTube channel and podcast with the express permission of St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.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/2144345 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 77, Anishinaabe professor, author, columnist, speaker and activist Niigaan Sinclair gives us a political update on happenings in Canada and USA impacting Indigenous peoples. We also talk about his new book Wînipêk published by McClelland Books (Penguin Random House Canada) coming out in 2021 and the Foreword he wrote for my new book that just came out: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing.You can find Niigaan's column in the Winnipeg Free Press here:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/biographies/484996221.htmlHis University of Manitoba profile is here:https://umanitoba.ca/centres/ccwoc/artists_affiliates/Sinclair.htmlHere is the video version as posted on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS4uohY-3xMPlease 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 represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Niigaan Sinclair used with his permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 76, we get to speak with Dr. Bev Jacobs, a Haudenosaunee lawyer, activist and academic from Six Nations of the Grand River territory. She shares with us her journey of education, advocacy and politics.She has also been supporting the land defenders at 1492 Land Back Lane. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed.Dr. Bev Jacobs, Assistant Professor & Associate Dean at University of Windsor Law School:https://www.uwindsor.ca/indigenous-peoples/302/beverly-jacobsPLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represents fair political comment on the issues related to 1492 Land Back Lane and other land defence activities on Turtle Island and does NOT constitute legal advice or positions by the podcast host or guest.Here is the 1492 Facebook page which provides regular updates on what is happening:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/1492 Land Back Lane Go Fund Me page to help support with donations for legal costs:https:??www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund-1492-land-back-laneEmail where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the 1492 camp:[email protected] video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5dmH5I0AsILinks to previous podcasts about 1492 Land Back Lane (in chronological order):(1) 1492 Land Back Lane with Skyler Williams and Myka Burning:https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/1492-land-back-lane-skyler-williams-and-myka-burning(2) Karl Dockstader on Criminalization of Indigenous Journalism (for covering 1492 Land Back Lane):https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/karl-dockstader-on-criminalization-of-indigenous-journalism(3) Skyler Williams on 1492 Land Back Lanehttps://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/skyler-williams-on-1492-land-back-lane(4) Skyler Williams on 1492 Court Decision & OPP Violencehttps://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/skyler-williams-on-1492-court-decision-opp-violencePlease 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 represents fair political comment.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 and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeWarrior Life book on Amazon:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Bev Jacobs used with permission of Bev Jacobs) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 75, I share the audio from the LIVE event: Legacy of Policing Indigenous Lands and Bodies in Canada, that was hosted by SCHOLAR STRIKE CANADA on September 10th, 2020 from 9:30AM - 10:30AM ET.Moderator: Beverly Bain, Lecturer, Woman and Gender Studies/Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus.Host: Min Sook Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Art, Graduate Studies at OCAD University.Original LIVE YouTube video link Scholar Strike Canada YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1Mwjda5RYI also posted it on my YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nf9UNc34wskHere is the Scholar Strike Canada website for more information about the Scholar Strike, programme, speaker bios, resources and how to get involved:https://www.scholarstrikecanada.ca/Some of my related publications:Yes Canada has a racism crisis and its killing Black and Indigenous peopleshttps://www.canadiandimension.com/articles/view/yes-canada-has-a-racism-crisis-and-its-killing-black-and-indigenous-peoplesInquiry Needed into Police Violence against Indigenous peopleshttps://www.canadiandimension.com/articles/view/inquiry-needed-into-police-violence-against-indigenous-peoplesCanada should declassify, deconstruct and defund the RCMPhttps://www.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/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 represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help me keep it independent, here is my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available:https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeFor those who use Amazon, here is the link:https://amzn.to/2J1NksBWarrior Life Podcast, Warrior Kids Podcast and Warrior Life tees & hoodies for kids & adults available here:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 74, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations, gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane - including the recent court decision and OPP violence.Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed.PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represents fair political comment on the issues related to 1492 Land Back Lane and does NOT constitute legal advice by the podcast host or the legal positions of the podcast guest.Here is their Facebook page which provides regular updates on what is happening:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/Here 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 email where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the camp:[email protected] is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb_HMNBq1V8Links to previous podcasts about 1492 Land Back Lane (in chronological order):(1) 1492 Land Back Lane with Skyler Williams and Myka Burning:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/1492-land-back-lane-skyler-williams-and-myka-burning(2) Karl Dockstader on Criminalization of Indigenous Journalism (for covering 1492 Land Back Lane):https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/karl-dockstader-on-criminalization-of-indigenous-journalism(3) Skyler Williams on 1492 Land Back Lanehttps://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/skyler-williams-on-1492-land-back-lanePlease 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 represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeFor those who use Amazon, here is the link:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Skyler Williams used with permission of Skyler Williams) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 73, two time Juno-award winning Haudenosaunee musician - Derek Miller - from Six Nations shares with us why he uses his music to support the land defenders on the ground at 1492 Land Back Lane.Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed - and have been subjected to OPP arrests and violence. He urges that there should be a moratorium on land disposition within the Haldimand tract until Six Nations rights have been addressed.PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represents fair political comment on the issues related to 1492 Land Back Lane and does NOT constitute legal advice by the podcast host or the legal positions of the podcast guest.Here is Derek's Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/derek.miller.984Here is the Facebook page for land defenders:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566Here 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 email where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the camp:[email protected] is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://www.youtu.be/BwxrzCNhCUEPlease 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 represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeFor those who use Amazon, here is the link:amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Derek Miller used with permission) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 72, Haudenosaunee Land Defender, Skyler Williams from Six Nations gives us an update on what's happening at 1492 Land Back Lane and what happened in the court proceedings last week. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands which rightfully belong to Six Nations as part of the Haldimand Tract deed. PLEASE BE ADVISED that this podcast represents fair political comment on the issues related to 1492 Land Back Lane and does NOT constitute legal advice by the podcast host or the legal positions of the podcast guest.Here is their Facebook page which provides regular updates on what is happening:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/Here 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 email where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the camp:[email protected] is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video-version:https://www.youtu.be/Tx0Fhj4RadcPlease 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 represents fair political comment.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at https://www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-lifeFor those who use Amazon, here is the link:https://amzn.to/3lAleUk(Image of Skyler Williams used with permission of Skyler Williams) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 71, we get to talk to the research duo - Tristan Ahtone and Bobby Lee - who have helped bring to light the important issue of universities that have benefitted from expropriated Indigenous lands.Their article called "Land-Grab Universities" and it was published in High Country News in March 2020 and it exposes the nationwide practice of expropriated Indigenous lands as the foundation of the land-grant university system.Here is the link to their article:https://www.hcn.org/issues/52.4/indigenous-affairs-education-land-grab-universitiesHere is the link to the Land Grab website with tons of resources:https://www.landgrabu.org/Here is Tristan Ahtone's website where you can read more of his work:https://tristanahtone.net/Here is Bobby Lee's profile at the University of Cambridge, UK:https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/dr-robert-leeIf 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 Tristan Ahtone and Bobby Lee used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 50, I talk about what to do about trolls. No, I am not talking about either the mythical, cave-dwelling beings, nor am I talking about the fuzzy, multi-coloured toys that our aunties and kookums often use to boost their luck at bingo.I am talking about social media trolls – people who purposely post controversial, hateful or racist things online in order to upset people. I will share with you my tips on how to identify trolls and my 4-step method for dealing with them.To stay up to date on my work, my website link is here:https://www.pampalmater.com/If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:www.patreon.com/join/2144345You can also follow me on Facebook as Pam Palmater Media, on LinkedIn as Pam Palmater, and on Twitter and Instagram as Pam_Palmater.Note: The information contained in this podcast does not represent legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 49, we talk to native warrior, artist and author Gord Hill, who comes from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation in BC. He is a well-known grassroots native activist and his artwork and writings have been published in various outlets including Briarpatch, Canadian Dimension magazine and Red Rising magazine. Today he talks to us about the importance of native resistance and solidarity with other social movements to effect real social change.For those of you who follow my Youtube series called Reconciliation Book Club, you’ll recall that we reviewed on his books: 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9PKZTTBZWc&t=8sHere is the link to buy his book:https://amzn.to/2vyQ9v5In addition to that book, he also was the author and illustrator for two comic books: "500 yrs of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book" published in 2010:https://amzn.to/2VLeb0tAnd "The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic" book originally published in 2012, both by Arsenal Pulp Press:https://amzn.to/2VLeb0tGord also suggested that we all read the book: Agents of Repression: The FBI's Secret Wars Against the Black Panther Party and the American Indian Movement (Classics Edition) for more information:https://amzn.to/3czihi1As promised, here are the links to the Gitdimt'en Yintah Access website:www.yintahaccess.com/And the Unist'ot'en Camp supporter toolkit for those who want to offer support, including the official link for donations:unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/If 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.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 https://www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: Gord Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 48, we get to hear from warrior woman Christi Belcourt who has been on the ground in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory supporting those engaged in Wet'suwet'en solidarity actions, as an observer, friend and support.Christi is well-known across Turtle Island as an incredible Metis artist, community based artist, environmentalist and advocate for the lands, waters and Indigenous peoples. She shares with us what was happening on the ground at Tyendinaga before and during the arrests.For those keeping up with the chronology of events, we recorded this podcast on Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020.Christi's website can be found here:http://christibelcourt.com/Here is the link to Real Peoples' Media that Christi mentioned during the interview:https://realpeoples.media/Gitdimt'en Yintah Access website:www.yintahaccess.com/Unist'ot'en Camp supporter toolkit for those who want to offer support, including the official link for donations:unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/Support for Tyendinaga Mohawks:tyendinagadonations@gmail,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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: Christi Belcourt (from her website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 47, Mohawk warrior Ellen Gabriel talks to us about the importance of traditional Indigenous governing systems and laws in protecting the lands for our peoples and all living things. She shares her insights on the issues being covered in the media in relation to Wet'suwet'en Nation and the use of their traditional laws and governments to protect their lands from pipelines.Ellen has a great deal of experience in this issue as she 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 her blog entitled: Sovereign Voices 1:www.sovereignvoices1.wordpress.com/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/pampalmater(photo by ACQOCI used with permission by Ellen Gabriel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 46, Molly Wickham of the Wet'suwet'en Nation joins us again to give us an update about what is happening in Wet'suwet'en territory and the Gidimt'en Yintah Access Camp. They fear that another RCMP invasion in imminent.Here is the link to the Gitdimt'en Yintah Access website:www.yintahaccess.com/This is the link to the Unist'ot'en Camp supporter toolkit for those who want to offer support, including the official link for donations:unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/Here is link to our previous extended interview with Molly where she details the historical context and all the issues:https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/molly-wickham-on-gitdimten-yintah-accessHere is a link to podcast episode 33 where I talked about how the RCMP invasion of Wet'suwet'en territory breached Canada's own so-called "rule of law":https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/rcmp-invasion-of-wesuweten-territory-breach-of-rule-of-lawThat was based on an article that I wrote for Canadian Dimension Magazine that can be found here:canadiandimension.com/articles/view/…as-rule-of-lawHere is the link to my latest Youtube video about the situation in Wet'suwet'en territory done in solidarity with their calls for the RCMP to leave their lands.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efU2_ls_XacLink to my book: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens, which is a collection of shorter blogs which cover some of the issues raised in this podcast:amzn.to/2PR7NTULink to a new textbook on "radical politics" where I have a chapter on Indigenous resistance politics:amzn.to/2LuacPeIf 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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: This photo taken by Betsy Trumpener/CBC and was used with permission of Molly Wickham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 45, I talk about how real reconciliation with First Nations should be based on our original treaty relationship that was based on mutual respect, mutual protection and mutual prosperity. To me, that means buying from native businesses and giving to native causes, i.e., Buy Native and Give Native All Year Long.Here is the link to my article on my Indigenous Nationhood blog on which this Warrior Life podcast was based:http://indigenousnationhood.blogspot.com/2019/12/buy-native-and-give-native-all-year-long.htmlThis blog contains all the links mentioned in my podcast so you can check out the media articles discussed, as well as native businesses and native causes for donations.I also promised to include the link to my new Warrior Life clothing which helps me off-set the costs of my podcasts, blogs, and videos. This link is for 10% before the holidays:https://teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2?pr=HOLIDAYMy book: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens, on various political, legal and economic threats to our sovereignty as Nations, which can be found here:amzn.to/2m0cyfYI've also written about the importance of native identity and belonging in my book: Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity, which can be found here:amzn.to/2mFSEHfTo stay up to date on my work, my website link is here:https://www.pampalmater.com/You can also follow me on Facebook as Pam Palmater Media, on LinkedIn as Pam Palmater, and on Twitter and Instagram as Pam_PalmaterIf 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 44 is part 2 of our extended interview with Dr. Cindy Blackstock jto talk about the new legislation: C-92 Indigenous child and family legislation intended to address what Canada called a "humanitarian crisis" of First Nations children in foster care. Last week, in Episode 43, she talked to us about the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order directing Canada to compensate First Nations children in foster care for racial discrimination by the government. The government is now trying to quash that order.Cindy gives us a detailed update on C-92 and all the questions and concerns about the legislation and offers some strategic advice for First Nations on what to do next. You can check out her website at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society for more information and FREE ways that you can help!www.fncaringsociety.com/Make sure you check out her previous interviews on First Nations kids in care as well!If 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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: This photo was provided by Cindy Blackstock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 43, Dr. Cindy Blackstock joined us again to talk to us about the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) case which she launched to end racial discrimination against First Nations children in care – and won! Recently, the CHRT made an order directing Canada to compensate First Nations children in foster care for racial discrimination by the government. The government is now trying to quash that order.Cindy gives us a detailed update on what is happening. Here is the link for those who want to watch the hearing live:https://video.isilive.ca/fccf/2019-11/english/In the meantime, you can check out her website at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society for more information and FREE ways that you can help!https://fncaringsociety.com/Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of my extended interview with Cindy as she helps us understand the core questions and concerns in relation to Bill C-92 Indigenous child and family legislation that comes into effect January 1, 2020.Here is my recent Youtube video talking about the decision:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKSGl-6KnS4&t=83sIf 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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: This photo was provided by Cindy Blackstock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 42, we get to hear from native woman warrior, Molly Wickham of the Wet'sewet'en Nation in what is now known as British Columbia. She speaks to us about the situation on her territory and why it is so important that the clans of her Nation occupy their territory and defend it from pipelines. She talks about Gitdimt'en Yintah Access and also the occupation at Unist'ot'en. As promised in the podcast, here is the link to the Gitdimt'en Yintah Access website:https://www.yintahaccess.com/The link to their supporter toolkit for those who want to offer support, including the official link for donations:http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/Here is a link to podcast episode 33 where I talked about how the RCMP invasion of Wet'suwet'en territory breached Canada's own so-called "rule of law":https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/rcmp-invasion-of-wesuweten-territory-breach-of-rule-of-lawThat was based on an article that I wrote for Canadian Dimension Magazine that can be found here:https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/rcmp-invasion-of-wetsuweten-nation-territory-breaches-canadas-rule-of-lawHere is the link to my most recent YouTube video done in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en calls for the RCMP to leave their lands.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efU2_ls_XacHere is a link to my book: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens, which is a collection of shorter blogs which cover some of the issues raised in this podcast:amzn.to/2PR7NTUHere is a link to a new textbook on "radical politics" where I have a chapter on Indigenous resistance politics:amzn.to/2LuacPeIf 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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!Photo credit: This photo was provided by Molly Wickham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 41, Today, I will be talking to you about the 5 core findings from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Its Causes and Consequences report on violence against Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada. But it got very little media attention and no action from federal or provincial governments. Make sure you listen to the whole podcast because at the end, I share with you some of her most important recommendations.Here is the link to her report (the report on Canada is at the top):https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Women/SRWomen/Pages/CountryVisits.aspxHere is Part 1 of my Youtube video overview of her report:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahx1dtc25e4&t=1sHere is Part 2 of my Youtube video overview of her report which focuses on her findings and recommendations into police sexualized violence against Indigenous women and girls:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oskV4QK1KkE&t=3sHere is the link to the Final Report of the National Inquiry:www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/Here are 4 Youtube videos that provide overviews of the National Inquiry's Report:3 Things You MUST Know About MMIWG Reportwww.youtube.com/watch?v=72AWIJ4ryjkGenocide in Canadawww.youtube.com/watch?v=jl71D-nFX_sCalls for Justice to End Canadian Genocidewww.youtube.com/watch?v=tHa7HHDmuKA&t=7sCanada is an Outlaw: Sex Discrimination Continues in the Indian Actwww.youtube.com/watch?v=tHa7HHDmuKA&t=7sHere is the video of our oral submissions to the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB6SA7J8gGQ&t=193sHere is a Youtube video where I provide more background on sexualized violence in policing and corrections:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1PCzjhhno&t=7sIndigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizensamzn.to/2LMWYyNote: 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/pampalmaterThank you all for your ongoing support.(pic from UN Special Rapporteur's Twitter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 40, I share an address that I gave at a Mi'kmaw Nationhood gathering in PEI. It is about Mi'kmaw sovereignty and nationhood and what it means for all our citizens. Whether we call it sovereignty, nationhood, peoplehood, self-determination or self-governance, Mi'kmaw nationhood refers to our strength and power as a collective with our own defined and defended territories. We need to identify current threats to our nationhood, but also need to identity the opportunities we have to strengthen our nationhood and revitalize it.Here is the link to my Youtube video about Mi'kmaw Nationhood:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCBeQq4nEeA&t=37sI also have several chapters in my book, Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens, on various political, legal and economic threats to our sovereignty as Nations, which can be found here:https://amzn.to/2m0cyfYI've also written about the importance of native identity and belonging in my book: Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity, which can be found here:https://amzn.to/2mFSEHfTo stay up to date on my work, my website link is here:https://pampalmater.com/You can also follow me on Facebook as Pam Palmater Media, on LinkedIn as Pam Palmater, and on Twitter and Instagram as Pam_Palmater.My blog, Indigenous Nationhood can be found at this link:https://indigenousnationhood.blogspot.com/If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:www.patreon.com/join/2144345If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:www.pampalmater.comNote: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 39, I provide a detailed overview, analysis and commentary of the federal party leaders' election platforms and what they offer - or don't offer - Indigenous peoples. It includes the platforms for Liberals, Greens, NDP and Conservatives. This podcast was based in part on an article I wrote for Canadian Dimension Magazine that was also released today:https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/where-the-parties-stand-on-indigenous-issuesI also wrote about the issue of First Nations voting and not voting in Canadian elections in my book: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens:amzn.to/2PR7NTUHere is a link to a new textbook on "radical politics" where I have a chapter on Indigenous resistance politics which stands in contrast to participation in Canadian politics:amzn.to/2LuacPeIn my book, Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity and Belonging, I share my analysis on the Indian Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Constitution Act, 1982:amzn.to/2XDjTDRIf 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.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.comHere are links to some other articles I wrote in relation to Election 2019:https://www.chatelaine.com/living/politics/election-2019-canada-leaders-questions/http://indigenousnationhood.blogspot.com/2019/10/indigenous-issues-slowly-disappear-from.htmlhttps://www.macleans.ca/opinion/abolishing-the-indian-act-means-eliminating-first-nations-rights/https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/the-irony-of-the-first-nations-vote/https://nowtoronto.com/news/canada-election-2019-andrew-scheer-maxime-bernier/https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/october-2019/dont-forget-the-racist-canadians-behind-the-racist-systems/Thank you all for your ongoing support!(Photo credit: Ben Powless taken at AFN Election 2012) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 38, we speak to lawyer Alisa Lombard who is currently working on a class action suit in relation to the forced and coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women in Canada. She is a partner with the law firm Semaganis, Worme, Lombard and the link to their website is below:https://www.swllegal.ca/If you would like more information about the issue of genocide against Indigenous women and girls specifically, you can access the joint submission of myself, FAFIA and CWP here:https://pampalmater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/MMIW-Inquiry-Report.pdfThere are also extra resources and publications on my website here:www.pampalmater.comIf you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:www.patreon.com/join/2144345Thank you all for your ongoing support!Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.(photo from CTV News used with the express permission of Alisa Lombard) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 37, we get to hear from native warrior, Lenard Monkman. Lenard is Anishinaabe and the co-founder of Red Rising Magazine - an Indigenous magazine by and for Indigenous peoples. He has also been an associate producer with CBC Indigenous for more than 3 years now. He's also a community builder - he works hard to help urban Indigenous peoples stay connected to one another and their cultures.You can follow Lenard on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as well as check out his latest stories on CBC Indigenous at this link:https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/lenard-monkman-1.3341974If 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/2144345Thank you all for your ongoing support!Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.(photo used with express permission of Lenard Monkman) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 36, we talk to Lynn Gehl about her journey suing Canada and winning for their colonial Indian registration policy known as unknown or unstated paternity which serves to deny Indian status to thousands of children of First Nation women.Here is the link to her website where you can check out her two books and read more about this issue and her journey:https://www.lynngehl.comI have also written about Indian status, discrimination in Indian status and unstated paternity in my book Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity which can be found here:https://amzn.to/2lEikDIIf 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/2144345Thank you all for your ongoing support!Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.(photo used with express permission of Lynn Gehl, photo credit to Samantha Moss) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 35, we get to talk to Cora Morgan, the First Nations Family Advocate in Manitoba. Her role has been to provide support and advocacy for First Nations children in care and their families. her organization works to address the racism deeply embedded in the child welfare system - a root cause of genocide of Indigenous peoples.Here is the link to their website for more information:http://firstnationsfamilyadvocate.com/If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon:www.patreon.com/join/2144345Here is a link to my book: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering Grassroots Citizens, which is a collection of shorter blogs which cover some of the issues raised in this podcast:amzn.to/2PR7NTUIf you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:www.pampalmater.comThank you all for your ongoing support!(Photo credit: Photo with express permission of Cora Morgan)Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.