My radical activist mother Kahentinetha Horn tells me stories of her very long adventurous life, always with the sense of humour that carried her through.
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The Coffee With My Ma podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon and it has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. As a privileged and evolving cis white male, I have found this podcast to be incredibly entertaining, sobering, and educational. The stories shared in this podcast are a refreshing departure from the loud stories of colonialism that often dominate the narrative. It is truly a privilege to listen to these stories as I walk on stolen Muskogee/Creek land, as they provide both personal and larger insights into the issues facing Indigenous communities.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the authenticity and rawness with which the stories are shared. Listening to Ma's voice is like sitting down with a beloved family member or friend and having a heartfelt conversation. The love and admiration that Kaniehtiio has for her mother shines through in every episode, making it easy for listeners to connect with their dynamic and relate to their experiences. The storytelling is incredible, filled with humor, courage, and authenticity that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Another aspect that I appreciate about this podcast is its ability to shed light on Indigenous experiences in Canada in such a relatable manner. The stories shared are personal yet universal, allowing listeners from all backgrounds to gain insight into what it means to be Indigenous in Canada. It goes beyond abstract discussions about Aboriginal rights and instead presents real-life experiences that help spread important messages while keeping things down-to-earth.
As much as I adore this podcast, there are no significant negative aspects that come to mind. Perhaps one minor drawback could be the occasional inconsistencies in audio quality or background noise during some episodes. However, these minor imperfections do not detract significantly from the overall listening experience or the impact of the stories being shared.
In conclusion, The Coffee With My Ma podcast is an absolute must-listen for everyone, especially Canadians who want a deeper understanding of Indigenous experiences in their country. The beautiful relationship between mother and daughter, the hilarious and heartfelt stories, and the genuine connection between the hosts make this podcast a true gem. It is not only entertaining but also an important educational resource that challenges dominant narratives and promotes understanding and empathy. I eagerly await the second season of this podcast and look forward to continuing my journey of learning through their stories.
Ma's life path has been unique, and along the way, she crossed paths with some Canadian icons and international celebrities. In this episode, she shares her experiences, highlighting both the memorable and the less favourable encounters.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornYou can follow us on TikTok and Instagram or check us out on our website at www.coffeewithmyma.com. Many nia:wen ko:wen's to our Sponsor, Moccasin Joe Coffee and to Canada Council for the Arts for making season 2 possible. Check out our lovely brand and website designer, Denita Gladeau. Her website is www.lushtre.com, and you can find her on her Instagram at @lushtre. And Many Nia:wen's to our photographer, Daniel Esteban, for our season 2 photoshoot. Check him out at www.danesteban.com.
Ma talks about the times she took it upon herself to stop in and say hello to some of our incarcerated brothers and sisters. P.S. Don't forget to stay tuned until the very end of the episode for a mini-story!Resources used for today's episode can be found here: Indigenous Federal Corrections: Key Challenges and Directions for Reform - Public Lecture - MacEwan University - Edmonton, Alberta, September 19, 2016 | OCI | BEC Parliamentary Committee Notes: Overrepresentation (Indigenous Offenders)INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMHosted by - Kaniehtiio HornYou can follow us on TikTok and Instagram or check us out on our website at www.coffeewithmyma.com. Many nia:wen ko:wen's to our Sponsor, Moccasin Joe Coffee and to Canada Council for the Arts for making season 2 possible. Check out our lovely brand and website designer, Denita Gladeau. Her website is www.lushtre.com, and you can find her on her Instagram at @lushtre. And Many Nia:wen's to our photographer, Daniel Esteban, for our season 2 photoshoot. Check him out at www.danesteban.com.
Ma tells us about the time she got arrested protesting the Canada/USA border that intersects the Kanien'keha'ka (Mohawk) community of Akwesasne in 1968 and lets us in on all the crazy shit that happened after that. Warning: We swear and curse in this episode.Helpful resources used for this episode:You Are on Indian Land by Michael Kanentakeron MitchellFirst Nations and Native Americans - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Canada Jay's Treaty | The Canadian EncyclopediaHosted by - Kaniehtiio HornYou can follow us on TikTok and Instagram or check us out on our website at www.coffeewithmyma.com. Many nia:wen ko:wen's to our Sponsor, Moccasin Joe Coffee and to Canada Council for the Arts for making season 2 possible. Check out our lovely brand and website designer, Denita Gladeau. Her website is www.lushtre.com, and you can find her on her Instagram at @lushtre. And Many Nia:wen's to our photographer, Daniel Esteban, for our season 2 photoshoot. Check him out at www.danesteban.com.
** First aired March 25th, 2020** In our final episode of season one, Ma tells us about the time she encountered the friendship centre murderer! Then we hear the first story she ever told, where recording all this began; Ma tells us how she ended up at Robert Kennedy's funeral! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
** First aired August 27th, 2019** In this episode, Ma tells us about the time she took a trip to Europe on an exchange program and got stuck there for a year full of adventure. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
** First aired May 18th, 2019** In this episode, Ma tells us about her run-in with an asshole from Indian Affairs. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired December 15th, 2018** In this episode, Ma and her friends take a trip to Cuba to see for themselves La Revolucion.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired November 1st, 2018** MA'S LIFE IS SAVED BY A FULL-LENGTH FAUX FUR COAT – THE POLICE BRUTALITY EPISODE. In this episode, Ma tells us about the time the SQ beat her up and almost killed her.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired October 14th, 2018** MA CLEARS THE AIR ABOUT MARLON (BRANDO). In this episode, Ma tells us about her friendship with movie star and babely babe Marlon Brando.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired September 12th, 2018** MA IS PREGNANT AND GETS JUMPED BY THE TEACHERS' PET AT MCGILL. In this episode, Ma heads back to school as a new mom and has a second baby on the way.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired August 18th, 2018** MA AND HER ADVENTURES WITH CHIEF PINE OF GRAND RIVER. In this episode, Ma heads way up north to take on the National Indian Brotherhood with the support of Chief Pine. WARNING - WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS EPISODE!Ma's speech at the 39th Annual General Assembly AFN (May 2018): https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1223948867734Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired August 14th, 2018** MA AND THE GANG TAKE THE BUS TO SEE ELVIS IN 1957. In this episode, Ma and her gang head to Ottawa to see the man himself, Elvis Presley. Then, she tells us of her quick trip to Belmont Park with the CGIT (Craziest Girls In Town). Watch Elvis in Ottawa in 1957: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/watch-footage-of-elvis-presley-s-1957-concert-in-ottawa-1.2892473.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired June 26th, 2018** MA STEALS LARRY THE CREE BABY, SURVIVING THE 60S SCOOP. In this episode, join us as Ma tells us about the time she helped her Cree friend protect her baby from being snatched up by the system. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmymaMoccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
**First aired May 17th, 2018** MA GETS FIRED... A FEW TIMES... PART 2 - WHEN INDIAN AFFAIRS REALLY DOESN'T WANT YOU AROUND. First things first, I say something quickly about Ma giving AFN (ASSembly of First Nations) a good old-fashioned elder scolding. Then we get into the good stuff; Ma discusses her first job at the tender age of 13 and how a man from Kahnawake did a very sweet thing to help her out. Then we get into the biggie when Ma got fired from Indian Affairs because she was barricaded behind razor wire and surrounded by the Van Doos!! Oh, Canada! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmyma
**First aired April 30th, 2018** MA GETS FIRED... A FEW TIMES... PART 1 - THE CANADIAN CHEMICAL COMPANY DEBACLE AND THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE. In this Episode, Ma tells us about when she started to work as a file filer in Montreal in the mid-1950s; it was short-lived, and you'll hear why. Then Ma starts secretarial work for what is now known as Air Canada and somehow finds herself in Mexico with her cousin...Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmyma
**First aired April 16th, 2018** MA TAKES ON THE TORONTO TELEGRAM. First, I take a few minutes to explain the evolution of the project, and then we get into action. In this episode, Kahentinetha (my ma) tells me one of my favourite stories. It takes place during Expo67, and there's a fistfight, the drunk tank, a tearful phone call with Peter Czowski and much more!WARNING - WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS EPISODE!Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornWebsite: www.coffeewithmyma.comInstagram: @coffeewithmymapodcastTikTok: @coffeewithmyma
In our final episode of season one Ma tells us about the time she encountered the friendship centre murderer! Then we hear the first story she ever told, where recording all this began. She tells me how she ended up at Robert Kennedys funeral! I recorded this way before the COVID-19 Pandemic started, but decided maybe everyone could use a healthy distraction and a couple of Ma's stories right about now. I know I sure miss her but she is keeping safe at home in Kahnawake.From the bottom of my heart I’d like to thank Birch Bark Coffee Co. for fuelling this ride. Kristi Lane Sinclair for the theme music, Patrick Hunter for our logo, niawen to My ma for her stories, Rick Penn for co producing, Ontario Arts Council for making the first season possible, Cheekbone Beauty for making us look pretty, and of course all of you beautiful fantastic people for taking the time to stop by and have some coffee with me and my ma!! Until next season, onen ki wahi sewakwekon!!!!wash your hands and stay the fuck home!! Do it for our elders like Ma!#friendshipcentre #odawafriendshipcentre #ottawa #DoubleCrossed #whaddayouthinkofthat #nativeforestgump #robertKennedy #chicano #redpowermovement
#KahnawakeStandsWithWetsuweten a short podcast highlighting the voices of Kahnawake and the people standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters out west. www.unistoten.campMusic by Kristi Lane Sinclair
The little 17 year old kid from Kahnawake signs up for a student exchange and gets selected to go to Europe! For what is only supposed to be a few months, Ma ends up having a year long adventure of a lifetime! Get ready for a story that involves a raid at an Algerian belly dancing club in France and being interrogated by Russians in Berlin!
Ma gives a bit of insight as to what it was like as an Indigenous person on the grind of 9-5 at Indian Affairs Canada. The ending is so satisfying I promise!
Todays episode Ma tells us about the time her and some buddies drove down to Florida and then flew to Cuba to check it out just after Fidel took over in 1959. Its a good one. ¡Viva la Revolución!
Today’s episode was kind of hard to hear and make, if I’m being honest. Ma tells me about the time the Surete Du Quebec (provincial police) beat the shit out of her when she went to get some groceries for us, alone. It was high tension climate, post-blockade Quebec and I vividly remember going to bail her out wearing my faux silk pajamas and Warrior Flag bomber. It may make you angry, it sure fired up some things inside myself. So be warned, this story could be triggering, but if you stick around for the outtakes, Ma’s bestie June has a gooder.
In todays episode I sit down with Ma and she explains what really went down back in the 60s, when Marlon (first name basis oh la la) called her up outta the blue in Kahnawake. She gives us the scoop on her first trip to Hollywood, what Marlons villa looked like, and how she rubbed elbows with stars like Eugene Burdick at a political fundraiser in San Fran!
In the early 1970's Ma is pregnant with her second child and goes back to school.. again. When questioning one of the teachers, some nut-bag from Westmount jumps her from behind. Ma tells us about that rumble, the aftermath and how we should always 'question everything'.sound mixing by PennTraxxtheme - Kristi Lane Sinclairlogo - Patrick HunterSponsorsBirch Bark Coffee Co.www.birchbarkcoffeecompany.comCheekbone Beauty www.cheekbonebeauty.caUSE DISCOUNT CODE "COFFEE" FOR 10% OFF YOUR ONLINE ORDER!Section 35www.sectionthirtyfive.com
With the help of her cousins, Ma prepares for battle before going up to Garden River. Chief Pine asked for her help and she was ready..... to take on The National Indian Brotherhood.
Today’s episode is fun! Ma tells us about the time her and some rebels from Quebec bussed to Ottawa to see Elvis in 1957. Scandalous! **Video link of Elvis’ performance in Ottawa. CBC - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/watch-footage-of-elvis-presley-s-1957-concert-in-ottawa-1.2892473Then she talks about her adventure with the Kahnawake faction of the ‘Canadians Girls In Training’. We also announce the winner of the ‘LipKit’ by our sponsor Cheekbone Beauty! LISTENERS USE CODE ‘COFFEE’ for 10% off at Www.cheekbonebeauty.cawww.birchbarkcoffeecompany.com
E.1. CWMM -. .*first aired April 16th 2018*MA TAKES ON THE TORONTO TELEGRAM .First I take a few minutes to explain the evolution of this project and then we get into the action. In this episode Kahentinetha (my Ma) tells me one of my favourite stories. It takes place during Expo67 and theres a fist fight, the drunk tank, a tearful phone call with Peter Czowski and much much more!.WARNING- WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS !.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha Horn.instagram - @coffeewithmymapodcast twitter - @coffeewtihmymafacebook - coffeewithmymaemail - coffeewithmyma@gmail.com.sound mixing by PennTraxxproduced by - Kaniehtiio Horn and PENNTRAXX.LINK- NFB - YOU ARE ON INDIAN LANDhttp://workforall.nfb.ca/film/you_are_on_indian_land/artwork by Patrick Huntertheme music by Kristi Lane Sinclair.(c) All rights reserved to Kaniehtiio Alexandra Jessie Horn Batt
Ma tells the story of when she helped out a couple of Cree girls who wanted to keep their babies. I also talk about a campaign I think we should all get behind, The Moosehide Campaign started by my gal pal Raven Lacerte. Cheekbone Beauty is now sponsoring us and has given a discount code for our listeners! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornInstagram - coffeewithmymapodcasttwitter - coffeewithmymafacebook - coffeewithmymaemail - coffeewithmyma@gmail.comsound mixing by PennTraxx Theme - Kristi Lane Sinclair Logo - Patrick HunterBirch Bark Coffee Co.www.birchbarkcoffeecompany.comCheekbone Beautywww.cheekbonebeauty.ca
First things first I want to say something quickly about Ma giving AFN (ASSembly of First Nations) a good old fashioned elder scolding. Then we get into the good stuff, Ma discusses her first job at the tender age of 13 and how a man from Kahnawake did a very sweet thing to help her out. Then we get into the biggie, when Ma got fired from Indian Affaires because she was barricaded behind razor wire and surrounded by the Van Doos!! Oh Canada! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornInstagram - coffeewithmymapodcasttwitter - coffeewithmymafacebook - coffeewithmymaemail - coffeewithmyma@gmail.comsound mixing by PennTraxxTheme - Kristi Lane SinclairLogo - Patrick HunterBirch Bark Coffee Co. www.birchbarkcoffeecompany.com
EP. 2 CWMM - Ma Gets Fired...A Few Times... PART 1 - The Canadian Chemical Company Debacle and The Arranged Marriage.In today’s episode, Ma tells us about when she started work as a file filer in Montreal in the mid 1950s, it was short lived, you’ll hear why. Then Ma starts secretarial work for what is now known as Air Canada, and somehow finds herself in Mexico with her cousin... Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornInstagram - coffeewithmymapodcast Twitter - coffeewithmyma Facebook - coffeewithmyma Email - coffeewithmyma@gmail.comSound-mixing by PennTraxx Theme - Kristi Lane Sinclair Logo - Patrick Hunter Birch Bark Coffee Co.www.birchbarkcoffeecompany.com
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