Our Native Land

Premier Eby and Tchadas sit down to talk about reconciliation, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, (IPCA) and Bannock.

In this episode of Our Native Land we travel to Bamfield, British Columbia, and go on an adventure with Kiixin Tours. Kiixin is the only known traditional First Nations village remaining on the west coast of southern B.C, with significant standing house remains. Join us on this tour with our guide Wisqii as we adventure through the rainforest, down to a secret beach, and learn all about it.

Thank you so much for listening to Our Native Land. We are taking a small break for the first time since the start of the show back in 2020. Please go back and enjoy any previous episodes you may have missed, and Tchadas will be back in January 9th 2024 with fresh episodes for you!

Join me on this episode of Our Native Land while I sit down with the Attorney General Niki Sharma and discuss her law practice in aboriginal rights and her visit to Geneva with Deputy Minister Jessica Wood.

Indigenous Land Guardians of the Nuxalk and Kitasoo Xai'Xais Nations on B.C.'s central coast have been given the same legal authorities as Park Rangers within their ancestral territories. A pilot project that First Nations across Canada are following with interest. Join me as I sit down and discuss this with Guardian Manager Ernie Tallio and Chief Councillor Doug Neasloss.

Murray Rankin was elected as the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head in 2020. He has served as Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation since 2020 and has also served as Attorney General. Murray is a lawyer with expertise in environmental, Indigenous, and public law. Join host Tchadas Leo as they discuss important and current pressing issues for Indigenous communities in B.C.

Cheryl is a knowledge keeper from the Songhees Nation and works with the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre

Today's episode I sit down and celebrate the importance of Indigenous History Month by conversing about the artists and organizers from Buffalo National Museum and Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.

Together Stevie-Ray and Shelby write, direct, produce an act in their own short films. During National Indigenous History Month, the brothers are excited to premiere several of their short films in Vancouver. Join host, Tchadas Leo and learn all about what it takes to produce your passion projects.

On this episode of Our Native Land I chat with Rob Shulz, Founder of Shop First nation and his upcoming event. The New West Craft Indigenous Market aims to bolster First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and small businesses by encouraging consumers to invest in Indigenous made art, goods, and services.

Chief Jerry Jack is Klakwagiila and comes from the House of Tsee-sah-aht. He is a Hereditary Chief from Mowachaht/Muchlaht First Nation (MMFN). Chief Jack has over 40 years of experience in working on First Nations issues including justice, policing, governance, fisheries and environmental management.

Rachelle Dallaire returns to the show after being our 4th original guest back in November 2020, with an update on the Indigenous Perspectives Society.

Patrick Stewart is an architect with many firsts. He was the first Indigenous president of an architectural association in Canada, the first Indigenous president of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, and the first Indigenous person in BC to own and operate an architectural firm.

On this week's episode of Our Native Land we talked about the Mayor's first six months in office and her thoughts on how the previous city council handled matters around reconciliation

On this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party, to discuss Indigenous policies and she gives a report card on the NDP.

On this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with David Garneau, the Winner of the 2023 Governor General's Award in Visual Media and Arts

From humble activist beginnings, Leo Baskatawang walked across Canada with the Indian Act tied to his ankle in 2012, and is now an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba.

On this episode of Our Native land we chat with Stevie Dennis, one of the two founders of NAAS Foods, to discuss their vision and how it came to light.

On this episode of Our Native Land we sit with the Hope & Health For Life Society and discuss their vision and how it came to light. Hope and Health is a movement that brings communities and people together with our nation's most vulnerable children and youth at the center.

This week on ONL we discuss film production with Harold and Leslie who have worked together on Orca Coves Dust N' Bones, Tzouhalem, and most recently Cedar is Life.

On this episode of ONL we discuss politics, Indigenous affairs, and the new renaming of the BC Liberals with party leader Kevin Falcon.

Sakej returns to Our Native Land to talk about survival tips. This is great for anyone who wants to learn the basics of what it takes to survive out in the woods with minimal supplies.

Brought to you from the BCIT campus, we discuss tech jobs, economic growth, and how to make learning and connectivity available to everyone. Guests: Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Brenda Bailey & Minister of Post Secondary Education & Future Skills Selina Robinson.

Aaron Pete is a Chawathil Council member, law graduate, and the host of the Bigger Than Me podcast!

John Desjarlais is the Board Chair of the Indigenous Resource Network the new sponsor to Our Native Land Podcast. Among many accolades, John just received the Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal for Public Service and Reconciliation.

Dr. Kourosh Sabri is a pediatric ophthalmologist and the founder of Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE), a project that has helped provide eye care for over 6000 indigenous children.

Join Tchadas and Indigenous Queer Comedian Sasha Mark who is set to perform at this year's Just For Laughs festival in Vancouver. Warning, this one is filled with jokes and laughter!

You may know what wrestling is… but have you heard of Micro Wrestling? Eric Ear is an Indigenous Little person wrestler touring the states with his crew under the wrestler name: CHIEF LITTLEFOOT. Eric talks about his very recent journey into wrestling and the impact it's had on his life.

The Executive Director of the newly conformed Indigenous Prosperity Centre comes on the show this week. The IPC is committed to the self-directed economic vision of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples on Southern Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia.

Cedar Étoile comes from the Ditidaht, Ahousaht and Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w Nations. She is a storyteller, steward and language learner based within her nuučaan̓uł roots. Cedar comes on the show to talk about her passion about language revitalization through a TikTok Accelerator program funded by the National Screen Institute program.

It has been 100 episodes and 2 years of ONL. Thank you to every single listener and viewer who has supported the show. In this episode, Tchadas continues part 2 with previous guest David Plamondon, owner of Pe Metawe games in Edmonton Alberta. Two additional game-developer guests include, Liam Burns and Roberta Taylor.

It has been 100 episodes and 2 years of ONL. Thank you to every single listener and viewer who has supported the show. In this episode, Tchadas sits down with previous guest David Plamondon, owner of PeMetawe games in Edmonton Alberta, Two additional game-developer guests include, Liam Burns and Roberta Taylor.

Tchadas and his guest, the fabulous designer Jaymie Campbell of White Otter Design Co, chat about her designing journey and what makes her work so unique.

Isaac Cathers aka Captain Random Fact has been gifting BC Ferry passengers with a random fact of the day for years. It is only recently that he decided to film himself announcing these facts for social media. He now has a good following and loves talking about his Indigenous heritage and his passion for the water. Follow Isaac on all social media platforms by typing in: @captainrandomfact

This week we talk to the young and talented franchise owner of Kekuli Cafe: Elijah Mack. Elijah has many accolades including being the winner of the young entrepreneur of the year award from the BC Achievement foundation in 2021.

Doris George is a Cree educator. She is the principal of Chemawawin Schools in Easterville, Manitoba, where she also taught Cree language for four years. She holds a BA and BEd from University College of the North and a Community Linguist Certificate (CLC) from the University of Alberta. She has a passion for her language, and credits her grandparents and parents with speaking Cree with her when she was growing up. Tchadas and Doris talk about her new award-winning book and keeping the Cree language and culture alive.

“Moosemeat & Marmalade” follows the culinary adventures of bush cook, Art Napoleon, and classically trained British chef, Dan Hayes. Together, they explore Indigenous and European culture and cuisine. Art Napoleon is this weeks guest and Tchadas grills up some questions that will leave you hungry!

Patty Hajdu was elected as Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North in 2015. She now serves Canada as the federal Minister of Indigenous Services. Tchadas and Patty talk about her career, the challenges facing Indigenous communities in Canada and what happens next, now that the Pope has left Canada.

Rooted in the Songhees Nation's deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region, our food truck offers a modern take on Songhees cultural tradition. The food truck offer a vast menu with fresh local ingredients that authentically incorporate the craft and care of food preparation embodied by the Songhees. Join Tchadas Leo and the truck manager Aaron George as they make your mouth water with yummy food talk!

Welcome back Lou-ann Neel to the show! Lou-ann is a phenomenal local artist who is responsible for “Indigeifying” the new Chek logo. Lou-ann is working hard to create supportive spaces for emerging and existing Indigenous artists.

Brad is a Residential Schools course facilitator and life skill coach. In his workshop he highlights the Systemic Discrimination within Government Institutions (i.e. Unequal & Unjust laws, Negative Media Portrayals, Erasure of Native existence within Educational Institutions & Resources) which all resulted in Brad being born into a community that was collectively traumatized for the last 200+ years.

In this episode, Tchadas sits down with his colleague and friend from BCIT. They discuss the 1st year of Journalism studies, Indigenous hockey players and a behind the scenes discussion of their recent trip up to Bute Inlet.

Join Tchadas as he goes on a healing journey up to his traditional lands of the Homalco people. Once up the Bute Inlet, elders will take part in a traditional burning ceremony hosted by former lieutenant governor of BC Steven Point. Other interviews include Chief Darren Blaney and AGM of Homalco Wildlife Tours Chyanne Trenholm.

Welcome Premier of the Province to ONL! After many years of public service, Premier Horgan is stepping down as the Premier and the leader of the BCNDP but will continue to hold his MLA seat. Horgan and Tchadas talk about reconciliation and his plans once he steps down.