Warrior Life

Welcome to a new season of the Warrior Life Podcast! Today's episode is a conversation with Chief Lady Bird - a Chippewa and Potawatomi artist from Rama First Nation and Moosedeer Point First Nation in Ontario. She is an interdisciplinary artist, illustrator, muralist, author, and activist whose artistic style is recognizable all over Canada. You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/chiefladybird Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chiefladybird/ You can also buy her new book: Nibi's Water Song here: https://amzn.to/3qZGLJP Link to the YouTube video version of this podcast: TBD - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater/ FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/pampalmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://amzn.to/3xN1jcl - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Chief Lady Bird)

In this episode, we talk to Zoe Craig-Sparrow a human rights advocate from Musqueam Indian Band, who talks about her journey from youth to adulthood working in and advocating for Indigenous rights and human rights. Zoe is currently the Director of Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice at Justice for Girls where I had the opportunity to work with her on a submission to the UN defending Mi'kmaw rights. http://www.justiceforgirls.org - - - She is also a fellow at the David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/experts/fellows/ - - You can follow Zoe on Twitter at zoe_sparrow YouTube video version to be posted soon: TBD - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

Today's podcast is actually a very special event that was hosted by ACAST – an amazing independent podcast company that supports diverse podcasters. - - On Nov.3, 2021, I had the amazing honour to guest curate and host Aclass: Indigenous Voices – a panel discussion with some of my favorite Indigenous podcasters from Canada and the US! - - Link to ACAST's YouTube Channel where you can watch the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQYu1HAILss&t=960s Link to ACAST's website in case you too want to start a podcast: https://www.acast.com/ - - Here is official description of the event: Guest-curated by Pamela Palmater (Mi'kmaq lawyer, professor, author, and activist), Aclass: Indigenous Voices will inspire, celebrate, and amplify Indigenous voices. we explore how to ensure Indigenous creators are hired, that their stories are told, and that their community finds a foothold within the podcast industry. - - SESSION 1: SEEN AND HEARD: Indigenous storytelling through podcasting, from beginner to expert Get Indigenous podcasters' perspectives on creating and developing audio-first stories, and the challenges and successes they've encountered along the way. Hear from panelists Ryan McMahon, Falen Johnson, and Natalie Welch as they walk us through their creative journeys and discuss the state of Indigenous podcasting right now — along with where it's headed in the future. - - Curator: Pam Palmater | Professor and Chair at Ryerson University, and host of the Warrior Life Podcast and Warrior Kids Podcast. - - PANEL: Ryan McMahon, Host of Thunder Bay Falen Johnson, Host of The Secret Life of Canada Natalie Welch, Host of The Creative Native Podcast - - Follow ACAST on Twitter at acast Follow Ryan McMahon on Twitter at RMC Comedy Follow Falen Johnson on Twitter at FalenJohnson Follow Natalie Welch on Twitter at rerunnat - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we talk to the Honourable Marion Buller, the former Chief Commission of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada. Marion is a member of the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak - a Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan. The National Inquiry considered oral and written testimony and evidence and reviewed tons of research and submissions before concluding that these grave human rights violations against Indigenous women and girls amounts to genocide – both historic and ongoing. Warning: This show discusses violence, sexualized violence, death and other forms of trauma inflicted on Indigenous women and girls. Given the recent revelations of unmarked graves near Indian residential schools and understanding that people may be triggered with discussions related to trauma, Canada has created a 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors and Families: 1-800-721-0066. You can read the Final Report of the National Inquiry here: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ Supplementary Report on Genocide here: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Supplementary-Report_Genocide.pdf YouTube video version to be posted shortly: TBD - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we talk to Ginger Gosnell-Myers from the Nisga'a and Kwakwaka'wakw Nations. Ginger is the first Indigenous Fellow with SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue focused on Decolonization + Urban Indigenous Policy/Planning: https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/programs/reconciliation-and-decolonization/decolonization-and-urban-indigenous-planning--ginger-gosnell-mye.html She was also the first Indigenous Relations Manager with the City of Vancouver, where she led the creation and implementation of the City of Reconciliation framework. https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/city-of-reconciliation.aspx Ginger was a critical part of the award-winning Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study with the Environics Institute: https://uaps.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/UAPS-Main-Report_Dec.pdf You can also see her Ted Talk - Canadian Shame: A History of Residential Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1EDbbse2BM You can follow Ginger on Twitter at Skusgluums YouTube video version to be posted shortly: TBD - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we hear from Metis warrior Gabrielle Fayant who is actively engaging and supporting urban Indigenous youth in Ottawa. Gabby is currently the CEO of the Assembly of Seven Generations - an Indigenous-owned and youth-led, non-profit organization - focused on cultural support and empowering urban Indigenous youth. You can help support Indigenous youth here: https://www.a7g.ca/donate.html Here is the Assembly of Seven Generations website: https://www.a7g.ca/ You can also follow Gabby on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/GabrielleFayant - - YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOIqyOoRYjc - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we talk to Michael Redhead Champagne - originally from Shamattawa First Nation - who lives and works in Winnipeg's North End. He is a community organizer who has won many awards for his work and is also a prolific public speaker inspiring hearts and minds all over Turtle Island. Michael talks about his boundless love and hope for our communities and why we need everyone in the revolution to make life better for our people and the planet. You can help support Michael's Buy a Book Give a Book initiative here: https://www.michaelredheadchampagne.com/blog/buy-a-book-give-a-book-i-love-to-read-month You can follow Michael on Twitter at northendmc His website here: https://www.michaelredheadchampagne.com/ - - YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JJn2hCQJw8&t=2053s - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we talk to land defender, water protector and youth warrior Vanessa Gray from Aamjiwnaang First Nation about the urgent need to take climate action. She also stresses the need for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit peoples to be able to be on the land without facing violence. - - She was recently arrested for allegedly engaging in peaceful demonstrations in support of Wet'suwet'en peoples. You can send donations to her legal fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-support-for-anishinaabe-kwe-land-defender - - Follow Vanessa on Twitter at TakeActionASAP - Please note that nothing in this podcast should be misconstrued as legal position(s) by Vanessa Gray in regards to her court cases. - - YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly: https://youtu.be/amn9K3H2w4U - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

In this episode, we talk to Tania Cameron of the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, on her community organizing to help bring much needed emergency aide to Bearskin Lake First Nation. Over the holidays, the community's covid infection rate increased to 50% and neither the federal nor provincial governments responded to their calls for emergency assistance, So, with the permission of Bearskin Lake First Nation Chief Lefty Kamenawatamin, Tania went into action raising money to ensure food and other supplies were flown into the community. You can send donations to Tania for Bearskin Lake First Nation via: tania@taniacameron.com or paypal.me/taniacameron807 You can follow Tania on Twitter at TaniaCameron YouTube video version of this podcast will be posted shortly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPoMxr6NTg - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

Today's podcast is the first for 2022 - Happy New Year everyone! This podcast is from a keynote I did for Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APC) for the Atlantic Indigenous Health Conference held in March 2021. I have dedicated this episode to my cousin Candy Palmater who passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning. She left a powerful legacy of love and compassion for our peoples. She wanted us to remember to love ourselves as we are and be the soft place to fall for our relatives so deeply traumatized by genocide. At the time, I didn't know that my cousin Candy would be chairing the conference, so it was such a nice surprise I saw her face and heard her voice. It was hard not to get emotional when she introduced me, but it was the end of the keynote that I will always remember. So, here is the my keynote lecture, q and a session and the conversation I had at the end with my sweet cousin Candy. You can also find ways to honour her at Honour Candy Palmater: https://www.dayofpink.org/honourcandy - - - Candy's website with more information about her and her work: https://www.thecandyshow.com/ - - Candy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcr-8vbnZ66sEVW90DhXy-w - - YouTube video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LeKj3FVwZk - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. - -

Warrior Life Podcast Trailer After 500 years of genocide, Indigenous peoples are STILL here – asserting, living and defending our sovereignty all over Turtle Island. We have NEVER ceded, surrendered or extinguished the lands, waters, or resources in our territories and THIS is why we are targets – targets for state-based violence, exploitation, and criminalization. My name is Pam Palmater and I am the producer and host of this show – the Warrior Life. I am a professor, author and activist who has created this podcast to help lift the voices of peoples on the FRONT LINES of Indigenous resistance and resurgence. If you care about truth, justice and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, then join me every Friday on your favorite podcast app. You'll hear from Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and advocates who call on us to take collective action to protect our peoples and the planet. - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast 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. - -

Episode 119 is an excerpt from my keynote presentation called Working Together to Save our Peoples and the Planet. It was part of the Parkland Institute's 25th Annual Conference called: Building the Future We Need, which was held on Nov.19-21, 2021. The event was co-facilitated by Jason Foster and Angela Grier of the Parkland Institute and my presentation was sponsored by Athabasca University and Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place. The event has been edited for time, so If you want to catch the whole event, including all the opening remarks and the extended question and answer session, you can watch it on the Parkland Institute YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNNTmyQiG3w or on my YouTube channel: TBD - - - - 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. - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - - - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

In episode 118, Sleydo' Molly Wickham, spokesperson for Gidimt'en clan at Coyote camp, details RCMP violent arrests and detentions of Wet'suwet'en peoples and other land defenders. RCMP - whose pensions are invested in Coastal GasLink pipeline (via TC Energy) - act like private security for CGL & breach human rights of Wet'suwet'en. - - Link to the YouTube video version of this podcast: TBD - - Link to their website where you can donate funds, send supplies or make arrangements to go to their camp: https://www.yintahaccess.com/ - - Link to various methods to donate: https://www.yintahaccess.com/becomeadonor - - Link to Unist'ot'en supporter tool kit: http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/ - - 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. - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - - - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Molly Wickham)

In Episode 117 of Warrior Life Podcast, we hear from Skyler Williams, Layla Staats and Logan Staats - Mohawks from Six Nations of the Grand River and part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. They share their experiences travelling to Wet'suwet'en territory to help protecting Wet'suwet'en Nation hereditary leaders, clan members and relatives protect the lands and waters from destruction by Coastal Gaslink pipeline. They shared some very difficult experiences related to the violence, taunting and degrading treatment they received in the hands of the RCMP, despite being unarmed and peaceful land defenders. Link to the YouTube (video) version of this podcast to be posted: TBD Link to Wet'suwet'en website where you can donate funds, send supplies or make arrangements to go to their camp: https://www.yintahaccess.com/ Link to various methods to donate: https://www.yintahaccess.com/becomeadonor Link to Unist'ot'en supporter tool kit: http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/ - - - Skyler Williams on Twitter at landbackskyler - Logan Staats on Twitter at LoganStaats - Layla Staats on Twitter at itsLaylaBlack - - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission)

Episode 116 of Warrior Life Podcast is a special panel conversation with Indigenous experts Dr. Winona Wheeler (Fisher River Cree Nation), Dr. Kim TallBear (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) and Dr. Veldon Coburn (Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation) on the issue of Indigenous identity fraud. It is important to note that this discussion around Indigenous identity fraud does not refer to Indigenous peoples who were disconnected from their families, communities and Nations from residential schools, 60's scoop forced adoptions, foster care crisis, sex and race discrimination in the Indian Act's registration provisions, incarceration or any of the other colonial tools of forced assimilation and genocide. YouTube (video) version of this podcast to be posted: TBD - - Follow Kim on Twitter @KimTallBear - Kim on Substack https://kimtallbear.substack.com/ - Kim's book: Native American DNA: Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Science https://amzn.to/3xf8KYf - - Veldon on Twitter @VeldonCoburn - Veldon at University of Ottawa: https://uniweb.uottawa.ca/members/3999 - - Winona at University of Saskatchewan https://artsandscience.usask.ca/profile/WWheeler#ResearchAreas Winona's article in VOX on Indigenous Identity Fraud: https://usaskfaculty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Indigenous-Identity-Fraud-in-the-Academy.pdf - - My book: Beyond Blood: Indigenous Identity and Belonging https://amzn.to/3FFOYbg - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent... Here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

Carole Geller Human Rights Award 2021: Kanahus Manuel & Tiny House Warriors - On November 9, 2021, Kanahus Manuel and the Tiny House Warriors were awarded the Carole Geller Human Rights Award for their role as Secwe̓pemc land defenders, taking action to protect their unceded lands - Secwepemcúĺecw. The Tiny House Warriors are a group of grassroots Indigenous leaders who, under the authority of Secwe̓pemc law, have been building tiny houses along the 518km Trans Mountain pipeline route, as a way to stop the pipeline, which poses serious risks to the health, safety and well-being of Secwe̓pemc lands, waters and people – especially women and girls. - The Carole Geller Award is given periodically to an individual or group that is involved in a particularly important human rights struggle. The award is intended to assist recipients in their continued work in organizing for social justice and human rights and is named for Carole Geller - one of Canada's pioneers in advancing the cause of human rights. - Carole Geller began her work in the human rights field in 1967 when she was the President of the Manitoba Voice of Women. She became the first Director of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission in 1973, where she promoted stronger human rights protections, affirmative action policies, and equal pay for work of equal value. In 1985 Ms. Geller became the first Executive Director of Manitoba's Pay Equity Bureau. Ms. Geller died of cancer in November 1987 and this award was started in her honour. This is the seventh time the award has been given. - Kanahus Manuel and the other Tiny House Warriors are experiencing surveillance, harassment, violence, and criminalization for their defence of human rights. It is critical to not only recognize their struggle and their important human rights work, but also support them financially as the criminalization of human rights defenders comes with significant legal costs. This award comes with $15,000 to support them and their rising legal costs. - Award Committee Members: Shelagh Day, Kathleen Ruff and Murray Dobbin (rest in peace Murray). - More information about the award and past winners: https://www.povertyandhumanrights.org/2021/11/the-carole-geller-award/ - More information about Tiny House Warriors: http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/ - Go Fund Me page for Tiny House Warriors: https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-defense-fund-for-tiny-house-warriors - Tiny House Warriors contact: tinyhousewarriors@gmail.com - Kanahus Manuel Twitter handle = KanahusFreedom - Link to the shorter YouTube (video) version here https://youtu.be/x4cCQiUP2CU - - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. - Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent: Here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater -

Episode 114 of Warrior Life Podcast is a special conversation with basketball phenom, Michael Linklater from Thunderchild First Nation, who represented Canada at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. Michael has won many awards for his achievements in sports as well as his work inspiring Indigenous youth. He is the founder of the international campaign - Boys With Braids - celebrating Indigenous boys and their hair. He wanted to help educate people about the cultural significance of Indigenous men and boys who wear their hair in braids. YouTube (video) version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCrjacn3ECo Follow him on Instagram at michael_linklater FIBA 3x3 Star Profile of Michael Linklater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZyDqcnbQk FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018 - Player of Day 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj4rmvC4h-Y FIBA 3x3 Team Saskatoon Michael Linklater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqgMZw-w8dE - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent... Here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Michael Linklater)

Episode 113 of Warrior Life Podcast is also dedicated to Mi'kmaw History Month(October) and is an extended conversation with Mi'kmaw historian and author Dr. Daniel Paul (Danny). He shares some interesting stories from his life journey and explains the background context for why he wrote - We Were Not the Savages - a foundational book for anyone interested in Indigenous Studies, history, law and policy. He's also working on a fourth edition of this book - so stay tuned! We Were Not the Savages (3rd ed) by Fernwood Publishing: https://amzn.to/3vZDufs Link to YouTube (video) version of this podcast: TBD - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Danny Paul)

Episode 112 of Warrior Life Podcast is dedicated to Mi'kmaw History Month (October)and is an extended conversation with Two-Spirited L'nu (Mi'kmaw) interdisciplinary artist, author, educator and poet Michelle Sylliboy. Her wisdom, kindness and love is clearly a part of everything she does. In addition to sharing about her life journey, she shares a reading with us from the very first Komqwejwi'kasikl (Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic) poetry book ever to be published - Kiskajeyi – I AM READY: https://amzn.to/2Z9KNoj She also gives us the background on her new clothing line which incorporates Mi'kmaw hieroglyphics in the design and is sold by Le Galeriste: https://www.legaleriste.com/en/artist.5 Michelle's website: https://msylliboy.wixsite.com/website Link to the YouTube video version of this podcast: TBD - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Michelle Sylliboy)

In Episode 111 of Warrior Life Podcast, we hear from Molly Wickham - Sleydo - a Gidimt'en clan member and spokesperson protecting Wet'suwet'en Nation lands and waters from destruction by Coastal Gaslink pipeline. She and other clan members have called for a week of action in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en on Oct.9-15, 2021. This podcast is a respond to that call, doing my part to help amplify Wet'suwet'en voices about violent RCMP actions happening right now and how we can help. Link to the YouTube video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT2UJdR1RWc Link to their website where you can donate funds, send supplies or make arrangements to go to their camp: https://www.yintahaccess.com/ Link to various methods to donate: https://www.yintahaccess.com/becomeadonor Link to Unist'ot'en supporter tool kit: http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/ - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com - If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 - My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life - Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk - NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Molly Wickham)

In Episode 110 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from the REAL winner of the federal election debates - Melissa Ridgen! Melissa is a Red River Métis, journalist and host at APTN, who was chosen to pose direct questions to the federal party leaders at the English language debates. She shares some of the behind the scenes prep work and her reaction to the party leader answers. YouTube (video version) of this podcast: https://youtu.be/GXrndIE6tqc APTN Coverage of the English Federal Election Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apFAy6_oz0o Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) APTN News https://www.aptnnews.ca Melissa's e-mail for story ideas: mridgen@aptn.ca FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Melissa Ridgen)

In Episode 109 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich and Deputy Grand Chief Mary Ann Nui about current issues impacting the Innu Nation and their push for justice. Unfortunately, Deputy Grand Chief Nui connection was poor and we lost her part-way through the podcast. Warrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) version here: TBD Innu Nation website: https://www.innu.ca/ Take Action to Support the Innu Nation: https://take-action.innu.ca/ 50 Years Past Due: Hydro-Quebec Litigation: https://50yearspastdue.ca/ Innu Nation on Twitter at ntesinan FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

In Episode 108 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Indigenous journalist, writer, and producer Tim Fontaine, about his popular Walking Eagle News - a satirical take on Indigenous issues. YouTube version (video) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNFFCLxsqe0 Tim Fontaine on Twitter @anishinaboy Walking Eagle News on Twitter @TheEagleist Walking Eagle News website: https://walkingeaglenews.com/ Support Walking Eagle News here: https://walkingeaglenews.com/support/ FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image used with permission of Tim Fontaine)

In Episode 107 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from Turtle Island's own political affairs correspondent Niigaanwewidam (Niigaan) Sinclair about his take on the federal election currently underway in Canada. YouTube version (video) here: https://youtu.be/lY4TUg2Nf6U Niigaan on social media: Twitter @Niigaanwedwidam IG @niigaanwewidam Niigaan at Winnipeg Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/biographies/484996221.html Niigaan's recent article for WFP: Indigenous issues no longer stuck on back burner https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/indigenous-issues-no-longer-stuck-on-back-burner-575143722.html Mama Bear Clan supports Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg, MB. Find out ways you can support them: https://www.npdwc.org/get-involved.html FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image taken by Kevin Settee and used with permission of Niigaan Sinclair)

Episode 106 is the next in my Reconciliation Book Club - a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. Today's book review is on Gord Hill's 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance published by PM Press. Here is link to original extended YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9PKZTTBZWc Video of Gord Hill explaining Gustafsen Lake in 5 Minutes shared with express written permission of Sub-Media TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PynWtpqgyJ8 Links to buy his books here: 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance https://amzn.to/2L7g4Pt 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book https://amzn.to/3k5RRZY The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book https://amzn.to/3glJbxr FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @ pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @ pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @ Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 LIMITED TIME: 10% discount on Warrior Life Merch with code warrior10

Episode 105 is the next in my Reconciliation Book Club - a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. Today's book review is on Policing Indigenous Movements: Dissent and the Security State written by Andrew Crosby and Dr. Jeffrey Monaghan and published by Fernwood Publishing. Here is link to original extended YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aL6Q-M31fw The book trailer was used with express written permission of Fernwood Publishing. Link to Fernwood's Policing Indigenous Movements book promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNAcb76qKA8 For those of you who haven't yet read the book yet, Fernwood Publishing link to buy: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/policing-indigenous-movements Alternatively, you can buy it through Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/2PEGNVx NEXT BOOK: Tune in next week for the next Reconciliation Book Club episode – which will be Gord Hill's 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance! The link to purchase the book is here: https://amzn.to/2L7g4Pt FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @ pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @ pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @ Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

Episode 104 is the fourth in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of the book: A National Crime by Dr. Peter Bryce, originally published by James Hope & Sons in 1922, all about the preventable deaths in Indian residential schools in Canada. Here is link to original YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIhL-L3NmCY For those of you who haven't yet read the book, here is the FREE downloadable pdf of the book: http://www.caid.ca/AppJusIndCan1922.pdf Or you can purchase it online here: https://amzn.to/36TFkRO NEXT BOOK: Policing Indigenous Movements: Dissent and the Security State written by Andrew Crosby and Jeffrey Monaghan and published by Fernwood Publishing. The link to purchase the book is here: https://amzn.to/2PEGNVx FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @ pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @ pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @ Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

Episode 103 is the third in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of the book: Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-up Call by Arthur Manuel and published by Between the Lines. It also has a Foreword by Naiomi Klein and an Afterword by Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson. Here is link to original YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3tv9AOdXWE For those of you who haven't yet read the book: Unsettling Canada, the link to purchase the book is here: https://amzn.to/2Q4ydQF Here is a video of Steve Paiken's interview with Arthur about his book on TVO's The Agenda, a clip of which is played in the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wI650YzgGc As mentioned in the video/podcast here is the link to the book review I did of his book when it first came out in the Literary Review of Canada: https://www.reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2015/10/promised-land/#fn2-11591 Arthur Manuel also has another book, The Reconciliation Manifesto, that can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/2CrTzj1 The next book in this Reconciliation Book Club series is The Story of a National Crime by Dr. Peter Bryce. Here is the link to the FREE downloadable pdf of the book: http://caid.ca/AppJusIndCan1922.pdf Or you can purchase it online here: https://amzn.to/36TFkRO FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @ pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @ pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @ Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

Episode 102, is the second in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of An Act of Genocide by Karen Stote, which focuses on the sterilization of Indigenous women. This book review was originally published on my YouTube Channel as part of the Reconciliation Book Club Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1bsVclCICI An Act of Genocide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yQeQOp FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

Episode 101 is the first in a series of reviews of books written by Indigenous authors and allies. This episode is a review of Whose Land is it Anyway: A Manual for Decolonization edited by Peter McFarlane and Nicole Schabus in honour of the late Arthur Manual. The cover art is by Metis artist Christi Belcourt. This book review was originally published on my YouTube Channel as part of the Reconciliation Book Club Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdumqEwhkPk FREE pdf download of the book: https://www.fpse.ca/sites/default/files/news_files/Decolonization%20Handbook.pdf Audio Book version: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fpse/id1520094636 FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

In Episode 100 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get an important update from Kanien'kehá:ka land defender & spokesperson Skyler Williams about their recent victory at 1492 Land Back Lane. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming one-year anniversary of their land reclamation activities and where we go from here. Six Nations members have been peacefully occupying lands at Mackenzie Meadows - lands renamed 1492 Land Back Lane - 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. Facebook page updates for 1492 Land Back Lane: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656879034481566/about/ Link to their Go Fund Me page to help support legal costs: https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund-1492-land-back-lane Email where donations can be sent for food and other survival supplies for those at the camp: landback6nations@gmail.com YouTube video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf4wk6uv_zo FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Skyler Williams used with his permission)

In Episode 99 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two Indigenous warrior women who have long advocated for the health, safety and well-being of Indigenous women and children: Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson and Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel. They joined me to talk about Canada's failed National Action Plan to address the ongoing genocide that is murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson is the Chief of Neskonlith Indian Band in BC and also serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Chief Judy is an advocate of language, culture, history, aboriginal rights and title for Secwépemc communities and she is grounded in the work that matters to our peoples daily lives. Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel was well-known as the former spokesperson chosen by the People of the Longhouse and her community of Kanehsatà:ke during the 1990 “Oka” Crisis. She's also served as President of the Quebec Native Women's Association and has been an Indigenous human rights and environmental activist for decades. Here is the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-I3N3kkYEE Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson Neskonlith Indian Band https://neskonlith.net/tmicw/chief-and-council/ Union of BC Indian Chiefs https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/executive Ellen Gabriel's Blog: Sovereign Voices 1 https://sovereignvoices1.wordpress.com/ Twitter = EllenGabriel1 National Action Plan https://www.mmiwg2splus-nationalactionplan.ca/ Federal Pathway https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/texte-text/fed_patway_mmiwg_2slgbtqqia_1622728066545_eng.pdf FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Images of used with permission)

Episode 98 is by special request! It is the panel discussion from the joint book launch for Peter McFarlane & Doreen Manuel's book: "Brotherhood to Nationhood" published by Between the Lines and Pam Palmater's new book "Warrior Life" by Fernwood Publishing. The event was co-hosted by BTL and Fernwood, opened by Oyinda Alaka (Fernwood) and Chaired by David Gray-Donald (BTL). Pam Palmater, Doreen Manuel, Kanahus Manuel, and Peter McFarlane discuss the life and legacy of George Manuel, the concept of warrior life, the #LandBack​ movement, Tiny House Warriors and Indigenous sovereignty. FULL VIDEO version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEetjEmZHsA Brotherhood to Nationhood: George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian Movement BTL: https://btlbooks.com/book/brotherhood-to-nationhood Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pxgcZr Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence Fernwood: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Amazon: https://amzn.to/3avA3Uo Tiny House Warriors: http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/ 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 (Audio recording with permission of BTL and Fernwood)

Episode 97 is a special show where I get to share extended clips from Rueben George's interview with me on his own podcast show! Rueben is from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and in addition to being a Sun Dance Chief - has also been a driving force behind his Nation’s revitalization of language, culture, spirituality and law. Rueben hosts a new livestream series for Sacred Ecology – a documentary film project about the importance of cultural preservation and biodiversity. The series is called Truth. Family. Culture. Health where Rueben interviews Indigenous elders, cultural leaders, and environmental activists. You can find his show on Facebook, YouTube and on the Sacred Ecology website. BUT my podcast only shares parts of the show. You have to listen to Rueben's show to catch the extended version which includes a lengthy question and answer session from some of those who were in the audience. Link to the full show on Rueben's podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuMI3t7rnqE Link to previous interview I did with Rueben on my podcast about his battle against Trans-Mountain pipeline: https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/rueben-george-on-battle-against-trans-mountain-pipeline Here is the link to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation's Sacred Trust website for more information on how to support them: https://www.twnsacredtrust.ca/ FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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: www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Picture of Rueben George used with his permission)

In Episode 96 of the Warrior Life Podcast, we talk to two leading Indigenous legal experts about Bill C-15 - the federal legislation intended to create a National Action Plan to ensure Canada's laws are compliant with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Professor Brenda Gunn and the Honourable Murray Sinclair help us understand the human rights protections contained in UNDRIP and they address the many concerns and misconceptions related to Bill C-15. The Honourable Dr. Sinclair is Anishinabe whose list of accomplishments is very long as he has worked as a lawyer and professor; associate chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba; co-commissioner on the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba; Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada; Senator; and now works at the law firm of Cochrane Saxberg. Professor Brenda Gunn is Metis lawyer and professor at UofM law, who is a well-known expert on international law and done a significant amount of international human rights work including: research to promote greater conformity between international laws protecting Indigenous rights and domestic laws; community legal aid clinic in Guatemala on a case of genocide submitted to the IACHR; provides technical assistance to the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; AND she wrote a handbook about understanding and implementing UNDRIP. Here is the original YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuWtRmGIrro United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web. Bill C-15 An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&billId=11007812 Understanding and Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: https://www.indigenousbar.ca/pdf/undrip_handbook.pdf We've featured other Indigenous voices, including those who actively worked on UNDRIP in its early stages: Ellen Gabriel Kanienʼkehá꞉ka grassroots warrior and Onkwehón:we rights activist https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/ellen-gabriel-on-undrip-bill-c-1 Former NDP MP Romeo Saganash (Cree from Waswanipi) https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/romeo-saganash-on-his-political-career The Honourable Graydon Nicholas (Wolastoqey from Neqotkuk [Tobique First Nation] ) Part 1: https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-1 Part 2: https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-2 FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Images of used with permission)

Episode 95 is a special Chiefs Panel on political relations in New Brunswick. From police killings of First Nations people during the pandemic; the province’s refusal to hold an inquiry into anti-First Nation racism; the RCMP raid on reserve-based businesses and now to the province’s cancellation of First Nation tax agreements – the relationship seems to be moving in the wrong direction. I had the honour of hosting Chiefs from NB representing First Nations from both the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Nations: Sakom Chief Allan Polchies Jr., has been Chief of St. Mary’s First Nation in Fredericton, since 2018. Before that he served as Councillor for 13 years and has always been super involved at the community level. His First Nation is part of the larger Wolastoqey Nation. Twitter = chiefallanjr Website: https://www.stmarysfirstnation.com/​ Chief Patricia (Trish) Bernard has been Chief of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation since 2013. Before that, she served as Councillor for 6 years and was also called to the NB Bar in 2000. Her First Nation is also part of the larger Wolastoqey First Nation. Facebook = Trish Bernard Website: https://madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com/en Chief Sacha LaBillois has been Chief of Ugpi’ganjig – also known as Eel River Bar First Nation – since 2019 and before that also served as a councillor and worked on economic development. Chief Sacha is also my chief! Our First Nation is part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Facebook: Sacha LaBillois Website: https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/​ Chief Bill Ward has served as Chief of Metepengiag – also known Red Bank – since 2015. On Twitter, he describes himself as not only the youngest Chief in the Atlantic region, but the coolest. His First Nation is also part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Twitter = BillWard86 Website: https://www.metepenagiag.org/​ Here is the link to a media story about this issue: https://www.globalnews.ca/news/7763242/new-brunswick-first-nations-provincial-tax-dispute/ Here is the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcTOlam6WYg 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. FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com​ If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345​ My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk​ NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://warrior-life-2.creator-spring.com/? (pictures used with the permission of the owners)

In Episode 94, we talk to Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) filmmaker Courtney Montour from Kahnawà:ke about her work in the film industry and her latest documentary that will premiere at the Hot Docs film festival in May 2021. Her film is called Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again and shares Mary's work as an advocate pursuing justice for First Nations women and children due to sex discrimination in the Indian Act which removed them from their communities. Here is the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSmsun-7ic Link to buy tickets to the film: https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=141817~367cbc04-eb03-453a-90f8-88ca48c4cf79&epguid=9759e3f1-085c-4e15-88c2-e02a8ee1f1d1&showing=141991& Link to our FREE Q&A panel on May 6th at 5pm EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016172408857/WN_iZFYG9bwSQiYckAvGxY5sw Courtney Montour on Instagram = courtneymontour FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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: www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Courtney Montour used with her permission) (Pictures come from social media, Google Images and other online sources and the copyright belongs to the owners. I post them according to fair use in education, news and commentary).

In Episode 93, we talk to Kanienʼkehá꞉ka grassoots warrior and Onkwehón:we rights activist Ellen Gabriel who talks to us about the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and her views on the federal government's Bill C-15 which intends to create a plan to make Canada's laws compliant with UNDRIP. Ellen's article in Ricochet Media: https://www.ricochet.media/en/3593/ellen-gabriel-bill-c-15-is-chance-to-actually-break-with-the-colonial-status-quo Bill C-15: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/43-2/bill/C-15/first-reading UNDRIP https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf Here is the YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP2lRJtdaKM FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Images of Ellen Gabriel used with her permission)

In Episode 92 of my Warrior Life Podcast, we get to talk to Ugpi'gangig Chief Sacha LaBillois. Ugpi'ganjig, also known as Eel River Bar First Nation is located in northern New Brunswick, Canada and is my home community. It's also part of the larger Mi'kmaw Nation. Chief LaBillois shares with us her journey to becoming a Chief and some of the issues facing our First Nation, including the recent unlawful RCMP raid. Here is the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXpJvSDu1ks Here is the link to Ugpi'ganjig's website: https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/ Press Release from Mi'kmaq Chiefs re RCMP Raid on Eel River Bar First Nation: https://www.migmawel.org/news/2021/3/26/migmaq-chiefs-denounce-unlawful-acts-by-rcmp-and-province-of-new-brunswick FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Images of Chief Sacha LaBillois used with her permission)

In Episode 90, we listen to Part 2 of a two-part podcast conversation with the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Netqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick about his life journey. He was an educator, lawyer, judge, Lieutenant Governor and now Chancellor of St. Thomas University. He also shares many stories along the way! Here is the link to Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-1 Here is link to the video which incorporates both Parts 1 & 2 to be shared later: TBD. Here is the link to STU announcement about him as Chancellor: https://www.stu.ca/news/all-news/2020/st-thomas-university-names-graydon-nicholas-chancellor-.php 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Graydon Nicholas from STU website)

In Episode 89, we talk to the Honourable Graydon Nicholas - Wolastoqey from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. He shares with us his journey as a Native educator, lawyer, judge, Lieutenant Governor and now Chancellor at St. Thomas University. You don't want to miss all of his stories! Here is the link to Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/honourable-graydon-nicholas-shares-his-journey-part-2 Here is the most recent announcement of him joining STU as Chancellor: https://www.stu.ca/news/all-news/2020/st-thomas-university-names-graydon-nicholas-chancellor-.php 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Graydon Nicholas used with his permission)

In Episode 88, we talk to Nancy Mike ᒪᑭᑦᑐᖅ ᒪᐃᒃ - an Inuk mother, nurse, throat singer and author about Inuit culture and community. She also shares with us a reading from her children's book: Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull. Here is the link to buy her book: https://amzn.to/3dtI5z4 You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Pangniq The video version of this podcast will be posted later here: TBD 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Nancy Mike used with her permission)

Episode 88 is a BREAKING NEWS edition of the Warrior Life Podcast with Gitksan social worker, professor and human rights advocate, Dr. Cindy Blackstock. She provides us with an update on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders against Canada for racial discrimination against First Nations children. She also give us an overview of the report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on the compensation owed to the First Nations children and their families. The video version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hFJmO8mdLg Link to the PBO Report: https://www.pbo-dpb.gc.ca/en/blog/news/RP-2021-038-M--compensation-delay-denial-services-first-nations-children--indemnisation-retards-refus-services-enfants-premieres-nations Spirit Bear Plan: https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear-plan Link to 7 Free Ways to Make a Difference: https://fncaringsociety.com/7-free-ways-make-difference How You Can Donate: https://fncaringsociety.com/donate In case you missed our other podcasts/videos on this issue: (1) Video: Cindy Blackstock on Justice and Equality for First Nations Children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5LvH3LY_20&t=9s (2) Podcast: Cindy Blackstock on the CHRT Compensation Order https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/cindy-blackstock-on-chrt-compensation-order (3) Podcast: Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfare https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/cindy-blackstock-on-bill-c-92-indigenous-child-welfare 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Cindy Blackstock used with her permission)

In Episode 87, we talk to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ - an Inuk woman from Iqaluit, Nunavut - who is a human rights defender and current serves as NDP MP for Nunavut. She shares with us her experiences as an MP and the importance of putting the needs of Inuit first in all of her work. She also has her own podcast - Moments with Mumilaaq - that can be found on most podcast apps: https://open.spotify.com/show/77MEBirbXvIjLa6rN0F3SX You can also follow her on Twitter @MumilaaqQaqqaq The video version of this podcast will be posted later and can be found here: TBD 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Mumilaaq Qaqqaq used with her permission)

In Episode 86, we talk to Aliqa Illauq - an Inuk originally from Kangiqtugaapik in the Qikiqtaaluk region in Nunavut - who is grounded in her Inuit language, culture, identity and traditions. She talks to us about the Inuit protests against the Baffinland mine that happened this week. Go Fund Me Page = Help Inuit Save Our Future: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-inuit-save-our-future Respect Inuit or Leave Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Respect-Inuit-or-Leave-104790181648666 You can follow Aliqa on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AliqaIllauq The video version of this podcast episode can be found here: TBD 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Aliqa Illauq used with her permission)

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=2s Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk To Be a Water Protector: The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/to-be-a-water-protector Water Protectors on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36R5N4l 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Audio with permission of CCPA-MB)

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=8xBOHHrPCPo Warrior 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-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Audio, video & pic used with permission of Listuguj)

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 Science https://amzn.to/39AkRDY There 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Dr. Kim TallBear was used with her permission)

In Episode 82, we talk to former judge, lawyer and professor, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC's healthcare system. She shares some of her findings and recommendations from her report: In Plain Sight. Link to the report: In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Healthcare https://www.engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Full-Report.pdf Here is the video version of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfshb-qqIVY 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond used with her permission)

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.pdf Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsUWwiCmkvQ Please 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Romeo Saganash from our podcast used with his permission)

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=1s For 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: monicah@sipeknekatik.ca Link to the video version of this episode: TBD Please 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.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: amzn.to/3lAleUk (Image of Chief Mike Sack used with his permission)