Podcasts about First Nations

We'll hear from AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak about why today's throne speech was an important victory for Indigenous people in Canada -- and for all treaty peoples. Every minute that sepsis goes untreated increases the risk it will be fatal. Now, a team of researchers in Canada is developing a portable detection device to predict a patient's sepsis risk, and save valuable time.A controversial US-backed humanitarian organization begins giving out food packages to desperate Gazans. But a longtime aid worker says the chaos that ensued shows the plan is deeply flawed.In the New Zealand parliament, bills that aren't part of the government's legislative agenda still have a chance to be advanced -- and that chance comes in the form of an old cookie tin that one official tells us embodies nothing less than democracy itself. We meet the 22-year-old who is closing in on completing the quest he began at 10, to visit every Old Spaghetti Factory in the world. Turkey gets serious about airplane etiquette -- promising to fine passengers who stand and crowd the aisles before their rightful turn to disembark.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that anticipates some seated debates.

Beyond the myths and mysteries of Sex and why it’s so taboo, we felt it important to delve into Sex for People of Colour. Why is it so hard for us to talk about? How do we handle being hypersexualised at a young age and losing our innocence? What is our hope for People of Colour when it comes to sex and healing? We were joined by the immensely profound Nadine Atia of Aateeyah Sexology who spoke on the trauma that First Nations and People of Colour carry and how it manifests into our sexuality and sex life. Keep up with Nadine and all she’s up to: Instagram: @aateeyah.sexology Website: Aateeyah Sexology We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_) The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/) Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en) Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod) TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered) Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com #ItsLayeredPodcast #sextalk #NadineAateeyah #AateeyahSexology #SexforPeopleofColour #PeopleofColour #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an air of excitement in Ottawa as it prepares for King Charles III to arrive and deliver the speech from the throne, which lays out the Liberal government's plan and priorities. His visit is also widely seen as pushback against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to turn Canada into the 51st state. But according to the new U.S. ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, that saga is over and Canada should move on. He sits with Catherine Cullent to discuss that and the next steps in the Canada-U.S. relationship.Plus, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Canada of emboldening Hamas, a Middle East expert joins The House to talk about if there's been a shift in Canadian-Israeli relations. Then, a constitutional expert, a royal watcher, an Indigenous leader and members of Quebec's sovereignty parties talk about what message King Charles' speech will send to Trump — or whether the whole thing ultimately means nothing to the U.S. president.Finally, the parliamentary bureau chief of the National Post and the Ottawa bureau chief of La Presse explain what to look for in the government's to-do list.This episode features the voices of:Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to CanadaThomas Juneau, University of Ottawa political science professorPatricia Treble, royal watcherPhilippe Lagassé, Carleton University political science professorPerry Bellegarde, former national chief of the Assembly of First NationsPascal Bérubé, Parti Québécois MNACatherine Gentilcore, Parti Québécois MNARuba Ghazal, Québec solidaire MNAStuart Thomson, National Post parliamentary bureau chiefJoel-Denis Bellavance, La Presse Ottawa bureau chief

Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation's shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since time immemorial. He elaborates on the significance of the terms 'Mi'kmaq' and 'Nu,' explaining the shift in terminology among his people. As a teenager, he discovered his Indigenous heritage and cultural roots from his elders after he moved to Wagmatcook (a First Nations reserve) and learned about how the power of music could shape his life. He shares the story of first hearing Phil Collins at his uncle's house after school, which inspired him to take up the drums. He soon discovered First Nations drumming by directly learning the songs from elders in talking circles. Morgan also talks about his transition from a shy teenager to a confident musician deeply immersed in both Mi'kmaq and Celtic musical traditions, creating a unique fusion which Morgan calls "Mi'kmaltic."We also talk about Morgan's emotional connection to his community and the importance of music in rediscovering and celebrating his Indigenous heritage. He recounts how his exposure to traditional Mi'kmaq songs and ceremonies as a teenager was a transformative experience that reignited his cultural pride; in music and in our conversation Morgan pays homage to his family members, especially his elders, who played pivotal roles in nurturing his musical talents and helping him embrace his cultural identity. Finally, Morgan reflects on his musical collaborations, including his close partnership with producer Keith Mullins, and the creation of his new album, 'Heal the Divide.' He further explains the innovative process of blending Mi'kmaq and Celtic musical elements, the album's thematic focus on community and healing, and his aspirations to inspire the younger generation of his community. This was truly an inspiring conversation exploring the intersections of culture, history, and music with a very special musician!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On Episode 570 of Impact Boom, Tahlia Steadman of Blaklash discusses the critical role of culturally led architectural design in shaping inclusive spaces, embedding First Nations voices throughout design processes, and key opportunities for supporting emerging Indigenous leaders. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 536 with Owen Café on infusing purpose into landscape architecture to counteract oppressive built environments -> https://bit.ly/44U7CMN The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Tahlia Steadman Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome seasoned youth care specialist Joe Blake to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Joe joins us to discuss the representation of Indigenous youth in Canada's justice system and the cultural disconnect they often experience. He explains how restorative practices align closely with Indigenous ways of resolving conflict—centered on healing, empathy, and community. Through stories from his own practice, including a powerful anecdote involving two youth in a group home, Joe illustrates how even informal restorative conversations can defuse tension, foster understanding, and build authentic relationships. Joe is a restorative practices instructor with IIRP Canada. He runs restorative justice training workshops and has been working in the field of Child and Youth Care for more than fifteen years. Joe has a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care. The research focus for his Master of Arts thesis is on restorative practices with Indigenous youth within the youth criminal justice system. Joe's key areas of interest in the field particularly lie in the youth criminal justice system, youth rights, restorative practices, social justice, Indigenous practices, and youth advocacy.  He teaches these topics at several Toronto-based colleges, including Toronto Metropolitan University, Sheridan College, and Durham College. Joe serves in a variety of family counselling and court-ordered supervised access program positions. Joe identifies as Ojibwe, First Nations and is especially aware of the challenges that Indigenous and other marginalized youth face.  Tune in to learn more about how restorative justice offers a meaningful alternative to punitive systems by promoting accountability without shame, and how youth themselves begin to use these tools in their homes and schools. 

The banquet, called Wlipogwat, offered a taste of animals and plants harvested on Abenaki territory. It's part of ongoing efforts by Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations to protect their knowledge, culture and homelands.

If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities.If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities. - Жителям отдаленных общин Австралии тяжело получать доступ к книгам, особенно на языках Коренных народов. И тут на помощь приходит The Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Drew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future From Extinction discusses the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth.  This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on May 16. Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream online for the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.3cr.org.au/greenleftradio/episode/half-earth-socialism-77-years-nakba We acknowledge that this podcast was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ X: https://x.com/GreenLeftOnline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:46krhuuuo6xjpofg6727x6fi Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752

Unlocking an Extra Hour: Strategies for Maximizing Time WHR 3.224: Mark Ellwood Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim sits down with productivity expert Mark Ellwood, President of PACE Productivity Inc., to dive into the science of how we spend our time. Mark shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, highlighting how a simple pivot turned a clunky device into a widely embraced tool for time studies. From practical delegation to managing business cash flow with spreadsheets, this conversation is full of actionable advice for remote workers and business owners looking to maximize every hour. Who is Mark Ellwood? Mark Ellwood is an internationally recognized productivity consultant and the creator of the TimeCorder, a unique device that helps organizations track and improve employee time use. With over three decades of experience working from home, Mark blends innovation, humor, and data to inspire businesses to focus on what matters most. His work extends into strategic facilitation, executive time research, and team development in both corporate and First Nations contexts. Connect with Mark Ellwood: Website: https://www.getmoredone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markellwood1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkEllwood Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In this Episode: 00:00 Story of Success: How the TimeCorder became a breakthrough tool 02:00 Lesson from Failure: Why the original product didn't sell 08:00 Delegation tips from a solo entrepreneur who contracts with purpose 15:00 The truth about fans, SEO, and the power of Google Ads 22:00 Building a practical, flexible cash flow system that actually works 28:00 Guest Solo: Mark's current research on executive women and First Nations 33:00 Why admin work hasn't disappeared and how to spend time wisely

From the World Turtle to the Beast of Busco, join Seth, Heather and Aaron for a deep dive on all things giant turtles.  Email - Monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com SHOW NOTES: Monsteropolis - Turtle Town NEWS - We got a DISTRIBUTOR for Lost Contact lined up. Hey! This means you kids get to see it soon, along with some other stuff (right? Am I remembering this right?) that's not presently available (is this wrong?).    (At time of air) - Ape Canyon is screening at the Kiggins Theatre in just a few days! (5/22)    Heartland, Archives, Decoded, Appalachian, BTT all be going on. Finale for Paranormal Horizons! Head to Youtube. Go there now, you can do that while you listen. Hit that subscribe button. They'll all call you Subscribe-o   —   Monsteropolis: Turtle Town. A sub neighborhood of Monsteropolis, like Ape Street, Octopus Alley and Thunderbird Boulevard. Let's do these the whole show instead of the show. Bigfoot Borough. Turtle Town is a quaint little (big) neighborhood. And it's gotta be big, because it's full of real big turtles. Not Ninja Turtle big, those guys were big but like size of a bus big, eat your house big, ride across the ocean on their backs if you forged an unbreakable bond with them by saving their home land from a dragon big, stuff like that.    TURTLES are REPTILES. They live in the WATER, but they breathe AIR. They have SHELLS. What a WEIRD ANIMAL.    If you think about it, turtles are almost like their own cryptid already. Not as weird as the Platypus but still pretty weird. I mean. Shells? Some of them live to be super old too, like 100 years or so.    Intrinsic weirdness aside, there are a lot of legends and cryptid encounters associated with turtles.    THE WORLD TURTLE - Present in a lot of mythologies. Basically the idea is that the WHOLE WORLD sits on top of the back of a giant turtle. Turtle world. Turtle Planet.    The oldest version we know about seems to come from Hindu mythology. The god Vishnu appears in the avatar of a giant turtle named Kurma, which had a mountain on its back.    It also popped up, seemingly independently in First Nations lore, such as the Iroquois and Lenape, who portray it as a giant sea turtle.    It's cool to think of ancient societies observing the world around them and going, “Oh yeah, all this is on a turtle.” If you think about how they would have observed turtles in the wild, you know, algae and stuff growing on their backs, they kind of look like little models of earth.    Historians and scholars also talk about themes that would likely have been in play, such as longevity and continuation, which were important to some of the First Nations tribes and really have been important to human societies for most of history. People would have noticed that turtles lived a long time and also kind of represent security and strength. That's cool.    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/world-turtle-cosmic-discworld   THE BEAST OF BUSCO - A big old turtle legend from Indiana. Local to Churubusco, Whitley County, Indiana, also referred to by the nickname Turtle Town, which I did not know when I tentatively named this episode. According to one online source, the nickname originally stems from ‘Little Turtle,' the name of a sagamore (chief) of the Miami tribe, but it's later become associated with the giant turtle sighting at Fulk Lake.   First sighting is said to come from 1898 by a guy named Oscar Fulk who spotted it on a large lake on his property. Like, really large, 7 acres apparently.  FIFTY YEARS went by. Then in 1948, two men named Ora Blue (that's a name right there) and Charley Wilson were fishing on the same lake, when they reported seeing a similar creature - just a huge, huge turtle, which they described as looking like a snapping turtle with huge spiky shell “the size of a dinner table,” and now all I can think about is Bowser from Mario Bros.  Gale Harris, who owned the property at the time of the second sighting, got really into the whole thing, and launched multiple expeditions to try and capture it, including one wherein he drained the 7 acre lake. They tried nets and damming streams and all kinds of stuff. They never found the turtle and it nearly bankrupted him.  The local media picked it up a few months after the Blue/Wilson encounter, and it became another Cryptozoological staple. Thrill seekers, monster hunters and now internet weirdos (like us!) became fascinated with the story, and it hangs around in the new millennium.  Turtle Brother is supposed to be around 500 pounds. Adult male alligator snapping turtles (the ones we know for sure exist) can hit over 200 pounds, so maybe Busco Boy was just a really really big turtle, but you gotta wonder how he got that big. By the same token, alligator snapping turtles aren't supposed to live in Indiana, so if it were one of those, it would represent its own anomalous encounter on par with Phantom Big Cats and other out-of-place animals. Some natural historians don't think they ever lived there at all, though specimens have been seen as close as the White River in Morgan County, as recently as 1991, but experts posit that this was likely an escaped or released domestic specimen based on its growth pattern. So, shrugging emoji.  https://www.iflscience.com/the-beast-of-busco-the-mystery-of-indianas-500-pound-turtle-sightings-75278 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/could-citizens-of-this-indiana-town-have-seen-a-500-pound-turtle-180984659/ The Ogua - Another big old turtle guy but this one has two heads (sometimes)! Two head turtle, Turtle Two Head, Turtle Tim and The Two Headed Ogua, I don't know, this would make a great kids movie though. A lot of cryptid stories would make good kids' movies.  Anyway though, this guy shows up in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Ohioooooo, right near you guys. Aleghenny and Monongahela rivers apparently.  Did you, did you check for turtles? Turtle check? When you went outside today? Watch out for this guy because he's- Twenty feet long! That's longer than cars. 500 pounds. Does this seem too long? Like shouldn't something that long weigh more? Unless he's like a really slim cigar shaped turtle? I dunno, I'm not good at math, maybe somebody can figure out what a twenty foot long thing that's also 500 pounds would look like and draw it.  Story goes that in 1745 (before the Revolution) a giant two headed turtle jumped out of the river and ate a 12 year old boy who was fishing. Which is kind of how alligators and predatory turtles hunt you know, like hiding right under the surface. Bummer.  There are supposed to be sightings “all over Marion county” according to online sources but specifics are spotty. Did you guys SEE the Ogua when you were children? Were you WARNED not to get EATEN by two headed turtles? So could any of these guys actually exist? Maybe not the world turtle one unless we're just gonna decide that that's real. I like it so I'm good with it.  The biggest turtle ever known to exist was the Archelon Ischyros, a sea turtle that grew up to 15 feet long and was believed to weigh up to three tons.  See that's what I was saying earlier - something 20 feet long would need to weigh more than 500 pounds. BUT an especially large Alligator Snapping turtle could, maybe, possibly, be MISTAKEN for weighing 500 pounds, or maybe actually weigh close to that much. There are people who are way taller than the average person so it probably happens with turtles. It could be a whole thing where there just were some really big turtles hanging out in these areas and witnesses mistook them for being 20 feet long.  What they're doing in Indiana and Ohio though is another mystery.  Ultimately it's not a question of whether turtles this size/near this size existed - it's a question of whether or not one matching the anatomy of a snapping turtle could get this large, and if it could/did ever exist in some of these northern parts of the country, AND if they could still be hanging around in the modern day. We're essentially talking about dinosaurs here - should the “turtle cryptids” be thought of the same way we think about Plesiosaurs and other “surviving dinosaur” stories? Is this just too many questions?  We're also talking about behaviors really closely associated with gators/crocs (the ambush hunting) so maybe there were some stories about alligators that got mixed up and turned into stories about turtles, but that seems like a stupid guess now that I'm typing it out. And also alligators aren't supposed to be in Ohio or Indiana either.  SOME POP CULTURE REFERENCES - Plenty of giant turtles in Pop Culture. There's that Gamera guy, and the smaller Toho kaiju Kameobas from the cult film Yog: Monster from Space (Kameobas also shows up in Godzilla: Tokyo SOS, 2004). There's the giant turtle from Aladdin and King of Thieves, always liked that guy. The Pokemon Torterra is pretty clearly a take on the World Turtle idea (got trees and mountains on his back and in the Detective Pikachu movie he's the size of a mountain). There's this video game called Fortnite you may have heard of. Giant turtle in there as a part of the Oni/Ninja theme they did for season whatever it was - is that guy still around? I haven't played in awhile. He was cool though you could hide in the trees on his back and find really crappy shotguns and then get killed by a much better player who already figured out that's a bad strategy.  — Thanks for listening everybody! Come to the Ape Canyon screening, listen to The Lore You Know, and maybe by the next episode we'll figure out how to get Aaron out of here. You can (should!) subscribe to Small Town Monsters on Youtube, and if you liked this show, give it a rating or review! If you didn't like it don't. Enough people did that already. You're good. 

It's not easy to get the reading material you want if you live hours from the nearest town, have rough dirt roads, or no roads at all. But that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. - Tidak mudah mendapatkan bacaan yang sesuai dengan keinginan jika Anda tinggal beberapa jam dari kota terdekat, melewati jalan tanah yang sulit, atau bahkan tidak ada jalan sama sekali. Namun di situlah Indigenous Literacy Foundation berperan.

Muayad Ali, a Palestinian activist, reflects on the 77 years of al Nakba (Catastrophe), it's legacy and why the right of return is such an important demand for Palestinians around the world. This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on May 16. Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream online for the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.3cr.org.au/greenleftradio/episode/half-earth-socialism-77-years-nakba We acknowledge that this podcast was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ X: https://x.com/GreenLeftOnline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:46krhuuuo6xjpofg6727x6fi Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752

As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, threatening to take over the Strip and complete its ethnic cleansing campaign, Labor has consistently repeated the lie that 'Australia does not supply weapons to Israel'. Anti-Zionist researcher and journalist Yaakov Aharon joined Isaac Nellist on the Green Left Show to discuss the key relationships between Australian arms manufacturers, the Israeli Defense Forces, Zionist lobbyists and the Australian government. Aharon has been writing on this topic for Michael West Media, you can find his writing here: https://michaelwest.com.au/author/yaakov-aharon/ We acknowledge that this video was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ X: https://x.com/GreenLeftOnline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:46krhuuuo6xjpofg6727x6fi Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752  

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - Avustralya dünyanın en yüksek ortalama yaşam sürelerinden birine sahip. Ortalama bir Avustralyalı 83'üncü doğum gününü kutluyor. Ancak Aborijin ve Torres Boğazı Adalı halkların üyesiyseniz ortalama yaşam süreniz sekiz yıl daha kısa. Farkı Kapatma programı bunu değiştirmeye yönelik ulusal bir strateji. İlk Ulusların üyelerinin nüfusun geri kalanının hayat standardına ulaşması hedefleniyor.

On this week's program we speak to Genevieve Grieves and Wejdan Shamala about their project, Motherhood in the Colony. Genevieve is a proud Worimi woman and respected artist, educator, field builder, film director and oral historian. She is also the co-Creator and Creative Director of GARUWA, First-Nations owned and led storytelling agency. Wejdan is a Palestinian woman, whose family is from Gaza and the West Bank. She uses art, such as spoken word, as a vessel for her advocacy. This film Motherhood in the Colony, brought to life by Genevieve Grieve, and Palestinian artist, Aseel Tayah, sees the coming together of eight First Nations and Palestinian women. Through intimate storytelling, the film unravels stories of colonial trauma, and mothering as an act of resistance, while inviting audiences to listen, learn, and envision a future beyond the oppressive structures of colonisation.Listeners are advised that the following program contains references to genocide and colonial violence. If you need to speak to someone about the issues covered in the show, you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 14Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners can contact: 13 YARN on 13 92 76 on  - a dedicated 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesYarning Safe'n'Strong on 1800 959 563 - a free and confidential 24-hour counselling service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples  

If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities.If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities.

Former NRL star Johnathan Thurston talks his connection to culture, his career and his community. We also explore the Go Foundation's impact on Indigenous education.

De Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) bereikte onlangs een mijlpaal: het versturen van één miljoen boeken, waarvan veel in oorspronkelijke talen, naar ongeveer 500 afgelegen Indigenous communities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul to negotiate ceasefire.  Officials in Gaza say multiple Israeli strikes have killed more than a hundred people in Khan Younis.  The Bloc Quebecois intends to launch a legal challenge to the election results in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne.  Canada's finance Minster says the Liberals aren't planning to table a budget this year.  Enbridge sells minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to 36 First Nations in BC.  Glut of condo units in Toronto and Vancouver causing condo market turmoil.  Maori MPs in New Zealand temporarily suspended from parliament, after they performed the haka to protest a government bill. 

Dr. Sven Buder is an astrophysicist and researches the night sky in Canberra — with a particular focus on so-called galactic archaeology. In this interview, Buder talks about his journey from Germany to Australia, his current research and the challenges that satellite systems such as Starlink pose for astronomical observation. He also talks about the importance of indigenous star knowledge and cooperation with First Nations astronomers. - Dr. Sven Buder ist Astrophysiker und erforscht in Canberra den Nachthimmel – mit einem besonderen Fokus auf die sogenannte galaktische Archäologie. Im Gespräch berichtet Buder von seinem Weg von Deutschland nach Australien, seiner aktuellen Forschung und den Herausforderungen, die Satellitensysteme wie Starlink für die astronomische Beobachtung mit sich bringen. Außerdem spricht er über die Bedeutung indigener Sternenkenntnisse und die Zusammenarbeit mit First Nations Astronomen.

Proudly supported by NRMA Insurance. In this powerful yarn, I sit down with proud Badtjala, Gunditjmara and Woppaburra man, Jesse Green—founder of Yilay —a 100% Indigenous-owned apparel, promotions, and signage business based in Brisbane. Jesse shares his journey from AFL community programs to building multiple businesses with deep roots in family, culture, and community. He speaks openly about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood, the importance of cultural protocol, and the need to address issues like black cladding in the Indigenous business sector. Jesse also highlights the role of authenticity, the strength of community collaboration, and his commitment to creating intergenerational wealth—one business at a time. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone passionate about genuine First Nations enterprise and social impact.

Ammar Ali Jan of the Haqooq-e-Khalq Party (HKP) speaks to Green Left's Isaac Nellist about the risk of further confrontations between India and Pakistan and the pathway to justice for Kashmir, Pakistan and India. Ammar Ali Jan will be speaking via zoom at this May 30 forum: https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/forum-no-new-india-pakistan-war And in person at the Ecosocialism 2025 conference: https://ecosocialism.org.au/ We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752 Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsDiscussion about Trump's ongoing trade deals with the Middle-east and how they reinforce their dominant role in the Middle-east.News from the pages of Green LeftNT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisonsNSW Parliament agrees to strengthen abortion accessInterviews and DiscussionsDrew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to save the future from extinction joins the program to discuss the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth. You can listen to the individual interview here.Muayad Ali, Palestinian activist joins the program to reflect on the 77 years of Nakba (known as catastrophe) it's legacy and why the right of return is such a important demand for palestinians all over the world. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedReady to fall - Rise AgainstSongs for Gaza by David Rovics

Chimpanzees use leaves to wipe bums and clean up after sex, study finds. Fifth Annual European Gull Screeching Championship, attracted 60 seagull soundalikes from 14 countries. United Arab Emirates first nation to use AI to write laws. // SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia's First Nations peoples. More than 100 First Nations languages are currently spoken across Australia. Some are spoken by only a handful of people, and most are in danger of being lost forever. But many are being revitalised. In today's episode of Australia Explained we explore the diversity and reawakening of Australia's First languages. - Chiunque sia arrivato di recente in Australia può capire quanto sia importante mantenere viva la propria lingua madre. La lingua è parte integrante della propria cultura, e le lingue indigene australiane non sono diverse, poiché collegano le persone alla terra e alle conoscenze ancestrali e riflettono la diversità dei popoli delle Prime Nazioni australiane. Più di 100 lingue delle Prime Nazioni sono attualmente parlate in tutta l'Australia. Alcune sono parlate solo da una manciata di persone, e la maggior parte di esse rischiano di andare perdute per sempre. Ma molte si stanno rivitalizzando. Nella puntata odierna di "Australia Explained" esploriamo la diversità e il risveglio delle prime lingue australiane.

Indigenous leaders are forcefully denouncing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's rhetoric inviting the idea of separating from Canada. The province includes wide swaths of treaty territory established through agreements with the federal government. First Nations leaders say there is no way to even enter the conversation of separation without first consulting with the tribes. The unprecedented talk of separation comes as President Donald Trump insists on promoting the unlikely scenario of the U.S. annexing Canada. We'll learn about First Nations authority in Alberta and the sovereignty questions the separation discussions raise.

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - Аустралија је међу водећим земаљама у свету по очекиваном животном веку становништва. У просеку, Аустралијанци живе око 83 године, али очекивани животни век Абориџина и људи са острва Торесовог мореуза, краћи је у односу на осталу популацију за осам година. Како би се овај и други животни исходи за аутохтоне народе побољшали, постављени су темељи за иницијативу под називом Затварање јаза (Closing the Gap). Шта се променило од покретања овог националног споразума и где је аустралијско друштво данас по питању ових разлика, тема је серијала Упознајмо Аустралију (Australia Explained).

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - Australia ee pan töŋ wën ye kɔc piir thin ruun juëc pinynhom. Tɛ thööŋ yen yic, kɔc juëc Australians ɣa piir bïk ɣet ruön 83 ke dhiëtden. Tɛ̈n kɔc Aboriginal ku Torres Strait Islander, piërden atɔu nhom cïen tɛ̈n ruun ka bɛ̈t. Thiɔ̈ɔ̈k kaam Lääu ɣa ajuiɛ̈ɛ̈r ci matic bï kënë looi. Bï Piälguöp ku rëël Kɔ̈c Gɛ̈ɛ̈th Tuëŋ juäc yic, keek aleu bïk thööŋ nhom pïïr nhiäär yic ku kaam lääu tɛn kɔc-cie Indigenous Australians.

In this special episode of the Black Magic Woman Podcast, proudly brought to you by NRMA Insurance, Mundanara yarns with Rory Chapman—a proud Wiradjuri/Ngemba man, founder of Embrace Tech, and the trusted IT partner behind BlackCard’s digital transformation. Based on Kabi Kabi Country, Rory shares how his purpose-led tech company supports First Nations organisations across the country with accessible, high-quality IT services. From growing up around his family’s computer store to launching a culturally grounded tech business that now powers BlackCard’s new eLearning platform, Rory offers powerful insights into cybersecurity, intergenerational wealth, and the role of culture in entrepreneurship. He speaks candidly about the challenges of running a business, staying connected to community, and building a future where more mob thrive in the tech industry. Whether you're in business, dreaming of it, or simply curious about the intersections of tech, culture, and community—this episode is full of inspiration, strategy, and strength.

The Menzies School of Health Research is celebrating its 40th anniversary.It's Australia's leading medical research institute for improving health outcomes for First Nations people and its reach now extends beyond our shores to the Asia Pacific region.To commemorate this milestone, Menzies has chosen a collection of papers published in the MJA to highlight their research.Professor Alan Cass AO is the Director of Menzies and joins me now to discuss its work, its history and its future.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, the award-winning historian and author Dr Kate Fullagar chats with Dr Gabriella-Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Bennelong & Phillip: A History Unravelled, the first joint biography of First Nations leader, Bennelong, and the first governor of the British Colony of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why Bennelong & Phillip is still so relevant, over 200 years since the events depicted in it occurred Why Kate Fullagar structured the narrative around the intertwined lives of Bennelong and Arthur Phillip rather than crafting separate biographies Why Kate plotted the events in Bennelong's and Phillip's lives in reverse order, starting with the two leaders' funerals How Kate reconciled the literary challenges in crafting events in reverse order How Kate pieced together and interpreted thousands of fragments of evidence that were biased by a colonial lens and lacked an Indigenous perspective The vital evidence that enabled Kate to challenge the prevailing image of Bennelong as a tragic victim and outcast of his community The complexities of intercultural encounters, particularly the power dynamics, cultural misunderstandings and moments of genuine connection that shaped the interactions between Bennelong and Phillip Why deeply researched, revisionist accounts of a life and events are so vital in an authentic portrayal of our nation's history and the individuals who created that history How Bennelong & Phillip encourages us to confront the complexities of the past and engage in ongoing conversations about reconciliation and justice.

On today's show: we speak with a First Nations lawyer about how Treaty rights fit into the separation conversation; we speak with CBC's Vatican Analyst about the papal conclave that has begun in Rome; Calgary is hosting the National Junior A Hockey League Championship this week. We touch base with the head coach and GM of the Calgary Canucks, ahead of the Centennial Cup.

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - L'Australie a l'une des espérances de vie les plus élevées au monde. En moyenne, les Australiens vivent jusqu'à leur 83e anniversaire. Mais pour les aborigènes et les insulaires du détroit de Torres, l'espérance de vie est inférieure d'environ huit ans. Closing the Gap est un accord national conçu pour changer cela. En améliorant la santé et le bien-être des Premières Nations, celles-ci peuvent bénéficier de la même qualité de vie et des mêmes opportunités que les Australiens non autochtones.

Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia's First Nations peoples. More than 100 First Nations languages are currently spoken across Australia. Some are spoken by only a handful of people, and most are in danger of being lost forever. But many are being revitalised. In today's episode of Australia Explained we explore the diversity and reawakening of Australia's First languages. - Toute personne qui vient d'arriver en Australie peut comprendre à quel point il est important de préserver sa langue maternelle. La langue fait partie intégrante de votre culture et les langues autochtones d'Australie ne font pas exception à la règle, car elles relient les gens à la terre et à leurs connaissances ancestrales. Ils reflètent la diversité des peuples des Premières nations d'Australie. Plus de 100 langues des Premières Nations sont actuellement parlées en Australie. Certains ne sont parlés que par une poignée de personnes, et la plupart risquent d'être perdus à jamais. Mais nombre d'entre eux sont en cours de revitalisation. Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui d'Australia Explained, nous explorons la diversité et le réveil des langues premières d'Australie.

Premier Danielle Smith says her Canada includes Alberta...but she'll trigger a referendum question on separation if enough Albertans petition her to do so. This, just days after her UCP government made it (much) easier to do exactly that. Meantime, as Alberta sovereigntists grow louder after Mark Carney's election win, First Nations leaders are pushing back with a reminder about treaty agreements. Advocates fighting poverty, inequality, and inaction are crying foul over political stunts and distractions. Where is all of this headed? We approach from a couple different angles in this episode of Real Talk.  3:30 | Jespo picks out a few key moments from Premier Smith's live TV address and shares his thoughts.  WHAT DO YOU THINK? talk@ryanjespersen.com  13:10 | Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais says Smith's referendum talk is "reckless" and the Confederation of Treaty Six First Nations is prepared to fight in court.  41:50 | Jespo and Johnny get into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, and INTERNET: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 45:50 | Albertans with disabilities are living with more challenges than ever due to funding cuts, dwindling supports, and lack of accessibility legislation. We connect with advocates Zachary Weeks and Michelle Kristinson ahead of a rally at the Alberta Legislature. LEARN MORE: https://www.barrierfreeab.ca/ 1:13:00 | Jespo and Johnny debrief, including a look at Real Talkers' lived experiences as shared in the Live Chat. (Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be part of the conversation!) 1:25:30 | Real Talkers Tom and Ron have thoughts - many thoughts - after Premier Smith's live address. EMAIL THE SHOW ANYTIME: talk@ryanjespersen.com  REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

We’re throwing it back to our most downloaded episode of all time—a powerful and eye-opening yarn with proud Kabi Kabi and South Sea Islander man, Isaac Harrison. Isaac shares his deeply personal story—his family’s roots in blackbirding and survival, his experience navigating identity across cultures, and his remarkable journey from the sugar cane fields of his ancestors to founding one of Australia’s most exciting renewable energy companies, Bunji Energy. We also talk about intergenerational wealth gaps, the legacy of slavery in Queensland, and how love and resilience continue to shape our communities. This episode is rich with truth-telling, laughter, and vision—highlighting the strength of Blak entrepreneurship, the importance of cultural grounding, and why we must invest in First Nations youth and futures on our terms Recommendations throughout this episode: https://deadlydiscussionspodcast.com http://bunjilenergy.com.au Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - L'Australia ha una delle più alte aspettative di vita al mondo. In media, gli australiani vivono fino a 83 anni. Ma per le popolazioni aborigene e delle isole dello Stretto di Torres l'aspettativa di vita è inferiore di circa otto anni. Closing the Gap è un piano nazionale che mira a cambiare questa situazione. Migliorando la salute e il benessere delle First Nations, queste potranno godere della stessa qualità di vita e delle stesse opportunità degli australiani non indigeni.

One of the more exciting news points in recent weeks has been the announcement of the new First Nations initiative Damulgurra Stories. Founded by Larrakia man Cian Mungatj McCue, of Moogie Down Productions, and award-winning casting director and producer Sarah Price of Castaway NT, Damulgurra Stories aims to transform the way productions work with First Nations cast, crew and creatives both on and off screen— providing resources, protocols and training rooted in cultural integrity, collaboration and empowerment.Andrew caught up with Cian and Sarah ahead of the launch of Damulgurra Stories at Screen Forever on the Gold Coast this week to talk about the foundation of Damulgurra Stories, the change in First Nations storytelling in Australia, and how young and emerging First Nations talent can engage in storytelling.For more information, read the press release here.If you want to find out more about the work we do on The Curb, then head over to TheCurb.com.au, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your film loving friends. We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from filmmakers to a wider audience. Thanks for listening to this chat with Cian and Sarah. For other interviews and reviews, visit theCurb.com.au. Please rate, review, and share this interview with your film loving friends. We hope they like it as much as you have. I'll see you on the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - Австралия — одна из ведущих стран в мире по продолжительности жизни. В среднем австралийцы живут около 83 лет. Но для Аборигенных людей и жителей островов Торресова пролива продолжительность жизни примерно на восемь лет ниже. Closing the Gap — это национальное соглашение, призванное изменить это. Речь идет об улучшении здоровья и благополучия представителей Ккоренных народов Австралии, чтобы они могли наслаждаться тем же качеством жизни и возможностями, что и другие австралийцы.

One of the more exciting news points in recent weeks has been the announcement of the new First Nations initiative Damulgurra Stories. Founded by Larrakia man Cian Mungatj McCue, of Moogie Down Productions, and award-winning casting director and producer Sarah Price of Castaway NT, Damulgurra Stories aims to transform the way productions work with First Nations cast, crew and creatives both on and off screen— providing resources, protocols and training rooted in cultural integrity, collaboration and empowerment.Andrew caught up with Cian and Sarah ahead of the launch of Damulgurra Stories at Screen Forever on the Gold Coast this week to talk about the foundation of Damulgurra Stories, the change in First Nations storytelling in Australia, and how young and emerging First Nations talent can engage in storytelling.For more information, read the press release here.If you want to find out more about the work we do on The Curb, then head over to TheCurb.com.au, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your film loving friends. We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from filmmakers to a wider audience. Thanks for listening to this chat with Cian and Sarah. For other interviews and reviews, visit theCurb.com.au. Please rate, review, and share this interview with your film loving friends. We hope they like it as much as you have. I'll see you on the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been ten years to the day since Rachel Notley's NDP ended a 40+ year Conservative dynasty at the Alberta Legislature. In this episode, the province's 17th premier reflects on how that win changed politics on the prairies forever.  3:30 | But first...does separating from the federal NDP help the Alberta NDP's chances next election? Could Alberta ever separate from Canada? How would an NDP provincial government address Alberta's unemployment issue? Current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi joins us on the heels of the party's annual convention in Edmonton.  22:00 | Chief Billy Morin, the first Indigenous Conservative MP in Edmonton's history, talks to us about Alberta sovereignty and treaty rights, First Nations' investment in energy projects, and Pierre Poilievre's plan to seek a Commons seat via byelection in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding.   39:30 | Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley looks back ten years to one of the biggest upsets in Canadian political history, tells us how she feels about the death of the carbon tax and the return of union and corporate political donations, and tells us who she'd endorse as next leader of the federal NDP.  1:19:00 | Real Talker Brandon thought the story of Randy the Guinea Pig would make for a perfect Positive Reflection...and we agree! Positive Reflections is presented weekly on Real Talk by Solar by Kuby.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Send us a textMYSTERY ROAD It's the end of the road for Season 14 as TGTPTU's four White fellas travel across the world to the land down under for host Ken's 1x1 flick pick and this season's final film: MYSTERY ROAD (2013), sponsored this week by the Criminal Island's very own Hoppy Joe Beer (Get Your Hop On!). Directed by (and written by and lensed by and edited by and music with sound design by) Ivan Sen, this Aussie neo noir film that will launch a sequel and multiple standalone seasons of a TV season is the Australian filmmaker's first genre film. Sen's work is made with considerations to the conditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (a.k.a. First Peoples, a.k.a. First Nations, a.k.a. Indigenous Australians), and when news of his making a crime fiction film spread, an all-star cast of Oz acting talent lined up to join, beginning with Australian Broadcasting Corporation mainstay Aaron Pedersen, for whom Sen wrote the part of the film's protagonist Detective Jay Swan, with second cast Hugo Weaving whose star power from the past two decades of Hollywood IP films subsequent to serving the Matrix franchise as Agent Smith helped draw in Ryan Kwanten, Bruce Spence, and an early appearance by Samara Weaving, a pod fav who made an appearance in an early TGTPTU Halloween episode.  Plot: A local First Nations girl is found murdered, and Detective Swan freshly back in his hometown from time away catches his first homicide case and must reckon with his family left behind as investigating the homicide brings him into the town's underworld of drugs and prostitution, a world not unknown to his estranged wife and daughter. Pedersen's character also encounters alcoholics (it's Australia after all) drinking themselves to death; a mysterious death of a rookie officer and, separately, a senile man's pet; aspiring cop-killer children on bicycles; mutant dogs; fast barefoot humans; overt and covert racism; Chinese food; and two crack shots in H. Weaving's and Kwanten's characters.    This week Ken and Jack recover from a week-long cold; Thomas brings his comedic A (short for "Australia") game; and Ryan offers background on the growth of media by First Nations peoples in Australia and later demos next season's theme song--all on this special, concluding, evening-record episode of TGTPTU. “Is that a fact?”THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!): Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

“Build baby build!” Post-election, the word ‘pipeline' is popping up again. Mark Carney says he'll speed up energy project approvals, honour the duty to consult with First Nations and also hit Canada's climate goals. Eriel Deranger of Indigenous Climate Action worries these promises amount to “doublespeak.” She warns any plans to fast-track projects that impact Indigenous communities could face protest and legal pushback. Keith Brooks of Environmental Defence says the emissions cap and phasing out fossil fuel projects are the path forward.

Haudenosaunee, Mohawk activist and educator Joyce Jonathan Crone joined me for the #HotDocs festival premiere of RED GIRL RISING, the documentary short about her work as an Indigenous communities advocate and founder of www.hopearises.ca.#RedGirlRising was directed by Faith Howe and Kim Stadfeld.#HotDocs #ShortFilm #CarolynTalks #FirstNations #interview #LandBack*Images courtesy of @HotDocsFest For screening information on the film and the festival visit the official website at https://www.citizenminutes.ca/Follow me on social media @CarrieCnh12paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the key to solving the climate crisis isn't new — but ancient?In this lyrical and story-driven manifesto, we explore how First Nations wisdom offers revolutionary answers to today's environmental emergencies. Rooted in relationship, reciprocity, and reverence for the land, Indigenous practices have sustained ecosystems for millennia — not through extraction, but through balance.What if the Earth isn't a resource, but a relative?What can we learn from Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) about living sustainably?How can we listen — not to lead, but to learn?From rotational farming and fire stewardship to consensus governance and spiritual ecology, this episode invites us to reimagine climate action as a cultural, emotional, and ancestral return — not to the past, but to wisdom we've forgotten to honor.This isn't romanticism.This is restoration.This is regeneration.This is the revolution already written in the soil.Support the showAttitude. Imagination. Execution. Create Without Frontiers.

Why there's an urgent call to support and save public access to trails that cross over into private land. Plus, House lawmakers approve a state constitutional amendment protecting collective bargaining rights, a state commission that helped recognize Abenaki tribe groups explains their process amid criticism from two federally recognized First Nations, officials recover the body of a hiker who went missing in January, Vermont's regular spring turkey hunting season is underway, and we review a wild week of action in the NHL and NBA playoffs in our weekly sports report.  

Get ready for an episode that dives into the depths of ancient spiritual warfare! We welcome back Dr. Merrill Greene, a scholar whose groundbreaking research explores the protective rituals of the Qumran community. From apotropaic magic (yep, we learned a new word) to exorcisms, we discuss how ancient Jewish practices influenced early Christianity and what that means for us today. We also tackle the controversial world of deliverance ministries, spiritual disciplines, and even the role of music in spiritual warfare. Oh, and did we mention the title of Merrill's dissertation is Sectually Transmitted Demons? Yeah, get ready for this one!https://www.weirdgod.com/Weirdness of God bookTimestamps:01:13 Apotropaic rituals vs. exorcisms02:17 What is apotropaism?03:46 Groundbreaking research on the Dead Sea Scrolls04:15 The contrast between apotropaism and exorcisms06:00 Spiritual warfare and ancient Jewish traditions06:41 The mezuzah as an apotropaic object07:07 The Passover as an act of spiritual protection08:30 Why the Reformation rejected spiritual protection rituals09:32 The dangers of monetizing spiritual practices11:33 How Merrill's dissertation challenged modern deliverance practices13:29 The armor of God as apotropaism15:01 Apotropaism in First Nations traditions17:32 The problem with rigid deliverance ministry rules19:23 Psalm 91 as an exorcistic text21:16 What is and isn't superstition?24:30 Jericho and the power of sound in warfare27:08 How spiritual disciplines impact supernatural protection30:33 The power of being part of a faith community35:33 The danger of exaggerated deliverance theatrics39:47 Joseph's divination cup and biblical divination41:08 Was the Essene community influential on early Christianity?46:38 Did the Qumran community invoke spirits against each other?48:53 Merrill's next book: Altered States of Consciousness in the Bible53:53 The stigma around altered states in Christianity56:30 Merrill's personal encounter with the supernatural58:46 Why charismatics need academic theology01:04:25 The church's fear of spiritual experiences01:06:39 Explaining Sectually Transmitted Demons01:11:37 Merrill prayer

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - Australci imaju skoro najduži životni vijek na svijetu. U prosjeku, Australci dožive svoj 83. rođendan. Međutim, životni vijek Aboridžina i otočana moreuza Torres je otprilike osam godina kraći. "Closing the Gap" (Zatvaranje jaza) je nacionalni sporazum koji ima za cilj da to promijeni. Poboljšanjem zdravlja i dobrobiti pripadnika autohtonih naroda, oni mogu uživati isti kvalitet života i jednake prilike kao i neautohotoni Australci.