Podcasts about sovereign indigenous nations

This week on rabble radio, we're sharing a clip from our June Off the Hill political panel. In this panel, our distinguished guests — Eriel Deranger, Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action; Clayton Thomas-Müller, author and activist; Sabrina Grover, political strategist and communications expert; former NDP MPP Joel Harden; and rabble's own parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg — explore the implications of Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to making Canada “an energy superpower.” The discussion delves into how this vision intersects with Indigenous sovereignty, pipeline development and Canada's climate commitments. About our guests  Eriel Tchekwie Deranger is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), executive director/founder of Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) and 2024 winner of the global Climate Breakthrough award. Eriel is active in international Indigenous rights advocacy movements participating in various boards and UN bodies. Her work focuses on Indigenous rights, climate justice  and intersectional movements. She is recognized for her role as spokesperson for her community in the international Indigenous Tar Sands Campaign.  Prior to this she was a Specific Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlement Researcher for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Eriel has written for various magazines and publications; featured in documentary films including Elemental (2012); and is regularly interviewed for national and international media outlets. Clayton Thomas-Müller is a member of the Treaty #6 based Mathias Colomb Cree Nation also known as Pukatawagan located in Northern Manitoba, Canada. He has campaigned in and out of Canada, to support Indigenous Peoples to defend their territories against the encroachment of the fossil fuel industry. He is an award winning film director, media producer, organizer, facilitator, public speaker and bestselling author. His book, Life in the City of Dirty Water, was a national bestseller and a CBC Canada Reads finalist. Sabrina Grover is an experienced political, advocacy and communications professional with an expertise in the international development and global health and nutrition sectors. Grover served as the campaign manager for the Mark Sutcliffe Campaign for Mayor in Ottawa, and in 2021 Sabrina ran as the Federal Liberal Candidate for Calgary-Centre. She also sits on the board of several organizations including the Public Affairs Association of Canada, the Sled Island Music Festival and HomeSpace where she primarily supports stakeholder relations and building partnerships with government and private sector partners. She's also a frequent political commentator on CBC Calgary, CTV Power Play and the Vassy Kapelos Show. Joel Harden is a lifelong community organizer who represented Ottawa Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2018 to 2025 as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. During his time at Queen's Park, Harden served as the party's Critic for Transit and Active Transportation, where he championed accessible, affordable, and sustainable public transit solutions across the province. Karl Nerenberg is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker, working in both English and French languages. He is rabble's senior parliamentary reporter. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.

Our lead story: with just days to go before an election for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, questions are raised about its spending by the Saskatoon Tribal Council. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com

A Saskatchewan Indigenous youth leader is being featured in a new documentary series episode. Warrior Up! is showcasing the work and commitment of youth Indigenous leaders. Hailey Rose, who is a youth chief with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, is one such leader being featured. She joins Evan to discuss the work she does and her experience as part of the series.

Our lead story: the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations calls out school leaders in Coronach SK for alleged racism and bullying after a family shares the story of their 10-year-old son's years of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual abuse by classmates.  

Louis Dumas, Canada's Ambassador to Egypt, tells Vassy Kapelos there's no concrete information on how many more may get out in the coming days On today's show:  Prof. Casey Babb, a former policy adviser to Canada's former minister of defense and now an International Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and Instructor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, on rising anti-Semitism in Canada since the Israel-Hamas war began Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News Channel and host of The Debate; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail  Vice Chief Edward “Dutch” Lerat with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations on The Burns Way and better supporting Indigenous veterans

Educating people of all ages and cultures is what drives Elaine Sutherland. For nearly 25 years, she taught in schools, mostly as a kindergarten teacher, and helped her peers incorporate Indigenous history and teachings education into their classrooms. Today, you can find Elaine at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner where she is the Director of Treaty Education. The history of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner is interesting.It was created in 1989 by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the Government of Canada to guide both parties through their differing views on Treaties. For those unfamiliar with Treaties, in Saskatchewan they are the formal agreements between the Crown and First Nations with their expectations and obligations.11 numbered treaties were negotiated after confederation and between 1871 and 1921. They cover the territories from present day Ontario to Alberta as well as parts of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. In Saskatchewan, there are six treaties: Treaty 2, treaty 4, treaty 6, treaty 8 and treaty 10. Saskatoon is in treaty 6 territory. The Office of the Treaty Commissioner's vision in our province is to promote respect and understanding of Treaties, and to support Treaty parties in maintaining and enhancing the Treaty relationship through dialogue, neutral support, assistance with resolving disputes, and commitment to the Treaty principles.I would strongly recommend spending some time on the OTC's website as there some great online resources available and it's just interesting learning about this organization.Learning is a theme in this episode as it's something Elaine Sutherland firmly believes we should all be doing no matter where we are in our lives. For the past two years, she has been teaching the importance of treaties to people in our city, our province and across Canada. She left a highly respected teaching career to take on this role and it has not always been easy. However, you will hear why this work…why sharing the stories of treaties with businesses, organizations and especially teachers, as well as strategies to help on their learning journey, is so meaningful to Elaine. You will also hear in this episode how Elaine's new two day education session called the Treaty Learning Journey is connecting with participants here in Saskatoon and throughout Saskatchewan.Thank you so much to Elaine for sharing her story on the podcast and to the Office of the Treaty Commissioner for its cooperation and support. You can listen to YXE Underground wherever you find your favourite podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods or the the YXE Underground website. Follow YXE Underground on social media! Simply search 'YXE Underground' on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Don't forget to leave a 5-star review if you like what you hear. This is the Season 5 finale of YXE Underground and I can't thank all of you enough for supporting my podcast. Whether you're listening to or sharing the podcast, or maybe you're telling a friend to check it out, or you're buying podcast swag that support local organizations…thank you so very much! I had no idea this podcast would go on for five years and it really is a privilege sharing these stories with you. Thank you for the opportunity to do so. I can't wait for Season 6 to launch in September and you might hear a summer bonus episode or two between now and the fall. If you have any recommendations when it comes to people or organizations that should be featured on the podcast, I would love to hear them. Feel free to send an email to ericandersonyxe@gmail.com or fill out a nomination form on the website. You can also drop me a line on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I know there are so many people in Saskatoon making a difference in our community who are flying under the radar so let's get them on the podcast and share their stories. I hope you have  a safe and wonderful summer and be on the lookout for a few bonus episodes in July and August before Season 6 begins in September. Cheers...Eric 

As the fourth anniversary of the release of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls approaches, Aly Bear believes the crisis has only deepened. Bear, who is 3rd vice chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan (FSIN), recently had the opportunity to bring up the issue with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an event in Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. On the latest episode of Face to Face, Bear says she wanted Trudeau to know that violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit is a “crisis” and “a state of emergency.”

Morgan Norwood, ABC News; Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; and Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic.

The community of James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan is still reeling from the mass stabbing earlier this month. Guest host Nahlah Ayed discusses the process of healing and the search for answers, with Heather Bear, fourth vice chief with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; and Cree lawyer Eleanore Sunchild.

During his trip to Canada this past week, Pope Francis apologized for members of the Catholic Church who cooperated with Canada's "devastating" policy of Indigenous residential schools, and begged for forgiveness for past wrongs and forced assimilation. Although he returns to the Vatican this weekend, the process of reconciliation continues. To discuss where that effort goes from here, members of a new generation of Indigenous leaders share their takes on the week that was and the path forward. Talia Schlanger is joined by Taylor Behn-Tsakoza, Youth Representative at the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations; Serpent River First Nation Chief Brent Bisaillon; and Hailey Rose, Youth Representative at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Gary Anandasangaree, Liberal MP; Rob Moore, Conservative MP; Don Davies, NDP MP; Larisa Galadza, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Adrienne Batra, The Toronto Sun; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; and Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star.

Vic Fedeli, Ontario Economic Development Minister; Vice-Chief David Pratt, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Omar Sachedina, CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic; and Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor.

Agriculture played an important role in colonialism and today it can hopefully help build reconciliation. We explore how First Nations can pursue prosperity through business development in agriculture and agri-business with Thomas Benjoe, President/CEO of FHQ Developments in Saskatchewan, chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and 2021 Report on Business Changemaker. Thomas and FHQ held a virtual conference in September 2021 on Indigenous Agricultural Innovation. FHQ Developments is the economic development entity of the File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council, itself a council of 11 First Nations in the Treaty 4 area of Saskatchewan including Saulteaux (Anishnabe), Lakota, Dakota, Nakoda and Cree (Nehiyaw). We explore the opportunities and challenges of First Nations' economic development including access to capital and credit as well as skills development and training. Indigenous people and agriculture have a long history in Canada and on Turtle Island. The agricultural innovations from Indigenous peoples in the Americas transformed global agriculture after European contact, with new crops like maize, beans and potatoes. And European-style agriculture was promised as the means for livelihoods in the numbered treaties of western Canada, only to be quickly subverted. Over the next couple of months, we will be doing a series of shows on different aspects of Indigenous agriculture. File Hills Qu'Appelle (FHQ) Developments https://fhqdev.com/ File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council https://fhqtc.com/ Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations https://www.fsin.ca/ Indigenous Peoples in Canadian agriculture - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/indigenous-peoples-canadian-agriculture

Yannick Beaudoin is Director-General for Ontario and Northern Canada with the David Suzuki Foundation and Director for Innovation and forOntario with the Wellbeing Economies Alliance for Canada and the Sovereign Indigenous Nations.  He brings a ‘new economics for transition' lens to the organisation to enable the transformation of Canada towards social and ecological sustainability.  He has a background in marine geology, was former Chief Scientist with GRID-Arendal, a United Nations Environment Programme collaborating centre - and has a Masters from Schumacher college in Economics for Transition. We talk with him this week in his role in the Wellbeing Economies Alliance for Canada - and as part of the greater Alliance, which incorporates nations as far apart as Scotland and New Zealand, and organisations across the globe.  David brings his sense of scope and place and humanity to the huge questions of today: What's our economy for? And if it's not fit for purpose, how can we shift the system to something which would bring people and planet into balance and harmony. David Suzuki Foundation: https://davidsuzuki.orgWellbeing Economies Alliancehttps://weall.org/Weall Canadahttps://weallcanada.org/Theory Uhttps://www.toolshero.com/leadership/theory-u-scharmer/Three Horizons Modelhttps://resources.h3uni.org/tutorial/three-horizons/Thrutopiahttps://thrutopia.life

(Rebroadcast) Dr. Yannick Beaudoin, Director of Innovation for Ontario with the David Suzuki Foundation talks about the call for a revolution with the Well-Being Economies Alliance for Canada and Sovereign Indigenous Nations. / Plus, David Tindall, Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia on his article “Anti-Vax protest or insurrection? Making Sense of the freedom convoy protest.”

Agriculture played an important role in colonialism and the dispossession of Indigenous peoples. Today it could help build prosperity and reconciliation. We hear from Chief Cadmus Delorme on the history of agriculture and colonialism as it is expressed on Cowessess First Nation, Treaty 4 in Saskatchewan. In this episode, Chief Delorme traces the history of his First Nation from before European contact, through signing of Treaty 4, the failure to implement Treaty obligations, and the roadblocks to real First Nations engagement in agriculture from the start. Support for European-style agriculture was promised in the numbered treaties of western Canada like Treaty 4, only to be quickly subverted. Chief Delorme talks about many of the issues regarding these treaties and the Indian Act. The Indian Agents' power to control First Nations people, the pass system requiring the Indian Agents' approval of sales of grain and cattle, and arbitrary reductions in the size of the Cowessess reserve land area. This is a brutal irony as Indigenous people and agriculture have a long history in Canada and on Turtle Island going back thousands of years. The agricultural innovations from Indigenous peoples in the Americas transformed global agriculture after European contact. This presentation was part of virtual conference in September 2021 on Indigenous Agricultural Innovation held by FHQ Developments and is used with their permission. Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cree (Nehiyaw) and Saulteaux (Anishinabe), is Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. He came to national attention in 2021 when 751 unmarked graves were identified on Cowessess First Nation. He holds a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from the First Nations University of Canada, and was also named in CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40, a list of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40. This episode is part of a series on different aspects of Indigenous agriculture. In the next episodes, Cadmus Delorme explores the challenges and opportunities for First Nations' pursuing prosperity through business development in agriculture and agri-business. Cowessess First Nation https://www.cowessessfn.com/ A Brief History of Indigenous Agriculture https://manitobamuseum.ca/a-brief-history-of-indigenous-agriculture/ Canada's First Nations people were country's first farmers https://www.producer.com/crops/canadas-first-nations-people-were-countrys-first-farmers/ File Hills Qu'Appelle (FHQ) Developments https://fhqdev.com/ File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council https://fhqtc.com/ Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations https://www.fsin.ca/ Indigenous Peoples in Canadian agriculture - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/indigenous-peoples-canadian-agriculture

Colin D'Mello, CTV News; Jonathan Wilkinson, Natural Resources Minister; Bronwyn Eyre, Saskatchewan Energy Minister; Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Jason Kenney, Alberta Premier (Live News Conference); Tonda MacCharles, the Toronto Star; Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic; and Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease specialist.

Aly Bear (Tatanka Ska Win) is a proud mother and descendant of Dakota, Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw heritage. She is a member of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation where her father, Darcy Bear, currently serves as the Nation's Chief. Aly has worked tirelessly to advance her education while balancing her duties as a single parent. She obtained her juris doctor from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law, in 2020. Since, Aly worked on a wide range of files, including corporate commercial, labour and employment, civil litigation and intellectual property. However, her passion and primary focus as a lawyer has been, and continues to be, revitalizing and implementing traditional Indigenous laws and finding expression for these laws in modern-day Indigenous governance structures. One of the highlights of Aly's legal career to date has been the opportunity to work on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation's Self Government and Dakota Treaty files. After much thought and careful consideration, Aly has decided to run for third Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Aly is passionate about her roots, and connecting to her identity through ceremony. In this episode, Aly talks about being from Saskatchewan, what law school was like as a single mother, why she went into law, how reclaiming the Indigenous governance systems with the 7 sacred teachings, rather than the western governance systems, is so crucial, the negative effects of western law's fragmented systems, the need for sacred Indigenous ceremonial space in public settings, and the RCMP in Canada. ... Follow Aly Bear on Instagram Follow Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram Visit thebrandisfemale.com.

For more than a century, native children sent to Canadian Christian boarding schools were banned from speaking their languages or practicing their traditions. Hundreds died but their families were never told and bodies never returned -- only found in unmarked graves recently. John Yang speaks to Heather Bear, vice chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, about Canada's dark past. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more than a century, native children sent to Canadian Christian boarding schools were banned from speaking their languages or practicing their traditions. Hundreds died but their families were never told and bodies never returned -- only found in unmarked graves recently. John Yang speaks to Heather Bear, vice chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, about Canada's dark past. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! June 30, 2021 is A Day To Listen, in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, hundreds of radio stations from broadcasters across Canada, united for a full day of programming dedicated to amplifying and elevating Indigenous voices. Learn more at https://downiewenjack.ca/ To start today's show, Scott welcomed Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard to the show, to talk about improving access to education for indigenous communities, as well as the current state of affairs as more people begin to understand the history of residential schools. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University - A Day To Listen Feature on Theresa Hall and Isaac Murdoch. Guests: Theresa Hall, a  residential school survivor, has made it her mission to share her experience so that history never repeats itself Isaac Murdoch, an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder, encourages everyone  to take grief and negative energy to create a beautiful and better future for all children. - How is Doug Ford's government fairing in the polls, as Ontario reopens, and wil his fortunes improve or falter by the time of the next provincial election? Guest: David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data - A Day To Listen Feature on Shina Novalinga and Coralee McGuire-Cyrette. Guests: Shina Novalinga is a young Inuk reclaiming her heritage through Inuit throat singing.  With an astounding 2.5 million Tik Tok followers, Shina Novalinga  educates her generation about Inuit culture, tradition, and history Coralee McGuire-Cyrette works to break the cycle of violence against Indigenous women as the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women's Association. ONWA seeks to empower women so they may achieve social and cultural well–being - To the surprise of many, Bill Cosby has been released from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court . Why was the conviction overturned? Jeff Manishen explains. Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer with Ross & McBride, Former Crown Attorney - A Day To Listen Feature on Heather Bear and Tabitha Bull. Heather Bear, Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan, is a survivor of the Lebret Industrial Residential School and was a day scholar at the Marieval Residential School where 751 unmarked graves were recently recovered Tabatha Bull, the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, explains how Indigenous people were systematically excluded from Canada's economy and how we can all support Indigenous businesses today - Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Radley Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex talks with Vice Chief Heather Bear, Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations & Survivor of the Marieval Residential School. They discuss what this find means for the community, why Chief Cadmus Delorme and Chief Bobby Cameron are treating the site as a crime scene, and what it's like to go through the residential school system.  Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowessess First Nation announced a preliminary finding Thursday of 751 unmarked graves at a cemetery near the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. Heather Bear, vice-chief with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, discusses what needs to happen next, beyond words of support. And Kisha Supernant, director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology at the University of Alberta, talks about locating these burial sites, and why she thinks it's the most important work she'll ever do.

Stefanie Davis, CTV News; Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Jody Wilson-Raybould, Independent MP; Marc Miller, Indigenous Services Minister; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Robert Benzie, the Toronto Star; Chief Reginald Bellerose, Muskowekwan First Nation; Nik Nanos, and Nanos Research. 

Guest host Matt Baker speaks with former Lion JR Larose and Second Vice-Chief David Pratt of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations for a powerful discussion about Indigenous issues and Truth and Reconciliation. As the club honours National Indigenous History month, we also discuss what society can do to help spread these powerful messages.

Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Chief Perry Bellegarde, Assembly of First Nations; Marc Miller, Indigenous Services Minister; Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Dr. Joss Reimer, Manitoba's Vaccine Task Force; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic; and Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News Infectious Disease Specialist.

On today's show: The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the government to take action Examining the history of residential schools Forestry workers are making their voices heard WHO is proposing further studies into the origin of COVID-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An RCMP watchdog has concluded that police racially discriminated against Debbie Baptiste, the mother of Colten Boushie, after he was shot and killed in 2016. Matt Galloway discusses the findings with Eleanore Sunchild, one of the lawyers representing Boushie's family, and Heather Bear, vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.