Podcasts about truth and reconciliation

Send us Fan MailProminent music publicist and SiriusXM radio host Eric Alper explores the intersection of the music industry, systemic barriers for Indigenous artists and the way forward for truth and conciliation in Canada.In this conversation with cohosts Jessica Vandenberghe and George Lee, Alper reflects on his 30-year career, his lifelong passion for the magic of storytelling in music, and why he adopts the mindset of a "shameless idealist" when fighting to get musicians heard."I keep saying yes to doing things for no other reason that I just like and love music, and I like being around people that make magic happen, because I can't play a single note," Alper says. "I've never written a song before. You stick me in a recording studio, I've absolutely no idea, zero, what and how anything is done." But what he does know is that the entertainment industry has historically excluded and exploited Indigenous voices. At the same time, he notes that classifying Indigenous music as a distinct genre undervalues the breadth of musical styles within the scene today.Among the Indigenous artists and acts Alper highlights are Francis Baptiste, Tom Wilson, Crystal Shawanda, Northern Cree, Susan Aglukark, Mattmac, Mike Bern, Duke Redbird and Donita Large.Also getting a special shoutout is the non-Indigenous group Sultans of String and its cofounder Chris McKhool for their groundbreaking collaborations with Indigenous acts in Canada, resulting in the album Walking Through the Fire.McKhool has "kind of been a beacon" for people trying to right the wrongs against Indigenous communities and individuals in Canada, Alper says.Support the showJoin our Facebook community: www.facebook.com/UnsettledJourneys/Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsettledjourneys/Become a paid subscriber: https://ko-fi.com/unsettledjourneysQuestions, comments, suggestions, offers to volunteer:unsettledjourneys@gmail.com

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Harmful Content Warning: This episode contains raw language including racial slurs, as well as discussions of domestic violence and systemic trauma.Alethia joins me to talk about a childhood defined by internal racism and the messy reality of growing up in a toxic home. We dive into the moment her world shifted when a DNA test completely dismantled her family's origin story, replacing it with a hidden history she never saw coming. It's an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at the shame that follows a DNA surprise and the heavy emotional cost of carrying secrets you didn't even know existed.Resources Mentioned:Right to KnowDNAngels and Search AngelsOne Drop: My Father's Hidden Life - A Story of Race and Family Secrets by Bliss BroyardFinding Me: A Memoir by Viola DavisGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyThe Color of Water by James McBrideI Take My Coffee Black by Tyler MerrittReflections: A Window Into My Soul by Alethia SternNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Peacewarts: Chronicled Courage 101 - Truth and Reconciliation (Class 13) Episode Summary: We explore the history and mechanics of Truth and Reconciliation Commissions. We examine how restorative justice breaks the cycle of revenge and why public truth-telling is a technical requirement for a durable peace. Homework Look up the Family Group Conferencing model in New Zealand and find one detail about how the community participates in the "reintegration" phase. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write "no question." Optional: Journal. Is there a secret conflict in your life—something unsaid that is poisoning your relationships? What would happen if you performed a radical truth-telling? Learning Topics: Restorative versus punitive justice: The structural shift in international law' The Maori Model: Accountability, reparation, and the logistics of reintegration; Amnesty for truth: Analyzing the tradeoff of the South African TRC; The shock absorber: How public testimony interrupts the physics of revenge; The great graft: The process of binding a wounded society together through transparency. Get the book Peace Stuff Enough: AvisKalfsbeek.com/peace-stuff-enough Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Darren Parry for a powerful and deeply meaningful conversation about history, identity, and healing. Darren shares his lived experience as a descendant of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, offering insight into generational trauma, cultural preservation, and the responsibility of carrying forward truth. Through storytelling and reflection, the conversation explores how understanding the past shapes the present—and how acknowledgment, compassion, and connection can create a path toward healing. This episode is both grounding and expansive, inviting listeners to consider their own relationship with history, identity, and the shared human experience.Timestamps:[00:00:22] Introducing Darren Parry and the conversation ahead[00:02:10] Darren shares his background and connection to the Shoshone Nation[00:06:48] The importance of remembering and honoring history[00:12:35] Generational trauma and its lasting impact[00:18:42] The role of storytelling in preserving culture[00:25:10] Healing through understanding and acknowledgment[00:33:58] Identity, responsibility, and carrying legacy forward[00:41:27] Bridging divides through compassion and dialogue[00:52:14] What reconciliation really means[01:03:36] Final reflections and closing thoughtsNotable Quotes: “History isn't just something that happened… it's something we're still living.” – Darren Parry [06:52]“If we don't tell our stories, they disappear.” – Darren Parry [18:55]“Healing begins when we're willing to acknowledge what's been carried for generations.” – Darren Parry [25:22]“It's not about blame… it's about understanding.” – Scott Wright [41:35] “We're more connected than we realize—we just have to be willing to see it.” – LaRae Wright [52:28] Relevant links: https://www.instagram.com/shoshoneelder/Produced by NC ProductionsSubscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast

On our 200th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the world has changed. We delve into how the culture and people in it have been affected by this crossing of the rubicon. Josh Gebhart returns to join the discussion.Coffee Brand Coffee -https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/Use the coupon code: gps1 to get 5% off your purchase.  You will be supporting an independent, growing company, as well as our show in the process!!#skids #skidspodcast #garbagepailskids #gps #ufo #hellfiremissile #matthewcrooks #tylerrobinson #jimmykimmel #latenight #charliekirk #turningpointusa #jimmykimmel #destiny #samhyde #diversityofthought #antifa #sharialaw #putin #xi #hotmic #robots

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Peter Maguire — historian, author, surfer, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and one of the most uncompromising truth-tellers working today. From firsthand accounts of the Khmer Rouge genocide to designing classified military watercraft, from the courtrooms of Nuremberg's legacy to the mat at Hickson Gracie's academy, Peter has lived the research most academics only read about. This conversation is raw, wide-ranging, and pulls no punches on history, accountability, power, and what it truly means to act with integrity. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [0:05:40] Peter reveals his family's deep connection to the Nuremberg Trials — his great-grandfather was a judge — and how that legacy drove him to travel to Cambodia in 1994 to document the Khmer Rouge genocide firsthand, at serious personal risk. [0:06:55] Peter describes entering a civil-war-era Cambodia with a $5,000 bounty on Western heads, collecting testimony from survivors, guards, and perpetrators at S-21 prison — and how the experience permanently shattered his faith in international human rights institutions. [0:17:00] The story of Peter's classified military boat project: how a team of surfers and civilians earned three sole-source government contracts and passed all military testing, only to watch their vision get dismantled by the military-industrial complex — all while simultaneously writing op-eds critical of U.S. prisoner policy. [1:17:01] Peter opens up about watching Hickson Gracie's Parkinson's diagnosis unfold, the emotional difficulty of co-writing that book, and what Hickson's profound acceptance of his condition reveals about the nature of the ultimate fight. [2:24:31] Peter describes founding the Fainting Robin Foundation — an organization that steps in when governments and legal systems fail — including helping veterans denied cancer treatment, conducting civilian evacuations in Ukraine, and tracking down a murderer in Cambodia. Peter Maguire is a historian, author, martial artist, and adventurer whose work sits at the intersection of war, justice, and lived experience. He holds a PhD and wrote his dissertation under Brigadier General Telford Taylor, the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials. His books include Law and War: An American Story, Facing Death in Cambodia, Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade, and two books co-authored with Hickson Gracie. Peter spent years in post-genocide Cambodia documenting atrocities, interviewing survivors and perpetrators at S-21 prison, and working on MIA/POW investigations. He also designed a military watercraft that received U.S. government contracts before being co-opted by bureaucracy. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Hickson Gracie's lineage, he is the founder of the Fainting Robin Foundation, which provides investigative and legal support to those failed by conventional systems. He publishes independently on Substack at Sour Milk. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Stephanie Reid speaks with the City's Manager of Indigneous Relations to learn more about how the City of Thunder Bay recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and walks the path to reconciliation year-round.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe and Dr. Danny Zacharias about their book Reading the Bible on Turtle Island and how Indigenous wisdom invites us to see Scripture through a different lens. We explore how the Bible, written by tribal people deeply connected to land and kinship, calls us back into right relationship with Creator, creation, and one another. Chris and Danny share stories that connect the Trail of Tears to the exile in Babylon, the teachings of Jesus to the call of Jubilee, and how truth-telling and reconciliation are part of our ongoing discipleship. This conversation challenges the transactional faith that has shaped so much of Western Christianity and reclaims a relational vision of faith grounded in love, harmony, and gratitude. It's a reminder that reading the Bible through Indigenous eyes doesn't just reveal something new about the text, it helps us remember who we are and how to walk the bright path of Jesus together.H. Daniel Zacharias (PhD, Highland Theological College/Aberdeen) is a Cree-Anishinaabe/Métis and Austrian man originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty One territory), with ancestors also residing in Treaty Two, Treaty Three, and Treaty Five territories. He lives in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia) with his wife, Maria, and four children in Wolfville, NS. He is associate dean and professor of New Testament studies at Acadia Divinity College, where he has worked since 2007. He also serves as an adjunct faculty for NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community.T. Christopher Hoklotubbe (ThD, Harvard) is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He is the director of graduate studies of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community, the first accredited Indigenous designed, developed, delivered, and governed theological institute. He is also assistant professor of classics at Cornell College (Mount Vernon, Iowa). He is the author of Civilized Piety: The Rhetoric of Pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire, which was awarded the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two daughters and live near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Chris & Danny's Book:Reading the Bible on Turtle IslandConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Guest: Steve Teekens, Executive Director, Na-Me-Res, a Toronto-based Indigenous-run non-profit that provides temporary, transitional and permanent housing Indigenous people make up less than one per cent of Toronto's population, but about 15 percent of the city's homeless. Nationally, they are around 5 percent of the population yet account for more than a third of those without homes. These numbers reflect the ongoing legacy of residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and systems that continue to fail Indigenous communities. For Indigenous men especially, homelessness is closely tied to untreated mental illness and addiction. Advocates say ending Indigenous homelessness isn't just policy; it's a part of reconciliation. Na-Me-Res, an Indigenous-led organization in Toronto, has been working on shelters, transitional programs, and affordable housing. On this National day for Truth and Reconciliation, we speak to the organization's Executive Director Steve Teekens —to talk about the crisis — and to share his own family's story as the grandson of residential school survivors and the son of a Sixties Scoop survivor. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of a residential school experience. Support is available at 1-866-925-4419. This episode was mixed by Paulo Marques

Across the country people wear orange shirts to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is to pause and remember the survivors and children who did not make it home from residential schools.And: Imperial Oil plans to pull most of its employees out of Calgary. The energy company is cutting almost 1000 jobs.Also: U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of Canada as a 51st state, in a rambling speech to military generals.Plus: The wait for Hamas response to Gaza peace plan, out of control fire in Nova Scotia, new softwood lumber tariffs, and more.

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with First Nations visual artist and public policy expert Lou-ann Neel by telephone from, as she says, "the lands of the Lekwungen, also known as Victoria, BC" for history and context of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The 2025 observance is taking place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Ms. Neel talks about treaties, unceded lands and the destructive "residential schools" at the root of the observances taking place in across Canada on September 30 - which is also known as "Orange Shirt Day." According to the Canadian government, the day honors "the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities . . . [p]ublic commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process." There is no similar observance in the United States, where similar residential schools were also in operation for decades. Canada's official page for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html Special thanks to John Mackie for his assistance with this episode. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss an episode.

Ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report laying out 94 calls to action, is the federal government any further ahead on healing its relationship with Indigenous Peoples? Governor General Mary Simon reflects in a sit-down interview. Plus, Power & Politics asks Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty if she thinks the government's major projects agenda collides with its path to reconciliation.

September 30 is a day to reflect, to listen, and to confront the truths of Canada's history. On this special episode, we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with honest, challenging, and hopeful conversations about where we've come from and where we go next. This is more than a day off—it's a call to remembrance, responsibility, and renewal. Ryan welcomes journalist Dani Paradis and artist, politician, and community leader Aaron Paquette for a candid discussion on the stories that shape us, the role of media and art in reconciliation, and what meaningful action looks like in 2025. CONNECT WITH DANI: https://www.daniparadis.com/ WATCH RE-KEN-SI-LE-A-SHEN on APPLE TV: https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/re-ken-si-le-a-shen/umc.cmc.1ujmxfg99gse2nx975ea9kh2h  WATCH RE-KEN-SI-LE-A-SHEN on AMAZON PRIME: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/RE-KEN-SI-LE-A-SHEN/0NTYMDEOXTX3R6VG4I1C413YTT 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.

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Janice Maloney, executive director of the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative in Nova Scotia -- or KMK -- and Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L'nuey on PEI. We discuss the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. And off the top, Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings talks about the wildfire burning near Lake George, NS. We also hear about the Mawi'omi Centre at UPEI.

Truth and Reconciliation Day is today Guest: Brad Baker, long time educator and Squamish Nation member Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission began releasing its findings from a multi-year project to document the experiences of residential school survivors and lasting trauma caused by the schools. We hear about the impact this work has had on your life and we hear from guests: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, chair of Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University and chair of the governing circle for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and Brian Davey, CEO of the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF), a non-profit that supports Indigenous business and economic development in northern Ontario.

Today on The Social, North America's largest powwow is being cancelled following criticism that it’s too commercial. Does commercialization undermine cultural significance? And, should an Indigenous play move forward if it lacks Indigenous actors? Then, a historic land claim ruling gives the Cowichan Nation title to land in British Columbia that’s also owned by the Crown, city and private citizens. Should property rights be based on lineage?

When Phyllis Webstad was six years old, her brand new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school. This moment would go on to inspire Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. In this episode, Phyllis sits down with Métis scholar Kristy McLeod to talk about their new collaboration, Decolonization and Me: Conversations about Healing a Nation and Ourselves. Together, they explore how sharing stories can lead to collective healing and personal transformation. Plus, CBC Books' Ailey Yamamoto recommends a novel about one character's dream to become the first Cherokee astronaut.Books discussed on this week's show include:To the Moon and Back by Eliana RamageDecolonization and Me: Conversations about Healing a Nation and Ourselves by Phyllis Webstad and Kristy McLeod They Called Me Number One by Bev SellarsNamwayut by Chief Robert Joseph

Today on the show, a panel of Indigenous young adults share their thoughts ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We also talk about the importance of the Sisters in Spirit Vigil which honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. Guests: Draco Dunphy, Samantha Saksagiak, Jordan Lawrence, Brooklyn Standford, Brooke Temple, Amena Harlick, and Bridget Clarke

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In this episode, Christopher and Kathryn of Daughters of the King share their personal journey of leaving their church and the challenges they faced in the process. They delve into the reasons behind their decision to walk away from a community they once cherished, discussing the importance of biblical teachings and the struggles with leadership that led to their departure. This candid conversation reveals their quest for truth and the emotional toll it has taken on their lives. The prophecies about prodigals. Christopher & Kathrn discuss 4 prophecies that are from 4 days of prophecy. August 15, 2025; August 16, 2025; August 18, 2025; & August 24, 2025. August 15, 2025 - https://lighthousechurchinc.org/2025/08/15/fresh-word-lost-souls-august-15-2025-evangelist-pastor-barbara/ August 16, 2025 - https://lighthousechurchinc.org/2025/08/16/fresh-word-august-16-2025-evangelist-pastor-barbara/ August 18, 2025 - https://lighthousechurchinc.org/2025/08/18/fresh-word-august-18-2025-evangelist-pastor-barbara/ August 24, 2025 - https://lighthousechurchinc.org/2025/08/24/fresh-word-3-august-24-2025-evangelist-pastor-barbara/ Where is the truth?

Wiki Dave and James-005 board the Truth and Reconciliation and talk with Jesse and Kevin from The Truth and Reconcilation Podcast. Come listen to some roundtable discussions and a bit of a quiz too.Edited by DaveLinkThe Truth and Reconcilation Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3WtTJlelKkGP0MorSWZjjcHalo: Flashpoint Atriox, Warmaster of the Banished (Retail Version) - https://www.manticgames.com/halo-flashpoint/halo-flashpoint-banished/atriox-warmaster-of-the-banished-retail-version/Halo: Flashpoint Banished Garrison Scenery Set - https://www.manticgames.com/halo-flashpoint/halo-flashpoint-accessories-terrain/banished-garrison-deluxe-gaming-mat/Halo: Flashpoint Banished Garrison Deluxe Gaming Mat - https://www.manticgames.com/halo-flashpoint/halo-flashpoint-accessories-terrain/banished-garrison-scenery-set/Contact usEmail - kingsofwarwiki@gmail.com or manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/manticuniversepodcast/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manticuniversepodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@manticuniversepodcastFacebook Group - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server: https://discord.gg/EBhU6Pr5ZA

Relations between Canada and Indigenous Peoples have certainly evolved since The Agenda first began covering these issues in 2006. There was Stephen Harper's historic apology to former students of Residential Schools in 2008. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission that followed, led by the late Senator Murray Sinclair. The Idle No More movement of the early 2010s. And much more. As we mark National Indigenous History Month, we thought we'd look back at some of these flashpoints in our history, and find out how much progress has been made. From Kanesatake First Nation, council Chief Serge Simon; Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Chair on Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University; Karyn Pugliese, journalist and instructor at Carleton University; and Riley Yesno, PhD candidate in political science and Indigenous studies at the University of Toronto, join Steve Paikin to discuss.Chief Serge Simon; Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Chair on Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University; Karyn Pugliese, journalist and instructor at Carleton University; and Riley Yesno, PhD candidate in political science and Indigenous studies at the University of Toronto, join Steve Paikin to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start out by debating who's responsible for Dan's audio snafus last time before digging into a various odds and ends, such as the Chief Justice's toast at the Supreme Court Historical Society dinner and President Trump's renunciation of Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society. We then try to make sense of the DIG in Labcorp v. Davis and see whether our predictions about Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos panned out. 

We look at the antipatriotic reaction by the US media and left to Donald Trump confronting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with the truth about white farmer murders. Then we talk in depth about judging human books by their covers and how to do it. Potpourri du Moquerie rounds up the show with borderlines vs cops, trannies at Yellowstone, and the Autopen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Kay Hamalainen is a loving and devoted mom, wife, and educator. In her book, The Occurrence: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Grief, Survival, and For God's Sake Don't Let This Happen to You, she courageously shares her perspective after DUI. What does motherhood look like in the wake of disappointment and unconditional love? We talk about the grit and grace it takes to overcome, to make sense of something senseless, and ultimately find peace to carry on. You can find her book here or wherever books are sold.Want to support the show? Like, share, subscribe, follow, or leave a review! We have also launched a Patreon for those wanting to contribute with a gift, find more information at Patreon/accidental-hope or our www.accidentalhope.com. Thanks again!Support the show

Th program, held by Honouring Indigenous Peoples, took place at Acadia University this year. Mainstreet's Jennifer Waugh and Alex Guye spoke to several students and knowledge keepers about the event and its importance.

Graeme Raubenheimer who’s in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by author, Dr Berend Mets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Francis-Sharma was a young law student interning in Johannesburg in 1996 when she was given the opportunity to observe portions of the Truth and Reconciliation Amnesty Hearings, which were set up to expose the horrors of apartheid in South Africa. Listening to testimony of atrocities and knowing that these public confessions came with exoneration changed her. She filled legal pad after legal pad with stories and kept them for decades. “I think it's brilliant, in some respects — how a country moves forward from such an atrocious history. What can we do to heal a nation?” she tells Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. “But I was left asking myself: Is this enough? Do people feel satisfied by truth alone?” And in fact, that's the question at the center of Francis-Sharma's taut new thriller, “Casualties of Truth.” Shifting between South Africa in the late 1990s and Washington, D.C., in 2018, the novel tells the story of Prudence Wright who is forced to confront a violent past she has tried to ignore. But violence begats violence, and trauma begats trauma. How can one truly atone? Guest: Lauren Francis-Sharma is the author of “‘Til the Well Runs Dry” and “Book of the Little Axe,” as well as the assistant director of the Bread Loaf Writer's Conference and a recovering corporate attorney. Her new thriller is “Casualties of Truth.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

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Amelia Schafer (@ameliaschafers, Rapid City Journal) returns to discuss her recent investigation into a South Dakota boarding school and the thirty-eight graves that were uncovered last year.Follow today's guest on Twitter @ameliaschafers and Bluesky @ameliaschafer.bsky.social.Find more of Josiah's work hereFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonDonateIndian Country Today, to fund more nonprofit journalism like the work Amelia did, https://ictnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/COUP Council, https://coupcouncil.org/donate.Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation, https://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/projects.One Spirit, https://www.onespiritlakota.org/donate.Native American Heritage Association, https://www.naha-inc.org/donate.ReferencesAmelia's previous appearance on Fruitless, "Indian Country in Present Tense," https://share.transistor.fm/s/1adf122b"'They're ready to go home': Few answers at school gravesite," Amelia Schafer in Indian Country Today, https://ictnews.org/news/theyre-ready-to-go-home-little-answers-offered-for-hidden-gravesite-at-catholic-mission"Reporter's Notebook: Telling the tale of one boarding school," Amelia Schafer in Indian Country Today, https://ictnews.org/news/reporters-notebook-researching-a-catholic-boarding-schoolMusic & audio creditsOnion - LukremboYesterday – bloom.In My Dreams – bloom. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Calgary indie folk group Reuben and the Dark has teamed up with Bullhorn Singers, a drumming and singing group from the Kainai Blood Tribe, to make a new collaborative music project called Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers. They call their music the conversation that happens after truth and reconciliation. Reuben Bullock of Reuben and the Dark and Billy Wadsworth of Bullhorn Singers join Tom to tell us what that means. Plus, they set up their debut single, “Powerful.”

DISABILITY WITH POSSIBILITY This week on Outlook we're starting, along with our mission on this show toward recognising intersectionalities and identity, we begin this episode by talking about the date this one originally airs: December 30th. In Canada, the last day of September is known as Orange Shirt Day since 2013 and now Canada's National Day For Truth and Reconciliation since 2021. We emphasise, during a time of the year when school is generally back in session for local students, how the government and church run residential schools for Indigenous children were less like schools and more like concentration camps. We acknowledge these things while remembering all the innocent children made to suffer within that so-called educational (more like colonial) system. Yet also, we celebrate joy in community and culture, while sharing too about the acts of community and solidarity between Indigenous and non Indigenous people with a story from an Ontario school for the blind and a current act of sharing it participated in bringing together the land and Stewards of both the W Ross Macdonald School for the Blind and Mohawk Institute Residential School now known as Woodland Cultural Centre. In the second half we replay some audio of a recent Disability Without Poverty town hall community meeting put on locally in London we were invited to attend. We keep wanting to become a bit more involved in the things happening close to home and with this set of audio clips, we split up in the group to meet others in the community, we heard so many personal stories of the lives of people living with disability and those who love and advocate for and with them, as we play what we said that day when it was our turn as this country heads toward a promised Canadian Disability Benefit, as imperfect and even minuscule as it might be. It's the DISABILITY WITH POSSIBILITY edition of a Mixed Bag show. Check out award-winning Indigenous Hip-Hop artist, producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist Mattmac and their song Still Got Love featured on this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cD0qVjYoeE Show your support for Woodland Cultural Centre: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/support-us/ And for more on the kinds of things Disability Without Poverty are up to or how you can help: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca

The Agenda's week in review featured a conversation with one of the commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the current state of covid-19, Ontario's water infrastructure challenges, and Toronto's congestion nightmare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, I recap what Metro Prep Academy did on Truth and Reconciliation Day.  Spoiler Alert - the next generation will always do better than we did - just get out of their way.

This episode of Hawk Droppings focuses on the Day of Truth and Reconciliation and the history of Native American / Indigenous boarding schools in the United States / Canada. Hawk, shares his recent journey of learning about the indigenous peoples who originally inhabited the land where he now lives in Marin County, California. He discusses the Coast Miwok tribe and his efforts to educate himself about their history and culture.Hawk then moves into the dark history of Native American / Indigenous boarding schools, which were established by the governments of Canada and the United States, often in collaboration with the Catholic Church. These schools forcibly removed indigenous children from their families and communities, subjected them to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and attempted to eradicate their cultural identities. He discusses recent discoveries of mass graves at former school sites and the ongoing investigations into these atrocities.The episode concludes with Hawk reflecting on his own privilege and the importance of acknowledging and learning from this painful history. He emphasizes the need for truth, reconciliation, and continued awareness of ongoing issues affecting indigenous communities, such as the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Droppings On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Droppings RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

MONOLOGUE: There's Little Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Day Bill Blair Lied to China Inquiry https://www.blacklocks.ca/bill-blair-caught-under-oath/  Voters are resigned to illegal foreign money influencing federal elections https://www.blacklocks.ca/resigned-to-foreign-donors/ Liberal-appointed senators are protesting quick passage of a Bloc Québécois bill on dairy quotas https://www.blacklocks.ca/lib-senators-protest-bloc-bill/  Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Blacklocks.ca THE SMART MONEY Economists see Canadian soft landing even without jumbo rate cuts https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canadian-economic-soft-landing-possible-jumbo-rate-cuts 15 Best Dividend Stocks for Lifelong Passive Income  https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/09/30/15-best-dividend-stocks-for-lifelong-passive-incom/  Your Next Financial Advisor will be an APP https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/11/29/ai-reboots-robo-advisors-for-a-new-wealth-era/  Jonathan Wellum – President/CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners 905-631-5462 info@rocklinc.com www.rocklinc.com Truth and Reconciliation Day – Where's the Truth? Jim McMurtry, PhD. – Taught for four decades before being fired by the Abbotsford B.C. School Board for saying residential school students died from disease not murder.    Follow Jim on X @jimmcmurtry01 OPEN LINES THE MORNING GUY Jail time for Anyone, Including Cabinet members, who Lie before official inquiries or parliamentary committees? https://www.blacklocks.ca/bill-blair-caught-under-oath/ Marc Patrone – Host of The Marc Patrone Morning Show, Weekday mornings 7-9am Sauga 960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nine years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission handed down their 94 calls to action, commissioner Marie Wilson reflects on the Commission and how far Canada has come. The Agenda welcomes her to the studio to discuss her new book, "North of Nowhere."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is a good chance to assess where we stand on the 94 Calls to Action. After significant early progress, the past two years have seen ... not much. So why has Canada fallen behind?Has the government changed its focus? Have we simply done all the "easy" work and not yet dug into the toughest, most systemic problems? Are we in danger of turning this national day of reflection into a symbol that sacrifices the urgency out of which it was created?GUEST: Dr. Eva Jewell, research director at Yellowhead Institute, assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Survivors of Canada's residential school system gather across the country to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th is a day of remembrance for Indigenous children who were taken from their families to attend residential schools. Many never returned home. Survivors are calling on governments to do more to correct past wrongs.And: Tensions along the Israel - Lebanon border as Israel approves the next phase of the war with Hezbollah. Israel's military is striking targets inside the country, leaving people in Lebanon wondering what will happen next.Also: Blocked roads. No power. Communication cut off. The destruction from Hurricane Helene is still revealing itself. The storm ripped through the American southeast, killing at least a hundred people. Officials say that number could reach 600.Plus: The United Kingdom becomes the first G7 country to end the use of coal energy, Montreal releases new flood maps, climate education through an Indigenous perspective, and more.

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Ryan Francis, Claudia Jimerson and Samantha Big Swallow make up a tremendous panel discussing the value and role of sports for Indigenous youth.

Occasionally, an event occurs of such significance that it forever changes the way you perceive life itself. For Paul LaRoche, that moment came in November 1993, when he was reunited with his biological Lakota family. This episode of Hidden Heritage delves into the poignant story of his adoption and reconnection, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Orange Shirt Day. Join us as we uncover the origins of Orange Shirt Day, inspired by Phyllis Webstad's personal story, and understand its importance in honoring survivors of the residential and boarding school systems. Learn how this day, which began in Canada, resonates deeply across the United States and Turtle Island, commemorating a painful history while fostering resilience, healing, and hope. Discover the impact of the American Indian Boarding School Program and its long-lasting effects on Native communities. Hear about the ongoing efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages, traditions, and ways of life, and find out how you can participate in meaningful observance of Orange Shirt Day. This episode is a tribute to the strength of Indigenous peoples and a call to action for reconciliation and understanding.

What will it take to address gun violence in America, and what might peacemaking have to say about it? These last few weeks, we have taken some time to hear from visionary peacemakers addressing the issue in creative, imaginative ways. In the last podcast of this series, we are joined by our good friends from the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation. Ainka Sanders Jackson and Lydia Chatmon share with us what these three values mean within the context of gun violence. They explain the racial and economic layers that are at the root of gun violence in America, and offer us a restorative pathway forward. Chatmon and Jackson call us to interrogate where we are complicit in these realities, but they also remind us of our agency and responsibility to be a part of the solution. While this conversation was recorded over a year ago, we think it remains a helpful resource for folks looking for accessible entry points into the conversation of gun violence. Read and share the Principles and Practices of Peacemaking Follow Telos on Instagram @thetelosgroupIf you're enjoying the podcast, become a monthly donor to Telos!Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts or SpotifySubscribe to the Telos NewsletterLearn more about the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation

 Today's episode offers a powerful example of courage, peace, and forgiveness. Our story looks back thirty years, to one of the most violent periods in modern history — the genocide against the Tutsi — and to the resilience and wisdom of the Rwandan spirit and heart. On April 6, 1994, beautiful Rwanda, known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, became a hell on Earth. Between April and July 1994, hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were slaughtered in a horrifying frenzy of state-sponsored terror. Freddy Mutanguha, an ethnic Tutsi, was just eighteen years old when the genocide began. Today, Freddy shares the story of his unimaginable losses, the miracle of his survival, and his life's work nurturing peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation in his country and across the world.  Read the transcript of this episode Learn more about the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Aegis Trust Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation