Brenda Sayers from Hupacasath First Nation on FIPPA & how Hupacasath is leading the way for all Canadians
The Canadian government, under the direction of Stephen Harper, has been criticized for myriad unilateral legislation and decisions that will create permanent changes to the environment and the Canadian landscape. In particular, much of this legislation has been directly impacting First Nations, however there has been a significant lack of consultation, despite section … Read more
Sylvia McAdam & the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The 13th Annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place May 20th to the 31st in New York City this year. One of the original Idle No More founders, Sylvia McAdam joined us from the UNPFII to talk about what she was doing there, the forum itself and the current status and future … Read more
Debra White Plume on Owe Aku & Moccasins on the Ground & Hereditary Chief WEC’KINEW (Eric Pelkey) on PKOLS
In the first half of the show, Debra White Plume joins us to talk about Owe Aku and Moccasins on the Ground – a decolonizing, healing and resistance training program connected to Indigenous Nationhood, identity, and land protection. In the second half, SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) hereditary chief WEC’KINEM (Eric Pelkey) joins us to discuss the May 22nd, … Read more
First Peoples and the Proud To Be Indigenous campaign
First Peoples Worldwide Director of Communications Dan Morrison and Managing Director Neva Morrison joined Indigenous Waves to talk about the Proud To Be Indigenous social media campaign to signal boost the millions of Indigenous voices who will not be represented or attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The Proud To Be Indigenous … Read more
Alo White speaks about his Elder recording project, his Anishinaabemowin spreecast & the healing power of Tradition
Elder Alo White joined Indigenous Waves this week to share his story, and why he feels it is essential to do the work he is doing. In particular, his Anishinaabemowin spreecasts that happen on Tuesday evenings, to help spread Anishinaabemowin to youth and others who might not have access to learn the language, and his … Read more
Artist Duane Linklater on his work Migrations and language and lyrics in blues and hip hop
Artist Duane Linklater’s installation “Migrations” is a part of the Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture at the Power Plant in Toronto. Duane joined Indigenous Waves to discuss the connection between lyrics and language in blues from the early part of the 20th Century and contemporary Hip Hop. Duane also prepared a 15 … Read more
Taiaiake Alfred returns to Indigenous Waves
Taiaiake Alfred returns to Indigenous Waves to share his thoughts on Idle No More, Indigenous Nationhood, and the importance of supporting youth in a reclamation of cultural practice, land connections and traditions and of course, language. Taiaiake Alfred is Bear Clan, Kanien’keha:ka from Kahnawake and is a Professor in Indigenous Governance at the University of … Read more
Pam Palmater speaks about Mathias Colomb Cree Nation & Hudbay; CIUT Spring Membership Drive
The Mathias Colomb Cree Nation has been dealing with an ugly legal battle with Hudbay Minerals Inc. suing them and Pamela Palmater for an Idle No More peaceful action on MCCN territory back in January. Pam joined Indigenous Waves to discuss the case, including what has been described by several accounts as biased conduct from … Read more
Images Festival Indigenous showcase w Elwood Jimmy and Greg Staats
It is no secret that Indigenous tradition and culture is alive in our art, and that art can be a place where we revitalize and ignite our connections to those things. This past Monday on Indigenous Waves, we spoke to artist and Images Festival Programmer Elwood Jimmy along with artist Greg Staats about the Indigenous … Read more
