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Truth Before Reconciliation Book Talk Niigaan Sinclair and Sean Carleton Confront Residential School Denialism in New Book Warrior Life Podcast with host Pam Palmater In episode #186, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair and Dr. Sean Carleton discuss their new edited collection, Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, published by the University of Manitoba Press. The collection features chapters by Indigenous residential school survivors, activists, and others who share their knowledge, expertise, insights, and lived experiences in relation to residential schools and the rise of denialism. Niigaan Sinclair is an Anishinaabe, award-winning author, media commentator, and professor from Peguis First Nation. He teaches at the UofM in the Dept. of Indigenous Studies. Niigaan is also an award-winning columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/biographies/niigaan-sinclair Sean Carleton also teaches History and Indigenous Studies at the UofM and confronts denialism in his academic, media, and published works. You can check out his other published works on his website: https://www.seancarleton.com You can buy their new book, Truth Before Reconciliation, here: UofM Press: https://uofmpress.ca/books/truth-before-reconciliation Amazon: https://link.amazon/B054ehwMD Here is the link to the organization to which they have donated all the proceeds from their book: Indian Residential School Survivors Society: https://www.irsss.ca/ You can also check out Niigaan's previous best-selling book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre, published by McClelland & Stewart, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/673193/winipek-by-niigaan-sinclair/9780771099175 Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0drvZMsT You can also check out Sean's previous best-selling book, When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance, published by Between the Lines, which he co-authored with Ellen Gabriel, here: Between the Lines: https://btlbooks.com/book/when-the-pine-needles-fall Amazon: https://link.amazon/B01I7wOo7 ——- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com ________ Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. ______ THANK YOU TO ACAST for hosting the Warrior Life Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoë Craig-Sparrow on the End the Cut-Off Campaign Zoë calls on Canada to end the second-generation cut-off in Indian Status Warrior Life Podcast with host Pam Palmater In episode #185, we hear from Indigenous human rights advocate Zoë Craig-Sparrow about the End the Cut-Off Campaign, which calls on Canada to end the second-generation cut-off in Indian status and bring an end to the legislative extinction of Indians (First Nations) in the Indian Act. Existence of extinction - there is no middle ground. Zoë is a member of the Musqueam Indian Band and is a long-time advocate of human rights, Indigenous-specific rights, and the environment. She’s currently the Vice-President of Justice for Girls – an organization that promotes social, economic and environmental justice and an end to violence in the lives of Canadian teenage girls who live in poverty - and is also working on her PhD at the University of London in the UK.  For more information, check out the End the Cut-Off Campaign website here: https://www.endthecutoff.ca End the Cut-off on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endsecondgen/?hl=en End the Cut-off on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endsecondgen Stay tuned for the upcoming short doc called End 2nd Gen Cut-Off! You can also access the academic article Zoë and I co-authored for the University of Miami's International and Comparative Law Review entitled: "Tools of Genocide: Forced Assimilation in Canada" here: https://repository.law.miami.edu/umiclr/vol33/iss2/6/ Here is the previous Warrior Life Podcast episode with Zoë, in case you want to learn more about her work and advocacy: https://warriorlifepodcast.ca/zoe-craig-sparrow-on-indigenous-girls-leading-the-way You can follow Zoë on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoecraigsparrow/?hl=en ——- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com ________ Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. ______ THANK YOU TO ACAST for hosting the Warrior Life Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolastoqey Aboriginal Title in New Brunswick Chief Trish Bernard and Renée Pelletier Explain Wolastoqey Aboriginal Title In episode #184, we hear from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief Trish Bernard about the current Wolastoqey Nation Aboriginal Title claim. She is joined by the Wolastoqey Nation's legal counsel, Renée Pelletier of OKT Law, to help explain the claim and dispel misinformation circulating in the media and online. They help us understand the differences among Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and Aboriginal title (land rights), and what a successful claim of title means for New Brunswickers. Hint: No one gets kicked out of their homes. For more information about the Wolastoqey Nation, check out their website: https://wnnb.wolastoqey.ca To find out more about Renée's work at OKT Law, click here: https://www.oktlaw.com/team-members/renee-pelletier Check out the Wolastoqey Nation's Ally Toolkit and how you can engage in meaningful reconciliation: https://wnnb.wolastoqey.ca/wp-content/uploads/ally-toolkit.pdf ——- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation) from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which features the leadership, advocacy, and important contributions of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel a week after the audio version goes live: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com _________ A special thank you to ACAST for supporting the Warrior Life Podcast and Indigenous podcasters all over Turtle Island! ________ Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. EDIT: A small error in editing this episode has since been corrected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brent Edwards aka Mooselegs Mooselegs on Life, Love & Positivity In episode #183, we hear from Cree entertainer, Brent Edwards, also known as Mooselegs from Fort Albany First Nation. He talks about the origins of his show name "Mooselegs" and how he grew up in a family that loved humour and how that translated into improv shows and even a TV segment! I made sure to subject him to speed round of "which would you choose" questions. You can decide how he did. His website is www.mooselegs.ca His Facebook is Mooselegs Consulting If you are interested in booking him, his email is [email protected] ——- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Ugpi'ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation) from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which features the leadership, advocacy, and important contributions of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel a week after the audio version goes live: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com __________ Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five Things with Pam and Niigaan Niigaan Sinclair Talks Canadian & US Politics In episode #182, we hear from Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, an Anishinaabe professor, author, and award-winning columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. He recently won Canada's Best Columnist at the 77th National Newspaper Awards in Toronto - the second time he's won it! His book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre, is a national bestseller and winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction. Today, I asked him about five issues in the headlines right now: (1) his recent award, (2) Prime Minister Mark Carney, (3) Alberta separation, (4) BC's back-tracking on DRIPA (BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act), and (5) RCMP surveillance of Indigenous peoples. We also talked about three schools renaming themselves after his late father, the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who headed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. You can buy a copy of Niigaan's latest book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre, here: https://amzn.to/4nzFEx0 You can also sign up for Niigaan's free newsletter - Biidaajimowin | News from the Centre - here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/newsletter/biidaajimowin-signup His Twitter (X) account is: https://x.com/Niigaanwewidam You can also buy the late Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair's book, Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation, here: https://amzn.to/42yyRKn You can listen to my last podcast interview with Justice Sinclair, entitled: Murray Sinclair on His Life, Work & Advocacy on Feb.27, 2023: https://warriorlifepodcast.ca/murray-sinclair-on-his-life-work-advocacy ——- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy Blackstock on "Clash Actions" Cindy discusses how class actions and human rights often clash In episode #181, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important updates on her work to push Canada to end racial discrimination against Indigenous children and families. Today, she shares the article that she and I published in the Genealogy journal called: "Clash Actions: Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights and Class Actions. She and I talk about our research on how class actions do not always protect the rights of Indigenous peoples. We also discuss the serious ethical concerns raised by some class action lawyers and recent court cases. We end with our ideas on how the system could be reformed. You can find the open-access (free) journal article: "Clash Actions: Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights and Class Actions" here: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/9/4/122 The court case we referenced is called: Nootchtai v. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers and Solicitors, 2025 ONSC 6071 (CanLII) found here: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2025/2025onsc6071/2025onsc6071.html You can find more information about Cindy's work at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society here: https://fncaringsociety.com/i-am-witness ------- Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca You can also watch the Warrior Life Podcast video versions on my Pam Palmater YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pampalmater If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision In episode #180, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important updates on her work to push Canada to end racial discrimination against Indigenous children and families. Today, she explains the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal letter decision (CHRT) approving the Ontario Final Agreement between First Nations in Ontario and the federal government on long-term reform in child and family services for First Nations on reserve. Here is a list of her previous episodes so you can go back and listen to them in any order you like: Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle - Feb.27, 2025 Cindy Blackstock on Long-term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Sept.20, 2024 SCC Decision on Federal Indigenous Child Legislation (panel with other guests) - Feb.20, 2024 Cindy Blackstock on Canada's Latest Litigation Tactics - Dec.9, 2022 Cindy Blackstock on AFN-Canada Settlement - Oct.28, 2022 Cindy Blackstock on Compensation for First Nations Kids - Feb.25, 2021 Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfare - Nov.29, 2019 Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Compensation Order - Nov.22, 2019 Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part III - Apr.19, 2019 Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part II - Apr. 12, 2019 Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Kids - Part I - Apr.5, 2019 You can find more information about everything we discussed in the podcast here: https://fncaringsociety.com/i-am-witness Hi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.ca If you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-ChiefHappy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025!In today's special episode, I got to speak with the first Indigenous person to ever hold the position of Governor General of Canada - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.You can check out her website here:https://www.gg.ca/enCREDITS:Video, audio, editing - Mark PeacheyHost, writer, editing - Pam Palmater"A Letter to Canadians" video clip - Governor General of Canada"The Day of the Apology" video clip - Government of Canada (as GC Indigenous)Pictures, crest, and biographical information - Governor General of Canada websiteOfficial photos - Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January RogersWarrior Life PodcastJanuary Rogers is a Mohawk/Tuscarora multi-media artist and writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. She has won numerous awards, including Best Music Video 2020 at the American Film Festival and Best Experimental Sound Prize 2021 at imagineNATIVE.She has been an artist, poet, and writer in residence all over Canada including UofA (2018-19), UofL (2017), OACD (2016), and a mentor for Audible Canada and Banff Centre.She currently owns and operates Ojistoh Publishing and Productions and has many publications, including:Splitting the Heart (2007)Red Erotic (2010)Unearthed (2011)Totem Poles and Railroads (2016)As Long as the Sun Shines (2018)YouTube video versionTBDYou can follow January on social media here:Twitter (X): https://x.com/janetmarierogerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/january.rogers.14Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/januarymarierogersOjistoh Publishing: https://www.ojistohpublishing.com- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclWARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#women#artistsPermission to use photo from January Rogers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah RichardsonWarrior Life PodcastDeborah Richardson is a Mi'kmaw lawyer from Pabineau First Nation, which is part of the Mi'kmaw Nation in NB. She currently holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario.YouTube video versionTBDYou can follow Deborah on social media here:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deborah.richardsongoulaisInstagram https://www.instagram.com/deb_1969LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-richardson-78453044/- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#women#leadershipPermission to use photo from Deborah Richardson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Frost on National Children's Chiefs CommissionWarrior Life PodcastVuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost talks to us about her role as Chair of the National Children's Chiefs Commission, which was created to negotiate the final settlement on long-term reform for First Nation child and family servicesYouTube video versionTBDYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdfVuntut Gwitchin First Nation https://www.vgfn.ca Vuntut Gwitchin Government Twitter (x) https://x.com/vuntutgwitchinVuntut Gwitchin Government Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vuntutChief Frost's contact info https://www.vgfn.ca/contact- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#childwelfare#firstnationsPermission to use photo from Chief Pauline Frost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's PrincipleWarrior Life PodcastIn today's episode, we hear from Gitxsan advocate - Dr. Cindy Blackstock, head of the First Nation Child and Family Caring Society - who gives us an update on the backlog in the Jordan's Principle program as well as where the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations stands.YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/l0ykUtXCSvYYou can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website:https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdfDr. Cindy Blackstock is the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society: https://fncaringsociety.com- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jclNEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups.#indigenous#childwelfare#cindyblackstockPermission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock.PATREON SHOUT OUT - Thank you Werner D. for all your support in the past! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Syliboy on Mi'kmaw ArtWarrior Life PodcastToday's episode is with one of my favourite Mi'kmaw artists, Alan Syliboy from Millbrook First Nation. His work has always inspired me, and in fact, my very first piece of art came from him.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6gbNqXBHwCheck out his website:https://alansyliboy.ca/You can check out his store here:https://alansyliboy.ca/store/Check out his books here:Thundermaker https://amzn.to/4hMEbzoMi'kmaw Animals https://amzn.to/40Onlt5Wolverine and Little Thunder https://amzn.to/3Ct5tfeMi'kmaw Daily Drum https://amzn.to/42GbGitWhen the Owl Calls Your Name https://amzn.to/3CPbbIcCheck out Alan on his socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alan.syliboyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/syliboyalanLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansyliboyTwitter (X) https://x.com/AlanSyliboy- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#mikmaq#nativeartPermission to use photos from Alan Syliboy.All copyright to all images used in the video version of this podcast belongs to Alan Syliboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabe Galanda on Federal Indian Blood Quantum FictionWarrior Life Podcast with host Pam PalmaterIn today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Gabe Galanda. Gabe belongs to the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Peoples.He is an Indigenous human rights attorney and the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm in Seattle, Washington. Gabe sues federal, state, local, and tribal government actors and others who violate Indigenous human rights.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60_k4uSMQNAGabe's website: https://www.galandabroadman.com/profiles/galandaTwitter https://x.com/NDNlawyerFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gabe.galandaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-s-galanda-a9663720/You can read his paper on Federal Indian Blood Quantum here:https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4568517He has a chapter in this forthcoming book:Beyond Blood Quantum: Refusal to Disappearhttps://amzn.to/4gl2IdtThe other books mentioned:The Great Vanishing Act: Blood Quantum and the Future of Native Nationshttps://amzn.to/3WKFKphBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://amzn.to/4aF9YQd- - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc.Warrior Life Studios Inc.https://www.warriorlifestudios.comI am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com- - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_PalmaterFOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmaterFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmaterFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater- - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes.- - - -If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com- - - - - MY BOOKS:BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3lAleUkIndigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishinghttps://www.amzn.to/3R5iZquBeyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identityhttps://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl#indigenous#bloodquantum#nativeamericanPermission to use photo from Gabe Galanda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.