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In this episode of Radical Narrative, Mylan is joined by a special guest for an in-depth conversation examining the historical roots of Spanish colonialism, the Reconquista, Mexico's racial caste systems, mestizaje, Indigenismo, and the emergence of Chicano nationalism and contemporary Pretendianism. The discussion explores Spanish colonialism, the political influence of José Vasconcelos, La Raza Cósmica, the mythology of Aztlán, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and why Mexican nationalism requires critical examination in an era of social media influencers, identity politics, and growing concerns surrounding Indigenous identity claims. Together, they examine the distinctions between nationality, racial identity, Indigenous ancestry, Indigenous lands, and Indigenous nationhood, while challenging colonial and nationalist narratives that undermine the sovereignty, histories, and territorial rights of distinct Indigenous nations. At the centre of this conversation is a fundamental question: Who has the authority to claim Indigenous identity, history, and territory, and what happens when settler nationalist ideologies and self-identification come into conflict with the ongoing , historical , political and even legal nationhood of Indigenous peoples? Show Notes: -The Dawning of the Apocalypse — Gerald Horne https://monthlyreview.org/9781583678725/ La Raza Cósmica — José Vasconcelos https://openlibrary.org/books/OL26500948M/La_Raza_c%C3%B3smica Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race — Laura E. Gómez https://nyupress.org/9781479894284/manifest-destinies-second-edition/ Aztecas del Norte: The Chicanos of Aztlán — Jack D. Forbes https://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=%22Forbes%2C+Jack+D%22 Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza — Gloria Anzaldúa https://www.auntlute.com/borderlands The Neo-Indians: A Religion for the Third Millennium — Jacques Galinier & Antoinette Molinié https://upcolorado.com/university-press-of-colorado/the-neo-indians Distorted Descent: White Claims to Indigenous Identity — Darryl Leroux https://uofmpress.ca/books/distorted-descent Becoming Indian: The Struggle over Cherokee Identity in the Twenty-first Century — Circe Sturm https://www.unmpress.com/9781934691441/becoming-indian/ Nations, Nationalisms, and Indígenas: The “Indian” in the Chicano Revolutionary Imaginary — Lourdes Alberto https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/jcritethnstud.2.1.0107 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-guadalupe-hidalgo  El Plan Espiritual de Aztlán (1969) https://icaa.mfah.org/s/en/item/803398

In this episode, we share a conversation originally aired on K103.7 the local radio station in Kahnawake,  featuring Taiaiake Alfred in discussion with host Joe Delaronde on the Party Line Talk Show Speaking to what began as a lighthearted debate over the ingredients in a meat pie and quickly evolved into a deeper examination of Indigenous identity, community belonging, representation, and accountability in the age of social media. We thank K103.7 for granting permission to share this conversation. Shownotes: www.k1037.com

On this episode, we sit down with Emery Assiniboine, a Dakota social worker, artist, parent, educator, and cradle board maker from Long Plain First Nation. Emery shares her work helping in the revitalization of cradle boards, supporting Indigenous families, and reclaiming traditional parenting practices. Together, we discuss intergenerational healing, the impacts on native family systems, raising children in a good way, and the connection between healthy families, culture, and nationhood. This conversation explores parenting, kinship, identity, and the ongoing work of rebuilding Indigenous family systems for future generations.

This episode features Aaron Tootoosis from Poundmaker Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory. Aaron Tootoosis is from the Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory. Both academically and traditionally educated, Aaron brings a grassroots perspective that challenges dominant colonial narratives on the May 2, 1885 battle that took place between the Canadian military and the people of Poundmaker, where Canada ultimately lost the battle. In this episode we explore the events leading up to May 2, 1885, breaking down the political and economic conditions of the time, including starvation policies, land restriction, and the impacts of the Indian Act. Aaron gives a grassroots account leading up to May 2nd as well as the days events that took place. This conversation moves between history, land, and memory, offering a grounded, grassroots account of what happened on Poundmaker Indian Reserve and why it mattered then, and why it still matters now. Shownotes: Battle of 1885 USASK Write up and Resources: https://teaching.usask.ca/indigenoussk/import/cut_knife_hill_battle_of.php Office of Treaty Commissioner Bio: https://otc.ca/index.php/book_a_speaker/details/aaron_tootoosis.html Facebook Bio https://www.facebook.com/aaron.b.tootoosis Governor General's Foot Guards Book- Steady the Buttons Two by Two: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/regimental-history-governor-generals-foot/used/

This episode is a keynote presentation by Tyler Tootoosis at the Think Indigenous Education Conference 2026 in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada. Tyler is an educator, horseman, and facilitator whose work brings together life skills, emotional learning, and the medicine of horses. Raised on Poundmaker, his approach to education is shaped by his lived experience navigating school with ADHD and dyslexia, and by his years working in frontline education with Indigenous youth in reserve communities. Alongside his wife Cheryl, he co-leads Mistatim Healing, an equine-based program focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities through connection with horses. Learn more about Mistatim Healing: https://www.mistatimhealing.com https://www.facebook.com/Mistatimhealing/

Anna Luisa Schneider (she/her) is a German doctoral candidate in Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, located on Treaty Six Territory. She currently resides in Marburg, Germany, where she is completing her dissertation on Germany’s long-standing fascination with "playing Indian"—often referred to as Indianthusiasm, and its ties to self-indigenization within European and settler nationalisms. Show Notes: Titles: Jadaliyya – Settler Coloniality is Coming Home to Roost in Europe Fellow Tribesmen: The Image of Native Americans, National Identity, and Nazi Ideology in Germany ( On JSTOR) German Redemption Theology – Adnan Delalic (Critical Muslim)

Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash, from Waswanipi in Eeyou Istchee (Quebec side of James Bay) , is a human rights activist, political commentator, television host and columnist for The Nation magazine. She is also a speechwriter and the Corporate Communications Information Officer for the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay In this powerful episode Maïtée joins Radicle Narrative to share her deeply personal journey through addiction, neurodivergence, and cultural reconnection. From growing up in a trilingual community shaped by colonial borders to finding purpose in sobriety and self-expression, Maïtée speaks with honesty and insight about language preservation, Indigenous governance, and the importance of civil disobedience in the face of systemic injustice. A conversation about nationhood, dignity, and the quiet revolution of being unapologetically yourself. Show Links: Tele Quebec Cours Autochtones 102 - Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash

Mylan sits down with Rick, formerly known as Decolonized Buffalo for a final recorded conversation. “Decolonized Buffalo” is the name of a podcast and the on‑air alias, hosted by Rick. The show focused on Indigenous liberation, settler‑colonialism, and decolonial theory. Rick discusses the decision to step back from online spaces, Quiting and removing the podcast entirely , the pitfalls of Marxist theory in Indigenous spaces, and the call to return home, both culturally and politically. Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radiclenarrative?utm_source=linktree_profile_share New Intro Brought to you by Dr. Shane Keepness.

Kimberly Tootoosis resides on Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty Six Territory, where she is deeply rooted in her community and culture. As a proud mother of four and the head of Red Echo Associates, Kimberly combines her academic excellence and lived experience to empower individuals and communities. Kimberly holds a Master's degree in Aboriginal Social Work from the First Nations University of Canada and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. In addition, she has pursued specialized training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, enhancing her ability to deliver impactful and culturally relevant support. With over 30 years of professional experience, Kimberly has dedicated her career to providing counseling and therapy, as well as leading workshops and training sessions for communities across Canada. Her work reflects her passion for holistic healing, Indigenous knowledge systems, and fostering resilience in individuals and communities. Shownotes: Radicle Narrative Patreon and Links: https://linktr.ee/radiclenarrative?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Today we welcome Taiaiake Alfred—Kanien’kehá:ka author, educator, and activist known for influencing indigenous political thought. A former U.S. Marine turned scholar, Alfred founded the Indigenous Governance Program at UVic and has mentored leaders in sovereignty and resurgence for over two decades.His books Peace, Power, Righteousness, Wasáse, and It’s All About the Land challenge colonial systems and call for a return to Indigenous traditions. Taiaiake is now working in Kahnawà:ke on governance, where he is focused on helping to remove his nation from the Indian Act on their terms. Tune in as we talk resurgence, resistance, and reclaiming nationhood. Shownotes: KAHNAWÀ:KE GOVERNANCE PROJECT It's All About the Land: https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487552831

Sakej Ward , a Mi'kmaw warrior from Esgenoopetitj, Burnt Church First Nation, has dedicated his life to defending indigenous ways of life, land and peoples. In this Episode Mylan and Sakej discussed the importance of community-based approaches to crisis management, the role and function of warrior societies in indigenous communities, and the challenges of living off the land in the face of industrial society's destruction of natural resources. They also emphasized the need for decolonizing the concept of preparedness and self-reliance from a North American indigenous perspective, and the importance of practical experience and skill development in bushcraft and survival skills. They also discussed the role of traditional and indigenous knowledge systems in modern life, and the need for a comprehensive plan that includes both shelter-in-place and bug-out strategies for disaster preparedness Show Notes: https://www.facebook.com/sakej.ward https://www.instagram.com/sakej_ward/ Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Tahnee-Ahtone Harjo Growing Thunder shares her journey as an Indigenous museum curator, rooted deeply in her Indigenous identity and culture. Tahnee discusses the unique responsibility Indigenous curators carry in preserving and representing cultural artifacts and living histories. From navigating the complexities of colonial influence and pan-Indigenous identity to championing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Tahnee highlights the critical work of reclaiming narratives and fostering cultural continuity within museum spaces. With personal anecdotes, insights on the impact of her family legacy, and the challenges of her curatorial role, Tahnee offers a compelling perspective on Indigenous storytelling, kinship, and the ongoing effort to ensure Indigenous cultures are represented authentically and respectfully.

In this episode of Radical Narrative, we sit down with Sonia Ahmad, a practicing Pakistani psychotherapist, passionate mental health advocate, and activist. Sonia views therapy as a form of art, emphasizing the importance of real human connection in the healing process. She creates a safe, peaceful space for clients to unpack difficult experiences, explore emotional patterns, and address hidden challenges, particularly those from cultural, religious, and familial dynamics. As a therapist driven by her dedication to the South Asian community, Sonia works to empower individuals from shame-based cultures, helping them address mental health without judgment. Recorded in July, this conversation delves into Sonia's journey of navigating cultural identity and colonialism, the challenges of decolonizing mental health practices, and her powerful advocacy for Palestine. Sonia and the host discuss the shared struggles of marginalized communities and the importance of solidarity in resisting settler colonialism. Packed with deep insights into healing, activism, and social justice, this episode offers listeners a meaningful exploration of how personal growth and political consciousness are interconnected. Show Notes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/sonia-ahmad-saskatoon-sk/1131207 https://www.instagram.com/cerebralsonia/

In this episode Mylan sit and discusses building homes through a Post-Idle No More project called One House Many Nations (OHMN), who is in partner ship with Nutana Collegiate at Saskatoon where students in the city will build a home for indigenous youth living on a reserve. Alan Sukut is the educator in charge of the program and homes being built the students, check it out as we discuss the Nutana Industry and Career Education (NICE) program Show Notes: https://www.ohmn.ca/ https://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/nutana/Pages/default.aspx

Mylan sits down with Rachel Snow to discuss the importance of treaty history and nationhood in the americas, as well as the current agricultural settlements taking place in this neoliberal era and how they do not fit within an indigenous paradigm . Next Event: Beyond Cows and Plows The Big Picture: Understanding the Treaty Right to Agriculture March 21st Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Rusty Mcdonald Library 4:30-8:30pm Name of Authors: Sarah Carter: Lost Harvests Taiaike Alfred: Wasase, Peace, Power Righteousness, and Its all about the Land James Daschuk: Clearing the Plains Art Manual: Unsettling Canada, and the Reconciliation Manifesto