Warrior Life

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief Happy 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/en CREDITS: Video, audio, editing - Mark Peachey Host, 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 website Official photos - Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2021

January Rogers Warrior Life Podcast January 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 version TBD You can follow January on social media here: Twitter (X): https://x.com/janetmarieroger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/january.rogers.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/januarymarierogers Ojistoh 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #women #artists Permission to use photo from January Rogers.

Deborah Richardson Warrior Life Podcast Deborah 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 version TBD You can follow Deborah on social media here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deborah.richardsongoulais Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deb_1969 LinkedIn 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #women #leadership Permission to use photo from Deborah Richardson.

Chief Frost on National Children's Chiefs Commission Warrior Life Podcast Vuntut 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 services YouTube video version TBD You 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.pdf Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation https://www.vgfn.ca Vuntut Gwitchin Government Twitter (x) https://x.com/vuntutgwitchin Vuntut Gwitchin Government Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vuntut Chief 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #childwelfare #firstnations Permission to use photo from Chief Pauline Frost.

Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle Warrior Life Podcast In 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 version https://youtu.be/l0ykUtXCSvY You 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.pdf Dr. 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #childwelfare #cindyblackstock Permission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock. PATREON SHOUT OUT - Thank you Werner D. for all your support in the past!

Alan Syliboy on Mi'kmaw Art Warrior Life Podcast Today'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 version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6gbNqXBHw Check 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/4hMEbzo Mi'kmaw Animals https://amzn.to/40Onlt5 Wolverine and Little Thunder https://amzn.to/3Ct5tfe Mi'kmaw Daily Drum https://amzn.to/42GbGit When the Owl Calls Your Name https://amzn.to/3CPbbIc Check out Alan on his socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alan.syliboy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syliboyalan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansyliboy Twitter (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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #mikmaq #nativeart Permission to use photos from Alan Syliboy. All copyright to all images used in the video version of this podcast belongs to Alan Syliboy.

Gabe Galanda on Federal Indian Blood Quantum Fiction Warrior Life Podcast with host Pam Palmater In 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 version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60_k4uSMQNA Gabe's website: https://www.galandabroadman.com/profiles/galanda Twitter https://x.com/NDNlawyer Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gabe.galanda LinkedIn 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=4568517 He has a chapter in this forthcoming book: Beyond Blood Quantum: Refusal to Disappear https://amzn.to/4gl2Idt The other books mentioned: The Great Vanishing Act: Blood Quantum and the Future of Native Nations https://amzn.to/3WKFKph Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #bloodquantum #nativeamerican Permission to use photo from Gabe Galanda.

Percy Sacobie on Wolastoqey Art Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to a new year of the Warrior Life Podcast. We have an incredible year of artists, authors, experts, advocates and activists lined up for you! I can think of no better way to start off 2025 than with my friend Percy Sacobie, a Wolastoqey artist and educator from St. Mary's First Nation. He talks to us about the inspiration for his widely-recognized art. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvjwp57XqKk Check out his drum group - Muskrat Singers: https://nikamowin.com/en/artist/muskrat-singers Check out Percy on his socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onemoccasin/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/percysacobie/ - - - - - 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #wolastoqey #nativeart Permission to use photo from Percy Sacobie

Leah Gazan on Human Rights and Advocacy Warrior Life Podcast In today's episode, we hear from NDP MP Leah Gazan from the Wood Mountain Lakota Nation in Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan. She shares with us her journey from teacher to federal politician and how she dedicates everything she does to the community. Her lifelong role as a human rights advocate serves her well in government where she must keep government accountable. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gIvygpj7g8&t=44s Check out Leah's MP page: https://www.leahgazan.ca/ Follow Leah on her socials: Twitter https://x.com/LeahGazan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/LeahGazanMP Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LeahGazanMP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX2z68qJvfvgsNcx3KZEBg - - - - - 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #indianresidentialschools #unmarkedgraves Permission to use photo from Leah Gazan

Dr. Sean Carleton on confronting Indian residential school denialism. Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419 Dr. Sean Carleton is a well-known historian and Indigenous Studies Scholar who teaches at the University of Manitoba. His award-winning research and publications examine the history and political economy of colonialism, capitalism, and education in Canada. He is also a frequent commentator in the media confronting residential school denialism. YOUTUBE video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmwJZz7iv7Q&t=398s DR. SEAN CARLETON'S ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BA History (Simon Fraser University) MA History (Simon Fraser University) PhD (Frost Center for Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies at Trent University) Post-doc Fellowship (University of Alberta) DR. SEAN CARLETON'S WEBSITE: https://www.seancarleton.com SEAN'S SOCIALS: Twitter (X): https://x.com/SeanCarleton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seancarleton SEAN'S LATEST BOOK: Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2022).https://amzn.to/4dgxFht Sean Carleton with Daniel Heath Justice. “Truth Before Reconciliation: Eight Ways to Identify and Confront Residential School Denialism.” The Conversation (5 August 2021). https://theconversation.com/truth-before-reconciliation-8-ways-to-identify-and-confront-residential-school-denialism-164692 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GOVERNMENT REPORTS: "Canada's Residential Schools: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials" Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, vol. 4, 2015 https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/trc/IR4-9-4-2015-eng.pdf "Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience: Unmarked Burials and Mass Graves of Missing and Disappeared Indigenous Children in Canada" Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools (2024) https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LTy6gT-7CScxOZuVOkaUrEKYoxdhb-9/view "Missing Records, Missing Children" Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (2024) https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/441/APPA/reports/APPA_SS-1_Report_MissingRecords_e.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DR. PAM PALMATER'S ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BA (Native Studies & History (St. Thomas University) LLB (University of New Brunswick Law School) LLM (Dalhousie University Law School) JSD (Doctor of Laws) (Dalhousie University Law School) Lawyer for 25 years specializing in Indigenous law & human rights DR. PAM PALMATER'S WEBSITE: https://www.pampalmater.com PAM'S SOCIALS: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmater PAM'S BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this podcast, video, live stream, special event, blog or other content advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: The information contained in this podcast, video, live event, special event, blog or other content should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, live streams, special events, blogs or other content are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment.

When the Pine Needles Fall Book Launch Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! Today's episode is a special one that is the audio version of the online book launch for "When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance" published by Between the Lines, written by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton, foreword by me (Pamela Palmater), and afterword by Audra Simpson. For ease of reference, please go to the YouTube video version which has a ton of resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7fp3NxTAl8&t=14s Where to buy the book: Between the Lines (publisher) https://btlbooks.com/book/when-the-pine-needles-fall Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4gwMS0S Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel's Socials: Website: https://sovereignvoices1.wordpress.com Twitter (X): https://x.com/EllenGabriel1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellygab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.gabriel.90 Sean Carleton's Socials: Website: https://www.seancarleton.com Twitter (X): https://x.com/SeanCarleton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seancarleton Audra Simpson's Socials: University Website: https://anthropology.columbia.edu/content/audra-simpson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audra.simpson.1 Pam Palmater's Socials: Website: https://www.pampalmater.com Twitter (X): https://x.com/Pam_Palmater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - 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.com 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.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/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. #indigenous #indigenousbooks #landdefenders

Kimberly Murray Update on Unmarked Graves Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024. In today's episode, we hear from Kimberly Murray, the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children & Unmarked Graves & Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools. Kim is from Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Nation and has previously served as Executive Director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS CRISIS LINE 1-866-925-4419 YouTube video version https://youtu.be/F39JoKEuVio Our conversation on a previous episode: https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/kimberly-murray-interlocutor-on-missing-children-unmarked-graves Office of the Special Interlocutor (OSI) website: https://osi-bis.ca Follow OSI on their socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OSIBISinfo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osi.bis.ca Twitter (X) https://x.com/OSI_BIS LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/osibisca - - - - - 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #indianresidentialschools #unmarkedgraves Permission to use photo from Kimberly Murray.

Cindy Blackstock on Long-Term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024. In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock who had previously joined me on a YouTube LIVE event to help answer our questions about the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlX6Cv2unc&t=9s You 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.pdf Dr. 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #childwelfare #cindyblackstock Permission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock.

Michelle Robinson on the Native Calgarian Podcast Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are running special podcasts for the month of September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30, 2024. In today's episode, we hear from another incredible Indigenous podcaster - Michelle Robinson - who talks to us about her Native Calgarian Podcast, her book club, and all her grassroots advocacy projects. She is a true champion of social justice! YouTube video version https://youtu.be/5b5DQSIdY3o Native Calgarian website: https://www.nativecalgarian.com/ Follow Michelle on her socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NativeCalgarian Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nativecalgarianpodcast/ Twitter (X) https://x.com/N8V_Calgarian LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-robinson-6b4859b6/ - - - - - 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #podcasts #nativecalgarian Permission to use photo from Michelle Robinson.

Susan Aglukark on Life, Music & Healing Warrior Life Podcast Welcome back to the Warrior Life Podcast! We are back after summer break and starting a new season! In today's season premiere, we get to hear from award-winning Inuit artist, musician and author, Susan Aglukark whose shares her life journey, her healing path after facing trauma and the inspiration behind her music. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSx8BFuGq_w Susan's new website: https://susanaglukark.com/ Susan's Arctic Rose Foundation https://arcticrose.org/ Follow Susan on her socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058913543344 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susanaglukark/ Twitter https://x.com/S_Aglukark LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-aglukark-07653539/ - - - - - 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.com 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #inuit #music Permission to use photo from Susan Aglukark. Permission to share clip of Hina Na Ho (Celebration) from the album "This Child" from Susan Aglukark.

Jesse Wente on Art, Advocacy & Reconciliation Warrior Life Podcast In today's podcast, we get to hear from Anishinabek journalist, author and art director Jesse Wente . Jesse is from Genaabaajing Anishinaabek (Serpent River First Nation). We also get to hear about his book Unreconciled and his future projects. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUa1-LxGYR0&t=7s Jesse Wente https://www.jessewente.ca/ Follow Jesse on his socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jesse.wente Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jesse.wente - - - - - 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.com I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #culture #reconciliation Photo credit Jesse Wente.

Indigenous Paranormal Society Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2024) In today's podcast, I got to talk to Andrew (Sha'tekayènton) Brant - the founder of Kenhtè:ke Paranormal Society - as well as Natasha Brant to talk about their research into the paranormal. This work is part of the One Dish Project that helps promote Indigenous food sovereignty. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lGqKEAejD0 Indigenous Paranormal Society website: https://www.onedishproject.com/indigenousparanormal Their YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/@indigenousparanormal Follow them: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KenhtekeParanormalSociety Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indigenousparanormal/ - - - - - 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.com I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #firstnations #paranormal Permission to use logo & clip from Kenhtè:ke Paranormal Society

AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on Leadership In today's podcast, we talk to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on leadership and current issues in Manitoba. She shares her journey and the prophecy about her leadership. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimwaEs7hK0&t=1s Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) https://manitobachiefs.com Follow AMC on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMCMBChiefs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amcmbchiefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AssemblyMBChiefs - - - - - 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.com I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #firstnations #leadership Photo credit: Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Niigaan Sinclair on Wînipêk In today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe professor, columnist, public speaker and author, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair from Peguis First Nation. He talks about current events in Manitoba, his podcast "Niigaan and the Lone Ranger" and his new book - Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAX2NSoqLQ4 Niigaan works at the University of Manitoba: https://umanitoba.ca/centres/ccwoc/artists_affiliates/Sinclair.html You can check out his books here: Wînipêk https://amzn.to/4b29eDD The Winter We Danced https://amzn.to/4bGJspy Centering Anishinaabeg Studies https://amzn.to/3VasybT Niigaan and the Lone Ranger Podcast: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/podcasts/niigaan-and-the-lone-ranger Follow Niigaan on his socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Niigaanwewidam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niigaanwewidam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niigaan - - - - - 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.com I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. 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.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #books #native Photo credit: Niigaan Sinclair

In today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe journalist and author, Tanya Talaga from Fort William First Nation. She talks about the importance of home Thunder Bay to her advocacy, journalism and writing. She also talks about her books and her latest one, The Knowing. YouTube video version https://youtu.be/1d-xwYVqGHM Tanya is heads Makwa Creative, a 100% Indigenous-owned production company led entirely by Indigenous women! https://www.makwacreative.ca You can check out her books here: The Knowing (2024) https://amzn.to/3Khjm0k All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward (2018) https://amzn.to/4dSvJgM Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death and Hard Truths in a Northern City (2017) https://amzn.to/3UVaWjV Follow Tanya on her socials: Twitter https://twitter.com/TanyaTalaga Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanyatalaga_author/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tanya.talaga - - - - - 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.com I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. 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.com I am also the producer and host of the Warrior Kids Podcast – an award-winning children’s podcast which celebrates everything Indigenous – languages, stories and cool Native peeps! https://www.warriorkidspodcast.com My newest podcast is Criminals on Patrol - shining a light on the dark side of the "thin blue line" in policing. https://www.criminalsonpatrol.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW 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 If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #journalism #native Photo credit: Tanya Talaga