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Ep. 516: Weaving Two Worlds
We invited Christy Smith and Michael McPhie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the path forward, together.
Ep. 486: Can First Nations save Canada’s economy?
We invited Chris Sankey to join us for a Conversation That Matters about economic reconciliation and how it can reverse Canada’s sinking attractiveness to investors.
Ep. 386: To whom does the future of Canada belong?
Stuart McNish invited Bill Gallagher, the author of “Resource Requiem.” to join him for a Conversation that Matters about how we got to now and where we may or may not be able to go to.
Ep. 380: Is British Columbia a No-Go Investment Zone?
We invited Conrad Browne, the Director of Indigenous Partnership and Strategic Relations at Teal-Jones, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why BC is becoming a less attractive investment location.
Ep. 378: Daring Greatly
Sankey has no fear to speak his mind – he takes on everyone and he speaks with conviction and honesty.
Ep. 373: Sacred and Strong
We invited Dr Shannon McDonald, the acting Chief Health Officer of the First Nations Health Authority, to join Stu for a Conversation That Matters about developing supportive systems that are the roots of wellness that ensure healthy bodies, minds and spirits of First Nations women and girls.
Ep. 366: Every Child Matters: The Lonely Death of Chanie Wenjack
Stuart McNish invited Michael Downie to join him for a Conversation That Matters about the need to build awareness, advance education, and enhance connections between all peoples in Canada.
Ep. 336: Can business be a social enterprise?
We invited Chief Clarence Louie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his businesses, his strategies and how he manages his dual roles as Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band and as head of the development corporation.
Ep. 329: Are First Nations and NGOs a good fit?
We invited Chris Sankey to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why it is time for First Nations to speak up and tell others to butt out.
Ep. 312: Reclaiming your power and place
We invited MMIWG Chief Commissioner Marion Buller to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the path forward in reducing harm and violence afflicting indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirited people.
Ep. 280: Does UNDRIP truly serve First Nations' best interests?
We invited Mr. Ross to join us for a Conversation That Matters about UNDRIP, what it means, its implications and the path forward.
Ep. 270: Benefits of fitness among First Nations
We invited Dr Rosalin Miles to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the healing power of a community in motion in the cradle of Mother Nature.
Ep. 266: Unlocking First Nations’ business potential
We invited Mark Selman, the founding director of the Executive MBA program in Indigenous Business and Leadership, Beedie School of Business, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the wealth of potential in doing business as or with indigenous organizations and individuals.
Ep. 260: Running as an independent
We invited Jody Wilson-Raybould to join us for a Conversation That Matters about her reasons for seeking a second term in Vancouver-Granville, why adherence to the rule of law is fundamentally important in our democracy.
Ep. 252: The reality of life in First Nations communities
We sat down with author BC Mitchell for a Conversation That Matters about his book “Obliteration” and the long slow process of healing the relationship between indigenous people and those who came and took their land.
Ep. 243: How to truly include First Nations in our society
We invited Senator Murray Sinclair to join us for a Conversation That Matters about some of the elements that are required to create a society that goes beyond lip service and become one of respect and acknowledgement of our First Peoples rightful place in the country and in our society.
Ep. 240: How energy companies can and do work with First Nations?
We invited Susannah Pierce of LNG Canada to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the opportunity the liquified natural gas project offers to the Haisla and the other partner First Nations, BC and Canada.
Ep. 238: How Much Medication is Too Much?
For this episode we invited two members of the team at the First Nations Health Authority, pharmacist Cindy Preston and nurse Gina Gaspard to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the Coyote Medicine Story and how it can help all of us address an important health care challenge.
Ep. 209: First Nations and Canada's Resource Industries
We invited Joe Dion, the CEO of the Frog Lake First Nation Energy Corporation, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his plan to unlocking the log jam of court cases and open a path to reconciliation.
Ep. 192: LNG, First Nations: Time to Decide
We asked Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the risks and the benefits of supporting LNG Canada and other proponents in the development of an energy based projects.