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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. 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. 287: The right to be cold: The challenge facing the Inuit
We invited Sheila Watt-Cloutier to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the changes she has witnessed in the arctic.
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. 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. 113: Canada Must Focus On Reconciliation
For the past four decades, Louise Mandell has been at the heart of aboriginal and treaty litigation. This is work that has lead to a shift in the colonial paradigm.
Ep. 091: Why You Should Read The Truth and Reconciliation Report
Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions report. That is what Jennifer Manuel is challenging us all to do.
Ep. 078: Closing the Gap of Canada's indigenous communities
According to the United Nations, Canada is sixth in the world on the Human Development Index. But if we only include First Nations, we would rank 63rd. That is according to Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde.
Ep. 077: Natural Resources Belong to Canada's First Nations
While most Canadians seem unaware of the changing ownership of the country’s natural resources, it hasn’t gone unnoticed internationally. That's what Bill Gallagher, author of Resource Rulers, believes.
Ep. 073: Ensuring Indigenous Kids Graduate
Sid Katz wants inner city indigenous students to graduate from high-school. That is why he co-founded Dogwood-25, an after school program designed to achieve that.
Ep. 065: The Cradleboard Project for First Nations Youth
Buffy Sainte-Marie says her career has lived at the intersection of social activist and artist. She points out that artists tell the stories of our times in ways that resonate.
Ep. 043: Developing A New Model for First Nations Engagement
The Tsilhqot’in decision “brings little justice." That is according to Dallas Smith, the Board President of the Nanwakolas Council. "What it brings is the possibility of opportunity but it hasn’t done anything to really make communities a better place to live.”