Our Native Land

Resilience in the Workplace

Bubba Qwulshemutc shares his inspiring journey of overcoming systemic barriers as a marginalized individual in the workforce.

Reconcilation and Politics

MLA Warbus highlights how she has taken it on to challenge the societal norms of harmonizing Indigeneity and politics

Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories

A 3-year project that was a labour of love tells the story of Elders recordings turned into a graphic novel for youth.

Ocean Warriors

Local Producer Steve Sxwithul'txw discusses Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready, an Indigenous docu-series following the Ahousaht’s Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

Kelp Harvesting in Tofino

Stevie from NAAS Foods takes us out on the water for some sustainable kelp harvesting, and talks about what the future holds for his nation.

Healing through sports

Terry Sedgewick from MEND Canada talks about his program to help youth through sports, a cause that's close to his heart based on his traumatic past.

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Art and Culture

From beautifully carved totems to hand crafted jewlery and cedar woven treasures, we explore the artists of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

Everyone Belongs in Nature

Power to Be is taking actions to build a path towards reconciliation alongside W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, connecting youth to the land where they live, work and play.

Reclaiming the past to build the future

Explore the innovative approach of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in turning adversity into opportunity with the Tin Wis Resort and all it brings to their community.

Missing Sisters Project

Geraldine Glattstein talks about the importance of giving missing and murdered Indigenous women a voice.

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, History

Discover the rich history of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, from their ancient roots to modern-day resilience, including their tribal parks project.

Hungry Bubbas

Hungry Bubbas Food Truck owner Adrienne Peter shares her passion for feeding her community and her cultural connection to her traditional ways. January 4, 2025.

TEASER: Season 4

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Kaska Dena

Raven Sky Productions

Artist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.

All Nations Outreach Society

After struggling with addiction, James Harry Sr founded the All Nations Outreach Society to help those on the downtown Vancouver EastSide.

Myron "Mylo" Fowler

National Geographic photographer & activist Mylo shares his journey with the arts and nature.

Learn from the Land

Land restoration experts Sarah and Judith talk about the importance of rebuilding native species for the community’s medicine.

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

An Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.

Indigenous Storytelling Through Art

Kwakwaka'wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel dives into her role with BC Creative as well as the work she does to protect indigenous artists from counterfeit merchandising.

Running for Residential School Awareness

Indigenous Athlete Sasha Parron talks about intergenerational trauma, and being raised by a mother who suffered through residential school. Channeling that pain, Sasha runs to raise awareness and make a difference.

Murray Rankin and Reconciliation

BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Tchadas revisit BC’s journey of reconciliation and improving relationships between the government and Indigenous communities.

Rap Songs Representing Resilience

Rapper Alexander Reyes chats with Tchadas about his music and ambition behind connecting with Indigenous youth.

Orange Shirt day with Eddy Charlie

Orange shirts have become an icon for residential school survivors and raising awareness of Canada’s Indigenous History. Eddy Charlie - the co-organizer of the program- tells us more about the campaign.

“The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation” a Board Game

It’s game on with James Darin Corbiere as he shows Tchadas his new board game called “The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation” which is a great educational tool about Canada’s history of Residential Schools..

Premier David Eby at the Legislature

Premier Eby and Tchadas sit down to talk about reconciliation, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, (IPCA) and Bannock.

Kiixin Tours

In this episode of Our Native Land we travel to Bamfield, British Columbia, and go on an adventure with Kiixin Tours. Kiixin is the only known traditional First Nations village remaining on the west coast of southern B.C, with significant standing house remains. Join us on this tour with our guide Wisqii as we adventure through the rainforest, down to a secret beach, and learn all about it.

Our Native Land Will Return in Jan. 9th 2024

Thank you so much for listening to Our Native Land. We are taking a small break for the first time since the start of the show back in 2020. Please go back and enjoy any previous episodes you may have missed, and Tchadas will be back in January 9th 2024 with fresh episodes for you!

Ep. 127: Attorney General Niki Sharma

Join me on this episode of Our Native Land while I sit down with the Attorney General Niki Sharma and discuss her law practice in aboriginal rights and her visit to Geneva with Deputy Minister Jessica Wood.

Ep. 126: Land Guardians Receive Park Ranger Badges

Indigenous Land Guardians of the Nuxalk and Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nations on B.C.’s central coast have been given the same legal authorities as Park Rangers within their ancestral territories. A pilot project that First Nations across Canada are following with interest. Join me as I sit down and discuss this with Guardian Manager Ernie Tallio and Chief Councillor Doug Neasloss.