Our Native Land

Join our host, Tchadas Leo as we explore all things Indigenous and First Nations! Our Native Land features fun interviews and compelling discussions about Indigenous and First Nations cuisine, culture, heritage, and more from Vancouver Island and around the world. Recorded at CHEK Studios in Victoria, BC, Tchadas is joined by guests of all backgrounds and professions for educational, emotional, and engaging conversations. If you are interested in being a guest on Our Native Land, please contact us!

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Episodes

Ep. 7: Youth and the Law with Kearney Healy

Join Tchadas Leo with his guest Kearny Healy as they discuss the topic of marginalized youth within the judicial system. Tchadas then builds up an appetite to talk about three different indigenous restaurants in BC that you can support. Links: Restaurants: https://lelem.ca/ http://www.kekulicafe.com/ https://www.salmonandbannock.net/ Kearney Healy's Book: https://www.ubcpress.ca/tough-on-kids...

Jan 11, 2021•33 min

Ep. 6: Exploring Native Hip-Hop with Rex Smallboy

Music producer and rapper Rex Smallboy who produced our new theme music discusses his history growing up on a reserve, his experience with hip-hop's influence on his community, and his mission to embrace native culture in his art. Rex also talks about traveling to the Olympic games to represent Canada. We'll also share some updates on indigenous small businesses and headlines. https://blog.vancity.com/indigenous-businesses-support/ https://rexsmallboy.com...

Jan 04, 2021•57 min

Ep. 5: A Slippery Slope with Chief Darren Blaney

Updates on Our Native Land's reception, social media presence, and new friends of the show! Tchadas then speaks with Homalco First Nation Chief Darren Blaney about a devastating landslide affecting the Bute Inlet salmon spawning grounds. Lastly, Tchadas shares some Indigenous news stories. Links: Our Native Land social media: facebook.com/ournativelandpodcast/ instagram.com/ournativelandpodcast/ twitter.com/tchadasleochek https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxslF9IC-iI58MqswvYe02g cheknews.ca/podca...

Dec 28, 2020•35 min

Ep. 4: Indigenous Perspectives with Rachelle Dallaire

Originally recorded in November 2020, episode 4 starts with an update from Tchadas, followed by an Interview with Rachelle Dallaire. Rachelle is from the Montagnais people in lower Quebec. She brings more than 15 years of management and leadership experience to her work as Indigenous Perspectives Society’s Executive Director. Rachelle & Tchadas dive into the mission and purpose of Indigenous Perspectives Society. Guest Links: https://ipsociety.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousPerspecti...

Dec 21, 2020•39 min

Ep. 3: Life is a Story with Michael Calvert

Host Tchadas Leo starts off episode 3 with a beautiful excerpt from a story written by his guest Michael Calvert. Tchadas then interviews Michael who is a Cree/French/Scottish Metis and a member of the Mid-Island Metis Nation. Michael is a published author and a professor at Vancouver Island University teaching First People's literature and composition. "Kiskajeyi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37bLhvI

Dec 14, 2020•45 min

Ep. 2: I'm Hungry with Jared Qwustenuxun Williams

Join Tchadas Leo in the second installment of Our Native Land podcast from CHEK studios. Discussions about indigenous news articles follow after an in-depth interview with Jared Williams about being an indigenous chef and cooking indigenous foods. Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/MCP5312

Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Ep. 1: Introductions & Meet Hon. Melanie Mark

The very first episode of Our Native Land! This week we're joined by the Honorable Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver Mount Pleasant to discuss her life and career. Melanie is the first and only female First Nations member of the legislative assembly of British Columbia, and the first female First Nations Cabinet Minister. Tchadas will also share some stories that have appeared in the news to wrap up episode 1. Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/melaniejmark https://twitter.com/melaniejmark?lang...

Nov 23, 2020•33 min

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