Ep. 66: Another hangout with Keanu Ienco
Keanu’s album that was discussed in episode 28 is now here! Join Tchadas as he asks Keanu more about his journey as an Indigenous artist on Vancouver Island.
Mar 14, 2022•21 min
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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Ep. 65: BCIT Indigenous Gathering Place with Zaa Joseph
This episode features advisor Zaa Joseph. Zaa works at the Indigenous Gathering Place at BCIT in Burnaby helping students in any supporting role that they need to excel in their studies and life in general.
Mar 07, 2022•22 min
Ep. 64: Survival Tips with Sakej Ward
Sakej returns to Our Native Land to talk about Survival Tips. This is great for anyone who wants to learn the basics of what it takes to survive out in the woods with minimal supplies.
Feb 21, 2022•29 min
Ep. 63: Western Edge Theatre New Waves Festival
Learn about the 1st Indigenous Theatre Festival on Vancouver Island! Tchadas is joined by Dan Puglas, Damon Mitchell, and Talela Manson where they talk about the festival and the plays within them. Tickets can be purchased here: https://westernedge.org/show/2022-new-waves-festival/
Feb 14, 2022•21 min
Ep. 62: Ay Lelum Design
Tchadas welcomes a second-generation Indigenous clothing company based out of Nanaimo, BC. Sisters Sophia and Aunalee spend time talking about their incredible journey from a warehouse in Nanaimo to the a New York model runway.
Jan 31, 2022•23 min
Ep. 61: Art and Reconciliation with Sonny Assu
Sonny Assu is a local Indigenous artist based out of Campbell River. Sonny Assu has had his artwork accepted into the National Gallery of Canada, Seattle Art Museum, Vancouver Art Gallery and much more other impressive intakes. Sonny has a chat with Tchadas about his recent pop-art, reconciliation and his motivation for success. Check out Sonny’s work at www.sonnyassu.com
Jan 24, 2022•23 min
Ep. 60: Survival with Sakej Ward
Have you ever wanted to talk to a survivalist?! Tchadas spends some time with Indigenous Survivalist Sakej Ward. Stay warm and sheltered and check out this episode!
Jan 17, 2022•23 min
Ep. 59: Indigenous Inspired Organic Skin Care
This week on Our Native Land, Tchadas talks to Patrice Mousseau, Owner and CEO of Satya Organic Skin care products. She is an Ojibwe women business owner with an inspirational journey on how she went from successful broadcaster to an entrepreneur.
Jan 10, 2022•21 min
Ep. 58: Healthy New Beginnings with Marvin Puglas
Tchadas hangs out with a friend from high school to talk about his cultural healing path and recovering from drugs and alcohol.
Jan 03, 2022•23 min
Ep. 57: Hanging out with Chad part 2
Join Tchadas as he spends some time talking about mental health, smudging and some additional reflection on the past year of Our Native Land.
Dec 29, 2021•23 min
Ep. 56: Reflecting on a year of ONL Roundtable
In this episode Tchadas is joined by many previous guests, and some new voices to celebrate one year of this podcast! We have a round-table discussion about our favourite and most memorable episodes over the past year.
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Ep. 55: Hockey Talk with Jana Headrick
Jana Headrick is an aspiring Indigenous women hockey player who’s goal is to make the sport more accessible to young Indigenous girls.
Nov 29, 2021•21 min
Ep. 54: Indigenous Stories in the Media with Wawmeesh Hamilton
Wawmeesh Hamilton is an award winning associate producer with CBC Vancouver. He produces the nationally syndicated column Urban Nations: stories about urban Indigenous people across Canada. His work about Indigenous people and reconciliation has also been published on CBC Radio, CBC Online and CBC Indigenous. His radio documentary Not Alone won the 2020 Jack Webster Award for best feature and enterprise reporting. Wawmeesh graduated from the UBC Graduate School of Journalism in 2016. He lives in...
Nov 22, 2021•25 min
Ep. 53: Being Métis with Kiara Collinge
Kiara is my new friend at BCIT. She has recently discovered her Indigenous Métis background. Noticeably a lighter skin complexion, she talks about her struggles with identity and her journey with her cultural identity.
Nov 08, 2021•22 min
Ep. 52: Skwachays Lodge Aboriginal Hotel and Gallery
Have you ever stayed at an Indigenous Hotel? Tchadas spends some time with Guest Experience and Culture Liaison Lead Caroline Phelps from the Skwachays Lodge. Did you know that the hotel has an Indigenous artist in residence?! Facebook & Instagram: @ournativelandpodcast Twitter: TchadasLeoCHEK TikTok: @ournativeland Site: www.cheknews.ca/onl Email: ournativelandpodcast@gmail.com...
Nov 01, 2021•23 min
Ep. 51: Chief Marilyn Sleet/Kirby Oil Spill
It has now been 5 years since the Kirby Oil Spill washed into northern BC waters destroying the way of life for the Heiltsuk First Nation and the surrounding communities. Tchadas spends some time with Chief Marilyn to understand the environmental impact this spill has caused. Facebook & Instagram: @ournativelandpodcast Twitter: @TchadasLeoCHEK TikTok: @ournativeland Site: www.cheknews.ca/onl Email: ournativelandpodcast@gmail.com...
Oct 25, 2021•23 min
Ep. 50: Reciprocity for the Future
Reciprocity is the product of hundreds of conversations over coffee, bannock, moose stew and jarred salmon. What if we could decolonize our backyards, and our futures, together? Tchadas talks to Reciprocity team members Sarah Reid and Naomi Devine to find out what this non profit project is all about!
Oct 18, 2021•22 min
Ep. 49: Juno Award Nominee Leonard Sumner
Sumner's self-determined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. Leonard talks about his artistic career with Host Tchadas Leo and what the future holds for his music.
Oct 04, 2021•29 min
Ep. 48: Audible Indigenous Writers Circle
Meet Sharon and Martin. Two rising Indigenous authors working with well known Published authors to master their craft. They are participating in a series of workshops/sessions covering a variety of topics to help them not only grow as writers, but as entrepreneurs learning about the available tools to help fund and promote their works.
Sep 27, 2021•23 min
Ep. 47: White Raven with Teoni Spathelfer
We welcome Teoni back to Our Native Land to celebrate the launch of her sequel to Little Wolf. An all new book, White Raven.
Sep 20, 2021•21 min
Ep. 46: What’s ASMR with Isabel Okanese
Have you ever wonder what in the world is ASMR? In this episode ONL explores the world of ASMR with Indigenous guest Isabel Okanese. Isabel is a 6th generation psychic and natural-born healer. She's an Oji-Cree Intuitive and Tarot reader providing people relaxation methods to help find their calm through her ASMR videos.
Sep 13, 2021•23 min
Ep. 45: Nunami Board Game designer Thomassie Mangiok
Game time! Nunami promotes thinking and coexistence; strategy, focus, understanding, and balance are important parts of the game. Players will try to win by securing cohabitation with another player. This amazing game promotes coexistence with others and could potentially add to sources of income to an Inuit region of Canada.
Sep 06, 2021•23 min
Ep. 44: Learning about Joseph McKay with Greg Fraser
This episode dives into everything about Joseph Willam McKay, best known as the founder of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. Joseph was one of the most successful Métis men of the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) in the late nineteenth century. At a time when Indigenous employees of the HBC were rarely promoted above the rank of postmaster, McKay rose to the highest rank in the company over the course of his career.
Aug 30, 2021•30 min
Ep. 43: On top of the Malahat Skywalk
Join me, Ken, and Chief Harry as we discuss the significance of the Malahat Skywalk for the Malahat Nation and for Vancouver island.
Aug 23, 2021•24 min
Ep. 42: Rez Animal Rescue with Jenn Charles
Join host Tchadas Leo and Jenn as they talk about Rez Animal Rescue. Jenn spends all of her time and money dedicated to saving any kind of animal on reserve land. This is a great story and she can always use your help.
Aug 16, 2021•24 min
Ep. 41: Talking music and Louis Riel with Jarrid Lee
Jarrid Lee is an up-and-coming country music star and the great, great, great-grandson of Louis Riel! This is a good one!
Aug 02, 2021•31 min
Ep. 40: Looking towards the future with Inuk MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq
After her powerful speech in the House of Commons, Mumilaaq spends some time with ONL host Tchadas Leo breaking down how she became to be the MP for Nunavut and why she decided to leave.
Jul 26, 2021•31 min
Ep. 39: Healing with Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling
In recent weeks, the Kaska Nation along with other tribes performed a ceremonial destruction of the former Lower Post residential school on the border of BC and the Yukon. Tchadas has a candid conversation with Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling about the event and how it unfolded and the emotions that followed.
Jul 19, 2021•40 min
Ep. 38: CR Museum with Haa’yuups
WARNING: the following content contains material for mature audiences only. Please contact the 24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line if you require emotional support. 1-866-925-4419. Haa’yupps is an Indigenous historian with an impressive resume. He has co-curated many Indigenous exhibits including 3 in New York. In this episode, Tchadas talks to Haa’yupps about many important and heavy topics. The opinions and language expressed in the following content are those of the participants and do not...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ep. 37: A spark in the dark with John Langan
Have you ever wanted to learn about the military and the police force? What if I told you an Indigenous man did both and has written a book about it? John Langan share his hardships and experiences on ONL.
Jul 05, 2021•41 min
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