Doris George is a Cree educator. She is the principal of Chemawawin Schools in Easterville, Manitoba, where she also taught Cree language for four years. She holds a BA and BEd from University College of the North and a Community Linguist Certificate (CLC) from the University of Alberta. She has a passion for her language, and credits her grandparents and parents with speaking Cree with her when she was growing up. Tchadas and Doris talk about her new award-winning book and keeping the Cree lang...
Nov 08, 2022•21 min
“Moosemeat & Marmalade” follows the culinary adventures of bush cook, Art Napoleon, and classically trained British chef, Dan Hayes. Together, they explore Indigenous and European culture and cuisine. Art Napoleon is this weeks guest and Tchadas grills up some questions that will leave you hungry!
Nov 01, 2022•22 min
Patty Hajdu was elected as Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North in 2015. She now serves Canada as the federal Minister of Indigenous Services. Tchadas and Patty talk about her career, the challenges facing Indigenous communities in Canada and what happens next, now that the Pope has left Canada.
Oct 25, 2022•23 min
Rooted in the Songhees Nation’s deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region, our food truck offers a modern take on Songhees cultural tradition. The food truck offer a vast menu with fresh local ingredients that authentically incorporate the craft and care of food preparation embodied by the Songhees. Join Tchadas Leo and the truck manager Aaron George as they make your mouth water with yummy food talk!
Oct 18, 2022•22 min
Welcome back Lou-ann Neel to the show! Lou-ann is a phenomenal local artist who is responsible for “Indigeifying” the new Chek logo. Lou-ann is working hard to create supportive spaces for emerging and existing Indigenous artists.
Oct 11, 2022•23 min
Brad is a Residential Schools course facilitator and life skill coach. In his workshop he highlights the Systemic Discrimination within Government Institutions (i.e. Unequal & Unjust laws, Negative Media Portrayals, Erasure of Native existence within Educational Institutions & Resources) which all resulted in Brad being born into a community that was collectively traumatized for the last 200+ years.
Oct 04, 2022•23 min
In this episode, Tchadas sits down with his colleague and friend from BCIT. They discuss the 1st year of Journalism studies, Indigenous hockey players and a behind the scenes discussion of their recent trip up to Bute Inlet.
Sep 27, 2022•22 min
Join Tchadas as he goes on a healing journey up to his traditional lands of the Homalco people. Once up the Bute Inlet, elders will take part in a traditional burning ceremony hosted by former lieutenant governor of BC Steven Point. Other interviews include Chief Darren Blaney and AGM of Homalco Wildlife Tours Chyanne Trenholm.
Sep 20, 2022•21 min
Welcome Premier of the Province to ONL! After many years of public service, Premier Horgan is stepping down as the Premier and the leader of the BCNDP but will continue to hold his MLA seat. Horgan and Tchadas talk about reconciliation and his plans once he steps down.
Sep 13, 2022•22 min
Elder Jessica Sault from the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, along with her Assistant Cheyanne Tinoko, teach Tchadas how to make Fry Bread. This episode was shot at Royal Roads University and may be the yummiest episode of ONL to date! Flute music by Fletcher Lenz.
Sep 05, 2022•22 min
This week on ONL, Author Teoni Spathelfer comes in person to hang out and talk about Indigenous authors and books. Teoni also reads a small passage from the final book of her trilogy.
Aug 29, 2022•23 min
Co-Director of the CBC documentary OKPIK Tiffany Ayalik is an Inuk performer; a filmmaker, actor and singer based in Vancouver. She is from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, and was born and raised in Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories. This episode goes behind the scenes of what it takes to film a documentary in sub-arctic temperatures.
Aug 22, 2022•23 min
City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps joins Tchadas on this episode of ONL. Mayor Helps discusses the city’s progress with reconciliation in partnership with local Indigenous communities. Tchadas also asks Lisa what she plans to do on her first day off!
Aug 15, 2022•23 min
Keenan is the founder of Longhouse Media, Canada’s largest indigenous-owned media company. Longhouse specializes in video production, web design, digital marketing, search engine optimization and more. Keenan and Tchadas dive into how to properly engage with Indigenous marketing.
Aug 08, 2022•22 min
This week’s ONL episode features Jennifer Campbell who is the proud Founder and CEO of Two Worlds Consulting. She is an experienced Project Management Professional and Environmental Professional. Jennifer is a Métis person with roots in Manitoba and brings lived experience to the team.
Aug 01, 2022•22 min
Welcome to another special episode of ONL. This week, ONL listeners and viewers will get a chance to learn more about the National Indigenous day and it’s timeline, Tchadas will review different Indigenous news worthy articles, and finally we will learn more about how to properly report on different Indigenous communities across Canada.
Jul 25, 2022•23 min
This week on ONL, we go up north to the new exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River. This exhibit explores the impacts of colonization through the experiences of one family, and one artist. Kwakwaka’wakw artist and Hereditary Chief G̱ixkastallasame-gi, or Cecil Dawson.
Jul 18, 2022•27 min
On this episode of ONL, Tchadas gets to be a part of a webinar focusing on the “Dos and Don’ts” of using Indigenous Imagery, Art and Culture in business from a panel of Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. This is the second part of this webinar that was featured on episode 74. Host: Julie Nolin. Panelists: Jaymie Campbell, Tchadas Leo, Merle Alexander and Keenan Beavis.
Jul 11, 2022•22 min
Jarid Taylor, the founder and CEO of Brandigenous comes onto Our Native Land. With a focus on eco/sustainable vision with an Indigenous empowered lens, Jarid and his company are striving to change the way we think about branding and marketing from start to finish.
Jul 04, 2022•24 min
When there’s a wine, there’s a way. The Osoyoos Indian Band has insured its members economic future with a state of the art and meaningful winery that has won the taste buds of many wine lovers across Canada. Join host Tchadas Leo as he takes a special trip across BC to visit the first Indigenous owned winery in North America. Tchadas spends time with Estate Manager Troy and Estate Wine maker Justin to really understand the land, the wine and the success of the winery. Sit back and enjoy this wi...
Jun 27, 2022•22 min
Eddy Charlie is a residential school survivor from Kuper Island which is located off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Eddy has been talking about his experiences and stories on a national and international level and hopes to help others heal with him and educate people on Canada’s tragic past.
Jun 20, 2022•34 min
ONL is on a roll and back in studio with host Tchadas Leo. This week, Sage becomes the second in person guest on ONL and talks about the grass roots campaign that her and her family started back in 2011.
Jun 13, 2022•23 min
In this episode of ONL, Tchadas gets to be a part of a webinar focusing on the “Do’s and Don’ts” of using Indigenous Imagery, Art and Culture in business from a panel of Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. Host: Julie Nolin. Panelists: Jaymie Campbell, Tchadas Leo, Merle Alexander and Keenan Bevis.
Jun 06, 2022•23 min
Hey ONL Fans! Tchadas is back on the Island and ready to rant off his gratitude for friends, family and the Island. Tchadas then talks about status cards and the 1 year anniversary of the 215 unmarked graves that were discovered in Kamloops.
May 30, 2022•23 min
This week on Our Native Land we talk to Elder Gerry Oleman, Host of Teachings In The Air, an Indigenous health and wellness podcast. Teachings in the Air aims to inspire, motivate, and empower Indigenous people to be sound in mind, body and spirit - because that's what healthy means.
May 09, 2022•30 min
DJ Burnt Bannock is Darcy's newest project which airs on APTN! Darcy is an Indigenous writer/producer/actor and runs through his already impressive career with host Tchadas Leo.
May 02, 2022•22 min
On this episode of ONL, we go down to South Dakota (virtually!) and we have a chat with Robyn who works with a Catholic school that uses horses to help Indigenous youth.
Apr 25, 2022•22 min
Welcome Adam Olsen to ONL! Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP) is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saanich North and the Islands and member of the B.C. Green Caucus. Born in Victoria, BC, Adam has lived, worked and played his entire life on the Saanich Peninsula. He is a member of Tsartlip First Nation (W̱JOȽEȽP)
Apr 18, 2022•32 min
This week on the show we have the pleasure of talking to Pujjuut Kusugak. Pujjuut recently had the honour of doing colour commentary for the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
Mar 28, 2022•22 min
This week on Our Native Land, Wendy Proverbs comes on the show to discuss her book Aggie and Mudgy. The forced journey of two young girls to Resedential School is chilling, powerful and educational.
Mar 21, 2022•22 min
