Nationalism and Lateral Hate
Our thoughts on everything from sexual assault charges in Alberta to lateral hate being practiced in Saskatchewan.
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
The Jig Is Up
The Jig is Up is a podcast focusing on Metis culture, people, and the issues and topics of interest to all Metis.
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Patrick Harriott
Patrick Harriott is a proud Métis, President of the Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, and running for election in the upcoming MNBC elections. We have a great conversation about why he is running for election, what he hopes to accomplish if elected, and his views on a number of issues Métis are facing these days.
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 121
Tristen Durocher
The recent rejection of a suicide prevention bill by the Saskatchewan Government sparked Tristen Durocher and Christopher Merasty to begin to walk more than 600 kilometres to raise awareness of, and call for action for, the high suicide rate in northern Saskatchewan.
Jul 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 120
Hydro Deal is All Dried Up
Manitoba court upholds the right of the Manitoba Government to cancel the 50 year hydro deal. We also discuss some recent social media posts detailing times with the MNO allowed staff to say racist and derogatory remarks towards specific participants in some of their programs.
Jul 07, 2020•59 min•Ep. 119
End Police Violence
Police violence, protests, riots, still in a pandemic, what a year so far. We also talk about what some Métis Nation employees are calling the destruction of the Métis Nation.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 118
Leadership Failure
In our first ever zoom podcast Jason and I discuss the many aspects of the Covid 19 response from the Métis Cartel. We talk about how they are being very quiet about what they are doing, where the money is going, and who is getting any help at all. Through all of this where is the daily or even weekly updates from these so called leaders as to how many have been able to receive help, the safety of Métis communities, or even how they are handling things administratively.
May 12, 2020•47 min•Ep. 117
Caitlin McCarthy
I am joined by Caitlin McCarthy, an award winning screenwriter and educator and is currently working on a new book.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 114
Johanne Brissette
Johanne Brissette is a Métis from Quebec, former board member of the Métis Federation of Canada and a researcher who brings extensive knowledge of Métis history and culture.
Apr 28, 2020•56 min•Ep. 116
Dr. Sebastien Malette
Dr. Sebastien Malette is a researcher, academic, author and expert in Indigenous law. He co-authored the book Songs Upon the River. The Forgotten History of the Northwest Pacific Métis. His most recent book Brois-Brûlés: The Untold Story of the Métis of Western Québec, which came out in French in June of 2019 will be available in English on May 1. With his co-authors Guillaume Marcotte and Michel Bouchard, Bois-Brûlés examines archival and ethnographic evidence to challenge two powerful national...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 115
David Bouchard
We are excited to welcome David Bouchard to the show. David is a well known author with many books published and enjoyed by readers across North America. You can find out more information about David and his work on his website www.davidbouchard.com
Apr 14, 2020•56 min•Ep. 113
Live Show: Is The Money Flow
Specific Métis organizations have received relief funding but how easy is it to access those funds? Will there be any accountability or transparency with this money? And where is the leadership from these so called "governments" to help people navigate this crisis.
Apr 10, 2020•59 min•Ep. 112
Joseph Jacquard
We are joined by the current president of The Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois, a Métis organization based in Nova Scotia. We have a great conversation about their goals, organization, community and much more. To learn more about The Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois check out their website at www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca
Apr 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 111
Cartel's and Corona
We talk about the Métis Nation non profit organizations response to the Covid 19 pandemic, the large amounts of money they are going to be receiving and exactly what they have been doing for Métis people so far.
Apr 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 110
Unity? Is it possible
A great live show with some great points made by our callers. We chat about the upcoming Métis identity meetings and the current state of Métis organizations.
Mar 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 109
Enlightened Leadership?
Today we break down some of the statements made in various interviews and statements by leadership within the MMF/MNC. From statements of condemnation for the solidarity movement and protestors, comments made about Ontario Métis, and their pride and joy at their partnership with resource extraction corporations there is a lot of things to work through.
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 108
Heather Morigeau
Heather Morigeau joins me to talk about bringing some of the White Bison healing programs too Calgary. Programs such as Medicine Wheel and the 12 Steps as well as the Mending Broken Hearts program. Her work through Freedom's Path Recovery Society has been able to train several facilitators and launched the programs over the past few months. To learn more about White Bison and their programs, daily meditations, and meetings go to www.whitebison.org To find out more about Freedom's Path Recovery S...
Feb 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 107
Our First Live Show
Our first live show where you can call in and comment or ask questions. A great conversation about the latest developments from the Métis political world. Thanks to those who joined in and we will be doing this again so watch for future live shows where you can be part of the show and have your voice heard.
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 106
Dr. Michel Bouchard
Dr. Michel Bouchard is a professor of anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia and secretary of the World Council of Anthropological Associations. He co-authored Songs upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi across to the Pacific (with Robert Foxcurran and Sébastien Malette) and Les Bois-Brûlés de l’Outaouais: Une étude ethnoculturelle des Métis de la Gatineau (with Malette and Guillaume Marcotte)....
Feb 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 105
Charlie Fife
We are joined by Charlie Fife who is the President of the Métis Federation of Canada and we have a fantastic conversation about how the MFC is moving forward, their views on Métis identity and the importance of building strong positive relationships with First Nations.To learn more about the Métis Federation of Canada head to their website at www.metisfederationofcanada.ca
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 104
So Many Changes Yet So Much Stays the Same
We are back after a long break and we pick right up where we left off in 2019 with the Wet’suwet’en being invaded by the Canadian Government to force resource development. We also dig into the infighting within the Métis Nation with 3 of the 5 provincial nonprofit corporations choosing to cut out the MNC from communicating with the federal government where does that leave Métis people?
Jan 28, 2020•59 min•Ep. 103
100: The Jig Is Up!
Episode 100! We recap some of the highlights of the past 100 episodes, the guests, topics, and supporters that are such an important part of the success of the show. We even bring back the original Drezus musical intro for some throwback fun!
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 102
99: Stay The Course!
More about the ongoing disrespect to Jody Wilson-Raybould by certain Métis organizations. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel
Mar 13, 2019•57 min•Ep. 101
98: Doubling Down!
Doubling down on supporting Trudeau over Jody Wilson-Raybould, the resignation of Jane Philpott, and the latest "first step" from the Government of Canada. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel...
Mar 06, 2019•55 min•Ep. 100
97: Solidarity with...the Government?
Statements of support for the Government of Canada, support and desire to sign a framework many Indigenous feel is a bad deal, and recognition that there are Métis outside the MNC. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 99
96: Headstarts and first steps
We drill into the new head start mortgage program rolled out this past week by the MMF, the funding gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous language programs, and we also chat a bit about people moving to new organizations to better represent them. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel...
Feb 20, 2019•59 min•Ep. 98
95: Indigenous Languages Act!
Very different reactions from the three Indigenous organizations regarding the Indigenous Languages Act, a reaction to the resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel
Feb 13, 2019•40 min•Ep. 97
94: Promised Infrastructure!
Liberals have promised billions of dollars for infrastructure and yet only a fraction of it is actually accounted for. How does that predict the future of all the money promised Métis people? Another U of M faculty member quits due to the systemic racism towards Indigenous students with no changes in sight. Colonial education systems and the devaluing of Indigenous knowledge in a world of reconciliation! If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.co...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 96
93: Spreading it Around!
With 16 months and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent the government brings the full force of the law at an Indigenous man selling $90 worth of fish. And the Liberal government is making on-reserve education better by spreading the current funding around better! If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel...
Jan 30, 2019•48 min•Ep. 95
92: Clash of Cultures!
Métis and Sahtu Dene of Norman Wells have taken another step towards self-government, our take on the famous video of the kids facing off with the Indigenous elder, and just today the Government gave out another apology. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel...
Jan 23, 2019•55 min•Ep. 94
91: Agreement by Force!
A new temporary RCMP detachment in sovereign Wet'suwet'en territory, the MNS requiring people to re-apply, Alberta doctors, and the big cabinet shuffle in the federal government. Support us Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel
Jan 16, 2019•59 min•Ep. 93
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