Pretendians
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What do some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and professors have in common? They aren’t Indigenous.
There are hundreds of cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not. So why do these so-called “pretendians” do it? How do they pull it off? And what happens when they are exposed?
In each episode of this riveting new podcast series, co-hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) and Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) reveal unbelievable stories of audacious fraudsters and investigate the complex phenomenon of Indigenous identity theft.
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Pretending in Prison
Pretendians
05/21/24 • 29 min
Marvin "Casper" Ouimet was your ordinary terrifying Hells Angel mob boss until he was sent to prison for conspiracy to commit murder. That's where he declared himself to be Indigenous. The prison asked no questions, and granted him access to a special program for Native inmates, in which prisoners get private cells, spiritual guidance, better food and ultimately – reduced sentences. But what about the real Natives in these programs?
Hosts: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis
Credits: Jesse Brown (Publisher, Executive Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor, Mixer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
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Interview with a Pretendian
Pretendians
05/14/24 • 37 min
Why do people pretend to be Native? Hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) begin their journey by asking someone who has been doing just that.
He’s not just your average imposter – "Grand Chief" Guillaume Carle is the king of the “pretendians", a French Canadian who made a small fortune creating his own fake First Nation and issuing phony Indian Status Cards to thousands of other identity thieves.
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Pretendians
11/10/20 • 1 min
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Announcing Season 2
Pretendians
10/28/19 • 4 min
Different city, different secrets.
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Introducing COMMONS: CRUDE
Pretendians
04/10/19 • 23 min
"I grew up in a place where I couldn't even breathe."
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08/13/21 • 4 min
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This trailer contains source materials used under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Copyright Act.
Sources:
It Takes a Child
Craig Kielburger's Story - A Journey into Child Labour
Directed by Judy Jackson
Produced by Judy Films
Youtube
The Story of Craig Kielburger
produced, and narrated by Sherine Mansour
CPAC
Youtube
In Search Of Character
LiveWire Media
Elkind+Sweet Communications, Inc
https://www.livewiremedia.com/product/in-search-of-character/
The Price WE Paid
The Fifth Estate/CBC
Interview with Craig Kielburger
CSPAN
Craig Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video
Youtube
Marc Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video
Youtube
WE Movement Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ
MeToWe Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ
CTV News - Kielburger brothers interview with Lisa Laflamme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p5PRLy2os
MTV Cribs: Craig Kielburger Episode
Haddon Strategy
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Post-Mortem, Part 1
Pretendians
11/13/23 • 39 min
For over five years, Canadaland has been investigating Thunder Bay, Ontario. Specifically, we have been trying to figure out why there were so many unanswered questions around the deaths of Indigenous people in this one Ontario town.
We have looked at the cops. The schools. The courts. The government. The people in the town itself. But we never looked at the coroners and the forensic pathologists who are a central part of death investigations. And once we started to do so, freedom of information requests and leaked reports pointed to even greater problems with how deaths are investigated, that could span the entire province.
And so we went back to Thunder Bay.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Jon Thompson (Reporter), Ryan McMahon (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Further reading:
- Lawyer says families 'ignored' as Broken Trust final report on death reinvestigations expected within weeks, CBC News, Feb 15, 2022
- Reports on racism and a reckoning for Thunder Bay, TVO Today, Jan 17, 2019
- Ontario coroners looking to unionize over working conditions, upcoming reforms, CBC News, June 14, 2023
- Horwath calls for review of Hamilton forensic pathology unit closure, CBC News, August 23, 2019
- 'Disappointing' response so far to 7 youth inquest recommendations, says Aboriginal Legal Services, CBC News, August 23, 2017
- Thunder Bay TV series, Crave
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(Ratf****r) Chapter One: The Klondike Papers
Pretendians
10/31/22 • 37 min
Meet David Wallace, political fixer and dirty tricks operative.
After a career in the shadows, he’s turned whistleblower, leaking his files and sparking a conspiracy theory.
But why? And can he be trusted?
Written and reported by Jesse Brown and Cherise Seucharan
Audio editing and sound design by Tristan Capacchione
Original music by Nathan Burley
Additional music by Audio Network
Editorial Assistance by Sarah Lawrynuik
Executive Producer, Jesse Brown
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Introducing: Cool Mules
Pretendians
03/02/20 • 36 min
A new investigative series about the cocaine smuggling ring inside Vice Media.
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12/15/20 • 43 min
The verdict arrives in the trial that everyone’s talking about. Can there be justice? As Thunder Bay grapples with the truth about itself, people are still dying. Kids are still dying.
So where do we go from here?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pretendians have?
Pretendians currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does Pretendians cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Pretendians?
The episode title 'Interview with a Pretendian' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pretendians?
The average episode length on Pretendians is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pretendians released?
Episodes of Pretendians are typically released every 14 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Pretendians?
The first episode of Pretendians was released on Oct 12, 2018.
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