Chief Alphonse on Tsilhqot'in Nation VIctory over Taseko Mines

05/22/20 • 40 min

In Episode 55, we talk to Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot'in Nation and their recent victory over Taseko Mines. He also shares an important message to native youth about what it means to be a warrior. Here is the link to the Tsilhqot'in National Government website: http://www.tsilhqotin.ca/ Here is their press release about their recent court victory against Taseko Mines: http://www.tsilhqotin.ca/News-Media/Media-Releases Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. From my website you can access other Warrior Life podcast episodes, my Indigenous Nationhood blog, my Youtube videos and my new podcast for kids called: Warrior Kids Podcast: www.pampalmater.com From my website you can also find out how to pre-order my new book coming out in September 2020, called Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence, published by Fernwood Publishing. Don't forget to put in the code warriorlife for a 15% discount (available for a limited time). https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. (Picture of Chief Joe Alphonse from the Tsilhqot'in National Government website used with permission.)

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Rueben George on Battle Against Trans Mountain Pipeline

In Episode 54, we get to hear from native warrior Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in what is now known as British Columbia. Rueben has been a driving force behind his Nation's revitalization of language, culture and spirituality and has spent a decade trying to stop Kinder Morgan - now Trans Mountain pipeline. You don't want to miss this podcast as he is full of hope and reminds us of the many successes they have had along the way. Here is the link to the Tsleil- Waututh Nation's Sacred Trust website for more information: https://twnsacredtrust.ca/ Here is a link to Raven Trust where you can donate to the legal fund to help stop Trans Mountain pipeline: https://raventrust.com/2019/06/17/stand-with-indigenous-peoples-to-stop-transmountain/ Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.com If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. (Picture of Rueben George used with his permission)

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Desmond Cole on Anti-Black Racism in Canada & US

In Episode 56, we talk to Desmond Cole who is well known here in Toronto and nationally as not only a stellar journalist, best selling author and multi-media broadcaster, but also a staunch advocate for social justice and condemns anti-black racism in all its forms. Here is the link to his book: The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power by Penguin Random House: https://amzn.to/2U0395O Here is the link to his blog: Cole's Notes: https://thatsatruestory.wordpress.com/ Here is my latest Youtube video calling for solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters to end police anti-Black racism and violence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGNy0Gp0Alg&t=2s Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. From my website you can access other Warrior Life podcast episodes, my Indigenous Nationhood blog, my Youtube videos and my new podcast for kids called Warrior Kids Podcast: www.pampalmater.com If you would like to help me keep my content independent, please consider supporting my work at Patreon: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. (Picture of Desmond Cole by Samuel Engelking used with permission of Desmond Cole)