http://cheknews.caenSociety & CultureCopyright CHEK Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf7d0f380380c8531d7a3563db95d8cb.jpghttp://cheknews.caSun, 12 Apr 2026 01:01:40 +0000CHEK PodcastsCHEK Podcastsournativelandpodcast@gmail.comJoin 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...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bear-s-lair--71214397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71214397Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsFueling Indigenous innovation from coast to coast: Geena Jackson dives into the making of The Bear’s Lair and how she’s bringing that same entrepreneurial spark to kids across the country1380and,bear’s,coast,coast:,dives,from,fueling,geena,how,indigenous,innovation,into,jackson,lair,making,of,she’s,the,tofalse512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sencoten-language--71025744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71025744Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:28:58 +0000CHEK PodcastsTchadas chat's with STEWIT from the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School, where they have an immersion SENĆOŦEN language program.1361false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minister-of-indigenous-relations-and-reconciliation--70765231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70765231Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:30:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsSpencer Chandra Herbert, the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, deep dives on residential school denialism, upcoming goals and his path to learning.1433and,chandra,deep,denialism,dives,goals,herbert,his,indigenous,minister,of,on,path,reconciliation,relations,residential,school,spencer,the,upcomingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bc-bob--70614957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614957Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsEntrepreneur and influencer 'BC Bob' discusses his passion for sharing Indigenous perspectives, using his platform to make heritage and history engaging for online audiences and people of all ages, and backgrounds.1374and,'bc,bob',discusses,engaging,entrepreneur,for,heritage,his,history,indigenous,influencer,make,online,passion,perspectives,platform,sharing,to,usingfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-dress-gala--70492513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492513Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsExplore the collaborative artistry and mindfulness that goes into creating the Red Dress Gala at one of the largest Indigenous events of its kind, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week.1372false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/literacy-program--70492477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492477Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:44:49 +0000CHEK PodcastsThe Literacy Circle helps Indigenous elders and adults reclaim voice and healing through learning how to read and write, as many never had the chance to learn these skills by attending residential school.1362false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/makers-and-shakers--70242551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70242551Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:45 +0000CHEK PodcastsIndigenous makers and entrepreneurs share their craftsmanship at the Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, a massive showcase that helps dozens of artists find economical sovereignty1372craftsmanship,entrepreneurs,fashion,indigenous,leo,makers,massive,showcase,tchadas,vancouver,weekfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-spirit-drag-extravaganza--70242486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70242486Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:48:40 +0000CHEK PodcastsSeveral 2-Spirit artists showcase their drag on stage, while sharing how their unique Indigenous experiences have informed their vibrant personas.13732-spirit,artists,drag,experiences,indigenous,leo,showcase,stage,tchadas,vibrantfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vancouver-indigenous-fashion-week--69768161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69768161Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsGo beyond the runway at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week. Experience the energy of the continent’s biggest cultural gathering, where traditional roots meet modern high-fashion. February 7, 2026.1372dumais,fashion,indigenous,johnny,joleen,jr.,krystal,land,leo,marlayna,maynard,mitton,native,our,pincott,ricky-lee,tchadas,vancouver,watts,weekfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hereditary-chief-jerry-jack--69690562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69690562Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:00:08 +0000CHEK PodcastsHereditary Chief Jerry Jack reflects on the whale shrine that was returned to its Nation 122 years later.1414chief,hereditary,jack,jerry,land,leo,native,our,shrine,tchadas,whalefalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/songhees-cultural-tours--69538781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69538781Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:30:08 +0000CHEK PodcastsExperience an authentic perspective of Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour. From the seat of a canoe, we’re diving into Lək̓ʷəŋən history with an Indigenous-owned team for a tour that is as meaningful as it is beautiful1377art,bc,canoe,culture,downtown,education,first,firstnations,history,indigenous,local,nations,ournativeland,songhees,tours,victoria,walkingfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premier-eby--69311499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69311499Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:30:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsWe’re sitting down with Premier David Eby for an unfiltered look at the issues that matter, including residential student denialism and the Cowichan Tribes land claim. 1461claim,cowichan,david,denialism,eby,land,leo,native,our,podcast,residential,student,tchadas,tribesfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resilience-in-the-workplace--65194286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65194286Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000CHEK PodcastsBubba Qwulshemutc shares his inspiring journey of overcoming systemic barriers as a marginalized individual in the workforce.1373bcib,bubba,dei,diversity,inclusion,indigenous,native,workplacefalse413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reconcilation-and-politics--64943159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64943159Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsMLA Warbus highlights how she has taken it on to challenge the societal norms of harmonizing Indigeneity and politics1416and,challenge,harmonizing,has,highlights,how,indigeneity,it,mla,norms,of,on,politics,she,societal,taken,the,to,undrip,warbusfalse412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xwemalhkwu-hero-stories--64886489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64886489Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsA 3-year project that was a labour of love tells the story of Elders recordings turned into a graphic novel for youth.1375band,elders,graphic,hero,homalco,indian,novel,stories,xwémalhkwu,youthfalse411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ocean-warriors--64680450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64680450Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsLocal Producer Steve Sxwithul'txw discusses Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready, an Indigenous docu-series following the Ahousaht’s Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary1412ahousaht’s,auxiliary,coast,coastal,docu-series,following,guard,indigenous,island,local,mission,nations,ocean,producer,steve,sxwithul'txw,vancouver,warriorsfalse410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelp-harvesting-in-tofino--64631267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64631267Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsStevie from NAAS Foods takes us out on the water for some sustainable kelp harvesting, and talks about what the future holds for his nation.1139bc,dennis,farming,foods,kelp,leo,naas,stevie,tchadas,tofinofalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-through-sports--63274167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63274167Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsTerry Sedgewick from MEND Canada talks about his program to help youth through sports, a cause that's close to his heart based on his traumatic past.1400a,about,based,canada,cause,close,from,heart,help,his,mend,program,sedgewick,sports,talks,terry,that's,through,to,youthfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tla-o-qui-aht-first-nation-art-and-culture--64381963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64381963Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsFrom beautifully carved totems to hand crafted jewlery and cedar woven treasures, we explore the artists of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.1276artists,carl,carved,cedar,crafted,elizabeth,first,george,hand,ivy,jewlery,martin,nation,sr.,tla-o-qui-aht,totems,treasures,wovenfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-belongs-in-nature--64195592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64195592Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsPower to Be is taking actions to build a path towards reconciliation alongside W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, connecting youth to the land where they live, work and play.1410a,actions,alongside,be,build,connecting,council,is,island,land,leadership,path,power,reconciliation,taking,to,towards,vancouver,w̱sáneć,youthfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-the-past-to-build-the-future--63863573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63863573Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:00:06 +0000CHEK PodcastsExplore the innovative approach of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in turning adversity into opportunity with the Tin Wis Resort and all it brings to their community.1322assistant,bc,british,clark,columbia,general,leo,manager,maria,resort,tchadas,tin,tofino,wisfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-sisters-project--63452109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63452109Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:00:06 +0000CHEK PodcastsGeraldine Glattstein talks about the importance of giving missing and murdered Indigenous women a voice.1395a,about,and,geraldine,giving,glattstein,importance,indigenous,missing,murdered,of,talks,the,voice.,womenfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tla-o-qui-aht-first-nation-history--63594709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63594709Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:06 +0000CHEK PodcastsDiscover the rich history of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, from their ancient roots to modern-day resilience, including their tribal parks project.1308first,history,land,masso,nation,parks,project,resource,saya,tla-o-qui-aht,tribalfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hungry-bubbas--63562888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63562888Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsHungry Bubbas Food Truck owner Adrienne Peter shares her passion for feeding her community and her cultural connection to her traditional ways. January 4, 2025.1368adrienne,bannock,bubbas,community,connection,cultural,feeding,food,hungry,indigenous,owner,peter,traditional,truckfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kaska-dena--60301595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60301595Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:17:26 +0000CHEK PodcastsKaska Dena1794dena,kaskafalse313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raven-sky-productions--60074256Artist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60074256Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsArtist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.Artist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.]]>1368daniel,david,elliot,from,malysheff,productions,raven,skyfalse312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-nations-outreach-society--59958853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59958853Sun, 12 May 2024 01:30:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsAfter struggling with addiction, James Harry Sr founded the All Nations Outreach Society to help those on the downtown Vancouver EastSide.1421addiction,after,all,downtown,eastside.,founded,harry,help,james,nations,on,outreach,society,sr,struggling,the,those,to,vancouver,withfalse311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myron-mylo-fowler--59738955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59738955Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsNational Geographic photographer & activist Mylo shares his journey with the arts and nature.1389diné,fowler,geographic,leo,mylo,myron,national,navajo,photographer,tchadas,utahfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-from-the-land--59267584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59267584Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:30:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsLand restoration experts Sarah and Judith talk about the importance of rebuilding native species for the community’s medicine.1444about,and,community’s,experts,for,importance,judith,land,medicine.,native,of,rebuilding,restoration,sarah,species,talk,thefalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victoria-native-friendship-centre--59492881An Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59492881Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsAn Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.An Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.]]>1327care,centre,day,friendship,indigenous,land,leo,library,medical,native,our,rice,ron,tchadas,victoria,wellnessfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indigenous-storytelling-through-art--59183337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59183337Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:30:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsKwakwaka'wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel dives into her role with BC Creative as well as the work she does to protect indigenous artists from counterfeit merchandising.1358artist,artists,bc,counterfeit,creative,her,indigenous,kwakwaka'wakw,lou-ann,merchandising.,neel,protect,role,workfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-for-residential-school-awareness--59211169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59211169Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIndigenous Athlete Sasha Parron talks about intergenerational trauma, and being raised by a mother who suffered through residential school. Channeling that pain, Sasha runs to raise awareness and make a difference.1373athlete,bc,indigenous,land,leo,marathon,native,our,perron,runnin,sasha,tchadas,victoriafalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murray-rankin-and-reconciliation--59091803BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Tchadas revisit BC’s journey of reconciliation and improving relationships between the government and Indigenous communities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59091803Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsBC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Tchadas revisit BC’s journey of reconciliation and improving relationships between the government and Indigenous communities.BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Tchadas revisit BC’s journey of reconciliation and improving relationships between the government and Indigenous communities.]]>1334british,canada,columbia,columbia's,government,indigenous,land,leo,minister,native,our,reconciliation,relations,relationships,tchadasfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rap-songs-representing-resilience--58966956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58966956Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:30:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsRapper Alexander Reyes chats with Tchadas about his music and ambition behind connecting with Indigenous youth.1273about,alexander,ambition,and,behind,chats,connecting,his,indigenous,music,"rapper,reyes,tchadas,with,youth. "false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orange-shirt-day-with-eddy-charlie--58895912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58895912Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOrange shirts have become an icon for residential school survivors and raising awareness of Canada’s Indigenous History. Eddy Charlie - the co-organizer of the program- tells us more about the campaign.1459awareness,canada’s,charlie,eddy,history.,icon,indigenous,orange,raising,residential,school,shirts,survivorsfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-in-truth-and-reconciliation-a-board-game--58677947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58677947Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIt’s game on with James Darin Corbiere as he shows Tchadas his new board game called “The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation” which is a great educational tool about Canada’s history of Residential Schools..1389and,board,corbiere,darin,game,in,james,reconciliation”,tchadas,“the,truthfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premier-david-eby-at-the-legislature--58617299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58617299Sun, 18 Feb 2024 02:30:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsPremier Eby and Tchadas sit down to talk about reconciliation, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, (IPCA) and Bannock.1354false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kiixin-tours--56946375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56946375Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIn this episode of Our Native Land we travel to Bamfield, British Columbia, and go on an adventure with Kiixin Tours. Kiixin is the only known traditional First Nations village remaining on the west coast of southern B.C, with significant standing...2589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-attorney-general-niki-sharma--56556444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56556444Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin me on this episode of Our Native Land while I sit down with the Attorney General Niki Sharma and discuss her law practice in aboriginal rights and her visit to Geneva with Deputy Minister Jessica Wood.1329aboriginal,attorney,deputy,episode,general,geneva,jessica,land,law,minister,native,niki,our,practice,rights,sharma,woodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-126-land-guardians-receive-park-ranger-badges--56546693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56546693Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsIndigenous Land Guardians of the Nuxalk and Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nations on B.C.’s central coast have been given the same legal authorities as Park Rangers within their ancestral territories. A pilot project that First Nations across Canada are following...1305bc,bear,doug,ernie,great,kitasoo,land,leo,nations,native,neasloss,nuxalk,our,park,rainforest,rangers,tallio,tchadas,xai’xaisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-125-minister-rankin-on-our-native-land--56073907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56073907Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsMurray Rankin was elected as the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head in 2020. He has served as Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation since 2020 and has also served as Attorney General. Murray is a lawyer with expertise in environmental,...14122020,as,bay-gordon,elected,for,has,he,head,in,indigenous,minister,mla,murray,oak,of,rankin,relations,served,the,wasfalse1124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-124-cheryl-bryce-on-our-native-land--56019270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56019270Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsCheryl is a knowledge keeper from the Songhees Nation and works with the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre1361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-123-national-indigenous-history-month-with-shilo-clark-and-tania-big-plume--55429461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55429461Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsToday's episode I sit down and celebrate the importance of Indigenous History Month by conversing about the artists and organizers from Buffalo National Museum and Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.1363big,blackfoot,buffalo,clark,crossing,historical,history,indigenous,land,leo,month,museum,national,native,our,park,plume,shilo,tania,tchadasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-122-the-strangling-wolf-brothers--54556927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54556927Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:30:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsTogether Stevie-Ray and Shelby write, direct, produce an act in their own short films. During National Indigenous History Month, the brothers are excited to premiere several of their short films in Vancouver. Join host, Tchadas Leo and learn all about...1349actors,apes,atwood,brothers,director,filmmakers,great,indigenous,mold,roommate,shelby,stevie-ray,strangling,the,treaty,wolffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-121-rob-shulz-founder-of-shop-first-nation--54102632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54102632Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of Our Native Land I chat with Rob Shulz, Founder of Shop First nation and his upcoming event. The New West Craft Indigenous Market aims to bolster First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and small businesses by encouraging consumers...1351artists,craft,episode,event.,first,founder,indigenous,inuit,land,market,métis,nation,native,new,our,rob,shop,shulz,upcoming,westfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-120-chief-jerry-jack--54068728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54068728Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsChief Jerry Jack is Klakwagiila and comes from the House of Tsee-sah-aht. He is a Hereditary Chief from Mowachaht/Muchlaht First Nation (MMFN). Chief Jack has over 40 years of experience in working on First Nations issues including justice, policing,...1358chek,chief,hereditary,indigenous,jack,jerry,klakwagiila,leo,tchadasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-119-rachelle-dallaire-returns-with-the-indigenous-perspectives-society--54008996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54008996Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsRachelle Dallaire returns to the show after being our 4th original guest back in November 2020, with an update on the Indigenous Perspectives Society.1348dallaire,indigenous,land,native,our,perspectives,rachelle,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-118-indigenous-architecture-with-patrick-stewart--53825554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53825554Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsPatrick Stewart is an architect with many firsts. He was the first Indigenous president of an architectural association in Canada, the first Indigenous president of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, and the first Indigenous person in BC...1351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-117-local-politics-mayor-marianne-alto--53754532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754532Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this week's episode of Our Native Land we talked about the Mayor's first six months in office and her thoughts on how the previous city council handled matters around reconciliation1371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-sonia-furstenau-leader-of-the-bc-green-party--53644997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53644997Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party, to discuss Indigenous policies and she gives a report card on the NDP.1362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-david-garneau-is-a-metis-painter-curator-critical-art-writer-interested-in-expressions-of-indigenous-contemporary-ways-of-being--53573668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53573668Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with David Garneau, the Winner of the 2023 Governor General's Award in Visual Media and Arts1368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-indigenous-law-and-canadian-policy-with-leo-baskatawang--53494726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53494726Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsFrom humble activist beginnings, Leo Baskatawang walked across Canada with the Indian Act tied to his ankle in 2012, and is now an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba.1332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-113-creative-and-innovative-food-products-made-from-regenerative-aquatic-resources--53445299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53445299Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of Our Native land we chat with Stevie Dennis, one of the two founders of NAAS Foods, to discuss their vision and how it came to light.1377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-112-hope-health-for-life-society-with-co-founder-ceo-deana-gill-and-co-founder-board-member-sqwulutsultun-william-yoachim--53405970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53405970Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of Our Native Land we sit with the Hope & Health For Life Society and discuss their vision and how it came to light. Hope and Health is a movement that brings communities and people together with our nation's most vulnerable...1236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-111-orca-cove-media-with-harold-c-joe-and-leslie-bland--53226992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53226992Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis week on ONL we discuss film production with Harold and Leslie who have worked together on Orca Coves Dust N' Bones, Tzouhalem, and most recently Cedar is Life.1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-talking-politics-with-bc-liberal-leader-kevin-falcon--53162205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53162205Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn this episode of ONL we discuss politics, Indigenous affairs, and the new renaming of the BC Liberals with party leader Kevin Falcon.1360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-survival-tips-continued-with-sakej-ward--53076302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53076302Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsSakej 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.1370james,land,leo,native,our,sakej,survival,tchadas,tips,wardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-108-indigenous-post-secondary-students-in-bc-discussed-with-minister-brenda-bailey-and-minister-selina-robinson--52815667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52815667Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsBrought to you from the BCIT campus, we discuss tech jobs, economic growth, and how to make learning and connectivity available to everyone. Guests: Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Brenda Bailey & Minister of Post Secondary...1295bailey,brenda,development,economic,education,future,innovation,jobs,minister,post,robinson,secondary,selina,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-podcasting-with-aaron-pete--52761031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52761031Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsAaron Pete is a Chawathil Council member, law graduate, and the host of the Bigger Than Me podcast!1352aaron,bigger,land,leo,me,native,our,pete,podcast,tchadas,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-indigenous-resource-network-with-john-desjarlais--52695775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52695775Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsJohn Desjarlais is the Board Chair of the Indigenous Resource Network the new sponsor to Our Native Land Podcast. Among many accolades, John just received the Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal for Public Service and Reconciliation.1375board,chair,desjarlais,indigenous,john,jubilee,medal,network,platinum,public,queens,reconciliation,resource,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-105-dr-kourosh-sabri-founder-of-indigenous-children-s-eye-care-icee--52585785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585785Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsDr. Kourosh Sabri is a pediatric ophthalmologist and the founder of Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE), a project that has helped provide eye care for over 6000 indigenous children.1348care,children's,eye,icee,indigenous,kourush,sabrifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-104-the-sasha-ha-ha-show--52520601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52520601Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin Tchadas and Indigenous Queer Comedian Sasha Mark who is set to perform at this year's Just For Laughs festival in Vancouver. Warning, this one is filled with jokes and laughter!1359for,ha-ha,indigenous,just,laughs,leo,lgbtq2+,mark,sasha,show,tchadasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-indigenous-micro-wrestler-eric-ear--52426491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52426491Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsYou may know what wrestling is… but have you heard of Micro Wrestling? Eric Ear is an Indigenous Little person wrestler touring the states with his crew under the wrestler name: CHIEF LITTLEFOOT. Eric talks about his very recent journey into wrestling...1301ear,eric,federation,land,leo,little,micro,native,our,people,person,tchadas,wrestlingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-102-indigenous-prosperity-centre-with-christina-clarke--52363433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52363433Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsThe Executive Director of the newly conformed Indigenous Prosperity Centre comes on the show this week. The IPC is committed to the self-directed economic vision of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples on Southern Vancouver Island and throughout...1290bc,centre,christina,clarke,first,indigenous,island,land,leo,nations,native,our,partnership,prosperity,south,tchadas,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-language-preservation-on-tiktok-with-cedar-etoile--52310415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52310415Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsCedar Étoile comes from the Ditidaht, Ahousaht and Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w Nations. She is a storyteller, steward and language learner based within her nuučaan̓uł roots. Cedar comes on the show to talk about her passion about language revitalization through a...1344ahousaht,and,ditidaht,dzawada̱ʼenux̱w,indigenous,institute,language,national,nuučaan̓uł,program,screenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-100th-episode-part-2--52179788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52179788Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIt has been 100 episodes and 2 years of ONL. Thank you to every single listener and viewer who has supported the show. In this episode, Tchadas continues part 2 with previous guest David Plamondon, owner of Pe Metawe games in Edmonton Alberta. Two...1391alberta,board,boardgame,developer,edmonton,game,metawe,pefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-100th-episode-part-1--52179761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52179761Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIt has been 100 episodes and 2 years of ONL. Thank you to every single listener and viewer who has supported the show. In this episode, Tchadas sits down with previous guest David Plamondon, owner of PeMetawe games in Edmonton Alberta, Two...1364alberta,board,boardgame,developer,edmonton,game,metawe,pefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-white-otter-design-co--52114858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52114858Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsTchadas and his guest, the fabulous designer Jaymie Campbell of White Otter Design Co, chat about her designing journey and what makes her work so unique.1315anishnaabe,art,bead,campbell,co,curve,design,first,hide,indigenous,jaymie,lake,nation,otter,tanning,white,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-all-aboard-bc-ferries-with-captain-random-fact--52038406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52038406Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIsaac Cathers aka Captain Random Fact has been gifting BC Ferry passengers with a random fact of the day for years. It is only recently that he decided to film himself announcing these facts for social media. He now has a good following and loves...1376bc,captain,captainrandomfact,fact,ferries,random,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-don-t-panic-we-have-bannock-elijah-mack--52012292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52012292Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis week we talk to the young and talented franchise owner of Kekuli Cafe: Elijah Mack. Elijah has many accolades including being the winner of the young entrepreneur of the year award from the BC Achievement foundation in 2021.1322bannock,cafe,elijah,kamloops,kekuli,mack,merrittfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-keeping-cree-alive-with-author-doris-george--51743045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51743045Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsDoris 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...1255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-95-moosemeat-and-marmalade--51688601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51688601Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK Podcasts“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...1329and,marmalade,moosemeatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-94-minister-of-indigenous-services-patty-hajdu--51613156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51613156Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsPatty 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...1389falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-93-you-gotta-eat-here-songhees-food-truck--51234338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51234338Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsRooted 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...1297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-92-kwakwaka-wakw-artist-lou-ann-neel--51122339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51122339Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsWelcome 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.1352artist,bc,flag,kwakwaka'wakw,lou-ann,neelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-learning-about-the-past-with-brad-marsden--51094428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51094428Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsBrad 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...1351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-90-big-mac--51093986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51093986Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIn 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.1322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-89-going-home-to-bute-inlet--51084343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51084343Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin 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...1262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-88-premier-john-horgan--50866374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50866374Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsWelcome 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...1338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-87-let-s-make-fry-bread--50817198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50817198Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsElder 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...1345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-86-teoni-is-back--50815734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50815734Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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.1362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-okpik-little-village-in-the-arctic--50751851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50751851Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsCo-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...1357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-84-city-of-victoria-mayor-lisa-helps--50751825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50751825Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsCity 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!1374falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-83-longhouse-media-with-keenan-beavis--50660496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50660496Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsKeenan 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...1316business,canada,canadian,chek,first,indigenous,island,leo,longhouse,marketing,media,nations,news,people,perspectives,tchadas,vancouver,victoira,yvr,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-working-together-with-two-worlds-consulting--50636273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50636273Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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...1314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-81-hanging-out-with-tchadas-part-4--50488028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50488028Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsWelcome 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...1355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-80-standing-in-the-gap--50474651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50474651Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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...1620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-79-bcit-webinar-dos-and-don-ts-of-using-indigenous-imagery-art-and-culture-part-2--50298266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50298266Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn 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...1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-78-brandigenous--50279990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50279990Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsJarid 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...1462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-77-it-s-wine-o-clock-at-nk-mip-cellars-in-osoyoos-bc--50267873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50267873Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsWhen 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...1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-76-residential-school-survivor-eddy-charlie-orange-shirt-day-victoria--50207519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50207519Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsEddy 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...2065charlie,day,eddy,kristin,land,leo,native,orange,our,residential,school,shirt,spray,survivor,tchadas,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-all-about-the-moose-hide-campaign-with-sage-lacerte--50094061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50094061Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsONL 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 2011.1359campaign,hide,lacerte,land,leo,moose,native,our,sage,tchadasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-74-bcit-webinar-dos-and-don-ts-of-using-indigenous-imagery-art-and-culture--50012956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50012956Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsIn 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...1368alexander,bevis,campbell,imagery,indigenous,jaymie,julie,keenan,land,leo,merle,native,nolin,our,tchadasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-73-hanging-out-with-tchadas-part-3--49944361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49944361Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsHey 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.1380bcit,canada,canadain,cards,community,first,graves,indain,indigenous,island,kamloops,nations,status,thankfullness,university,unmarked,vancouver,victoria,yvr,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-72-wisdom-from-elder-gerry-oleman--49668478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49668478Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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 -...1820air,elder,gerry,host,indigenous,land,native,oleman,our,podcast,teachings,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-writer-producer-actor-darcy-waite--49586697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49586697Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsDJ 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.1327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-south-dakota-horse-therapy-with-robyn-knecht--49509785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49509785Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn 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.1300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-adam-olsen-mla-for-saanich-north-and-the-islands--49424828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49424828Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsWelcome 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...1919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-cbc-hockey-commentary-in-inuktitut-with-pujjuut-kusugak--49189896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49189896Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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.1331cbc,color,colour,commentator,hockey,inuktitut,kusugak,nunavut,play-by-play,pujjuutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-author-wendy-proverbs--49087905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49087905Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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.1318aggie,author,girls,indigenous,journey,land,mudgy,native,our,proverbs,residential,school,tchadas,wendyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-another-hangout-with-keanu-ienco--49010913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49010913Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsKeanu’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.1258artist,celestial,desire,guitar,i,ienco,indigenous,keanu,musician,shine,stillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-bcit-indigenous-gathering-place-with-zaa-joseph--48941758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48941758Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis 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.1343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-survival-tips-with-sakej-ward--48774620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48774620Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsSakej 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.1731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-western-edge-theatre-new-waves-festival--48679215https://westernedge.org/show/2022-new-waves-festival/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48679215Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsLearn 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. 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We have a round-table discussion about our favourite and most memorable episodes over the past year.4105aboriginal,authors,check,chek,culture,first,food,indigenous,music,musicians,nations,native,peoples,podcast,reflections,residential,schools,smallboy,stories,survivorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-hockey-talk-with-jana-headrick--47628016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47628016Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsJana Headrick is an aspiring Indigenous women hockey player who’s goal is to make the sport more accessible to young Indigenous girls.1264brunswick,camps,defence,girls,headrick,hockey,indigenous,jana,new,program,reds,university,vancouver,yvr,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-indigenous-stories-in-the-media-with-wawmeesh-hamilton--47526096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47526096Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsWawmeesh Hamilton is an award winning associate producer with CBC Vancouver. 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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...1391aboriginal,artist,asmr,asmrartist,bc,business,canada,chek,culture,firstnation,indigenous,native,people,socialmedia,therapy,tiktok,vancouver,vancouverisland,victoria,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-nunami-board-game-designer-thomassie-mangiok--46332715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46332715Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:00:05 +0000CHEK PodcastsGame 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. 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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0Rfuw/videos]]>1352alberta,bc,business,canada,education,entrepreneur,firstnations,indigenous,podcast,teacher,vancouver,vancouverisland,victoria,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-cousin-kelsie-robinson--44259267
Bluetooth headphone contest! —> https://www.cheknews.ca/our-native-land-giveaway-win-a-pair-of-bluetooth-headphones-753778/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44259267Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:09 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis week on ONL, Tchadas brings on his first family member to the show! Kelsie Robinson is a young Indigenous go-getter currently working on a Business degree at Royal Roads University and has been a councilor for the Homalco First Nation since 2017....
Bluetooth headphone contest! —> https://www.cheknews.ca/our-native-land-giveaway-win-a-pair-of-bluetooth-headphones-753778/]]>2096bear,campbellriver,councilor,culture,family,first,firstnations,grizzly,homalco,indigenous,island,leadership,nations,nature,news,peoples,tours,vancouver,vancouverisland,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-hanging-out-with-tchadas--44135832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44135832Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:17 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis week ONL’s host Tchadas Leo takes a break from hosting guests to focus on a personal story from his past. After, Tchadas goes through some positive Indigenous news!1320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-qualicum-indigenous-kits--44052837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44052837Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:09 +0000CHEK PodcastsHave you ever heard of an Aboriginal cultural kit? In this episode, Tchadas introduces us to the team behind the Qualicum First Nation Culture Kit Program. After the interview, Tchadas goes through some of the details about ONL coming to TV and...1979aboriginal,acceptance,bc,canada,children,culture,education,elementary,first,firstnations,indigenous,learning,nations,parent,preschool,qualicum,school,vancouverisland,young,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-a-conversation-with-wally--43955261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43955261Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsWally Samuel is a member of the Ahousaht First Nation which is a part of the Nuu-chah-nulth community located off the west coast of Vancouver Island in B.C. on Flores Island. He was born and raised in Ahousaht and spent his childhood on a fishing boat...773ahousaht,bc,canada,community,conversation,culture,first,firstnations,history,indigenous,nations,partnerships,residential,school,service,survivor,vancouver,vancouverisland,yvr,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-early-inclusion-with-tina-and-sue--43971133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43971133Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:02:32 +0000CHEK PodcastsThe Oliver Centre promotes children's experience of safe and caring environments where their emotional and physical health, positively self-identifies a sense of belonging. Join Tchadas Leo as he discusses the new Indigenous learning program at the...1951alberta,care,child,childcare,childhood,children,culture,early,education,firstnations,inclusion,indigenous,island,learning,parenting,vancouver,victoria,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-board-games-with-indigenous-entrepreneur-david-plamondon--43832076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43832076Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsPe Metawe Games is an Indigenous-owned gaming space based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). Pe Matawe Games which means “Come & Play” is co-owned by David Plamondon who joins Tchadas to discuss his journey to opening the very first Indigenous-owned...2477alberta,bc,boardgames,business,canada,culture,edmonton,firstnations,flgs,games,gaming,indigenous,indiginous,nations,native,news,smallbusiness,vancouver,victoria,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-i-hos-gallery-with-ramona--43844402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43844402Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:05:17 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin ONL's host Tchadas Leo as he travels up Island and explores the history and determination of the I-Hos gallery and what it takes to be in business and support local Indigenous artists for over 25 years.1311art,artist,bc,business,canada,collection,conversation,create,firstnations,gallery,i-hos,indigenous,museum,nations,native,shop,vancouver,vancouverisland,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-brew-talk-with-morgan-crisp--43832292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43832292Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:00:13 +0000CHEK PodcastsMorgan's story begins when she was out shopping. She noticed Cherokee symbols that she had grown up with on merchandise that was not Native-made. It prompted her to think about the food and beverage industry where “Native designs and concepts are...1419alcohol,america,beer,brewing,buisness,canada,cherokee,company,craft,craftbeer,culture,enterpenuer,firstnations,food,indigenous,interview,nativeamerican,northcarolina,pubs,resturantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-great-canadian-baker-jodi-robson--43727223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43727223Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:12 +0000CHEK PodcastsJodi was raised on Okanese First Nation, a reserve 81 km outside of Regina. Her love of baking stems from her Kokum (which means grandmother), who was a journeyman chef and cooked at the last residential school in Lebret, Sask. Jodi loves to bake for...1898bake,baking,banak,canada,canadian,celebrity,conversation,cooking,culture,first,food,indigenous,nations,native,okanese,regina,show,tv,victoria,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-online-indigenous-peoples-day-with-connie-crocker--43680550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680550Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:17 +0000CHEK PodcastsConnie Crocker works with the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Her role is to build long-lasting positive relationships with the surrounding First Nations including Cowichan, Halalt, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, and Penelakut. ONL host Tchadas Leo...2081bc,canada,celebration,chemainus,community,covid,cowichan,culture,first,indigenous,island,nations,news,people,remote,vancouver,victoria,virtural,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-the-indian-act-with-bob-joseph--43565443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43565443Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:18 +0000CHEK PodcastsOur Native Land’s host Tchadas Leo talks to Bob Joseph, author, and winner of the 2019 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award for his book, "21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act." Bob and Tchadas talk about the essential guide to...3333aboriginal,bc,canada,culture,diversity,first,indian,indigenous,life,nations,news,peoples,political,politics,residential,schools,stories,training,vancouver,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-the-comeback-with-alicia-and-lexie--43438575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43438575Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:15 +0000CHEK PodcastsTchadas talks to Alicia and Lexie from Regina, Saskatchewan about their Society and the subsequent podcast that allows Indigenous individuals to share their comeback stories in a judgement free zone. The society also highlights Indigenous excellence...2067acceptance,bc,canada,chat,comeback,conversation,culture,first,food,indigenous,interview,nations,news,podcasting,recipes,regina,rolemodels,saskatchewan,society,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-mystery-ashore-with-lou-ann-neel--43290237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43290237Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:09 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin our host, Tchadas Leo as he asks Lou-ann from the Royal BC Museum questions regarding the recent carving that was washed up ashore on southern Vancouver Island back in July of 2020.2088art,bc,canada,chat,collection,contemporary,conversation,discovery,first,firstnations,historical,indigenous,interview,museum,nations,news,peoples,rbcm,vancouver,yyjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-language-is-alive-with-chuutsqa-l-rorick--43219545
Links
http://www.hesquiahtlanguage.org/
https://www.facebook.com/hesquiahtlanguage/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43219545Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:10:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsTchadas gets an on the spot language lesson as he interviews his knowledgeable guest Chuutsqa. Chuutsqa L. Rorick is a Hesquiaht (pronounced Hish-kwee-ut) First Nations woman and a founding member of the grassroots organization Hesquiaht Language...
Links
http://www.hesquiahtlanguage.org/
https://www.facebook.com/hesquiahtlanguage/]]>2558bc,canada,culture,elders,family,first,food,hesquiaht,history,indigenous,island,language,nanaimo,nations,native,people,speaking,speech,vancouver,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-museum-at-campbell-river-s-first-nation-exhibit--43153812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43153812Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:19 +0000CHEK PodcastsOur Native Land hits the road! Tchadas visits The Museum at Campbell River to sit inside the beautiful First Nations exhibit inside the museum. Curator Beth Boyce takes us through the exhibit and explains how it all came together.1127aboriginal,artifacts,bc,campbell,canada,chat,cultural,culture,first,history,indigenous,interview,island,museum,nations,people,river,tour,vancouver,vifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-a-passion-for-bannock-with-kekuli-cafe-owner-sharon-bond--43093701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43093701Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:14 +0000CHEK PodcastsKekuli Cafe in BC is known for its bannock. The cultural bread brings people together, raises memories of loved ones, and has been tantalizing the taste buds of patrons from all over the globe. We chat with Kekuli Cafe's founder, Sharon Bond about her...2815bannock,bc,cafe,canada,chat,conversation,cultural,culture,first,food,history,indigenous,interview,merit,nations,news,peoples,resturant,traditional,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-sharing-the-stage-with-lorne-cardinal--42970229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42970229Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:15 +0000CHEK PodcastsBest known as Davis Quinton on Corner Gas, Lorne is known for his stage, TV, and film acting and voiceover work. After the interview Tchadas highlights a non-profit that could use extra support, and shares some updates. Thanks for listening to Our...1906aboriginal,acting,bc,broadcasting,canada,corner,cornergas,directing,film,first,gas,indigenous,interview,nations,peoples,radio,talk,television,tv,voicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-youth-and-the-law-with-kearney-healy--42847316
Links:
Restaurants:
https://lelem.ca/
http://www.kekulicafe.com/
https://www.salmonandbannock.net/

Kearney Healy's Book:
https://www.ubcpress.ca/tough-on-kids]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42847316Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:10 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin Tchadas Leo with his guest Kearny Healy as they discuss the topic of marginalized youth within the judicial system. Tchadas then builds up an appetite to talk about three different indigenous restaurants in BC that you can support. Links:...
Links:
Restaurants:
https://lelem.ca/
http://www.kekulicafe.com/
https://www.salmonandbannock.net/

Kearney Healy's Book:
https://www.ubcpress.ca/tough-on-kids]]>1981aboriginal,assistance,author,bc,canada,firstnations,food,help,incarceration,indigenous,interview,justice,law,lawyer,marganilzed,native,people,reform,resturants,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-exploring-native-hip-hop-with-rex-smallboy--42741305
https://blog.vancity.com/indigenous-businesses-support/
https://rexsmallboy.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42741305Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:00:19 +0000CHEK PodcastsMusic producer and rapper Rex Smallboy who produced our new theme music discusses his history growing up on a reserve, his experience with hip-hop's influence on his community, and his mission to embrace native culture in his art. Rex also talks about...
https://blog.vancity.com/indigenous-businesses-support/
https://rexsmallboy.com]]>3430aboriginal,art,artist,canada,community,first,hip-hop,indigenous,influence,music,nations,native,olympics,peoples,producer,rap,rapper,vancouver,vancouverisland,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-a-slippery-slope-with-chief-darren-blaney--42636868
Links:
Our Native Land social media:
facebook.com/ournativelandpodcast/
instagram.com/ournativelandpodcast/
twitter.com/tchadasleochek
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxslF9IC-iI58MqswvYe02g
cheknews.ca/podcasts/our-native-land
OurNativeLandPodcast@gmail.com

Top 10 indigenous podcasts


Rex Smallboy I've got Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kdHt6rzGHg
http://daveorama.com/
https://www.northernconversations.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42636868Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsUpdates on Our Native Land's reception, social media presence, and new friends of the show! Tchadas then speaks with Homalco First Nation Chief Darren Blaney about a devastating landslide affecting the Bute Inlet salmon spawning grounds. Lastly,...
Links:
Our Native Land social media:
facebook.com/ournativelandpodcast/
instagram.com/ournativelandpodcast/
twitter.com/tchadasleochek
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxslF9IC-iI58MqswvYe02g
cheknews.ca/podcasts/our-native-land
OurNativeLandPodcast@gmail.com

Top 10 indigenous podcasts


Rex Smallboy I've got Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kdHt6rzGHg
http://daveorama.com/
https://www.northernconversations.com/]]>2079aboriginal,accidents,community,conversation,first,firstnations,homalco,indigenous,inlet,interview,island,landslide,nation,nature,news,peoples,salmon,update,vancouver,vancouverislandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-indigenous-perspectives-with-rachelle-dallaire--42508396
Guest Links:
https://ipsociety.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousPerspectivesSociety/
https://twitter.com/IPSociety_ca
https://www.youtube.com/user/Caring4FN]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42508396Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsOriginally recorded in November 2020, episode 4 starts with an update from Tchadas, followed by an Interview with Rachelle Dallaire. Rachelle is from the Montagnais people in lower Quebec. She brings more than 15 years of management and leadership...
Guest Links:
https://ipsociety.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousPerspectivesSociety/
https://twitter.com/IPSociety_ca
https://www.youtube.com/user/Caring4FN]]>2363british,canada,columbia,culture,first,firstnations,indigenous,nations,nonprofit,peoples,perspective,reconciliation,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-life-is-a-story-with-michael-calvert--42443580"Kiskajeyi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37bLhvI]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42443580Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:00:08 +0000CHEK PodcastsHost Tchadas Leo starts off episode 3 with a beautiful excerpt from a story written by his guest Michael Calvert. Tchadas then interviews Michael who is a Cree/French/Scottish Metis and a member of the Mid-Island Metis Nation. Michael is a published..."Kiskajeyi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37bLhvI]]>2727canada,culture,first,food,indigenious,indigenous,island,nations,people,vancouver,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-i-m-hungry-with-jared-qwustenuxun-williams--42009642
Guest Links:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MCP5312]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42009642Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:00:11 +0000CHEK PodcastsJoin Tchadas Leo in the second installment of Our Native Land podcast from CHEK studios. Discussions about indigenous news articles follow after an in-depth interview with Jared Williams about being an indigenous chef and cooking indigenous foods....
Guest Links:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MCP5312]]>3834aboriginal,chef,community,culinary,culture,eat,first,first-nation,firstnations,food,foods,history,interview,language,nations,native,people,peoples,stories,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-introductions-meet-hon-melanie-mark--42009522
Guest Links:
https://www.facebook.com/melaniejmark
https://twitter.com/melaniejmark?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/melaniejmark/?hl=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42009522Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:55:57 +0000CHEK PodcastsThe very first episode of Our Native Land! This week we're joined by the Honorable Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver Mount Pleasant to discuss her life and career. Melanie is the first and only female First Nations member of the legislative assembly of...
Guest Links:
https://www.facebook.com/melaniejmark
https://twitter.com/melaniejmark?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/melaniejmark/?hl=en]]>2005aboriginal,bc,british,canada,columbia,community,discussions,first,firstnations,first-nations,government,groudbreaking,housing,indigenious,indigenous,interview,nations,peoples,vancouverfalsefull