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Join 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 around the world. Recorded at CHEK Studios in Victoria, BC, Tchadas is joined by guests of all backgrounds and professions for educational, emotional, and engaging conversations. If you are interested in being a guest on Our Native Land, please contact us!

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Kiixin Tours
In 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 house remains. Join us on this tour with our guide Wisqii as we adventure through the rainforest, down to a secret beach, and learn all about it.

1 Oct, 2023 - 43:08
Our Native Land Will Return in Jan. 9th 2024
Thank you so much for listening to Our Native Land. We are taking a small break for the first time since the start of the show back in 2020. Please go back and enjoy any previous episodes you may have missed, and Tchadas will be back in January 9th 2024 with fresh episodes for you!

20 Sep, 2023 - 01:02
Ep. 126: Attorney General Niki Sharma
Join 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.

29 Aug, 2023 - 22:08
Ep. 125: Land Guardians Receive Park Ranger Badges
Indigenous 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 with interest. Join me as I sit down and discuss this with Guardian Manager Ernie Tallio and Chief Councillor Doug Neasloss.

22 Aug, 2023 - 21:44
EP. 124: Minister Rankin on Our Native Land
Murray 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, Indigenous, and public law. Join host Tchadas Leo as they discuss important and current pressing issues for Indigenous communities in B.C.

18 Jul, 2023 - 23:31
Ep. 123: Cheryl Bryce on Our Native Land
Cheryl is a knowledge keeper from the Songhees Nation and works with the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre

11 Jul, 2023 - 22:40
Ep. 122: National Indigenous History Month with Shilo Clark and Tania Big Plume
Today'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.

4 Jul, 2023 - 22:42
Ep. 121: The Strangling Wolf Brothers
Together 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 what it takes to produce your passion projects.

27 Jun, 2023 - 22:28
Ep. 121: Rob Shulz Founder of Shop First Nation
On 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 to invest in Indigenous made art, goods, and services.

13 Jun, 2023 - 22:30
Ep. 120: Chief Jerry Jack
Chief 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, governance, fisheries and environmental management.

6 Jun, 2023 - 22:37
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