Episodes
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Red Rising Collective recently launched a new education initiative, and we were excited to have Christine M’Lot come by the studio to tell us more about it. Christine is an educator who is passionate about bringing Indigenous pedagogy and ways of knowing into learning spaces, and connecting learners to community. Contact [email protected] for more inofrmation.
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David A. Robertson sits down with professor, writer, activist, editor, commentator, dad, Niigaan James Sinclair to talk about his work, what has influenced his career path, and the impact of Indigenous literature in Canada as we work towards reconciliation.
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Research Facilitator, Dr. Betty Lynxleg chats about the First Nations Curriculum Framework, a multi-year, multi-layered project currently in the works at MFNERC. More inofrmation on the Framework can be accessed here:
https://mfnerc.org/services/research-development/first-nations-curriculum-framework/
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In this episode, Principal Allison McDonald explains virtual learning – what it is, and how Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate is helping First Nations students on reserves. We were also lucky to speak with one of those young students, A.J. Wastasecoot, on location, at Peguis Central School.
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Our own Multimedia Developer, Nicole Magne, steps out from behind the scenes to share about an exciting new video project, "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971", a short documentary that explores the history of "Wahbung". And the story behind the making of this documentary is as captivating and engaging as the film itself. More information on the film is available at http://www.ourtomorrowsfilm.com
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Andy Thomas and Val Bighetty discuss MFNERC's First Nations Community Histories Mapping Project including what's been completed to date and what is planned for the future. You will also hear about why language projects like these are so important.
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Educator and speaker Tasha Spillett dropped by to chat about her role as a teacher and student (she recently completed a Master’s degree in Land-based Education). We also talked about how she weaves traditional knowledge and teachings into a modern, 21st century classroom.
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Teacher, speaker and advocate, Kevin Lamoureux stopped by our studio to chat about an array of topics regarding First Nations education. They include, reaching out to “non-traditional” students, working with troubled youth/students, how the culture of poverty can effect school experiences, and the U of W’s new mandatory Indigenous Studies course.
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We were honoured to have Dr. Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP for Winnipeg Centre, stop by and talk with us about the recent election, his role as MP, his Indigenous background, and what he hopes to accomplish for Winnipeg Centre.
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Monique Woroniak is a non-Indigenous Winnipegger who is very active with raising awareness and sharing knowledge, with non-Indigenous people specifically, about First Nations history and issues. She helped to create the website www.groundworkforchange.org and joined us in the studio to talk about what it means to be an ally, or as she describes it, a learner of truth.
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Cultural literacy, community engagement and First Nations education are all touched upon in our 5th episodeof Thunder Radio. Maria Morrison, indie publishing consultant and Citizen Equity Committee Coordinator forthe City of Winnipeg, came by our studio to chat about these very important and timely issues.
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Victor Harper, from Wasagamack First Nation, is currently the Tribal Education Advisor for the Island Lake Tribal Council. Victor has been an advocate for the Ancestral Education System and its importance for teaching culture, ancestral language, and instilling values in our First Nations youth, for decades. He joined us in our office in September, 2015 for a discussion around the balance between contemporary and ancestral education systems, and how that integration could, and should, occur.
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The topic of suicide is not an easy one to discuss, but it is something that needs to be faced. In episode 3, we talk to MFNERC's Suicide Prevention Liaison Officer Kevin Kipling about the work he does in our First Nations communities.
For more information on how to get help:
Manitoba Suicide Line - 24 Hours 1-877-435-7170
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This episode is a soundscape of the 17th annual Lighting the Fire Conference in partnership with the 11th Western Canada First Nations Administrators Education Conference.
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Welcome to our first podcast. Featuring an interview with APTN's Michael Hutchinson. Michael is a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation and is currently host and producer at APTN National News in Winnipeg.
