Best Assembly of First Nations Podcasts (2025)

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August 28, 2025—Kahnawake Mohawks, Tsuut’ina First Nation sign nation-to-nation trade deal; Winnipeg street count reveals record homelessness 7:28

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Our lead story: in light of U.S. and Canadian tariffs, as well as Bill C-5’s push to fast-track resource projects, Kahnawake Mohawks and Tsuut’ina First Nation sign a nation-to-nation trade deal.By APTN

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August 27, 2025—Edmonton police claim widely-circulated video of incident involving officers shows only a portion of events 7:09

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Our lead story: with video of an incident involving Edmonton police officers now shared thousands of times on-line, the service claims it only shows a portion of what took place.By APTN

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August 26, 2025—Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs won’t commit to Crown–Indigenous Corporation, MB’s major infrastructure initiative 8:15

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Our lead story: at a recent special gathering of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, leaders decide not to commit to the Crown–Indigenous Corporation (MCIC), a major infrastructure projects initiative put forth by the Manitoba government.By APTN

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August 25, 2025—Search for missing teen in Tulita, N.W.T. comes to sad end; Métis Nation–Saskatchewan declares state of emergency over gang violence 4:43

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Our lead story: a week-long search for missing teenager River Clement of Tulita, N.W.T. comes to a tragic close when their body is discovered along the Mackenzie River.By APTN

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August 22, 2025—Manitoba government shares costs of successful landfill search for remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran 7:55

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Our lead story: the Manitoba government releases the actual, lower-than-estimated, costs of the successful search of the Winnipeg-area Prairie Green landfill for the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.By APTN

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August 21, 2025—Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders Canada back to negotiating table re: Indigenous child welfare reform 9:34

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Our lead story: the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders Canada back to the negotiating table to meet with Indigenous parties on long-term reform of the child welfare system.By APTN

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August 20, 2025—Unknown woman found dead in Winnipeg hotel last August ID'ed as Melanie McKay of northern MB; video appears to show BC RCMP officer beating suspect during arrest 7:47

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Our lead story: days after her image was made public, an unknown woman found deceased in a Winnipeg hotel last August is identified as Melanie McKay, said to be from northern Manitoba’s Island Lake region.By APTN

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August 19, 2025—Weekend shooting deaths on Pelican Narrows First Nation (SK) and Pimicikamak Cree Nation (MB); some Southern Chiefs Organization members say MOU unauthorized 7:33

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Our lead stories: a violent weekend for two prairie First Nations, with an 18-year-old male dead in Pelican Narrows (SK) after a firearms incident, and the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy on Pimicikamak Cree Nation (MB).By APTN

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August 18, 2025—Almost a year after her killer’s sentencing, MB court hears Ashlee Shingoose family’s victim impact statements 10:15

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Our lead story: almost a year since her killer’s sentencing, a Manitoba Court of King's Bench judge grants the family of the late Ashlee Shingoose the rare opportunity to share victim impact statements. > Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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August 15, 2025—Rally at MB legislature decries York Factory First Nation’s lack of road or river access as wildfire looms 7:12

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Our lead story: supporters of wildfire-threatened York Factory First Nation rally at the Manitoba legislature, claiming residents are stranded due to a lack of road access and low river levels making their ferry inoperable.By APTN

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August 14, 2025—First Nations, Manitoba sign MOU on Trans-Canada Highway expansion in accordance with Anishinabe laws 9:04

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Our lead story: four First Nations sign a memorandum of understanding with Manitoba regarding the twinning of a portion of the Trans Canada Highway, an expansion to be carried out in accordance with Anishinabe laws.By APTN

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August 13, 2025—Report on First Nations in Yukon and Canada’s Arctic security; Ottawa hosts global Indigenous languages summit 8:30

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Our lead story: with growing global interest in the Arctic, a new report highlights how First Nations in the Yukon can contribute to Canada’s northern security.By APTN

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August 12, 2025—Referendum sees Brokenhead Ojibway Nation members in MB reject share in proposed silica sand mine 6:41

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Our lead story: members of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in southern Manitoba vote to reject a share in a proposed silica sand mine—said to be potentially worth as much as $20M a year—with the Alberta-based Sio Silica company.By APTN

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August 11, 2025—Some chiefs express disapproval of MB and federal governments' wildfire response, call for prevention investments 9:16

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Our lead story: chiefs from four First Nations express their collective disapproval of the way the Manitoba and federal governments have responded to this summer’s wildfires, calling for more preventative investments.By APTN

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August 8, 2025—Métis major projects summit proceeds despite Manitoba Métis Federation’s absence; family of late Ashlee Shingoose to finally share their grief in MB court 7:18

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Our lead story: The Carney government’s Métis major projects summit on Bill C-5 proceeds despite absence of the Manitoba Métis Federation, which boycotted the event due to its inclusion of the Métis National Council and Métis Nation of Ontario. > Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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August 7, 2025—Manitoba Métis Federation rejects Bill C-5 meeting with Carney gov’t due to inclusion of Métis National Council and Métis Nation of Ontario 7:15

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Our lead story: upset the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Métis National Council were also invited, the Manitoba Métis Federation rejects a meeting with the Carney government about its major projects fast-tracking law, Bill C-5.By APTN

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August 6, 2025—Cree candidate for NDP takes on federal Conservative leader in by-election for AB riding of Battle River–Crowfoot 6:29

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Our lead story: in the by-election for the federal Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot—a vote set for August 18—NDP candidate Katherine Swampy of Samson Cree Nation takes on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.By APTN

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August 5, 2025—3,000-plus people flee northern MB wildfires for second time in weeks; Na-Cho Nyak Dun, YK gov’t reach land-use deal 7:07

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Our lead story: for the second time in under a month, northern Manitoba wildfires prompt the weekend evacuation of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, with many of its 3,000+ evacuees relocating 660 kilometres south to Winnipeg.By APTN

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August 4, 2025—Two First Nations men shot dead by police over nine-day span in northern Ontario 9:28

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Our lead story: for the second time in a little over a week, a First Nations man was shot dead by police in northern Ontario, with one occurring July 22 at Deer Lake First Nation, the other July 31 on Wapekeka First Nation.By APTN

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August 1, 2025—Indigenous mother shares her family’s struggles with precarious housing in MB; on-line NWT station finally wins FM radio license 9:13

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Our lead story: an Indigenous mother of six describes her ordeal as a tenant in a Winnipeg north-end "house of hell" in hopes of bringing attention to other families’ struggles with precarious housing in Manitoba.By APTN

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July 31, 2025—Report highlights intersections between disappearance of Indigenous women and human trafficking in Canada 7:57

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Our lead story: a new report highlights intersections between the disappearance of Indigenous women and human trafficking in Canada.By APTN

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July 30, 2025—Quebec foster family worries Jordan's Principle not being upheld after human rights complaint against youth protection body dismissed 10:54

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Our lead story: a Quebec foster family caring for two Indigenous children worries Jordan's Principle is not being upheld in the province after their human rights complaint against a youth protection body dismissed.By APTN

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July 29, 2025—York Factory Cree Nation declares state of emergency due to wildfire, as low river levels prevent evacuation by ferry 8:41

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Our lead story: York Factory Cree Nation declares a state of emergency due to northern Manitoba wildfires, warning that 600 residents are unable to leave by ferry due to low water levels on the nearby Nelson River.By APTN

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July 28, 2025—James Smith Cree Nation in SK announces forensic audit of its finances by Indigenous Services Canada and KPMG 5:26

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Our lead story: the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan announces it will be subject to a forensic audit—dating back to April 2018—to be jointly carried out by Indigenous Services Canada and accounting firm KPMG.By APTN

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July 25, 2025—After meeting with PM in NWT, ITK president reassured Bill C-5 won’t violate modern treaties 9:55

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Our lead story: following prime minister Mark Carney’s meeting with Inuit leaders in the Northwest Territories about the controversial One Canadian Economy Act—aka Bill C-5—Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) president Natan Obed says, so far, he’s assured it won’t violate modern treaties.By APTN

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July 24, 2025—Indigenous leaders' takeaways from this week's premiers meeting; remains of Sherry Michelle Ahenakew found in SK 8:55

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Our lead story: With this week’s three-day meeting of premiers now over, some reflections from those who attended a roughly two-hour session with Indigenous leaders early on in the event. > Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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July 23, 2025—QC watchdog agency opens investigation into Nunavik Police Service’s third fatal interaction since Nov. 2024 7:13

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Our lead story: the identity of a man shot and killed July 17 in Inukjuak QC by the Nunavik Police Service—its third fatal interaction since November 2024—is confirmed as 34-year-old father James Kavik.By APTN

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July 22, 2025—Premiers’ gathering in Huntsville, ON includes sit-down with Indigenous leaders like AFN’s Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak 9:46

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Our lead story: as part of this week’s annual premiers gathering in Huntsville, ON, the provincial leaders spend part of their day sitting with Indigenous leaders like Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.By APTN

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July 21, 2025—MB gov’t officially ends Winnipeg-area landfill search that recovered remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran 5:39

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Our lead story: the province of Manitoba announces the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the now-recovered remains of two First Nations women—Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran—has officially ended.By APTN

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July 18, 2025—Carney gov't meeting with chiefs continues on new law fast-tracking major projects, Bill C-5 10:48

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Our lead story: day two of this week’s federal meeting with chiefs in Gatineau, QC, as the Liberal government follows up with First Nations on Bill C-5, the new law meant to fast track major economic projects.By APTN

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July 17, 2025—Chiefs from across Canada gather in Ottawa ahead of Bill C-5 discussion with PM Mark Carney 8:17

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Our lead story: several chiefs gather in Ottawa ahead of Thursday's meeting with prime minister Mark Carney on Bill C-5—the recently-enacted law enabling quicker approvals for major projects—a meeting some chiefs say is as rushed as the legislation itself. Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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July 16, 2025—Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder in 2023 shooting deaths; study finds Indigenous fire death rates to be 5x that of non-Indigenous communities 6:24

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Our lead story: Calgary Cst. Craig Stothard is charged with two counts of second-degree murder following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into the May 2023 shooting deaths of Levon Fox and Wesley Davidson during a slow-speed chase.By APTN

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July 15, 2025—MB’s Chief Medical Examiner calls for inquests into 7 men's deaths at correctional institutions 9:24

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Our lead story: Manitoba’s Chief Medical Examiner calls for inquests into the 2020-21 deaths of seven men at correctional institutions, including the in-custody death of William Ahmo. Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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July 14, 2025—Innu Nation members blockade Labrador road against proposed hydrodam 8:35

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Our lead story: members of the Innu Nation set up a road blockade on disputed lands in Labrador, forcing Hydro-Québec to pause geological work for a proposed hydroelectric dam site. Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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July 11, 2025—MB's second state of emergency in under two months due to wildfires; Trump signs bill allowing oil/gas drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 8:09

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Our lead story: for the second time in under two months, Manitoba declares a province-wide state of emergency due to wildfires, forcing thousands to flee their homes.By APTN

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July 10, 2025—Native Women's Association of Canada puts headquarters up for sale 3 years after its grand opening 7:39

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Our lead story: three years after its grand opening in Gatineau QC, the headquarters of the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is put up for sale.By APTN

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July 9, 2025—Independent body looking into Eagle Gold mine disaster in YK says mandated review board could prevent future such incidents 9:26

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Our lead story: an independent body looking into what caused the 2024 Eagle Gold mine disaster in the Yukon says a mandated review board could prevent future incidents.By APTN

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July 8, 2025—Wildfires in MB force some to flee homes for a second time; $200M Indian day school survivors fund launches 7:11

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Our lead story: some First Nations residents in Manitoba are among those forced to flee their homes for a second time due to wildfires.By APTN

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July 7, 2025—MB premier breaks silence over accessibility minister's controversial comments; 4-day ON blockade over major projects legislation 6:31

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Our lead story: Manitoba premier Wab Kinew breaks his silence over the controversy surrounding NDP accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine, who continues to face calls to resign over 'hot mic' comments about an ASL interpreter. . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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July 4, 2025—First Nations protests continue against Quebec’s Bill 97, “An Act mainly to modernize the forest regime” 4:51

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Our lead story: Quebec’s Bill 97—promoted as the ‘modernization’ of its forestry regime—continues to meet with First Nations opposition, from blockades of logging roads to protests in Montreal and, later this month, Québec City.By APTN

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July 3, 2025—Controversial comments about ASL interpreter by MB accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine draw criticism 9:26

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Our lead story: reaction to controversial comments by Manitoba accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine about an ASL interpreter, caught on camera at an Indigenous women grads event. ............................. Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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In Remembrance - 2020 interview with the Rt Hon. Brian Mulroney 29:41

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This conversation with the late Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney, Canada's 18th Prime Minister, was originally posted in August 2020. "Some people said, 'well there is racism in Canada but there is no systemic racism.' And to those people I said, 'You've clearly never read the Indian Act, because it reeks of systemic racism.'" The Right Honorable Brian Mulr…

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Episode 62: Bryan Trottier - All Roads Home: A Life On and Off the Ice 51:04

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Bryan Trottier needs little introduction. The Hockey Hall of Fame player was a key member and leading scorer for the New York Islanders Stanley Cup dynasty of the 1980's, and then with Pittsburgh Penguins of the early 90's. He is also incredibly proud of his Cree-Metis-Chippewa heritage, and his hometown of Val Marie in southern Saskatchewan. In th…

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Episode 61: Kuper Island with Duncan McCue 45:59

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"We uncovered evidence of a police investigation in the 1930's at Kuper Island School where they interviewed dozens and dozens of children who had been sexually abused. That ended up going nowhere. The Catholic Church knew about it. The Department of Indian Affairs knew about it. The Attorney General in British Columbia knew about it. And yet no-on…

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Episode 60: The Valley of the Birdtail with Douglas Sanderson and Andrew Stobo Sniderman 38:40

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Chief Perry is thrilled to be joined Douglas Sanderson and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a fascinating and thoughtful conversation about their new book, "The Valley of the Birdtail." It is a heart-rending, true story about racism and reconciliation. Divided by a beautiful valley and 150 years of racism, the town of Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo Indi…

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Episode 59: Akhameyimok Returns - Kimberly Murray: Speaking Out for the Residential School Children in Unmarked Graves 46:56

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"The survivors felt if this had been white children, the community wouldn't be the ones having to investigate their own genocide." - Kimberly Murray The Ahkameyimok Podcast is back! And for this return episode Chief Perry Bellegarde is thrilled to have Kimberly Murray as his guest. She is the new Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Childre…

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What Brings You Hope? 39:33

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****As we move into 2022, we're reposting Perry's episode on Hope, one of the most popular of the past year. We hope it brings you joy and inspiration as we enter the New Year.**** ***Encore Episode*** In his seven years as National Chief, Perry Bellegarde focused on the importance hope: "Always leave more hope in a room than was there when you arr…

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Season's Greetings from Perry Bellegarde and the Ahkameyimok Podcast 1:12

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A holiday message from Perry Bellegarde, with best wishes for the year ahead from Perry and the Ahkameyimok Podcast team.By Perry Bellegarde, former National Chief, Assembly of First Nations

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Best of Ahkameyimok - Overcoming Sexual Abuse in Hockey with Sheldon Kennedy 36:57

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*** In light of revelations that the NHL Chicago Blackhawks covered up a case of sexual abuse of one it's players by a member of it's coaching staff, we are re-posting this powerful interview with former NHL player and sexual abuse survivor Sheldon Kennedy. This interview originally aired in January, 13th, 2021. *** ***This interview contains subje…

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Best of Ahkameyimok - Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Marie Wilson 36:18

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*** In honour of the first ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, we are re-posting this interview with Marie Wilson, who was a Commissioner on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015. This interview was originally published June 3, 2021. *** ***The subject matter and content of this episode may be trigge…

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