Languages inspire. They connect. They create our sense of self and our sense of place. They make us who we are. Which is why we must fight to keep our traditional languages alive. In episode 6 our host and guests share deeply personal reflections on how important language is for personal identity, nation-rebuilding, and how youth and Elders play a vital role from a community practitioner perspective.

Host: Mason Ducharme

Guests: Sonia Leo

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Producer: Emma Fazakas

Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme

Music Courtesy of:

Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors

Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

The Canadian government has twice legislated the inherent right to self-government to recognize specific jurisdictions. One of those times was in 2019 with the passing of Bill C-92. For decades Indigenous voices had pushed for the right to control their own child and family services, and this Bill finally provides supports for that right. Episode 5 delves into Bill C-92 while exploring how some First Nations’ have been structuring their own child and family laws.

Host: Nathan Oakes

Guest: Mason Ducharme

Producer: Emma Fazakas

Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme

Music courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

Indigenous peoples across Canada have a long history of successfully challenging the courts, governments and the public to recognize their rights. In episode 4, we learn about successful government policy change regarding Aboriginal rights, and how nations can begin implementing their own policies as a step to reclaiming self-governance.Host: Dwayne NashkawaGuests: Catherine MacQuarrie, Frances Abele, Kent McNeilProducer: Emma FazakasExecutive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason DucharmeMusic Courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay