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NationTalk PodcastGurtej (NYVirtuoso) First Interview ! | NationTalk | Ep:15Today's Episode we have a very special guest; The modern day renaissance man @Gurtêj with is first ever interview. First of all this episode should be considered a therapy session on how chill our guy Gurtej is. His voice is as soothing in this episode as it is when he sings. Gurtej takes us through the journey so far; Moving from New York to Surrey, finding his sound, what it means to stay true to yourself, his parents finding out he want to be a recording artist and how he has a lineage of music in his family.
2022-09-2151 minNationTalk PodcastHow Arkie Almost died cleaning his bongs to Acting in Prison Break, Beeba Boys , Netflix, Amazon Prime AND MORE | NationTalk Podcast | EP 15Welcome Back! Today on NationTalk Podcast We have the HILARIOUS Actor/ Producer Arkie Kandola sitting down with us to talk about how he broke into Hollywood! Arkie is a working actor with credits on projects like Beeba Boys, Prison break, JO KOY's EASTER SUNDAY, Twilight Zone and much much more. Arkie has deep roots in Surrey BC and before he became an actor he is a self proclaimed OWL of his family. We talk about him surviving 3rd degree burns to 18% of his body while cleaning his bongs and still ended up getting gigs in hollywood. He has projects c...
2022-07-291h 14NationTalk PodcastSidhu Moose Wala shook up the world | NationTalk Podcast | EP 14The boys are back! Nothing to celebrate today as we lost a legend, truth speaker and the international superstar Sidhu Moose Wala. We share what Sidhu Moose Wala meant to us, the kaum and what his impact music had on the global industry. Sidhu Moose wala lives forever through his music, the example he set and the wisdome he left behind. From Toronto to Surrey to Panjab the echos of his words will live forever through the speakers across the world. We also get into cancel culture. The war on Ukraine, Elon Musk being a bigger target than he...
2022-06-0755 minNationTalk PodcastThe Film Industry Chose Abubakar | NationTalk Podcast | Episode 14 |Welcome back! Its 2022 and our first guest of the year is Abubakar Khan. Abubakar is a film producer from Surrey BC, we get into representation, his travels through Pakistan and India. He has had quite the journey into film starting off as an actor, getting auditions, being rejected and eventual realizing his role as a producer. Check out this journey we go on that leads down many paths and reveals what ultimately connects us all. The Story. https://www.abubakar-khan.com https://linktr.ee/Fitnationbc@Nationtalkpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationtalkpodcast/@fit...
2022-02-051h 06NationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 13: The 100km Man Sach LattiSach Latti The 100km man has something to say. After running his 100 km run for Veterans we had Sach on to discuss what lead him to this journey and whats next. https://linktr.ee/Fitnationbc@Nationtalkpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationtalkpodcast/@fitnationben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnationben/@fitnationjohal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnationjohal/Media Team: @JNJENT https://www.instagram.com/jnjent/
2021-12-2156 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 12: Half Marathon Recap & SteroidsIn this episode we begin with a harmless conversation surrounding our half marathon race in Victoria then completely switch gears and start an in depth discussion on first hand experiences with steroids. We would like to proudly introduce our FIRST sponsor : West Coast Sofas Located on 12886 Anvil way. They specialize in custom made furniture for the most important room in your house, the family room. He was worked with us to find the right type of firmness to combat back pain which is only second to the durability, longevity and design of his furniture.in...
2021-11-0950 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 11: Gary 'Saint Lion' MangatNationTalk Podcast: Episode #11- Gary 'Saint Lion' Mangat In the Vancouver residency final episode Ben & Jas welcome their very first Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter onto the podcast. In Today/s Episode Gary dives deep into his life that has seen struggle from an early age. He immigrated to Canada very young and faced the challenges of integrating to a new society, seeing his father and mother work to make ends meet while he fended off bullies and then changing careers from accounting to professional fighting. This man has lived a life where has has had...
2021-09-201h 02NationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 10: Michael Bains Author of " Hooped"NationTalk Podcast: Episode #10- Michael Bains The Vancouver residency continues as Ben & Jas welcome their very first author onto the podcast. Today’s guest is someone that we lived in the same neighborhood as while attending the same high school.Michael Bains recently published his first novel entitled “Hooped.” The conversation begins with Michael’s story of growing up in Surrey which then takes various twists and turns eventually leading into discussion of his book and future projects he has underway.Learn about his upbringing and how a young Indo-Canadi...
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NationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 9: KhanvictJoin us for the first episode in the Vancouver residency where we switch up the film location! Our guest is music artist @khanvictlife Asad Muhammad Khan Randhawa came onto the scene as a DJ who founded North America’s largest Wedding DJ company called Decibel. In this interview Asad is very candid when sharing deep personal stories filled with trials and tribulations regarding his life as an immigrant in Canada to becoming a thriving entrepreneur.Learn how personal discovery throu...
2021-08-081h 06NationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast: Ep 8 - Arnie SandhuNationTalk Podcast: Episode #8- Arnie Sandhu In this episode Ben & Jas welcome their first guest onto the show who now goes by the name Arnie Sandhu but was formerly known on the creative scene as Arnie McFly. We dig deep into his story and what that led up to him eventually pursuing comedy then taking a slight hiatus to further explore his true inner self. Arnie addresses changes he’s gone through both as a creative and human being alongside speaking on some of his popular work. If you’re a young cr...
2021-07-2728 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 7 - Generational TraumaNationTalk Podcast: Episode #6- Generational Trauma Join us for this conversation as we tackle the subject matter of generational trauma. The conversation begins with discussion of the 215 residential school children’s remains found at a burial site located in BC. Discussion begins with this topic while we share personal insight and opinions while also drawing some parallels with the plight of the immigrant and punjabi communities. It doesn’t take long before you can feel the emotions rising within the epis...
2021-07-0735 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 6: TherapyIn this episode the guys discuss therapy. The topic of counselling tends to come with some stigma and misconceptions therefore in today’s discussion we go over our personal journeys through therapy and the benefits we’ve experienced as a result. As punjabi males it’s not very common to discuss “therapy,” since it generally goes against the status quo of what we’re taught it means to be a man. Various outlooks and perspectives are discussed as everyone shares opinions and criticisms. We dive into why someone should seek out a counsellor, what to expect...
2021-06-0644 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 5 - Alcohol AbuseOn this Episode of NationTalk Podcast Ben and Jas get into their personal experiences with alcohol abuse. The effects of which are deep rooted in the Panjabi community. Join us for the conversation. We welcome our Producer Amber and the man behind the camera Sim to the podcast. https://linktr.ee/Fitnationbc@Fitnationbc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnationbc@fitnationben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnationben/@fitnationjohal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnationjohal/
2021-05-1537 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 4 - Contradictions + Male Body Image Issues.🔺🔻NationTalk Podcast: Episode #4In this episode Ben & Jas discuss the concept of contradicting oneself throughout their career whereby philosophies and approaches change due to continuing education yet onlookers may label it as hypocrisy. As the conversation continues they begin to shed light on body image issues as it pertains to Punjabi men. Although this topic receives a fair amount of attention, it usually isn’t from the lens of a male. Listen in on the conversation and witness how entrepreneurial endeavours cross paths with psycho-social phenomena while investigating personal opinions and outlooks! https...
2021-04-2234 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Episode 3 - Unlearning the Wrong Masculinity.🔻NationTalk Podcast: Episode #3_______________________________________________________We’re back with the third episode of our Nation Talk Podcast. Join us for this episode as we discuss the concept of masculinity in particular how it tends to exist within the Indo-Canadian community.✅Growing up in Surrey, B.C we both observed various phenomena occurring within our punjabi community which began to shape our viewpoints and outlook on life. ❎As we grew older we began to realize that many of our personal core values...
2021-04-0520 minNationTalk PodcastNationTalk Podcast Episode 2- Divorce🔻NationTalk Podcast: Episode #2 We’re back with the second episode of our Nation Talk Podcast. In this episode we dive deep into a topic that personally has impacted the both of us however in two different ways as our experiences were quite different. DIVORCE This taboo issue has been discussed in our community but ALWAYS behind closed doors when no one else is listening. This is our humble attempt to work towards de-stigmatizing a topic that affects countless beings. ➤Did you know that according to divorce statistics being collected since 2008 t...
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NationTalk2013.02.01 - National Chief Shawn Atleo congratulates Cameron Alexis on electionAssembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo congratulates Chief Cameron Alexis on his election today as Alberta Regional Chief and welcomes him to the AFN National Executive.
2013-02-0100 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Province Takes Next Step in Building the Future of ForestryThe province is taking the next step in building the future of forestry by accepting expressions of interest for community forests. Seven groups have provided submissions, from St. Margarets Bay to Digby.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Agreements bring benefits to two First Nations in northwest B.C.The Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations have signed agreements that will bring economic and cultural benefits to B.C.’s Northwest, as well as marking a significant step forward in the treaty process.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Premier McLeod and the NWT Days delegation promote northern prioritiesPremier McLeod met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper yesterday to discuss ways their governments can work together to achieve their shared vision of a North in which self-reliant individuals live in healthy, vital communities, manage their own affairs and shape their own destinies.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Minister Duncan and Grand Chief Erasmus Announce ReappointmentThe Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Grand Chief Edward Erasmus of the Tlicho Government announced today the reappointment of Violet Camsell-Blondin as Chairperson of the Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board (WLWB) for a term of three years effective February 1, 2013.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Destination BC board of directors announcedThe nine members of Destination BC’s inaugural board were announced today by Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.01.02 - Jubilee Medals recognize community builders who enrich the lives of InuitInuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the organizations that form its Board of Directors, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Makivik Corporation, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Nunatsiavut Government, are pleased to present the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to 33 men and women who have made exceptional contributions to Inuit and Inuit society.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.01.02 - Mr. Ghislain Picard is entrusted with a new three-year termWhile assembled in Quebec last January 30th, the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) re-elected Mr. Ghislain Picard to the position of Chief of the AFNQL.
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Hamlet of Arviat and WWF-Canada celebrate successThe Hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut and World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) are pleased to announce that after two increasingly successful years of the WWF-Hamlet of Arviat Human-Polar Bear Conflict Reduction Project, there were no Defence of Life and Property (DLP) polar bear kills in Arviat in 2012, the first time there have been no kills in at least three years
2013-02-0100 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Ontario Superior Court DecisionAssembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo said today he welcomes this morning’s Ontario Superior Court decision requiring the federal government to disclose and provide all documents related to the Indian Residential Schools era to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission consistent with the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
2013-02-0100 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Data from TARP and the CCHS re-affirms health disparitiesA recent publication from Statistics Canada using data collected from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) highlights some key indicators of First Nations, Inuit and Metis health
2013-02-0101 minNationTalk2013.02.01 - Data from TARP and the CCHS re-affirms health disparitiesA recent publication from Statistics Canada using data collected from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) highlights some key indicators of First Nations, Inuit and Metis health
2013-02-0101 min2013-01-3115 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - Mi’kmaq Chiefs of Nova Scotia and Port Hawkesbury Paper Sign MOUThe Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and representatives of Port Hawkesbury Paper LP have come together recently to sign a Memorandum of Understanding
2013-01-3100 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - Decision-makers in Canada have both an opportunity and a responsibilityThis week, on February 1, Amnesty International will make an oral presentation to the environmental assessment panel that is reviewing the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - Good outcomes for Aboriginal heart attack patients, despite challengesOnce hospitalized for a heart attack, Aboriginal peoples in Canada are likely to have similar health outcomes as others in this country, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Even so, getting such care continues to be a challenge.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - 2013 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Inductees Hail from Kamloops & Buffalo PointThe Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and ESS Support Services Worldwide (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to announce the 2013 inductees into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF): C.T. (Manny) Jules, Tk’emlúps Indian Band, British Columbia, and Jim Thunder, Buffalo Point First Nation.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - TRC Welcomes Court’s Clarification of its MandateThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) today welcomed a decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice regarding the Commission’s mandate to gather documents related to Indian Residential Schools in Canada.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - Aboriginal Liaison Appointed to Justice of the PeaceThe City’s first Aboriginal Liaison, Anna Gibbon, has been appointed Justice of the Peace to the Ontario Court of Justice by the Ministry of the Attorney General, effective Feb. 6.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.31 - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Congratulates Ghislain Picard on Re-ElectionAssembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offers congratulations to Ghislain Picard, who was re-elected today to the AFN National Executive to represent the Quebec/Labrador region.
2013-01-3101 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - Nunavummiut women encouraged to be inspired!January 27 was a landmark in Canadian political history. Eighty-seven per cent of Canadians now have a female Premier leading their province or territory, as a result of the Ontario Liberal convention electing Kathleen Wynne to replace Premier Dalton McGuinty.
2013-01-3001 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - The Daily — Study Select health indicators of First Nations people living off reserveFirst Nations people living off reserve, Métis, and Inuit reported poorer health compared with non-Aboriginal people based on Canadian Community Health Survey data from 2007 to 2010.
2013-01-3001 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - Message from the President Support Our Youth!Approximately a month ago a couple of our youth, namely Brandon Cabot and Adam Dyson, approached NunatuKavut and expressed how very concerned they were with what was happening in Labrador.
2013-01-3000 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - Voiceless no moreThere are more than 580 missing or murdered Aboriginal women and girls in Canada, with 93 cases in Alberta alone, most of them unsolved murder cases.
2013-01-3000 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - An evening of dialogue on the importance of international lawAn evening of dialogue with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Chief Doug White, First Nations Summit Political Executive, Ann Marie Sam, Nak’azdli First Nation, First Nations Women Advocating Responsible Mining Paul Joffe and Jennifer Preston, co-editors “Realizing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Triumph, Hope and Action”
2013-01-3000 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - Action required to ensure vulnerable women are no longer ‘forsaken’A systemic bias against sex workers and indigenous women caused “blatant failures” in the police investigations of missing and murdered women in B.C. according to the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry Report released on Dec. 17.
2013-01-3000 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Persistence Pays – Announcing the Winners of the 2012 Aviva Community Fund"Giving up was never an option," said Helen Meinzinger, idea generator for Kaiden's Care Kits for Cystic Fibrosis out of Russell, Ontario.
2013-01-3001 minNationTalk2013.01.30 - Gathering Our Voices on Health Aboriginal Youth Conference 2013The early registration deadline for Gathering Our Voices on Health 2013 is quickly approaching. Remember, you must complete the online registration form and full payment to qualify for early registration.
2013-01-3000 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Persistence Pays – Announcing the Winners of the 2012 Aviva Community Fund“Giving up was never an option,” said Helen Meinzinger, idea generator for Kaiden’s Care Kits for Cystic Fibrosis out of Russell, Ontario.
2013-01-2901 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Chieftain Metals’ Tulsequah Chief Mine Proposal Continues to Face Major RisksDespite Chieftain Metals’ claims of “robust” results from a new feasibility study, the Tulsequah Chief mine proposal continues to face significant risks, uncertainties, delays and opposition.
2013-01-2901 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Policy Network Formed at Community Forestry ConferenceFirst Nations, government and industry representatives, community forest practitioners, NGOs and researchers from across Canada met in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario January 16-18 to build on the startling growth of Canadian community forestry and to develop a national network for analysis and policy engagement.
2013-01-2901 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Site C Clean Energy Project – Public Comment Period on Environmental Impact StatementThe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (the EAO) announced today that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by the proponent, BC Hydro, for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project is now available to the public
2013-01-2901 minNationTalk2013.01.29 - Site C Clean Energy Project – Public Comment Period on Environmental Impact StatementThe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (the EAO) announced today that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by the proponent, BC Hydro, for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project is now available to the public
2013-01-2901 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Great Bear Forest Carbon ProjectAs discussion around complex and important issues like comprehensive claims, treaty implementation and Idle No More continues, positive economic development initiatives taking place in First Nations communities are moving forward.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Carleton Provides Resources to Deal with Aboriginal Issues in the ClassroomCarleton University’s Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education (CACE) has released a resource guide to help instructors and facilitators deal with Aboriginal issues in the classroom.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - University of Saskatchewan welcomes new board membersThe U of S welcomes four new members appointed by the Government of Saskatchewan to its Board of Governors, effective Jan. 17, 2013 for three-year terms.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2012.01.23 - B.C. opens public domestic violence consultationsThe Provincial Office of Domestic Violence is requesting public feedback to help advance the development of a three-year provincial plan to address domestic violence.
2013-01-2300 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - CanNor Creates Jobs and Improves Community InfrastructureToday, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council, announced federal investments for five projects in the Northwest Territories to help build stronger northern communities.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Lifetime Advocate for inclusion of Aboriginal Peoples in mining industry awardedJerry Asp will receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, March 5, 2013, in Toronto, for his contributions to the inclusion and training of Aboriginal People in the mining industry.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Harper Government invests to support community economic developmentThe Honourable Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor, today announced an investment by the Harper Government to help create jobs and support community-based economic development in the James Bay region.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Hydro One FNMI ScholarshipAs part of our enduring commitment to increasing the representation of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) employees throughout our operations, we are actively engaged in encouraging and investing in students interested in careers within the electricity sector.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo to speak at the InstituteThe Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and the Stratford Festival have partnered to present Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, at the ICC’s 11th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Aboriginal identity at the centre of 2013 Prix de Rome winning projectThe 2013 winner of the Canada Council for the Arts’ Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners aims to uncover the stories that the built environment can tell about culture, as the two evolve together over time.
2013-01-2300 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Harper Government Opens Door to Overseas Energy MarketsThe Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced new regulations that will allow the proposed Kitimat LNG liquefied natural gas facility on the Haisla First Nation’s Bees Indian Reserve No. 6 to proceed.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Rights for all Aboriginals should be upheldThe recent Federal court decision recognizing that Métis and non-status Indians in Canada are “Indians” under the Constitution Actshould be applauded, not appealed, according to the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU/NUPGE) and its Fostering Acceptance of Indigenous Rights (FAIR) committee.
2013-01-2300 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - CanNor Creates Jobs and Improves Community Infrastructure in Yukon CommunitiesToday, Yukon Member of Parliament Ryan Leef, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council, announced federal investments for six projects in Yukon to help build stronger northern communities.
2013-01-2300 minNationTalk2013.01.23 - Harper Government Invests in Winnipeg’s Art and Culture SceneToday, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages announced support for five arts and cultural projects in Winnipeg.
2013-01-2300 minNationTalk2013.01.22 - EOS Advisory Panel engages NWT Dene leaders on the economyThe NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy Advisory Panel met last week with community chiefs and economic development officers attending the Denendeh Investments Incorporated (DII) 2013 Opportunities Forum in Yellowknife.
2013-01-2301 minNationTalk2013.01.22 - Elders and Traditional Peoples GatheringThe annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering is an event that happens every year at Trent University.
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NationTalk130117 Patrick Madahbee FINAL JASource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/grand-council-chief-patrick-madahbee-of-the-anishinabek-nation/
Release Date: January 16, 2013 Nationtalk speaks to Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee of the Anishinabek Nation. Chief Madahbee was one of several First Nations leaders who did not attend the meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Friday 11th January. He talks about his decision not to attend and what action is likely to be taken next in a bid for a voice to be given by the government to all Aboriginal communities across Canada.
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NationTalk130114 Terrance Galvin FINAL JASource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/terrance-galvin-director-of-the-laurentian-university-school-of-architecture-sudbury/
Release Date: January 11, 2013 NationTalk speaks to Terrance Galvin. Terrance is Director of The Laurentian University School of Architecture, Sudbury. The brand new school, which is set to welcome it’s first class in the fall of 2013 is committed to indigenous perspectives. Terrance talks about the school and the education that will be on offer at the school.
For further information please visit http://laurentianarchitecture.ca/
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NationTalk130110 Chief Spence FINAL JASource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/chief-theresa-spence-of-attawapiskat-first-nation/
Release Date: January 9, 2013 Nationtalk had the privilege of speaking to Chief Theresa Spence on location at her teepee on Victoria Island in Ottawa. Since December 11th Chief Theresa Spence of Attawapiskat First Nation on James Bay in Northern Ontario began a fast to call attention to the Federal Government’s failure to live up to its Treaty relationship with Canada’s First Peoples, and asking for a meeting with the Prime Minister and the Governor General (as the representative of the Crown). Thousands of Canadians have supported the Chief in her call and action.On J...
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NationTalk130108 Deborah Smith FINAL JASource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/deborah-smith-coordinator-at-the-aboriginal-business-service-network/
Release Date: January 7, 2013 NationTalk speaks to Deborah Smith, Coordinator at the Aboriginal Business Service Network. Deborah talks about the Dragon’s Quest Annual ASBN Business Plan Competition an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs. Each year, the Aboriginal Business Service Network sponsors an Aboriginal Business Plan Competition, evoking the spirit of entrepreneurship. Winners in each of the rural and urban (City of Winnipeg) categories receive $5,000 towards starting their business! The deadline for the 2012 Aboriginal Business Plan Competition is Friday, January 25, 2013.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please visit: http://www.cfmanitoba.ca/absn/bus_pl...
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NationTalk130107 Clint Davis FINAL JASource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/clint-davis-vice-president-aboriginal-affairs-at-td-bank-group/
Release Date: December 24, 2012 NationTalk speak’s to newly appointed Vice President Aboriginal Affairs at TD Bank Group. Clint was appointed by TD to help develop a strategy and implementation plan for growing Aboriginal business for the bank. He is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut, Labrador and before joining the bank was President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Clint talks about the work that TD Bank Group is doing with Aboriginal Businesses, initiatives for their Aboriginal Employee’s and exciting opportunities on offer for youth.
2013-01-0809 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Call for Abstracts Arctic Yearbook 2013Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/call-for-abstracts-arctic-yearbook-2013/
The Arctic Yearbook is an international and peer-reviewed volume which focuses on issues of regional geopolitics and security, broadly defined. The Arctic Yearbook is a joint initiative of the Northern Research Forum (NRF) and the UArctic Thematic Network on Geopolitics and Security.
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Calling Indigenous Artists – My Sunshine CoastSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/calling-indigenous-artists-my-sunshine-coast/
“This initiative helps indigenous artists, communities and organisations find new ways to make a living and share their culture with fellow Queenslanders,” Mr Crisafulli said.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Harper Government invests to support aboriginal community economic developmentSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/harper-government-invests-to-support-aboriginal-community-economic-development-in-northwestern-ontario-2/
“Today’s announcement will provide the Sachigo Lake First Nation with the infrastructure it needs to attract new investment to the area and enable existing businesses to grow and prosper,” said Minister Clement. “It will also help position the community as a base of operations for the region’s mining sector and assist in pursuing opportunities in the tourism, forestry, energy and service sectors.”
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - School success for boys – NTNews.comSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/school-success-for-boys-ntnews-com-au/
The sports fanatic, who represented the NT in rugby league, was part of the largest group of Aboriginal teenage males to finish Year 12 in the school’s history.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Payments flow to stolen wage victims – ABC Localflow to stolen wage victims – ABC LocalSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/payments-flow-to-stolen-wage-victims-abc-local/
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs opened a nine-month window for eligible people to apply for a $2,000 ex gratia payment.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Forms for Home Energy Assistance Program to be available Jan. 3Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/forms-for-home-energy-assistance-program-to-be-available-jan-3/
The benefit will be provided to those who had incomes up to $28,000 in 2011. Benefits to qualifying applicants will be issued within four weeks of a completed application being received.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Manitoba Government Opens Consultations To Update Sustainable Development LegislationSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/manitoba-government-opens-consultations-to-update-sustainable-development-legislation/
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises it is seeking public feedback on a plan to update and improve the Sustainable Development Act. The consultation document, which is available online, includes criteria for providing feedback on how to better co-ordinate, measure and report on progress related to the way government protects the environment while ensuring a prosperous economy.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Consultation, Not Arbitrary Laws, Needed to Address First Nations’ IssuesSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/consultation-not-arbitrary-laws-needed-to-address-first-nations-issues-prime-minister-can-start-by-meeting-chief-spence-aboriginal-leaders/
“The Prime Minister can start by meeting with Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence who has taken to a hunger strike as a last resort to send the government a message,” said ETFO President Sam Hammond. “We support her efforts, and the goals of the “Idle No More” aboriginal movement, to draw attention to current government bills that will make it more difficult for First Nations communities to protect their sovereignty and lands.”
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Situation of aboriginals in Canada deplorable Intl. lawyer – Press TVSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/situation-of-aboriginals-in-canada-deplorable-intl-lawyer-press-tv/
“They (the indigenous people) are rounded up, they are put on reservations; their traditional lifestyle [and] their traditional social structures have all been eradicated. We basically have given them welfare and alcohol and drugs as a replacement and this is something that Canada should be ashamed of,” Edward Corrigan said in an interview with Press TV on Thursday.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Aboriginal leaders to descend on Ottawa today in national protest demanding changeSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/aboriginal-leaders-to-descend-on-ottawa-today-in-national-protest-demanding-change-national-post/
On the eve of the protest, Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence repeated her call for a meeting with the prime minister and Canada’s governor general.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - NCC Suspends George River Caribou HuntSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/ncc-suspends-george-river-caribou-hunt/
“This will be the first time in about 40 years that I won’t be able to hunt Caribou,” said NCC Vice President and hunter, Jim Holwell. “I do believe we have to take these steps to help protect what is left of the George River Caribou.”
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Thunder Bay 1st Annual Stuff A CruiserSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/120048/
The Officers and volunteers from the Regional Food Distribution Association collected over 4,100 kg (9,200 lbs) of non perishable food items. As well, over $3100.00 in cash donations was collected at the event.
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Aboriginal rights on the line in Bill C-45 – 650 CKOMSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/aboriginal-rights-on-the-line-in-bill-c-45-650-ckom/
This has sparked a national movement born through Facebook and Twitter, dubbed ‘Idle No More,’– a wave of protests opposing the passing of Bill C-45. The movement was started up by four women in Saskatchewan. Jessica Gordon, Sheelah McLean, Sylvia McAdams and Nina Wilson noticed a lot of legislation being pushed through online, but the way bill C-45 affects First Nations and the environment is what caught their attention.
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Missing women the blood on our hands – Globe and MailSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/missing-women-the-blood-on-our-hands-globe-and-mail/
The disappearances of the 67 B.C. women, most of them aboriginal, that the former appeal court justice looked into can be traced back, in most instances, to lives that were stacked against them from the start.
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Canada rejects UN human rights criticism detailed in Amnesty International reportSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/canada-rejects-un-human-rights-criticism-detailed-in-amnesty-international-report-national-post/
“By every measure, be it respect for treaty and land rights, levels of poverty, average life spans, violence against women and girls, dramatically disproportionate levels of arrest and incarceration or access to government services such as housing, health care, education, water and child protection, Indigenous peoples across Canada continue to face a grave human rights crisis,” the report says.
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Calls for bail reform to reduce juvenile jail rate – ABCSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/calls-for-bail-reform-to-reduce-juvenile-jail-rate-abc/
The new figures also show that Aboriginal children are 31 times more likely to spend time in jail than non-Indigenous children, as Jennifer Macey reports.
2012-12-2100 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Rage and rebirth The way forward for First Nations – iPolitics.caSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/rage-and-rebirth-the-way-forward-for-first-nations-ipolitics-ca/
At the same time, several impressive agreements between aboriginal groups and businesses point to a burst of job creation, joint ventures and revenue-sharing the likes of which Canada has rarely seen. Which model — anger or cooperation — provides the best window on the future of indigenous relations with other Canadians?
2012-12-2101 minNationTalk2012.12.21 - Eleven More First Nations Added to the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical ManagementSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/eleven-more-first-nations-added-to-the-first-nations-fiscal-and-statistical-management-act-schedule/
“Today’s announcement demonstrates that the opportunities afforded by the FNFSMA are drawing interest from First Nations in all regions of Canada. Whether it’s for access to debenture financing or developing new revenue streams, participating First Nations are taking advantage of the array of fiscal tools available to them,” said Mr. C.T. (Manny) Jules, Chief Commissioner of the First Nations Tax Commission. “With 95 First Nations participating, the FNFSMA is becoming recognized as a true legislative gateway to improved fiscal planning and economic growth.”
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NationTalk121221 Stan Beardy FINAL EVHSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/regional-chief-stan-beardy-of-the-chiefs-of-ontario/
Release Date: December 20, 2012 NationTalk speaks to Regional Chief Stan Beardy of the Chiefs of Ontario. Chief Beardy discusses the continuing struggles that First Nations across Canada are facing and currently the extreme measures being taken by Chief Theresa Spence in a bid to give First Nations a voice. The Attawapiskat Chief continues her hunger strike on Parliament Hill in an attempt to get a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a grassroots protest movement of First Nations activists across Canada have united on social media and at public rallies.
2012-12-2111 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Omnibust Canada’s Breach of TrustSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/omnibust-canadas-breach-of-trust/
“I reiterate the urgency of having our inherent and Treaty rights recognized and implemented. Our people have been abused in horrific ways during the “colonization” of our territories: a process that continues to this day. We have been marginalized and impoverished in our own homelands. We will take the steps necessary to end the ongoing abuses of colonialism. That could include mounting a constitutional challenge of Canada’s ongoing violation of our rights,” added Chief Bellegarde. “We were optimistic at the time of the First Nations-Crown gathering that things would change, and that we would move f...
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) announces CALL FOR APPLICATIONSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/the-native-womens-association-of-canada-nwac-announces-call-for-application-for-membership-to-nwac-for-the-province-of-new-brunswick/
NWAC works collaboratively with other Aboriginal women’s organizations to empower Aboriginal women by facilitating their participation in legislative and policy reforms that promote equal opportunity.
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - AFN supports Legal Action Compelling Government of Canada to Meet Legal CommitmentsSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/afn-supports-legal-action-compelling-government-of-canada-to-meet-legal-commitments-in-indian-residential-schools-settlement-agreement/
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will appear before an Ontario Superior Court of Justice this week as intervenor in hearings requested by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) for the Government of Canada to provide materials related to the Indian Residential School era, and consistent with the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA).
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - New partnership between BC AMTA and COTR launchesSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/new-partnership-between-bc-amta-and-cotr-launches/
It was the first day of classes for candidates in the Pathways to Success (P2S) program, offered by the British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BC AMTA) in partnership with COTR.
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Canadian Aboriginal Artists To Perform During APAP 2013Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/canadian-aboriginal-artists-to-perform-during-apap-2013/
“APAP provides a great chance for Don Amero, Elisapie, and Digging Roots to connect with presenters from around the world and the support of the National Museum of the American Indian should help them make a big splash in New York City.”
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Assembly of First Nations Supports Call for Meeting Between First Nations and Crown,Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/assembly-of-first-nations-supports-call-for-meeting-between-first-nations-and-crown-urges-continued-solidarity-among-first-nations/
“Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike is an example of action for change that speaks to the overall frustration of First Nations across this country, and it deserves immediate and urgent attention,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo. “We must see a concrete commitment for a meeting between First Nations and the Crown to address priority areas for attention and advancement. First Nations stand together and united in calling for the Crown to honour its relationship and its responsibilities to First Nations.”
2012-12-2001 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Search for missing student continues – Sackville Tribune PostSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/search-for-missing-student-continues-sackville-tribune-post/
The official RCMP search was suspended on Dec. 4 and local investigators say they haven’t turned up any new clues…
2012-12-2000 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Sask. First Nations support hunger striker – StarPhoenixSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/sask-first-nations-support-hunger-striker-starphoenix/
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) vice-chief Simon Bird delivered a star blanket from the Cote First Nation to Spence Tuesday. Bird also took her sweetgrass, tobacco and prayer cloths on behalf of the Sakimay First Nation.
2012-12-2000 minNationTalk2012.12.20 - Pickton report highlights broken state of aboriginal culture – Ottawa CitizenSource: http://nationtalk.ca/story/pickton-report-highlights-broken-state-of-aboriginal-culture-ottawa-citizen/
Pickton, of course, is the serial killer Robert (Willie) Pickton, who for years lured women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside — many of them drug addicts or street sex workers — to his Port Coquitlam, B.C., pig farm.
2012-12-2000 minNationTalk2012.12.06 - Pembina Institute Annual Financial Report 2011Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/pembina-institute-annual-financial-report-2011/
This financial report presents a summary of the Pembina Institute’s 2011 Financial Statements along with a list of supporters.
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