Best Jwr Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Chief Scott McLeod, Nipissing First Nation Ep. 48 13:30

9M ago13:30

13:30

Chief Scott McLeod of Nipissing First Nation says his communty and most other First Nations have been disrupted by the process of colonization and are trying to find their way back. This includes what has been described as a crisis – the lack of enforcement of First Nations laws. He told host Richard Perry that so-called "Crown' land, where his peo…

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Tim Raybould, Principal, JWR Group Ep.47 20:26

9M ago20:26

20:26

Tim Raybould is one of Canada's leading consultants in First Nations policy and governance. For over twenty-five years Tim has provided professional advice to First Nations and Indigenous organizations in Canada and has been directly involved in a number of Indigenous–led sectoral and comprehensive governance initiatives. Tim was Westbank First Nat…

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Jackie Lombardi, Director of Justice, Chiefs of Ontario Ep.46 6:21

10M ago6:21

6:21

Jackie Lombardi graduated from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law on the Dean's Honour List with a Distinction in Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Legal Traditions. She brought her valuable perspective to the 2023 National Conference on the Enforcement of First Nation Laws, hosted by the First Nations Lands Advisory Board and First Nations Land M…

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Murray Long, Director of Self-Government, Whitecap Dakota First Nation Ep.45 12:00

10M ago12:00

12:00

Whitecap Dakota First Nation, near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been a leading example of a community taking back control of law enforcement. Murray Long, Director of Self-Government, joins host Richard Perry to explain how this progressive First Nation is working with government partners to make significant progress. The conversation was recorded …

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Melissa Tokarek, Director of Lands, Malahat Nation, BC Ep.44 14:00

11M ago14:00

14:00

Melissa Tokarek shares her community's interest in law enforcement from its perspective as a nation with its own land code. She takes a particular interest in environmental laws, no doubt due to her background as an Environmental Cooordinator with Defence Construction Canada and an Environmental Scientist with then-Aboriginal Affairs and Northern D…

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Deputy Police Chief Lee-Ann O'Brien, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Ep.43 10:14

11M ago10:14

10:14

Lee-Ann O'Brien has a unique view of First Nation law enforcement, which she shared in this conversation with podcast host Richard Perry. O'Brien is deputy chief of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, a stand-alone First Nation police service with a very unique and complex jurisdiction. Today, the force has 42 sworn officers and 11 civilian member…

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Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor – University of British Columbia Ep.42 18:08

11M ago18:08

18:08

Few have such a deep understanding of Indigenous justice issues than Hon. Steven Point, a former judge and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. From 1975 to 1999, Point served as Chief of the Skowkale First Nation. From 1994 to 1999 he served as Tribal Chair of the Stó:lō Nation. He brought a positive, hopeful message to 600 delegates attending…

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Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Ep.41 14:59

11M ago14:59

14:59

Grand Chief Garrison Settee has a bold vision for improved law enforcement in the member communities of MKO. He tells an impassioned story about helping a community grapple with non-existent enforcement during the Covid outbreak and the fortitude it took by a team of committed leadership to find a solution. He joined host Richard Perry at the 2023 …

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Preview: National Conference on First Nations Law Enforcement Ep.40 18:05

12M ago18:05

18:05

SHOW NOTES Andrew Beynon, Director of Land Governance, gives us a sneak preview of the first national conference to be held on solving the crisis of ineffective law enforcement in our land code communities. The National Conference on Enforcement of First Nations Laws will be held June 6-8, 2023 in Ottawa-Gatineau. More than 500 participants are exp…

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Elvis Thomas and Lawrence Lamouche, Woodland Cree First Nation Ep.39 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Lawrence Lamouche and Elvis Thomas share the unique and inspirational story of how both contribute to land management at Woodland Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 territory in northern Alberta. It is the first Alberta nation to enact its own land code. Lawrence manages the traditional land portfolio while Elvis is the go-to contact for land code on th…

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Jasmine Pouce Coupe, Doig River First Nation Ep.38 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

20:36

Jasmine Pouce Coupe has some advice for First Nations considering adopting their own land codes to take control of their lands and resources. Communicate well, and often! Repeat important messages to your community members. Jasmine is helping guide Doig River First Nation, near Fort St. John, BC, as it develops a community-based land code. Has the …

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Kim Guerin, Musqueam Indian Band, Ep.37 21:30

2y ago21:30

21:30

Kim Guerin learned from an early age that a small First Nation could take on the Canadian government and win. Her father spearheaded a legal battle over lease rights that went to the Supreme Court. R v Guerin affirmed that Ottawa has a fiduciary duty to a First Nation, that it is in a position of trust to act on the First Nation's best interests. M…

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Bart Metansinine, Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Ep.36 22:44

2+ y ago22:44

22:44

In this episode, land management trainee Bart Metansinine talks about his community of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA), which was once known as the Lost Nation. By signing onto the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management, Bart says his community can move forward with development that will attract members home. He credits fello…

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Tania Solonas, McLeod Lake Indian Band, B.C., Episode 35 35:00

2+ y ago35:00

35:00

In this episode, you'll meet Tania Solonas, land management officer with the McLeod Lake Indian Band. With about 500 members, MLIB is one of the most experienced First Nations with the land code process, being the second in the province and among the first in Canada to sign onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. You'll discov…

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Jordan Hatton, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek FN Ep. 34 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

22:45

Show Notes Down...but not out! On this episode of the Land Decolonized podcast, Jordon Hatton shares the incredible comeback story of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabeck, an Ojibwa First Nation in Ontario. Its land was taken by the province in the 1940s to make a provincial park, but was eventually returned so a new reserve could be created. Jordan is Di…

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Robert Louie, Chair, First Nations Lands Advisory Board Ep.33 30:15

2+ y ago30:15

30:15

With the 2021 annual general meeting right around the corner, Lands Advisory Board Chair Robert Louie joins host Richard Perry for a thorough review of current challenges and opportunities around the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, including the Covid pandemic, fires and floods in western Canada, and the ongoing delays over a k…

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Albert Marshall, Sr. – Eskasoni First Nation, NS Ep. 32 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

Respected elder Albert Marshall, Sr. joins Richard to talk about his lifelong quest to protect the environment in the face of continued demands to use Indigenous lands and resources for economic development. He discusses the two important concepts of Two-Eyed Seeing and Netukulimk and how they can help reach consensus on the best path forward. To A…

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Ty Roberts - Lac La Ronge Indian Band Ep.31 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

SHOW NOTES: 1:24 Ty describes the rationale for his community entering the Land Code process. 2:49 Having a land code has cleared up some confusion and potential conflicts of interest around land use. 5:44 Ty's background in environmental and soil sciences is ideal for his current work as reserve land manager. His work experience began up north. 8:…

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John Makson, Sr. Public Relations Advisor, FNLMRC Ep.30 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

21:23

Richard welcomes John Makson, senior public relations advisor, to episode 30 of the Land Decolonized podcast. John has worked with the resource centre in several important capacities and has taken the lead on the creation and promotion of this top-ranked Apple Canada podcast. In this episode he talks about why the podcast is engaging listeners (not…

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Samantha Noganosh, Magnetawan First Nation, ON Ep.29 15:02

3y ago15:02

15:02

Samantha Nogonash, former Deputy Chief and current Land Manager of the Magnetawon First Nation Samantha shares a wonderful on-the-ground perspective on day-to-day land management. Having been operational with a land code for the past 6 years, Magnetawan has made turtles a priority for their environmental protection activities and believes Land Deco…

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Chief Ted Williams, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON Ep.28 26:41

3y ago26:41

26:41

Chief Edward (Ted) Williams of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation is on the show this week. The home of the popular and successful "Casino Rama" development, Chief Williams speaks to dealing with COVID-19, and plans for reopening the community with a large retail centre. Having a deep history in lands related work dating back to the early 1970s, he…

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Adam Good, Band Manager, Shawanaga First Nation Ep. 27 21:47

3y ago21:47

21:47

Adam Good, Band Manager of Shawanaga First Nation near Lake Huron, Ontario, has been involved in the land code process from day one in his community. He was instrumental in shaping the community engagement and advocacy process. And with the prospect of an expanding land base (now under negotiation), having that foundation as a law-making entity wil…

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Chief Willie Sellars Jr, Williams Lake First Nation, BC Ep.26 33:40

3y ago33:40

33:40

Williams Lake First Nation's Chief Willie Sellars Jr. is on the show this week to talk about the positive developments that have come since passing the land code 7 years ago. Having been involved early on, Chief Sellars Jr. attributes strong community engagement and support for why land code works for them. Under his leadership, cultural revitaliza…

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Willie Charlie, CAO, Sts'ailes Coast Salish Nation, BC Ep.25 28:27

3y ago28:27

28:27

Our 25th episode takes us to Coast Salish territory in British Columbia. Former chief Willie Charlie of Sts'ailes First Nation joins the show this week. Willie is currently a negotiator who has had a broad array of experience and perspective on the history of land use that is still rich in memory. Having watched the transition to land code, Willie …

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Robert Louie, Chair, First Nations Lands Advisory Board Ep. 24: 100 Land Code Extended Episode 27:46

3y ago27:46

27:46

Chairman of the Land Advisory Board Robert Louie is back on the show for a special extended episode in celebration of the 100th Land Code passed in Canada. Robert says "Land Decolonized" means a resurgence of Indian people, First Nations Land Management succeeds because it is community-driven, yet the main challenge has been to get the government t…

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Rose Paul, Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia Ep.23 24:25

3y ago24:25

24:25

This week Richard sits down close to home with Rose Paul of Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. Paqtnkek is currently a developmental community that is looking to have its land code ratification vote in the fall of 2021. Rose has walked her community through the process by engaging with many other communities and taking up many of the available…

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Angie Derrickson Manager of TMPD: An Overview of Training, Mentorship & Professional Development Strategy and Events for 2021 Ep.22 18:45

3y ago18:45

18:45

The Resource Centre is thriving with a dedicated strategy for Training, Mentorship & Professional Development (TMPD). Angie Derrickson, TMPD Manager is on the show this week to explain the details of the strategies 4 year evolution, the webinars and “knowledge path tool” that are offered to First Nations. SHOW NOTES 00:53 Angie takes a break from g…

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Andrew Beynon, Resource Centre's Director of Land Code Governance: Overview of the National Online Conversation Webinars for 2021 Ep.21 16:14

3y ago16:14

16:14

Andrew Beynon and Richard discuss the upcoming (April 28th) National Online Conversation on Enforcement of Indigenous Government Laws 2021:First Nation Policing Program & Policy Update. (This episode was recorded one day before the online session.) The online conversation will include Public Safety Canada and the RCMP providing an update on First N…

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Trevor Bernard, Executive Director, Membertou First Nation, NS Ep.20 32:15

3y ago32:15

32:15

After 2000 downloads of the podcast, our 20th episode takes us to the thriving community of Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia! Richard interviews Trevor Bernard, a lawyer, and Executive Director who has watched his community's transformation over the last 30 years. This community was the first in Nova Scotia to pass a land code and did so with …

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Jim Cada, Director of Operations, Mississauga First Nation, ON Ep.19 15:33

3y ago15:33

15:33

James Cada from Mississauga First Nation joins the show this week. This Land Advisory Board member is a 30 year veteran of land management and his community of Mississauga First Nation enjoyed a smooth transition to self-government over their lands with many benefits and along the way. SHOW NOTES: 1:52 Jim describes his experience with the Land Cod…

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Chief Maureen Chapman, Sq'ewa:lxw (Skawahlook) First Nation, BC Ep.18 14:56

3y ago14:56

14:56

Chief Maureen Chapman joins the show this week from Sq'ewa:lxw First Nation (BC). Chief Chapman is a First Nation Land Advisory Board Member and proud to have been a hereditary Chief since 1999. Chief Chapman says having been put on a waitlist due to the demand for First Nations to get into the land code process gave her community the time to creat…

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Steven Roy Johnston, Mistawasis First Nation, SK Ep.17 27:16

3y ago27:16

27:16

Richard welcomes Steven Roy Johnston to the show this week. Being a Land Advisory Board member and Councillor for Mistawasis First Nation Steven comes from a long line of community leaders, and from one of the largest First Nations in Canada. Having taken on a land code fairly recently in 2017, Steven speaks to the continued protection of treaties …

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Joe Hall, Land Advisory Board Director, Tzeachten First Nation, BC Ep.16 26:34

3y ago26:34

26:34

,SHOW NOTES: This week Richard speaks to Joe Hall, Grand Chief of the Sto:lo Nation and former chief of Tzeachten First Nation. Having been impressed with the evolution of First Nations who have taken on a land code, positive change in the working relationships with local governments, planning and implementing land management processes, and putting…

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Bill McCue, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, ON Ep.15 22:51

3y ago22:51

22:51

This week Richard interviews Councillor Bill McCue of a Georgina Island First Nation. Bill has also been a long-time Land Advisory Board member and an advocate for land codes from the beginning. His community was the first ever to vote and ratify a land code in Canada. Although the creation of opportunity and business has been important to his peop…

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Chief Darcy Bear, Whitecap Dakota First Nation Ep.14 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

This week Richard speaks with Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan. Having been a leader for the past 30 years, he says land code governance helped his community to move at the speed of business, with a casino, hotel, and golf course development and significant infrastructure that will support the community for generatio…

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Chief Christian Sinclair, Opaskwayak Cree Nation Ep.13 22:01

3y ago22:01

22:01

Chief Christian Sinclair of Opaskwayak Cree Nation is the guest on the show this week. He has watched his community grow out of tough economic conditions and utilized a land code and many tools of First Nation self-governance to provide a bright future of economic prosperity, protecting treaty rights and the environment. By comparison, Chief Sincla…

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Phil Goulais, Nipissing First Nation Ep.12 28:33

3+ y ago28:33

28:33

Richard speaks with long-standing Land Advisory Board member and former Chief of Nipissing First Nation, Phil Goulais. Phil was a part of the creation of the Framework Agreement and championed one of the earliest at Nipissing. Having been involved from the beginning, Phil is confident that the youth will carry on the great work of self-government, …

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Chief Leah George-Wilson, Tsleil Waututh Nation Ep.11 22:29

3+ y ago22:29

22:29

This week Richard speaks with Chief Leah George-Wilson from Tsleil-Waututh Nation on the Burrard Inlet of BC's West Coast. A lawyer, and Land Advisory Board Member says that the main reason for taking on a land code in her community was "to eliminate 25% of the Indian Act from her community."Richard learns about the balanced approach that the Tslei…

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Austin Bear, Chairman, First Nation Land Management Resource Centre Ep.10 38:21

3+ y ago38:21

38:21

Special Episode: this week we are launching a new podcast series to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. This episode is a special extended interview with former chief of Muskoday First Nation and Resource Centre Chairman Austin Bear. Richard explores Austin's prairie upbringing and leadership w…

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Meko Nicholas, Executive Director, First Nation Land Management Resource Centre Ep.9 29:00

3+ y ago29:00

29:00

In this week's episode, Richard connects with Meko Nicholas, Executive Director of the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre. Meko has worked on the Framework Agreement with the founding First Nations from its early beginnings. Meko shares his approach to "follow the lead of First Nations" as the key to the direction of the Resource Centre, …

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Jason Campbell, Executive Director, Seabird Island Band Ep. 8 22:50

3+ y ago22:50

22:50

This week Richard speaks to Jason Campbell - a First Nation Land Advisory Board Director and Executive Director of Seabird Island Band in Agassiz, British Columbia. Jason speaks to how the land code came to Seabird Island, with the appeal being the ability to balance the protection of their lands with planned land use for agriculture and a business…

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Chief Gordon Planes, T'Sou-ke First Nation Ep.7 28:09

3+ y ago28:09

28:09

Making a connection from coast to coast, Richard who calls home in Nova Scotia speaks with Chief Gordon Planes from T'Souke First Nation on the far west coast of British Columbia. As a Land Advisory Board member and leader of his community, Chief Planes says control over Indigenous land is critical to saving the environment. Chief Planes speaks the…

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Chief Jeremy Norman, Flying Dust First Nation Ep. 6 20:07

3+ y ago20:07

20:07

This week Richards speaks with Chief Jeremy Norman of Flying Dust First Nation in Saskatchewan. Chief Norman explains how the opportunities lost under the Indian Act was their motivation to pass a land code. With 1500 members, Flying Dust First Nation have interests in a large group of companies, including an interesting flare gas to power project …

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Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Ep.5 30:34

3+ y ago30:34

30:34

"Enabling land based self-government and opening up economic development opportunities was the motivation behind the land code for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation," says Chief Kelly LaRocca. Chief LaRocca reflects on the history of how the land code came to her community, and how it has engaged her people to come home and get involve…

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Andrew Beynon, Director, Land Code Governance Ep. 4 COVID-19 Series Part.2 23:02

3+ y ago23:02

23:02

A continuation of the conversation on COVID-19 and emergency measures. Is your land code community ready for an emergency, and where does law-making fit into your emergency management? Richard Perry and Andrew Beynon explore the powers that a land code gives First Nations to address broad emergency management and law making in their land governance…

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Andrew Beynon, Director, Land Code Governance Ep. 3 COVID-19 Series Part 1 24:54

3+ y ago24:54

24:54

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a shocking effect on the health of people and has asked for local governments to act. Land code First Nations have swiftly idenfied the risks and have responded quickly to protect their vulnerable populations. Andrew Beynon explores the response to COVID-19 in Land Code First Nations, and provides insight into the land…

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Chief Gerry Duquette, Dokis First Nation Ep. 2 21:44

3+ y ago21:44

21:44

Land Advisory Board Director and Chief of Dokis First Nation Gerry Duquette reflects on the journey of how the land code came to be passed and, how having jurisdiction over their own land has helped to change a lot for Dokis First Nation. Chief Duquette helps to clarify some land code myths that his community had and the stability and security his …

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Robert Louie First Nation Land Advisory Board Chairman Ep. 1 21:34

3+ y ago21:34

21:34

Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management pioneer and chairman of the First Nation Land Advisory Board Robert Louie reflects on the land-based self-government he was a big part of creating and how, 25 years later, First Nation land management is catching on across Canada.By Richard Perry/Robert Louie

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