Wayne Spear and Georges Erasmus Book Club

From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Seven Fallen Feathers, Tanya Talaga, comes a riveting exploration of her family's story and a retelling of the history of the country we now call Canada.

Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon, bring us a transformational work of true stories and imagined history that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America.

Melanie breaks down the Indian Oil and Gas class action lawsuit from former Indigenous employees exposing systemic racism

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Jon Wells, reconciliation, Alberta going to the polls, Samuel Bird, Sisters in Spirit, Forever Canadian Petition, municipal politics, Dr. Darren Markland and more

Forever Canadian Petition, municipal politics on reconciliation and more

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Award winner Sinakson, Trevor Solway, joins us to tell us about his film, Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man. Catch it:
Calgary: https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/siksikakowan-the-blackfoot-man/
Edmonton: https://2025eiff.eventive.org/films/689cd44de7f7720543074849
Lethbridge: https://www.moviemill.com/
Saskatoon: https://www.roxysaskatoon.ca/film/siksikakowan%3A-the-blackfoot-man
North Battleford: https://www.mycapitoltheatre.ca/film/siksikakowan%3A-the-blackfoot-man
Trailer: https://youtu.beYi3ESpR8o?si=PdaOj8w4faGNI_Fx

Britney and I talk about the Sit-in for Equity on October 28th. It starts at 8 AM at the Alberta Legislature. While we are Indigenous, it’s for everyone. Follow Britney on Tiktok @sitinforequity or go to www.sitinforequity.ca Sit In For Equity is an Indigenous and disabled-led rally that stands in solidarity with all communities facing political adversity and suppression. We are highlighting five key communities, rallying for their rights, safety, and security - while protesting systemic failures and demanding accountability.

Returning guest, Danielle and I talk about AISH, and the changes coming up in Alberta.

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In his debut collection of stories, observations, and thoughts about Winnipeg, the place he calls "ground zero" of Canada's future, Niigaan Sinclair leads the reader through the complex history and contributions of this place alongside the radical solutions to injustice and violence found here, presenting solutions for a country that has forgotten principles of treaty and inclusivity.

Tanya and Naomi join us to tell us the injustices and tragic loss of Kiara. Kiara Agnew was a beloved sister, daughter, cousin, friend, and niece with a vibrant life waiting to unfold. Her life was tragically cut short on what was supposed to be a joyful birthday vacation in Mexico. Sign:
https://www.change.org/JusticeForKiara
Follow on TikTok: @justice.for.kiara.agnew
The family’s fundraiser for legal fees: https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fees-justice-for-kiara-agnew

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Today, I’m joined by Metis filmmaker Neil and rider Jay as talk about season 2 of Horse Warriors airing on September 4 on APTN!

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Listen to Pat McNamara on how we defeat nuclear reactors going in Peace River County. his is email is Entwork@hotmail.com and Follow on FB Northern Action Group at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/171cSHyi1T/

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Meet Candi, Brooke & Turtle from Saddle Lake First Nation who created wonderful sweaters with an uplifting story behind it. Follow at
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https://www.threads.com/@icandihair77
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I answer the question about non profits violence against Indigenous women and how settlers weaponize incompetence to avoid dealing with anti Indigenous hate. https://linktr.ee/nativecalgarian

10 yrs AROC, TV show Horse Warriors Season 2 premieres on APTN September 4, toxicity from Golf Course to 4 Military traitors. Lots of links in my LinkTree including on the Kanesatake Resistance
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Forgotten 150 in Calgary, Anti Imperialism, G7, Terry Fox, and Grad 2025

Dr. Niigaan Sinclair joins us on our book club. Subscribe: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscribe TW: trauma, colonial harm and death. First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit: 1-844-413-6649. Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta www.ssisa.ca #SurvivorDriven
Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline: 1-866-925-4419
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 text 686868 with live chat from 7pm to Midnight eastern
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
LGBT Youthline: no longer exist to phone but you can text at 647-694-4275 or go to youthline.ca for more
Non-Indigenous, there are Distress Centre lines in your area and a functioning 211, the national new number 988, text 988 or you can go to 988.ca

Julian Branch is an award winning journalist and communications professional.
In 2012, he discovered Regina, Saskatchewan has 600 kilometres of old asbestos cement water pipes. That discovery has taken him on a fascinating journey of understanding Canada’s complex relationship with asbestos, and identifying misinformation attached to what was once referred to as Canada’s miracle mineral. 22min W5 piece: Something in the Water: Asbestos fibres turning up in Canada's drinking water | W5 INVESTIGATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWPF6cUq3Q

Courtney Gouchey, recipient of the Education Matters, Investing in the Future Award, tells about how she is using her scholarship to become a teacher on this 10yr anniversary of the TRC. I also chat about Pride and Indigenous month and lots more.