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Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter DecisionIn episode #180, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important updates on her work to push Canada to end racial discrimination against Indigenous children and families. Today, she explains the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal letter decision (CHRT) approving the Ontario Final Agreement between First Nations in Ontario and the federal government on long-term reform in child and family services for First Nations on reserve.Here is a list of her previous episodes so you can go back and listen to them in any order you like:Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle - Feb.27, 2025Cindy Blackstock on Long-term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Sept.20, 2024SCC Decision on Federal Indigenous Child Legislation (panel with other guests) - Feb.20, 2024Cindy Blackstock on Canada's Latest Litigation Tactics - Dec.9, 2022Cindy Blackstock on AFN-Canada Settlement - Oct.28, 2022Cindy Blackstock on Compensation for First Nations Kids - Feb.25, 2021Cindy Blackstock on Bill C-92 Indigenous Child Welfare - Nov.29, 2019Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Compensation Order - Nov.22, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part III - Apr.19, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nations Kids - Part II - Apr. 12, 2019Cindy Blackstock on Justice for First Nation Kids - Part I - Apr.5, 2019You can find more information about everything we discussed in the podcast here:https://fncaringsociety.com/i-am-witnessHi! I’m Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and podcaster. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada).I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast, which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs!https://www.warriorlifepodcast.caIf you want to follow me on my social media, here is my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pampalmaterPlease note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts, videos, and live streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or are from the public domain remain the copyright of the owners and are used under the fair use rule for educational purposes.If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:https://www.pampalmater.com

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025! In today's special episode, I got to speak with the first Indigenous person to ever hold the position of Governor General of Canada - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon. You can check out her website here: https://www.gg.ca/en CREDITS: Video, audio, editing - Mark Peachey Host, writer, editing - Pam Palmater "A Letter to Canadians" video clip - Governor General of Canada "The Day of the Apology" video clip - Government of Canada (as GC Indigenous) Pictures, crest, and biographical information - Governor General of Canada website Official photos - Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2021

January Rogers Warrior Life Podcast January Rogers is a Mohawk/Tuscarora multi-media artist and writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. She has won numerous awards, including Best Music Video 2020 at the American Film Festival and Best Experimental Sound Prize 2021 at imagineNATIVE. She has been an artist, poet, and writer in residence all over Canada including UofA (2018-19), UofL (2017), OACD (2016), and a mentor for Audible Canada and Banff Centre. She currently owns and operates Ojistoh Publishing and Productions and has many publications, including: Splitting the Heart (2007) Red Erotic (2010) Unearthed (2011) Totem Poles and Railroads (2016) As Long as the Sun Shines (2018) YouTube video version TBD You can follow January on social media here: Twitter (X): https://x.com/janetmarieroger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/january.rogers.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/januarymarierogers Ojistoh Publishing: https://www.ojistohpublishing.com - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc. https://www.warriorlifestudios.com I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #women #artists Permission to use photo from January Rogers.

Deborah Richardson Warrior Life Podcast Deborah Richardson is a Mi'kmaw lawyer from Pabineau First Nation, which is part of the Mi'kmaw Nation in NB. She currently holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario. YouTube video version TBD You can follow Deborah on social media here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deborah.richardsongoulais Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deb_1969 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-richardson-78453044/ - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc. https://www.warriorlifestudios.com I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #women #leadership Permission to use photo from Deborah Richardson.

Chief Frost on National Children's Chiefs Commission Warrior Life Podcast Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost talks to us about her role as Chair of the National Children's Chiefs Commission, which was created to negotiate the final settlement on long-term reform for First Nation child and family services YouTube video version TBD You can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website: https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdf Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation https://www.vgfn.ca Vuntut Gwitchin Government Twitter (x) https://x.com/vuntutgwitchin Vuntut Gwitchin Government Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vuntut Chief Frost's contact info https://www.vgfn.ca/contact - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc. Warrior Life Studios Inc. https://www.warriorlifestudios.com I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds supports Indigenous land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #childwelfare #firstnations Permission to use photo from Chief Pauline Frost.

Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle Warrior Life Podcast In today's episode, we hear from Gitxsan advocate - Dr. Cindy Blackstock, head of the First Nation Child and Family Caring Society - who gives us an update on the backlog in the Jordan's Principle program as well as where the draft settlement for long-term reform on child welfare for First Nations stands. YouTube video version https://youtu.be/l0ykUtXCSvY You can find a full copy of the draft agreement on the AFN website: https://afn.bynder.com/m/5b1f4b4db156231/original/FINAL-AGREEMENT-ON-LONG-TERM-REFORM-OF-THE-FIRST-NATIONS-CHILD-AND-FAMILY-SERVICES-PROGRAM.pdf Dr. Cindy Blackstock is the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society: https://fncaringsociety.com - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc. Warrior Life Studios Inc. https://www.warriorlifestudios.com I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 A portion of these proceeds go to support Indigenous land defenders, water protectors and grassroots Indigenous women's groups. #indigenous #childwelfare #cindyblackstock Permission to use photo from Cindy Blackstock. PATREON SHOUT OUT - Thank you Werner D. for all your support in the past!

Gabe Galanda on Federal Indian Blood Quantum Fiction Warrior Life Podcast with host Pam Palmater In today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Gabe Galanda. Gabe belongs to the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Peoples. He is an Indigenous human rights attorney and the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm in Seattle, Washington. Gabe sues federal, state, local, and tribal government actors and others who violate Indigenous human rights. YouTube video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60_k4uSMQNA Gabe's website: https://www.galandabroadman.com/profiles/galanda Twitter https://x.com/NDNlawyer Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gabe.galanda LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-s-galanda-a9663720/ You can read his paper on Federal Indian Blood Quantum here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4568517 He has a chapter in this forthcoming book: Beyond Blood Quantum: Refusal to Disappear https://amzn.to/4gl2Idt The other books mentioned: The Great Vanishing Act: Blood Quantum and the Future of Native Nations https://amzn.to/3WKFKph Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://amzn.to/4aF9YQd - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. My production company is Warrior Life Studios Inc. Warrior Life Studios Inc. https://www.warriorlifestudios.com I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! https://www.warriorlifepodcast.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pam.palmater - - - - - - Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com - - - - - MY BOOKS: BESTSELLER - Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl #indigenous #bloodquantum #nativeamerican Permission to use photo from Gabe Galanda.