A Day To Listen
Episodes
From Goose Bay to Bay Street with Clint Davis
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Davis (Inuk) is the CEO of the first-ever Indigenous majority-owned investment dealer in Canada, dedicating his career to increasing Indig...
But first, The Public Broadcaster and Reconciliation with Robert Doane
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Doane (Gitxsan) is the senior director of the National Indigenous Strategy through the Indigenous Office at CBC. In the past five years, Robert...
Building Upon a Father’s Legacy with Niigaan Sinclair
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niigaan Sinclair (Anishinaabe) is a cultural influencer, author, and professor. He is also the only son of the late Murray Sinclair, the former chair ...
The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of Defeat with Waneek Horn-Miller
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Waneek Horn-Miller (Kanien’kehà:ka) was only 14 years old, she was stabbed in the chest by a Canadian soldier during the Oka Crisis....
Breathing Life into Our Languages with Ronald Ignace
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Ronald Ignace (Secwépemc) was a young teen boy, he ran away from residential school. Later, he realized the importance of education and wo...
The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power with Carole Ann Hilton
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Anne Hilton (Nuu-chah-nulth) created a hashtag and is now managing a movement. Indigenomics is the visibility and inclusion of Indigenous busine...
Creating Systems of Change for Families with Kayla Frank
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you work in the field of child welfare, it helps to have a real understanding of what families and children are going through. Kayla Frank (Cree)...
A Seat at the Table with Mike Degange
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the CEO and President of Indspire was growing up, he didn’t dream of being a CEO or a president of an organization. But his path of educati...
Missing Children, Unmarked Graves with Kimberly Murray
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Murray (Kanien'keha) discusses her role as the former Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Burial Sites, why there are denialists, a...
Health is More Than Healthcare with Dr. Marcia Anderson
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Marcia Anderson (Cree-Anishinaabe) discusses racism and challenges faced by both Indigenous patients and healthcare p...
Who is Reconciliation Up To? with Christa Big Canoe
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christa Big Canoe (Anishinabek) shares why reconciliation is more than a land acknowledgement, how Indigenous lawyers are in demand at an all-time hig...
Your Truth Becomes My Truth with Shelagh Rogers
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary broadcaster Shelagh Rogers (Métis) looks back at her experience as an Honourary Witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission a...
A Conversation with Amber-Sekowan Daniels
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kim Wheeler sits down with Amber-Sekowan Daniels, the creator and showrunner of Crave TV’s new hit comedy Don’t Even. Amber discusses the imp...
A Conversation with Dr. Verne Ross
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Verne Ross shares his courageous journey through the educational systems and his social work journey with host January Rogers. He also talks about...
A Conversation with Michael Etherington
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host January Rogers talks with Michael Etherington about reconciliation, what it is, who is involved, and how he put the action in reconciliation thro...
A Conversation with Apollo Hess
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Julian Taylor catches up with Olympic swimmer Apollo Hess, who is fresh off the Paris Olympics. In this candid conversation, Apollo shares his st...
A Conversation with Madeleine Alakkariallak
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Julian Taylor speaks with Inuk broadcaster Madeleine Alakkariallak about her grandparents' forced relocation from the high Arctic lands to a land...
A Conversation with Miles Richardson
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haida Miles Richardson takes host Kim Wheeler on a journey to the edge of the world – Haida Gwaii. Miles shares how “when the tide goes out, the t...
A Conversation with Albert McLeod
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host January Rogers is in conversation with Albert McLeod who is best known as the Grandmother of the Two Spirit Movement in Manitoba. Albert identifi...
A Conversation with Tina Keeper
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kim Wheeler talks with Tina Keeper about her upbringing in her family, to being a role model at the age of 19 to middle school girls, being the f...
A Conversation with Aly Bear
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Julian Taylor speaks with Aly Bear, who was the first lawyer and youngest woman to ever be elected to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous N...
A Conversation with Sage Paul
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Julian Taylor speaks with Sage Paul, the artistic and executive director of the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival in Toronto. Sage, who identifies...
A Conversation with John R Sylliboy
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kim Wheeler sits down with John R. Sylliboy to discuss the importance of the Mi’kmaq language, land welcomings, and what fluency really means.
A Conversation with Taiaiake Alfred
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host January Rogers talks with Mohawk scholar Taiaiake Alfred on post-secondary educational institutions and who is driving what it means to be Indige...
Ilona Verley: Finding Your Voice
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish speaks with Two-Spirit artist and performer Ilona Verley. Hailing from the Nlaka’pamux Nation, Verley’s vibrant and boun...
Victoria LaBillois: Breaking Business Barriers
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee speaks with Mi’gmaq entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois who owns Wejipeg Excavation Inc. and co-owns Wejuseg Construction Inc. She i...
Cindy Blackstock: Our Children Are The Future
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish speaks with Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan First Nation, and the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and ...
Alan Greyeyes: Reciprocity & Reconcilation in the Music Industry
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee has a conversation with Alan Greyeyes, the Festival Director for the sākihiwē festival who has been providing artist and project...
Sandra Laronde: Indigenous Storytelling On Stage
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee speaks with Sandra Laronde, is a visionary artist, director, choreographer, and leader renowned for her transformative contributio...
Jean Teillet: The Great Grandniece of Louis Riel
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish speaks to Jean Teillet about the legacy of the Riel family, her Indigenous rights work surrounding Indigenous identity fraud a...
Jordin Tootoo: The First Inuk Player in the NHL
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee speaks to former NHL player Jordin Tootoo about his community work and his experience as the first Inuk player to be drafted by th...
Amy Cardinal Christianson: Traditional Indigenous Fire Practices
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish speaks with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson, an Indigenous Fire Specialist with the National Fire Management Division at Parks C...
Jeremy Dutcher: Motewolonuwok [The People of Great Spiritual Power]
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee has a conversation with fellow musician Jeremy Dutcher about his commitment to Indigenous language revitalization through his art....
Banakonda Bell: Traditional Knowledge & Teachings
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish has a beautiful conversation with her mother, Banakonda Bell about the knowledge she holds as an elder. Banakonda Kennedy-Kish...
Jared Visitor: The Great Nephew of Chanie Wenjack
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Aysanabee speaks to Jared Visitor, the great-nephew of Chanie Wenjack (the 12-year-old boy whose death in 1966 sparked national attention an...
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Indigenous Identity & the Impacts of Colonial Systems
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Host Shoshona Kish speaks to international Indigenous superstar Buffy Sainte-Marie about her career, her childhood, and the history of Indigenous...
Introducing "A Day to Listen"
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Duke Redbird: Technology, Critical Thinking and the Search for Truth
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder, Poet, Human Rights Activist, Educator, and Artist. With a legacy stretching back to the 1960s, he is a pillar of First Nation...
Laurie Hermiston: Educating Future Generations
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Hermiston is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario. She is strong advocate, community practitioner and partnershi...
Johna Hupfield: Teaching Ojibwe
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johna is Anishinaabekwe belonging to Wasauksing First Nation by Georgian Bay. Mom to five, partner, daughter, sister, auntie, cuzzin and Indigenous ...
Peatr Thomas: Youth and the Future
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peatr Thomas is a multidisciplinary Ininew and Anishinaabe self-taught full-time visual artist from the Pimicikamak and Miskooseepi territories locate...
Colin Van Loon: Representation in Film
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Ahnahktsipiitaa is Blackfoot and Dutch, originally hailing from The Piikani Nation. During his upbringing he resided alongside his mother in...
GR Gritt: Arts & Identity
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With their new sound that elegantly weaves the melodies using vocals, guitar and electronic elements. they create both intimate and anthemic music tha...
Terri Cardinal: Healing from Trauma
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Terri Cardinal (she, her) who’s Cree name is wapekihêw iskwew, is from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Professionally, Terri is curr...
Becky Han: Beginner Inuktitut Words
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Han who grew up in Arctic Bay, Nunavut now resides on Treaty 6 territory where she works from home. Believing that music is a crucial educationa...
Stewart Gonzales: Reconcilation and Listening
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stewart Gonzales, who carries the traditional name Semplúyan, is a proud Two-Spirited Elder and member of the Squamish Nation with family connections...
Waubgeshig Rice: Fiction Writing Inspired by Surroundings
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation. He has written three fiction titles, and his short stories and essays have b...
Salia Joseph: Colonialism as a Structure, Not Just a Past Event
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salia Joseph is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Snuneymuxw First Nation’s on her father’s side and is British and Jewish on her mothers. Salia is a ...
Duke Redbird: How to Connect with the Earth
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder, Poet, Human Rights Activist, Educator, and Artist. With a legacy stretching back to the 1960s, he is a pillar of First Nation...
Laurie Hermiston: Feeding The Community
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Hermiston is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario. She is strong advocate, community practitioner and partnershi...
Becky Han: Sharing Inuktitut with Music and Social Media
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Hermiston is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario. She is strong advocate, community practitioner and partnershi...
Kyla Pascal: Understanding Indigenous Food Sovereignty
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyla Pascal is a Métis, Black woman born and raised in Amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton, Alberta). Over the ...
GR Gritt: Language In Music
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With their new sound that elegantly weaves the melodies using vocals, guitar and electronic elements. they create both intimate and anthemic music tha...
Stephanie Harpe: Reconciliation and Healing
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Harpe is an International Advocate for MMEIP Murdered or Missing and Exploited Indigenous Peoples, Murder Attempt, Exploitation Survivor and...
Peatr Thomas: Reclaiming and painting the old HBC Buliding
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peatr Thomas is a multidisciplinary Ininew and Anishinaabe self-taught full-time visual artist from the Pimicikamak and Miskooseepi territories locate...
Diane Roussin: Relationships and Reconcilliation
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Roussin is a passionate community leader committed to the pursuit of pimadaziwin (the good life) for all families and children. Her in-depth kno...
David Robertson: The importance of Indigenous Representation in Literature
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DAVID A. ROBERTSON (he, him, his) was the 2021 recipient of the Writers’ Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. He is the author of numerous books f...
Mimi O'Bonsawin: Reconnecting with the Land with Gardening and Music
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi embraces the be...
Stewart Gonzales: Residential School Survivor, General Councillor for the Squamish Nation
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stewart Gonzales, who carries the traditional name Semplúyan, is a proud Two-Spirited Elder and member of the Squamish Nation with family connections...
Salia Joseph: Squamish language learner and Executive Director of The Sníchim Foundation
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salia Joseph is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Snuneymuxw First Nation’s on her father’s side and is British and Jewish on her mothers. Salia is a ...
Duke Redbird Reads 'Our Mother The Earth'
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder, Poet, Human Rights Activist, Educator, and Artist. With a legacy stretching back to the 1960s, he is a pillar of First Nation...
A Day To Listen 2022 is this Friday.
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and A Day to Listen in partnership with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. Join u...
Pete Sackaney
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Sackaney is a residential school survivor. Today, he uses his voice to educate others about the tragic history of residential schools. &nbs...
Tanya Talaga
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Talaga is an Ojibwe author and a visionary for Canada's reconciliation journey. Tanya fuses messages of truth, hope and Indigenous inclusion thr...
Dr. Alika Lafontaine - Part 2
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alika Lafontaine is the founder of the 215 Pledge. Dr. Alika shares the importance of reclaiming a cycle of truth to understand history and our ow...
Tabatha Bull
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tabatha Bull is the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Tabatha explains how Indigenous people were systematically excl...
Cora-Lee McGuire-Cyrette
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coralee works to break the cycle of violence against Indigenous women as the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women's Association. ONWA seeks ...
Shina Novalinga
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shina Novalinga is a young Inuk reclaiming her heritage through Inuit throat singing. With an astounding 2.5 million Tik Tok followers, Shina Novaling...
Isaac Murdoch/Bombgiizhik Part 2
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Murdoch is an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder. Isaac encourages everyone to take grief and negative energy to create ...
Theresa Hall
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A residential school survivor, Theresa has made it her mission to share her experience so that history never repeats itself. Theresa reminds us all of...
Bob Watts
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob has spent the last 30 years dedicated to Indigenous issues. He played an integral role in establishing Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commissio...
Rebecca Thomas
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An award-winning Mi'kmaw poet, Rebecca begins her spoken word performances with a simple request: "For the next three minutes, you’re going to s...
Elder Claudette Commanda
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Elder Commanda has dedicated her career to promoting First Nations rights, history and cultur...
Nancy Hollman
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy is a social emergency responder with the Canadian Red Cross. She has spent the last few weeks on the ground in Kamloops BC, supporting former re...
Isaac Murdoch/Bombgiizhik
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Murdoch is an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder. Isaac encourages everyone to take grief and negative energy to create ...
Brad Baker
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An educator in North Vancouver, Brad has advocated for all schools in his district to sign up as Legacy Schools through the Gord Downie & Chanie W...
Heather Bear
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan. Heather is a survivor of the Lebret Industrial Residential School and wa...
Theland Kicknosway
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At just 18 years old, Theland has spent his life advocating for Indigenous issues. He is completing his 7th annual journey from Winnipeg to Ottawa, to...
Harriet Visitor
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Niece of Chanie Wenjack, a 12 year old boy who died fleeing from a residential school. Harriet shares her personal story, the impact it has had on...
DJ O Show
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Orene Askew, also known as DJ O Show, shares her experience growing up on a reserve as an Afro-Indigenous, Two-Spirited person.
Phyllis Webstad
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of Orange Shirt Day, a national movement of remembrance and an affirmation that every child matters. Orange shirt day was born out of Phyl...
Dr Alika Lafontaine
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alika is president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association and co-creator of 215 Pledge. He shares how we can use the stages of grief to cope wi...
A Day To Listen - Wednesday June 30, 2021
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On June 30th, in honour of National Indigenous History Month, radio stations all across Canada held space for “A Day To Listen”. &nbs...