Native Calgarian
Episodes
Jaclyn Tompalski
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jaclyn Tompalski is a researcher at the John Howard Society as well as a research assistant at the University of Alberta and is currently enrolled in ...
Shooting Racism
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg police kill 3 people in a week and today was an active shooter in Nova Scotia. To pledge and support this podcast head to Patreon: www...
Heather Morigeau
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by an amazing Métis woman, Heather Morigeau. To pledge and support this podcast head to Patreon: www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian To ...
Marigold's Heart Garden
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the honour and pleasure to chat with Marigold and hear about all the things she is involved in and to learn about Marigold's Heart Garden...
Tiffany Sostar
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany joins me to talk about some of the work they are doing to help marginalized voices through a course they are offering. We also talk about al...
Tribute to Dr. Deena Hinshaw
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about Dr. Deen Hinshaw. I am able to bring up memories of our shared High School days in Sylvan Lake, and the fact that she now has a fan...
TRC Church Apologies - Chapters and Chat Book Club
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even while we are all staying away from people we can still have our book club. My first live show and I am talking and reading about the TRC church...
Covid 19 and Indigenous Health
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off being a guest on the Pink Tax podcast (www.pinktaxpodcast.ca) where I was talking about Covid 19 from an Indigenous perspective I thought I ...
Happy International Women's Day
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about the work I am proud to be part of with Mending Broken Hearts and the Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps and how happy I was to be able to ...
Shutdown Canada!
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Heather and Katie to talk about some of the actions taken by land defenders, allies, and all those that are standing in solidarity with...
Family Night
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined first by my daughter to talk about some of the projects she has been working on including an anti bullying project. Then I am joined by my...
Cringey Over 40 Dene Talking Energy
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spend some time talking about energy extraction such as Alberta farmers with contaminated land, the documentary Gasland which focuses communit...
Shannon Foster
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Foster is a Sydney, Australia based D'harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper and artist and joins me to talk about the fires in Australia, the imp...
Eyes to the Front Lines Feet in the Streets
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was part of a rally in Calgary to show support and solidarity for the Wet’suwet’en Nation and the violence they faced last year at this time and...
Happy New Year
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2020. 2019 ended with some great things such as baby Yoda and the Rise of Skywalker, but 2020 is back to business as usual with racism in a...
Year End Wrap Up
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by my husband Darcy and we break down some of the statistics for my podcast over the last year. I go through my top 10 most downloaded epi...
Karly Cywink: Am I Indian Enough?
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by an amazing young Indigenous woman, Karly Cywink. We talk about a video she was part of called Am I Indian Enough. I enjoyed our con...
So Sick...
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I get into my struggle with dealing with our healthcare system as well as my starting of the book Starlight by Richard Wagamese. I also talk a...
Frozen 2
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of heading off to see Frozen 2 with one of my favourite people in the world, and she joins me today on the show as my special guest...
James Taylor
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So happy to be joined by a close friend, James Taylor. We talk about the healing work he does, his work with a school district in Victoria, and the Re...
Sable Sweetgrass
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sable Sweetgrass from the Kainai Nation is a short story writer, playwright and filmmaker, and educator. Sable's writing has touched on important is...
#wexit? Sounds Great, I can't wait to have the land back!
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the recent federal election there is now talk about Western Canadian separation which, of course, does NOT include conversations about what ...
Broken Wrists, Broken Promises
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More violence towards Indigenous women through police para military tactics, federal election results, continued surveillance of Indigenous, and more ...
Election Blues
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
6 more days until the Federal Election is over. Are we heading to a minority government? I talk about this and the hunger strike that the amazing ...
How Should I Vote?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the election looming closer I dig into some of the questions I receive about voting. I also attended the Sisters In Spirit Vigil and want to gi...
Pokaiks - The Children
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about an event here in Calgary to honour Orange Shirt Day, a day to remember and honour the survivors and those that didn't come h...
I Swear...Blackface?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Blackface during the election and the systemic racism found in Canadian media! Also, be sure to head out to your local Sisters in Spririt Vigil on O...
The Pride of Firsts
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Labour Day weekend full of events which culminated in the annual Calgary Pride Parade. I was honoured to be able to march as an ally with Voices a...
Canada Doesn't Meet the Bar on Oppression
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by a friend that grew up in Germany and we talk about her experiences of coming to Canada and facing a culture in denial about it's ...
Phishing for Friends
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on the modified school year that is new to my family, the massive amount of sudden friend requests on social media, Walking with Our Siste...
Wheels on the Bus
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A local "crime" RV, hurtful private messages, my video about the RAM visit, and so many other topics that popped up in the past week. Checkout the RAM...
A Typical Tourist Experience in Banff
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Racism in Banff? Hard to believe but it's true. Also I recount some of the lowlights of my trip through the Royal Alberta Museum with past guest M...
Rainbow Sidewalks
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rainbow sidewalks, Pride politics, Two Spirit inclusion, and my opportunity to hear Harlen Pruden speak are some of the topics of today's episode. SUP...
29 Years Later, What Has Changed?
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the 29th anniversary of the Oka crisis I talk about exactly what has changed? I also spent some amazing time at stampede in what is now Elbow Riv...
RAM Colonization
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by the an amazing Indigenous woman, Miranda Jimmy. Her latest blog post, Continuing to RAM Colonization Down our Throats, is about the fai...
Kainai Youth Basketball Face Racism in Calgary
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Truman Soop joins me to talk about the exclusion of all Kainai Basketball teams from the Stampede Showdown International Youth Basketball Tournament b...
Understand Your Position
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak openly about a number of things such as the detention centres in the USA, harm reduction, police in Pride, and so much more. ...
First Ever Airdrie Pride and Stampede Musings
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great time being part of the first ever Airdrie Pride walk and my musings on the Calgary Stampede and reconciliation. SUPPORT Patreon: www.pa...
My Thoughts on the MMIW Inquiry
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I get into some of my thoughts on the recent release of the MMIW Inquiry report, I also talk about some interesting things I have seen related t...
Spirit River Stripped Wolf
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by the amazing and powerful Spirit River Stripped Wolf. We talk about Voices, Indigenous governance, trauma and healing. SUPPORT Patreon...
Let's Talk About Abortion
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on the recent abortion banning laws and the continuous fight for equality and rights. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONN...
Election Wrap Up
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My family joins me to talk about the highlights and some of the lows of running for election. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian CONNE...
Biblical Nonsense and the Alberta Election
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shameless self promotion for Calgary East! Why I am the best choice for Calgary East as the only candidate with Indigenous understanding, energy ind...
So...I am Running
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My take on some of what has happened after Jody Wilson-Raybould testified, provincial politics - I am in the running this election! Also an update o...
My Cuz Callie
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have a great conversation with my cousin Callie about their video on allyship with the Allyship Network. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patreon.com/N8...
46: Rachel Notley Gets a Head dress
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about the big news in Alberta of Premier Rachel Notley receiving a head dress and a name. I also talk about the Walking With Our Sisters comm...
45: My Thoughts on Jody Wilson-Raybould
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I give you my thoughts on what is happening in the Jody Wilson-Raybould story, a documentary on Netflix called Alt Right: Age of Rage, and various oth...
44: Indigenous Apprehension System
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights of recent events I took part in including a conversation about Child & Family Services, some recent happenings in Alberta and Canadian ...
43: Entitled Catholic Boys
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My take on some of the events and news stories that have happened over the past week such as the entitled Catholic boys, the Richard Wagamese book Med...
42: Calgary Women's March
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Colonial fragility, the continued craziness of fighting for a school, and my involvement with the Calgary Women's March. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patr...
41: What does being an Ally mean to you?
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More about the violence on the West Coast, some of the rallies I have attended here in Calgary to show support for the Wet’suwet’en, and what it m...
39: In Solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about what is happening to the Wet'suwet'en Nation right now, the rallies across the country including a first hand detail of the Calgary rall...
38: Since Conservatives Don't Listen
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Filderbrandt "social issues" #save prince of peace, oh yea I went there. Lots of stories and articles on Indigenous people and issues this past ...
37: The Show Must Go On
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It has been an eventful couple of weeks and even though I have a bit of a cold, we must recap. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patreon.com/N8V_Calgarian ...
36: Save Prince of Peace
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple weeks of being pulled away from the show I am back to talk about saving my daughters school and my last couple of weeks. Voices in...
35: Baby It's Cold Outside
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Violence towards Indigenous people, the outcry about the song Baby It's Cold Outside, Honouring the Mohawk code talker. SUPPORT Patreon: www.patre...
29b: Rilee ManyBears
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have recovered the interview with Rilee ManyBears, still not sure why it was cut off previously but here is the full version! SUPPORT Patreon: ...
34: Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined today by Alberta Green Party Leader Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes and we have a great conversation about politics, Indigenous issues, and how s...
33: Grace Heavy Runner
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by the host of Indigenization Across the Nation host Grace Heavy Runner. We discuss a variety of issues such as missing and murdered Ind...
32: TRC Education 6-12
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Extending a conversation from my book club, Chapters & Chat, I talk about the TRC educational calls to action. Also an interesting little pro-p...
31: It's a NO!
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The outcome of the olympic vote, correcting the use of the terms "Indigenous Healing Lodge" in relation to a Corrections Canada program, the horrendou...
30: Family Weekend
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My family weekend at Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, Remembrance Day and more. To support the show head over to my Patreon page www.patreon.com...
29: Rilee ManyBears
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the Olympic conversation, I attended an event at Siksika where I had the opportunity to sit down with Rilee ManyBears for a great conversat...
28: Olympics pt. Trois
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Micro aggressions as a form of racism. Olympics rants part 3 (there may be more) and why I am YES Calgary 2026. Check out my Patreon page to show s...
27: Our Breaking Point
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A panel discussion at UofC that gathered some amazing Indigenous people together to talk about violence towards Indigenous women and the Cindy Gladue ...
26: Thank You Hillhurst United Church
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have had just a jam packed weekend full of inspiration and amazing conversations. I recap all of that and more in today's episode. Check out my Pa...
25: Reconciliation is losing its meaning!
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about what reconciliation really should mean, the burn out and exhaustion of the one sided efforts of reconciliation. I also talk about...
24: Olympics pt. 2
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I continue to talk about the Olympics and the importance of the TRC calls to action relating to sports. I also talk about Indigenous me too, the boo...
23: Olympics
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While Calgary has spent a considerable amount of time and money already on the olympic bid, there is a large part of the conversation that is missing....
22: Kwetoday
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have an absolutely fantastic conversation with Naomi Sayers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
21: Too Much to Title
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about everything from all levels of politics to orange shirt day to Sisters In Spirit and so much more. Check out my Patreon page to support th...
20: Colonial Sex
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about a great book by Sarah Carter, The Importance of Being Monogamous, gender roles, my personal challenge to learn what was my traditional wa...
19: Seven Fallen Feathers
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Honour the 145 recommendations of the Seven Fallen Feathers in Thunderbay. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
18: Present Day Colonialism
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Rachel Snow, on today's episode I talk about safe consumption sites, gentrification, genocide, and the upcoming gender equality panel. ...
17: Be Uncomfortable
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was honoured to have Racha El-Dib the sister to the late Nadia El-Dib, come and talk about the murder of her sister. Today we were shocked with the ...
16: First Contact?
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I give you my take on the APTN show, First Contact. I also talk about a recent interview with Patrick Brazeau as well as a reminder of the importanc...
15: Rhonda Anderson Carriere
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A wonderful conversation with my friend Rhonda. Rhonda is Métis and has a very interesting family history as well as how she really started connectin...
14: Reconciliation Bridge Under Construction, Expect Delays
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about racism both structural and internal. Politics pipelines and Pride, a great hightlight on just how far we have yet to go. I give you ...
13: Justice, Police, Pride
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Today's episode I talk about tone policing, justice calls to action, justice for Darrell Kevin Smith and Justice for Joey English, QPOC, Pride, 201...
12: Dustin Fiddler
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin is a band councillor at Waterhen Lake First Nation, studied political science at the University of British Columbia and was in Calgary with jus...
11: James Thunder
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On my show today is James Thunder, from Reconciliation Thunder which you can check out on facebook HERE. We have a great conversation about reconcil...
10: Not Your Mascot
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I tackle the Edmonton Eskimos raising the pride flag to be inclusive yet keeping the name "Eskimos", the release of a new book on ...
8: Fear and Loathing
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I weigh in on the announcement of a new statutory holiday marking the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools, racism in Cardston, AB, racism within ...
7: Ashley Courchene
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Ashley Courchene about politics, internal racism, podcasting and so much more. Checkout Ashley's podcast, Skoden-Chronicles, on f...
6: Art by Samantha
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest appearance by the designer of my podcast logo, Samantha. There is a shortage of volunteers for Calgary Pride events, so get out there ...
5: Policing Indigenous Movements
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Colonial violence against Indigenous people, the inspiring art of Kiana Montana, and I talk about the most recent book I read, Policing Indigenous Mov...
4: Ekpak Gray
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today in the Native Calgarian studio is a special guest from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Ekpak Gray. Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes...
3: Fear and Racism
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about a few things that happened in my day to day, the fear people have of Indigenous, a teaser about the next podcast, and so much more. Head ...
2: Violence Pyramid
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about sexual assault disclosures, the CPS apology, the AFN elections, Jordan Peterson, and I also chat about a documentary that I am a pa...
1: 2 Spirit Appropriation
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the show! A little background on me and then I tackle the appropriation of the term 2 Spirit as we have seen non Indigenous do...talking ...