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

Tim Raybould, Principal, JWR Group Ep.47

Aug 16th, 2023 20m 26s

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

Jackie Lombardi, Director of Justice, Chiefs of Ontario Ep.46

Jul 20th, 2023 6m 21s

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 En

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

Jul 14th, 2023 12m

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 Fi

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

Jul 12th, 2023 14m

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 wi

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

Jul 6th, 2023 10m 14s

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 w

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

Jun 30th, 2023 18m 8s

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 serve

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

Jun 22nd, 2023 14m 59s

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 fortitud

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

Jun 2nd, 2023 18m 5s

SHOW NOTESAndrew 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

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

Feb 17th, 2023 24m 41s

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

Jasmine Pouce Coupe, Doig River First Nation Ep.38

Nov 15th, 2022 20m 36s

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 gu

Kim Guerin, Musqueam Indian Band, Ep.37

Jun 1st, 2022 21m 30s

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

Bart Metansinine, Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Ep.36

Feb 23rd, 2022 22m 44s

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,

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

Feb 8th, 2022 35m

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 amo

Jordan Hatton, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek FN Ep. 34

Jan 12th, 2022 22m 45s

Show NotesDown...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 1940

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

Dec 10th, 2021 30m 15s

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 Man

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

Dec 3rd, 2021 24m 56s

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 conce

Ty Roberts - Lac La Ronge Indian Band Ep.31

Nov 24th, 2021 29m 22s

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 an

John Makson, Sr. Public Relations Advisor, FNLMRC Ep.30

Nov 22nd, 2021 21m 23s

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

Samantha Noganosh, Magnetawan First Nation, ON Ep.29

Jun 30th, 2021 15m 2s

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, M

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

Jun 23rd, 2021 26m 41s

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

Adam Good, Band Manager, Shawanaga First Nation Ep. 27

Jun 16th, 2021 21m 47s

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 pro

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

Jun 9th, 2021 33m 40s

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 co

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

Jun 2nd, 2021 28m 27s

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

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

May 20th, 2021 27m 46s

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 M