Native Currents: Episode 106

On this week's show Glenn discusses the scathing human rights tribunal decision on First Nations Child and Family Services that finds discriminatory funding; Stephen Harper's deputy minister of Aboriginal affairs made boss of civil service; radical Pam Palmater charts her future; cross-dressing in traditional Indigenous societies; and medical miracle found in ancient Aboriginal clay in BC.

Native Currents: Episode 105

On this week's show we pay respects to the victims of the mass shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan, we examine some of the challenges plaguing many First Nation communities, we take a look at the opportunities to improve health, and close by discussing one courtroom's decision to allow Aboriginal people to swear on an eagle feather instead of the bible.

Native Currents: Episode 104

On this week's show, we review the Revenant, assess shocking disclosures of increasing Aboriginal incarceration rates, and take an an intimate look at a traditional Anishnabe naming ceremony.

Native Currents: Episode 103

On this weeks's episode we discuss the pre-inquiry in to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, how the upcoming federal budget might impact on First Nations, forced sterilization of Indigenous women taking place in Saskatchewan, and smudging policy fail at the University of Windsor.

Native Currents: Episode 102

On this week's episode we look at the Government of Canada's Speech from the Throne and what it means for Indigenous peoples; the CBC closing the comments section on stories relating to Indigenous people; and a recent Toronto Star analysis relating to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.