The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents: Indigenous Roots and Hoots

Episode 77 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Dr. Lynn Gehl

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by Dr. Lynn Gehl, a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Dr. Gehl joins us from Peterborough, as she shares important reflections on Wampum diplomacy, Algonquin history and the ongoing land claim process, along with her work on advocating for Indigenous veterans and Indigenous women and girls with disabilities.

Show Notes

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Episode 76 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Brandon Mitchell

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by Brandon Mitchell from Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation. Brandon has always had an innate talent for drawing, and in this interview, he shares how he developed a career in storytelling and animation - reminding listeners that we all have stories worth sharing and preserving.

Show Notes

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Episode 75 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Douglas Sinclair

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by Douglas Sinclair, a member of Peguis First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory. Douglas is the publisher and founder of Indigenous Watchdog, a vital online resource which reports on the status of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, and holds stakeholders accountable to progress made in real time. This episode is highly informative and instructive in terms of what stands in the way of making Truth and Reconciliation a lived reality for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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Episode 74 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Andrew Bomberry

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by Andrew Bomberry - an educator and curriculum developer from Six Nations of the Grand River, the largest First Nations reserve in Canada by population. In this episode, Andrew and Gordon explore the historic significance of the Woodland Cultural Centre, the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the importance of Wampum agreements, particularly the Two Row Wampum.

Show Notes

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Episode 73 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Adrian Stimson

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by Adrian Stimson. Adrian is an interdisciplinary artist from the Siksika Nation in southern Alberta. In this interview, Adrian shares stories of his lifelong connection to art, and the opportunities that have come his way because of it - including one of his latest projects as host of the six-part CBC podcast series Forged, which looks at the life of legendary Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau, and how criminal fraudsters copied his work, in what is believed to be the largest art fraud in the world.

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Episode 72 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Leena Minifie

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode, host Gordon is joined by Leena Minifie. Leena is a Gitxaala/British film and television producer based in Vancouver. For Leena, her identity is intimately woven into her work in media and digital storytelling. Leena discusses the thrill of getting to learn from her heroes, her past projects and her latest documentary film The Good Canadian, where she made her directorial debut.

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Episode 71 - Roots and Hoots Rerelease of Lost in the Arctic

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is proud to rerelease a powerful episode from our archives of Roots and Hoots, titled Lost in the Arctic. In this episode, host Gordon Spence is joined by special guests Alyssa Flaherty-Spence and Lavinia Qiatsuk Flaherty, who share their incredible true story of becoming lost in the Canadian Arctic. The episode also features David Sudlovenik, the individual who would ultimately find the two girls and help bring them home safely.

This thrilling conversation speaks to resilience, community, and the human spirit. It’s an episode not to be missed.

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Apooyak’ii, Dr. Tiffany Prete

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the final episode in our 8-part podcast series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Blackfoot scholar Apooyak’ii, Dr. Tiffany Prete. Dr. Prete is a member of the Kainai (Blood) Tribe, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge and the Canadian Research Chair in Indigenous Resiliency. In this final episode of the Day School Series project, Dr. Prete sheds light on Canada’s broader colonial education project, the ways systemic racism in the schooling system continues to impact achievement gaps for Indigenous youth (including the negative messaging she received from teachers as a student), her ongoing work on Call to Action 78, and the honour she feels in being able to carry out this research and work for her community.

Interview Transcript

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Barry Sarazin

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our seventh episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Barry Sarazin. Host Gordon joins Barry at his home in Pikwàkanagàn First Nation as they discuss the ongoing fight for the protection of Indigenous rights and why language teachings should form an integral part of education for Indigenous Peoples.

Interview Transcript

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Navalik Tologanak

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our sixth episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Navalik Tologanak. Navalik, originally from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, speaks with host Gordon about the unique experiences of Inuit students within the colonial education system and how Day School ultimately conditioned her not to be afraid of white people.

Interview Transcript

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Episode 70 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Gregory Guerin

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined by former Master Seaman with the Royal Canadian Navy, Greg Guerin. Greg is a member of Kanasatake First Nation and speaks with Gordon about his 12 years of service, including some of the most fulfilling moments of his career.

On this Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the more than 461,240 veterans across Canada who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the 97,625 and the countless others currently serving in the United States Army and Marine Corps. Among them, more than 23,000 Indigenous Veterans - First Nations, Inuit and Métis, have answered Canada’s call. These Indigenous servicemembers, in many cases, volunteered at great personal cost, often facing discrimination both during and after their service. It is estimated that over 12,000 Indigenous people served in the major 20th-century wars, with at least 500 making the ultimate sacrifice. In this interview with Greg, we honour his story and the collective debt all Canadians owe to those who fought to defend our freedoms. On Remembrance Day, we remember their courage, their sacrifice and our shared responsibility to ensure their service is never forgotten.

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Susan Flett

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our fifth episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Susan Flett. Susan is from Tataskweyak Cree Nation and talks about her experience growing up on the trapline and in CN housing, to then moving on reserve and going to the Split Lake Day School. Susan shares vividly about her time in Day School. As a young child who was a fluent Cree speaker and who grew up in a totally different environment, the shift to attending Day School and living on reserve was in many ways, a culture shock.

Interview Transcript

Show Notes

This series on the Federal Day School System is made possible with funding support from the Indigenous Screen Office. For more information about the Legacy of Hope Foundation, pelase visit: legacyofhope.ca

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Episode 69 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Rebeka Tabobondung

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon is pleased to be joined by publisher and filmmaker Rebeka Tabobondung. Rebeka is from Wasauksing First Nation located on the shores of Lake Huron/Mnidoo Gamii (Spirit Lake). In this conversation, Rebeka shares her journey into media and storytelling, including details on her latest docuseries Spirit of Birth.

Interview Transcript

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Episode 68 - Roots and Hoots Presents: A Message to Canadians

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, the team is honoured to present a compilation episode that combines some of the very best insights, knowledge and perspectives shared on the podcast to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Here is the link to access the episode's activity booklet .

Version FR du livret.

Here is the link to the Interview transcript.

Version FR de la transcription.

Guests featured in this episode include:

Elder Harley Bastien, Dr. Tiffany Apooyak'ii Prete, Dr. Tricia Logan, Nancy Dyson and Dan Rubenstein, Susan Aglukark, Professor Peter Kulchyski, Dr. Allyson Stevenson, Adam North Peigan, Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck, Grandmother Irene Compton, Gabrielle Fayant, Anital Cardinal, Garrison Garrow, Mark Forgette and Natasha Fisher.

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Erroll Kinistino

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT

This is the fourth episode of our 8-part series called Classrooms of Injustice. Gordon connects with his friend Erroll Kinistino as they discuss history and share reflections. Erroll is from Ochapowace First Nation in Southern Saskatchewan and shares what life was like going to a one-room Day School and why it was important to him and his community to build a new school on the reserve.

Interview transcript

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Dolores Peltier

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The LHF is pleased to announce the release of our third episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Dolores Peltier. Dolores shares memories from her time attending Day School from Kindergarten to Grade Eight. Dolores has mixed feelings about her experiences at Day School. She notes how most teachers would punish, shame and belittle students publicly – except for one teacher who made genuine efforts to build relationships in the community.

Interview transcript

Show Notes

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Conrad Saulis

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The LHF is pleased to announce the release of our second episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Conrad Saulis. Conrad is the Executive Director with the Wabanaki Council on Disability, and in this discussion, he shares candidly about his experience at the Tobique Indian Day School. He tells us why it's important for Canadians to know more about the Day School System, and his thoughts on what comes next in the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and mainstream society.

Interview transcript

Show Notes

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Classrooms of Injustice - Interview with Dr. Jackson Pind

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The LHF is pleased to announce the release of our first episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Dr. Jackson Pind. Dr. Pind is a mixed-settler Anishinaabe scholar and assistant professor of Indigenous methodologies at Trent University. Dr. Pind is a leading historian on the Day School System (DSS) and sits down with host Gordon to provide an overview of the DSS in Canada, his involvement in a digital mapping project, and the legacy of his late friend, Elder Dr. Raymond Mason.

Interview transcript

Show Notes

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Trailer - Classrooms of Injustice

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:27:46 GMT

New Series Coming Soon!

The Roots and Hoots Podcast is excited to announce the release of a special project we've been working on. With funding support from the Indigenous Screen Office, Roots and Hoots will be releasing a new series starting next week. Classrooms of Injustice features eight episodes with Survivors and Indigenous scholars who shed light on the Federal Day School System. Join us in learning about the often overlooked stories and impacts of the Federal Day School System.

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Episode 67 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Anita Cardinal

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by Anita Cardinal - a proud Nêhiyaw (Cree) lawyer and runner. Anita shares how her discipline and healing practice of running helped her to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer. Anita helps listeners understand the difference between Aboriginal law and Indigenous law, and reflects on wisdom her mother passed down to her after attending a national gathering for the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice.

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Episode 66 - Roots and Hoots Compilation Episode

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

In the spirit of National Indigenous History Month, the Roots and Hoots Podcast is proud to celebrate some of the powerful voices and messages shared over the past five years. Born out of a commitment to community and connection, the Podcast is a labour of love that amplifies and uplifts Indigenous Peoples' voices, histories, and strength.

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Episode 65 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Charlene Raven Tolley

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by beader Charlene Raven Tolley, owner of Raven’s Nest Arts and Crafts. For Charlene, beading is more than a craft – it is a healing and meditative practice rooted in a family tradition that spans four generations of women beaders. In this episode, Charlene shares her love of beading and how it is tied to well-being.

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Episode 64 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Marty Wildman

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:24:02 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by Marty Wildman. Marty is an accomplished rodeo judge, rodeo cowboy, actor, stuntman, musician, President of the Alberta Treaty Hockey Association, co-founder of Stunt Nations, and co-owner of Lone Eagle Ventures. Above all, he is a devoted family man who loves horses and sharing his skills and vast knowledge to help others on their healing journeys.

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Episode 63 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Gabrielle Fayant

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by local grassroots activist and community leader Gabrielle Fayant. Gabrielle is a proud Métis woman from the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Alberta. She is a co-founder of the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) and co-manager of Adaawewigamig, a social enterprise in Ottawa’s Byward Market. Gabrielle shares her deep love for her family and her commitment to strengthening community and cultural connections for Indigenous youth in Ottawa.

Show Notes:

Métis Settlements of Alberta
Fishing Lake Métis Settlement
Frog Lake First Nation
Onion Lake Cree Nation
Elizabeth Métis Settlement
Métis Betterment Act (1938)
Land Back
Moosehide Tanning
Aboriginal Healing Foundation (this URL includes free online access to their past publications)
Intergenerational Trauma and Residential Schools

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Episode 62 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Elder Thomas R. Louttit

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:31:46 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are pleased to be joined by Elder Thomas R. Louttit. Elder Thomas is a respected leader in his community, living a life in service to others. Originally from Moose Factory, he shares stories about his early days of living off the land, experiences in the Residential School System and the foster care system, to life today, including his role as a keeper of the Miitig Healing Lodge and the ways he continues to live a traditional and cultural lifestyle.

Show Notes:

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Episode 61 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:05:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is pleased to be joined by a woman he both admires and calls a friend, Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck. Gordon and Elder Belinda both attended the Mackay Residential School in Dauphin, Manitoba and discuss their experiences in Northern Manitoba, their connections to the Ukrainian community there and the important role that culture plays in reminding them of who they are.

Show Notes:

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Episode 60 - Roots and Hoots Staff Voices with Tara Devlin and Hannah Vicaire

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by two outstanding staff members at the Legacy of Hope Foundation, Tara Devlin and Hannah Vicaire. Tara and Hannah are the Indigenous Community Engagement Officers at LHF and through their work and life experiences, provide impactful workshops to Indigenous communities across Canada. Tara and Hannah share many great stories and lessons learned from their travels, along with what they are looking forward to in 2025. Both are humble role models to their families and communities, carrying with them a notion which guides their work to ‘be who you needed’.

If you are interested in learning more about their workshop offerings, please contact tdevlin@legacyofhope.ca .

Show Notes:

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Episode 59 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Marc Forgette

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by a proud member of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and founder of Makatew Workshops, Marc Forgette. In this episode, Marc and Gordon discuss Indigenous tourism, the importance of cultural appreciation, and how individuals and organizations can take specific action on the 94 Calls to Action.

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Episode 58 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Susan Aglukark, OC

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by the Arctic Rose herself, Susan Aglukark. Susan Aglukark is an Inuk woman from the community of Arviat which is in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Susan discusses life before her career as a singer-songwriter, including her time spent working at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, to her decision to dedicate her life to music. Susan’s iconic voice and sound has enabled her to travel the world, performing for royal and state dignitaries, including the late great Nelson Mandela.

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Episode 57 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Sean Carleton

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:47:05 GMT

In this episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by historian, scholar and Associate Head of the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Sean Carleton. In this powerful conversation, Sean speaks with Gordon about being an ally, the importance of non-Indigenous Peoples’ role in confronting Residential School denialism and his connection with Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel, which led to the release of their book When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance.

Show Notes

Treaties

People

Books/Publications

Other

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Episode 56 - Roots and Hoots with Cameron Adams

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by fellow Cree speaker Cameron Adams. Cameron is a proud member of Berens River First Nation in Treaty 5 Territory and is on his journey to becoming a fluent Cree language speaker. His hope for revitalizing Indigenous languages shines through, making him a powerful example for Indigenous Peoples seeking to deepen their language learning - wherever they may be on their journey.

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Episode 55 - Roots and Hoots with Dr. Allyson Stevenson

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Métis scholar and historian, Dr. Allyson Stevenson. The two share an important conversation on Métis history and heritage. Allyson helps listeners understand the policies and politics that have led to Métis dispossession of land and the severing of kinship ties, while also highlighting stories of resistance along the way. This episode invites listeners on a journey to learn more about the contributions of Métis Peoples to the fibres of Canada.

Show Notes

Allyson's Book

Intimate Integration: A History of the Sixties Scoop and Colonization of Indigenous Kinship By: Allyson D. Stevenson

Treaties and Canada

Significant People

Métis

Buffalo

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Episode 54 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Michael Lawrenchuk

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by his friend, Cree actor and former Chief of Fox Lake Cree Nation, Michael Lawrenchuk. Michael discusses the road that led to his impressive acting career and how it continues to save and heal him. In 2014, Michael became a fellow of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London and is a member of the actors union ACTRA - from whom he is set to receive The Vic Cowie Award in 2024. Michael has been involved in countless plays and tv and film projects such as Indian Horse, based on the book written by the late great Richard Wagamese. Their conversation spans decades and Michael and Gordon take us on a journey to their homeland of Northern Manitoba and discuss the eternal nature of storytelling.

Show Notes

Recommended

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Episode 53 - Roots and Hoots with Johnny Flaherty

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Inuk hunter, community and family man, Johnny Flaherty. The two discuss life up in Canada’s Northern Arctic and Johnny shares stories of his many polar bear hunts and travels with his dog sled team.

Show Notes

Recommended

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Episode 52 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Shelley Niro

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Shelley is a member of the Six Nations Reserve, Turtle Clan, of the Bay of Quinte Mohawk. In this interview, Shelley and Gordon discuss the evolution of Shelley’s artistic process and her recent film Café Daughter.

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Episode 51 - Roots and Hoots with Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence sits down with Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete. Tiffany is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikasitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy). She is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge. Tiffany recently curated the 'Stolen Kainai Children: Stories of Survival' exhibit, showcased at the Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge, Alberta. In an interview with Gordon, they delve into the evolution of the Residential School System, Tiffany's aspirations to take the exhibit international, and the importance of access to and awareness of the histories and policies behind the Residential School System, for the healing journeys of Survivors and intergenerational Survivors.

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Episode 50 - Roots and Hoots with Natasha Fisher

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon sits down with Natasha Fisher, an Ojibwe and Finnish singer, songwriter, and producer from Long Lake #58 First Nation. Natasha’s wisdom coupled with a delightful sense of joy and down-to-earth personality shines throughout the interview as she and Gordon discuss her community, her music and upcoming projects and the experiences that have helped shape her into the woman she is today.

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Episode 49 - Roots and Hoots with Errol "C-Weed" Ranville

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence sits down with one of his favorite musical talents, Errol “C-Weed” Ranville of the band C-Weed. The two Manitoba boys discuss all things music. From Errol’s early days of growing up in a musical family, including Errol’s road to success. He has received some big lessons in life, and his gifts of writing and music have guided him through many important chapters.

Show Notes:

C-Weed Band
Bill C-31
The Shawshank Redemption
Run As One: My Story by Errol Ranville
Spirit Rising (upcoming C-Weed Band album)
Manito Ahbee Festival

People

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Episode 48 - Roots and Hoots Interview with His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C.

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C. With an illustrious communications career in Canada’s Arctic, Mr.Fraser takes listeners on a journey that includes key events and figures that have shaped today’s Arctic. His coverage with CBC included the First Minister’s Constitutional amendments that enshrined Indigenous rights in the Constitution of Canada, Inuit land claim agreements, the Berger Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry and the creation of the Nunavut Territory. This episode is filled with historical relevance and captivating details that make up a career well served and a life well lived.

Show Notes:

Books

People

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Episode 47 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Peter Ittinuar Freuchen

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Peter Ittinuar Freuchen. They discuss his journey to Ottawa, government processes and goes into detail about the process leading up to the enshrinement of Section 35 into the Canadian Constitution. As the first Inuk Member of Parliament, Peter shares about his journey to Ottawa and his work in the protection of and access to, inherent Indigenous rights.

Show Notes:

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Knockabout Media and the LHF Present: Among Equals: Episode 1 - New Ways of Seeing

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

In this special collaboration episode with Knockabout Media, host Soleil Launière interviews a variety of guests to discuss the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation (PNIAI). Fifty years ago the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation (PNIAI) transformed the art world forever. As part of Indigenous activism happening across the Americas in the 1970s, the “Indian Group of 7” (as they were dubbed by the press at the time) asserted First Nations artistic expressions and self-determination in the face of forced assimilation policies. Their goals: encourage other First Nations artists to paint, create space in national and commercial galleries for First Nations art, and inspire youth. From Expo 67 to their groundbreaking exhibition at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and beyond, learn more about the lives and artistic practices of the PNIAI and its members, and the Group's on-going influence, today. Download the listening guide
Hosted by Soleil Launière
Produced by Ryan Barnett, Maia Foster-Sanchez and Nahka Bertrand
Artwork by Caleb Ellison-Dysart
Theme by Justin Delorme
This series features interviews with Bonnie Devine, Greg A. Hill, Michelle Lavallee, Carmen Robertson, Pauline Beardy, Philip Gevik, Corey Dingle, Donna Feledichuk and Joseph M. Sanchez.
A Knockabout Media Production | Funded by the Government of Canada

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Knockabout Media and the LHF Present: Roots and Hoots Interview with Eric Burant and Garrison Garrow

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT

In this special Roots and Hoots collaboration episode with Knockabout Media, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Eric Burant and Garrison Garrow of the Indigenous Art Centre (IAC). Eric Burant is an Archivist of mixed Anishinaabe and settler ancestry and Garrison Garrow is the Manager of Programs and Collections and is a Kanien'kehá:ka artist from Akwesasne. The two speak with Gordon about the history of the Indigenous Art Centre, their shared passion for Indigenous art and the intention of their work.

Since its inception in 1965, the IAC holds one of the largest collections of contemporary Indigenous art. The vast collection includes sculptures, carvings, mittens, moccasins and paintings that are hand crafted and created by Indigenous artists across Canada. Eric and Garrison speak with Gordon about the necessity of showcasing, preserving and protecting Indigenous art. Pieces in the collection travel all over the world. To find out if any pieces are featured in a gallery near you, please contact: art@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

Links from discussion

Main website for Indigenous Art Centre

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

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Episode 45 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Kelly Saxberg

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT

We're back! On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Kelly Saxberg. Kelly is an Indigenous ally of European descent. With over 100 film credits, Kelly uses her creative platform to amplify Indigenous voices and raise awareness for Indigenous causes. Gordon Spence discusses with Kelly Saxberg her journey into filmmaking and some of the important projects she has worked on that have allowed her to represent her allyship by increasing appreciation and understanding of the Indigenous communities she has worked with.

Links to works discussed

Daughters of the Country series
Part 1 Ikwe
Part 2 Mistress Madelaine
Part 3 Places Not Our Own
Part 4 The Wake

My Children are my Reward:The Life of Elsie Spence by Alix Harpelle

Journey to Our Homeland

Guardians of Eternity

Seeking Bimaadiziiwin

Sharing Tebwewin

Rosies of the North

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Episode 44 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Manise Young

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Manise Young. Manise is the Lab Head, for books at Library and Archives Canada (LAC). She and Gordon sit down to discuss the importance of preserving important historical documents, so that Canadians can continue to have access to them for generations to come. In this interview, Manise shares specifically about her experiences treating the Robinson-Huron Treaty, Treaty 9, and Treaty 11.

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Episode 43 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Morgan Hare

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host Gordon Spence is delighted to welcome Morgan Hare. Hailing from the M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Mr. Hare has been instrumental in urban Indigenous program development for over three decades. He currently runs Hare Consulting Group Inc., having previously worked with the Odawa Native Friendship Centre and the Tungasuvvingat Inuit Community Centre. Mr. Hare graciously shares some of the notable takeaways and triumphs from his distinguished career.

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Episode 42 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Dolores Peltier-Corkey

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Delores Peltier-Corkey. Delores is an Anishinabe Kwe of the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Peoples from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Delores comes from a family of eight brothers and three sisters. In this episode, she shares memories from her childhood of picking Sweetgrass and berries, of craft making from birch bark and porcupine quills, of finding sustenance provided by the land, and of growing to understand the importance of it all later in life.

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Episode 41 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Barry Sarazin

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:38:31 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Barry Sarazin. Barry is a proud member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River. Barry is part of a men’s drumming group and teaches on the traditional drum called the Kitchi-sippi-rinni as well as sharing Thunderbird songs in the community. Barry is also a Traditional Pow Wow Dancer and has been on the Pow Wow Committee since 1987. Barry is a husband, father, brother, and devoted community man. In this episode, Barry and Gordon sit down to discuss the importance of family and of practicing and accessing one's culture.

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Episode 40 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Heidi Metcalfe

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Heidi Metcalfe. Heidi is a proud urban Inuk with family roots in Nunatsiavut (Labrador). She is a mom, the first Ottawa Inuit based foster parent, a cultural ambassador, throat singer, and Inuit Games demonstrator. Heidi is also one of the founders of the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre now called Inuuqatigiit Centre, which empowers Inuit families in Ottawa through culture-based programming and services. Gordon and Heidi sit down to talk about the importance of volunteering and of building community programming that ensures better outcomes for all.

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Episode 39 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Martha Flaherty

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:12:14 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by the incomparable Martha Flaherty. Martha is an Inuk woman and Residential School Survivor. Martha is also an Inuktitut interpreter, translator, and former President of Pauktuutit, the national Inuit women’s organization of Canada. As demonstrated through her career and legacy, Martha is a gifted storyteller and above all a pillar of strength for her community and for her family.

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Episode 38 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Steven Martin

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:02:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Steve Martin. Steve is Mi'gmaq from Listuguj First Nation located on the Gaspé Peninsula. A devoted family man, Steve has a passion for documentary film-making and sharing important truths. In this interview, Steve speaks candidly about his work and activism.

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Episode 37 - Roots and Hoots Interview with William Tagoona

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:05:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by William Tagoona. William is a musician and member of one of the first Inuit rock bands The Harpoons. William is also an accredited journalist, who served as editor of Tagralik Magazine. William is a natural story-teller and this lent to his 30-year-career as a CBC broadcaster, creating Inuktitut language programming. In this podcast episode, William describes the many landscapes of Nunavut and Nunavik, as well as stories that unite the old and new.

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Episode 36 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Stephen Jerome

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:58:09 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Stephen Jerome. Stephen is an ancestral rib basket-maker from Gesgapegiag First Nation. Stephen speaks with Gordon on the importance of keeping his culture alive. The tradition of ash basket-making has strong ancestral family ties and Stephen is doing what he can to not only share it with his community, but also with communities across Canada through basket-making workshops.

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Episode 35 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Brenda MacIntyre

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:02:11 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Medicine Song Woman, Brenda MacIntyre. Brenda is a Juno winning artist and keynote speaker. She is also a mother, a friend, and a grief worker. Through her signature Medicine Song healing work and Picking up the Pieces: 13 Moon Resilience and Reawakening Program, she helps women manage grief, trauma and chronic pain.

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Episode 34 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Jim Compton

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Jim Compton. Jim’s career has spanned many decades and his work speaks to the ongoing relevance and importance of sharing the stories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Some of his notable acclaims include winning two Human Rights Awards for his documentary specials - Indian Policing and The Peguis Land Surrender of 1911, and a Gemini for his two-part series, Sniff. He also won a Gemini award for Drums, a two-hour prime time special exploring Indigenous issues across Canada in 1992. Jim is a founder of APTN and brought the network to Winnipeg in 1999. Jim continues in his pursuit of story-telling, to amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples across the country so that their spirit, their struggles, their hopes and accomplishments can be known and honoured.

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Episode 33 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Jennifer Wood

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:28:19 GMT

In this episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Jennifer Wood. Jennifer is Ojibway from the Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, located on the beautiful and bountiful Niagara escarpment. Currently, Jennifer resides in Winnipeg where she works with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) as the Commemoration and Community Engagement Liaison Officer. In this interview, you will hear Jennifer speak of the importance of truth telling and understanding. With her infectious spirit and positivity, you will hear her joy and gratitude which have been key ingredients in her career accomplishments, among other aspects of her life.

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Episode 32 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Rev. Larry Beardy

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:17:37 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by The Right Reverend, Doctor Isaiah Larry Beardy. Of the many titles Reverend Beardy holds, he is Reverend of the Anglican Church at Split Lake, Northern Manitoba, the Indigenous Suffragan Bishop of two Indigenous Spiritual Ministries, a teacher, a former Chief and Councillor of Tataskweyak Cree Nation, a family man and a Survivor of the Residential School System. Gordon and Reverend Beardy sit down to discuss life in Northern Manitoba and the progression of that life through stories.

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Episode 31 - Roots and Hoots Interview with James Darin Corbiere

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:22:21 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by artist James Darin Corbiere. Darin is Anishinaabe of the Bear Clan, born and raised on Manitoulin Island in Wiikwemkoong. Gordon catches up with Darin as he shares of his life’s journey. From police officer, to teacher, and now artist, Darin’s story reminds us that although we may never be able to fully predict where life will take us, it is only upon reflection that it all makes sense and takes shape.

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Episode 30 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Professor Peter Kulchyski

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:39:02 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by old friend Peter Kulchyski. Peter is of Polish and Ukrainian descent and grew up in Northern Manitoba. He is a full professor in the Department of Native Studies at the University of Winnipeg, and has published extensively in the areas of Northern Indigenous history, law, politics and culture in Canada. He is currently working on a third volume, in a series co-authored with Frank Tester, on contemporary Inuit history, as well as working on a study of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which the two discuss more in depth in this episode.

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Episode 29 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Elder Joe Keeper

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:12:13 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Elder Joe I. Keeper. Elder Joe is a member of Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Joe has worn many hats. In this episode he speaks with Gordon of his experience at Norway House Residential School, along with his schooling afterwards, his time served with the Canadian Army in the Korean War, and his time and experience as a founding member of both the National Indian Council (forerunner of the Assembly of First Nations) and the Manitoba Métis Federation. Joe’s lifelong passion for community development has been focused in the areas of self-governance and through this commitment, the legacy of his work lives on.

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Episode 28 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Tricia Logan

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:23:59 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Tricia E. Logan. Tricia is a Métis scholar with over 20 years experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada. Tricia has held previous roles at the
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation to name a few. Tricia and Gordon sit down to discuss language revitalization and the important history of Métis People in Canada today.

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Episode 27 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Carolynne Crawley

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:15:14 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Carolynne Crawley. Carolynne is a woman who cares deeply and sincerely about the Land. She is of Mi'kmaw, Black and Irish ancestry and is from the East Coast, known today as Nova Scotia. Carolynne is the founder of Msit No’kmaq. Among her vast experience of working in community and guiding people through the practice of forest therapy, she is dedicated to social and environmental justice and supporting Indigenous led community work related to food sovereignty and food security.

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Episode 26 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Verna Kirkness

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:03:47 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Indigenous educator and Cree scholar Verna J. Kirkness. Verna is a distinguished educator whose passion for teaching has led to her many accolades and publications. Verna has written nine books, including her most recent biography Creating Space: My Life and Work in Indigenous Education. Verna is the recipient of both the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba, though her most esteemed honours have been the many eagle feathers she has received. During their conversation, Verna and Gordon discuss Verna’s career, her proudest accomplishments, and most earnest wishes for the revitalization of Indigenous languages.

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Episode 25 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Larry Audlaluk

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:59:50 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, host Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by Inuk hunter and elder Larry Audlaluk. Larry lives a semi-retired life with his wife in Grise Fiord, the northernmost community of Canada. He is a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Larry is the recipient of the Order of Canada and has also recently written a book entitled: What I Know: The Life of a High Arctic Exile which is a Governor General’s Literary Award Finalist. Larry and Gordon talk about survival in the Canadian Arctic, and the lessons learned along the way.

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Episode 24 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Michelle Mainville

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:00:49 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, host Gordon Spence, is joined by Michelle Mainville. Michelle and Gordon sat down the day before Orange Shirt Day, to discuss Michelle’s life and healing journey. Michelle is a mother, a youth addictions counsellor, survivor of the Sixties Scoop, survivor of human trafficking and an intergenerational survivor of the Residential School System. Michelle is candid about her life’s journey and the hardships she has experienced. In this important episode, Michelle speaks about the loss of her daughter at the hands of human traffickers.

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Episode 23 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Paul Quassa

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:18:53 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, host Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by former Premier of Nunavut Paul Quassa. Paul Quassa has had a long life in politics. From working in the Land Claims Department for Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, to his time as mayor of Igloolik, then being elected to the Nunavut Legislative Assembly, becoming Minister of Education, followed by time as Premier of Nunavut and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Paul Quassa shares with us his humour, his storytelling, and his wise perspective as a proud Inuk.

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Episode 22 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Elder Irene Compton

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:14:18 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, our host, Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Elder Irene Compton. Elder Irene is a co-founder of the Minwaashin Lodge and is a first-generation survivor of Residential School. At the Lodge, Irene is the Keeper of Stories, which connects Indigenous women to their culture, identity and the pride. Elder Irene and Gordon sit down this week, to talk about the importance of being spiritually strong, of family, and of addressing needs of Indigenous Peoples in an urban setting.

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Episode 21 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:16:01 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by a young Inuk woman and cardiac surgeon, Doctor Donna May Kimmaliardjuk. Donna May is Canada’s first Inuk cardiac surgeon. Growing up in Ottawa, she knew from a young age that she wanted to become a surgeon, and she has since found her way to the top. Having trained in Ottawa at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), she is now based out of the Eastern Health, St. John’s Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA. Dr. Donna May and Gordon sat down to discuss what life was like for a young Inuk heart surgeon, and how she got to where she is now.

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Episode 20 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Theland Kicknosway

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:02:45 GMT

On this week’s episode of Roots & Hoots, our host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Theland Kicknosway. Theland is an Indigenous youth who uses his voice to showcase his culture, Theland is also a traditional singer, drummer, dancer, and social media influencer. Belonging to the Wolf Clan of the Pottawatomi and Cree Nation, and a member of Walpole Island Bkejwanong Territory, in 2018, the 14-year-old Theland became the youngest Indspire Laureate, on behalf of Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality. For this Roots & Hoots episode, Theland sits down with Gordon to discuss his beginnings, as well as his plans for the future as he embarks on his annual bike/run for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

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Episode 19 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Alex Flaherty

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:57:39 GMT

On this week’s episode of the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s Roots & Hoots, host Gordon Spence is delighted to be joined by Alex Flaherty. Alex is from Iqaluit, Nunavut, and spent his childhood in Grise Fiord, the most northern community in Canada. With a small population of less than 200, Alex’s grandparents moved in the 1950s from Northern Quebec to the High Arctic, where they had to adapt to difficult hunting and living conditions. Alex grew up hunting and camping with his father, which inspired his passion for the outdoors and his reverence for the stunning landscapes of the North. These experiences, coupled with his strong connection to the land, and his enthusiasm for place-based learning, helped spark Alex’s vision for what would become his company, Polar Outfitting.

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Episode 18 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Dan and Nancy Rubenstein

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:29:39 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by Dan and Nancy Rubenstein. Dan and Nancy have lived in Ottawa since 1981. Dan was an auditor with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada and Nancy was an early childhood educator. They have since retired, and through what started as stories to their grandchildren, they have since been putting pen to paper. Their first published book, Railroad of Courage, tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who flees slavery and makes her way to Canada on the Underground Railroad. Dan and Nancy’s most recent work is a book entitled St. Michael’s Residential School: Lament and Legacy, based off their 4-month work experience at the school. They are allies to Survivors of Residential Schools and share with Gordon, a perspective that we do not often hear, but one that is so important on the road to Reconciliation and to the shared healing between Indigenous Peoples, and the rest of Canada.

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Episode 17 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Christian Spence

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:50:28 GMT

On this week’s extra special Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by his son, Christian. Christian Spence is a Cree and Inuk man, who has led an adventurous life, leading up to his role as Policy
Advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). He is an avid hockey lover who has travelled far and wide, worked in kitchens and is now endeavoring law school in the fall of 2021. Together, they discuss Christian’s journey to owning his identity, as well as the experiences and family legacy that has helped shape and inform the man he is today.

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Episode 16 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Anna Lambe

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:16:55 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s (LHF) host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by Inuk actress, Anna Lambe who is known for her roles as Sarah in CBCs Trickster as well as Spring from the movie The Grizzlies. Anna is a two-time Canadian Screen Award nominee. Together, they discuss Anna’s new found platform and visibility, as well as her emphasis on promoting Inuit artists, experiences, and stories.

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Episode 15 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Thomas Matthew "666God" Lambe

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:14 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Thomas Matthew “666God” Lambe, an Inuk rapper from Grise Fiord currently living in Iqaluit. They discuss his upbringing and how he first got into making music. Thomas shares the Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Song with noted Indigenous artists Dan General and Adam Tanuyak for the song “Trials” that was featured in the film “The Grizzlies.”

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Episode 14 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Tommy Weenusk

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:44:51 GMT

Tommy is a member of the Bunibonibee Cree Nation located along the eastern shoreline of Oxford House, Manitoba. Tommy has held the positions of Chief and Councillor in his community up until his retirement just a few years ago. He discusses a bit of his early life and his experiences in Residential School and how he and other students were welcomed upon relocating to Stonewall, Manitoba to attend school. When tragedy struck in 1972, Tommy tells how his family and community came together to grieve the loss of life as a collective; showcasing the value and closeness of community during times of need.

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Episode 13 -Roots and Hoots Interview with Manitok Thompson

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:04:56 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Manitok Thompson who discusses growing up near Coral Harbour, NWT and witnessing the transition from a traditional lifestyle to a modernized way of life, attending Day School and eventually becoming an educator herself.

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Episode 12 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Allan Makhagak

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:07:31 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Allan Makhagak who talks about his experience in Akaitcho Hall Residential School, his work on the Nunavut Impact Review Board and his song writing.

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Episode 11 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Kirk Harper

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:13:21 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, our host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Kirk Harper, where they talk about his music career and his experiences in the foster care system.

Kirk Harper is a singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is the frontman of the band, The Mosquitoz, who have toured all over the country for many years. As a Sixties Scoop Survivor, Mr. Harper spent several years jumping from foster family to foster family. In the podcast, he shares some of his experiences in the foster care system and mentions the many forms of racism he encountered during his time in the system.

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Episode 10 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Irene Goodwin

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:57:44 GMT

Irene Goodwin is Ojibwe First Nations, and grew up in Northern Ontario. Her Indigenous name, Wasa-Newab-Ma'iingan-Anang-Quay, meaning Wolf-Star Woman, was given to her by her Elders. From gathering firewood to going fishing with her family, Irene spent most of her time exploring the outdoors as a child. She is also a Day School Survivor, as she attended the Collins Indian Day School in Collins, Ontario.

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Episode 9 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Erroll Kinistino

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:07:29 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host,
Gordon Spence, is joined by Erroll Kinistino, where they dive into talks about his career,
life experiences, and Reconciliation in Canada.

Actor, entertainer, Master of Ceremonies, drama workshop instructor, director, mentor, singer and writer. Erroll Kinistino is without a doubt a man of many talents. Originating from the Ochapowace First Nations Reserve in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, Mr. Kinistino has been involved in the film and theatre industry for countless years. He has played parts in many films and theatre productions throughout Canada. He is probably best known for his recurring role as Leon in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's television drama series North of 60 (1992). Additionally, he appeared on Corner Gas, one of the most popular comedy series in Canadian TV history. Now living in Regina, Mr. Kinistino is also a grass dancer and sings contemporary Native Canadian music.

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Roots and Hoots Episode 8 - Lost in the Arctic

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:11:32 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guests Alyssa Flaherty-Spence and Lavinia Qiatsuk Flaherty where they share their amazing story about being lost in the Canadian Arctic. We are also joined by guest David Sudlovinik, the person who would eventually find the two girls and helped return them to safety.

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Episode 7 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Harley Bastien

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:49:57 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Piikani Elder, Harley Bastien, where shares some of his stories and talks about the importance of Mother Earth.

Mr. Harley Bastien is a member of the Piikani First Nation in Alberta and has been working in the environmental industry for over 30 years. Mr. Bastien’s work involved consulting, volunteering and sitting on advisory boards for various environmental groups and organizations, including First Nations, Provincial and Federal Governments and NGOs. In 2002, he founded Harmony Walkers Inc. (HWI), an environmental consulting company that provides environmental services nationally and internationally. HWI offers a unique conceptual approach to environmental protection by combining Traditional Knowledge and modern science.

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Roots & Hoots Episode 6: Angela Ashewasegai, Mental Health Advocate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:46:10 GMT

The LHF is pleased to release this week’s episode of Indigenous Roots & Hoots, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Mental Health Advocate and Counsellor, Angela Ashewasegai, where they discuss the impacts of the Sixties Scoop and her life experiences.

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Roots and Hoots Episode 5 - Interview with LHF Board Member Adam North Peigan

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:53:24 GMT

Mr. North Peigan is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7 and currently resides in Edmonton. During his career, Adam has advocated for Indigenous Programs and Services in Health, Child and Family, Employment and Training, Education, Housing, Justice, and Reconciliation. He has numerous years of experience in governance as a member of multiple Boards and Committees in Indigenous communities in British Columbia and in Alberta. Adam showed leadership in his community of Piikani by serving on Chief and Council. He also held Public Office by being appointed by the Minister of Health in British Columbia in 1998 to one of the largest Health Authorities in BC, the South Fraser Health Region.

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Episode 4 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Albert Beck

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:08:29 GMT

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Albert Beck, Métis human rights activist, where they discuss his life experiences and the impacts of the Sixties Scoop.

Mr. Beck is Métis from Winnipeg, Manitoba living in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been involved in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) education, policy and program initiatives for Indigenous Peoples in Canada for decades. In 2016, he received the HIV Exceptional Leadership Award for his dedication, passion, leadership and commitment to the Indigenous acquired immunodeficiency syndrome movement in Canada. On the international front, Mr. Beck became the first Métis citizen to be part of the Indigenous Fellowship Program offered by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the past President of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy and is married to his best friend Craig Phillips. Mr. Beck is currently working with the Métis National Council as a Senior Policy Analyst and Ministerial Sixties Scoop Advisor for their national engagement process.

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Episode 3 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Paul Okalik

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:55:51 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is happy to share this week’s episode of Roots & Hoots. Gordon Spence, the host, is joined by Paul Okalik, where he discusses his Inuit traditions, the challenges of wildlife extinction and his passion for life, including his love of golfing.

Mr. Okalik is Inuk from Nunavut and is fluent in Inuktitut and English. With a political science degree and a Bachelor of Laws in his back pocket, Mr. Okalik was elected the very first Inuit Premier of Nunavut on March 5, 1999, and his mandate became effective on April 1, 1999, the day Nunavut territory came into existence. From 2008 to 2011, he served as a Nunavut Member of the Legislative Assembly. During his time as Premier, Mr. Okalik’s government brought many positive changes to Nunavut, including the enactment of an Official Languages Act (making Inuktitut an official language in Nunavut, in addition to English and French), Inuktitut Language Protection Act, Education Act and a modern Human Rights Act. As a politician, Mr. Okalik has also contributed to the creation of the Inuit Heritage Trust, the Nunavut Implementation Training Committee, the Nunavut Social Development Council and the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board.

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Episode 2 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Ejinagosi (Richard) Kistabish

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:39:46 GMT

This week’s episode of Roots & Hoots Gordon Spence, the host, is joined by the President of the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s Board of Directors, Ejinagosi (Richard) Kistabish, where he talks about his life as a Survivor of Residential School and his involvement with the Foundation.

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Episode 1 - Roots and Hoots Podcast Interview with Teresa Edwards

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:30:47 GMT

The Legacy of Hope Foundation's Podcasting debut. We start this podcast series with our host, LHF Community Coordinator, Gordon Spence as he interviews LHF Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel, Teresa Edwards. They talk about some of the work LHF does and has planned for the future as well as the important roles of culture in their lives.

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