By Roy L Hales
Canada’s Green New Deal came to Mansons Hall on Friday, May 14, 2019. FOCI sponsored the townhall event, which was organized by Ashley Zarbatany. Karen Mahon Carrington, a former executive director of Greenpeace now living on Gunflint Lake, Cortes Island, was the MC.
Continue reading Canada’s Green New Deal Came To Mansons HallOriginally Published on Cortes Radio.ca, as part of the Deep Roots Initiative, Season Two
The electoral system was brought by the Canadian government and imposed upon nations who had hereditary chiefs. It was was meant to bring equality and prevent oppression. If this has happened, it is only through the strength, determination and honour of leaders like Jessie Louie.
Continue reading Jessie Louie, First Female Chief Of The KlahooseOriginally published on Cortes Radio.ca as part of the Deep Roots Initiative, Season Two
“It’s a mouth-watering touring through time in this piece as I explore how the preservation of food and culture are connected on and off the Reserve. Pull up a chair, all are welcome at the table as we learn about smoking salmon, stringing herring, and why all important events start with sharing a meal.” – Manda Aufochs Gillespie
Continue reading 2018: Food And CultureOriginally published on Cortes Radio.ca, as part of the Deep Roots Initiative, Season Two.
In this episode Deep Roots producer Jacqueline Mathieu takes us on a journey through one woman’s determination to reclaim a piece of her culture, through a coming of age ceremony and her son’s journey to claiming his identity.
Continue reading Behind Every Good Man Are Strong WomenOriginally published on Cortes Radio.ca, as part of the Deep Roots Initiative, Season Two
Jacqueline Mathieu’s journey to uncover her indigenous roots began in the most unexpected of places – an animated movie. Driven by an obsession with the main character, an interest in her own heritage blossomed over the course of her young life, as her journey to understand her culture began to stretch into the lives of her mother, her family, her community and beyond. In this episode of Deep Roots Island Waves, Jacqueline tells producer Morgan Rhys Tams the story of a young woman’s quest to uncover, reclaim and ultimately celebrate her indigenous heritage, reclaiming her identity from mass media, personal demons and Canada’s shameful past.
Continue reading Princess J – A story of Indigenous Roots
