How to Listen
Welcome to MEDIA INDIGENA, a weekly Indigenous current affairs podcast hosted by Rick Harp. Hear the latest episode below, or catch our earlier shows. Subscribe here.
PLAY EPISODE 115:
Author: Rick Harp
A founder and president of the INDIGENA Creative Group, Rick offers 15 years-plus media experience in journalism and communication. A host/producer with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network for many years, Rick has also served as Artistic Director for the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival. He is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan. Rick on the Web: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
Why it’s misleading to label Indigenous languages as lost or dying
The sorry state of many Indigenous languages is no accident. Far from being ‘lost,’ our mother tongues have been under constant attack.
The Story of How Winnipeg Gets Its Water is a Case Study in Colonialism
The story of the Winnipeg Aqueduct might seem of little consequence or interest to anyone except those curious about a particular time and place. It actually represents a case study in colonialism, where the local and the global are one and the same.
Sixties Scoop Survivors Take Canada to Court: Ep 25
The ‘Sixties Scoop’ removed thousands of Aboriginal kids; now, an Ontario court has heard the latest phase of a class action suit seeking compensation for adoptees’ loss of “Aboriginal customs, traditions and practices.” We spoke with a Scoop survivor.
CLICK TO PLAY:
Food Insecurity in Canada’s North: Ep 21
In Canada’s north, food access and affordability are major issues. We speak to the mayor of Nunavut’s capital city to discuss her territory’s challenges with food insecurity and the federal ‘Nutrition North’ subsidy program.
CLICK TO PLAY:
