Episode 10 is a special edition of our podcast. We want to give back to the community and speak directly to you. Collecting your questions about First Nations inherent right to self-governance from across Canada, we’ve made sure to find specialists who can answer them across the country too.

Host: Catherine MacQuarrie

Guests: Douglas Sanderson, Dwayne Nashkawa, David Newhouse, Frances Abele, Mason Ducharme, Chris Robertson

Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme

Producer: Emma Fazakas

Music Courtesy of:

Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors

Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

Morning Coffe by Ogi Feel the Beat on Pixabay

Consultation and accommodation with First Nations communities is a legal duty under section 35 of the Canadian constitution. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples also emphasized the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in decision making. In Episode 9 we’re exploring what it means to consult and accommodate from a First Nation perspective and prioritize First Nations’ self-governance in the decision-making process.

Host: Serena Smith

Guests: Giuseppe Amatulli, Valérie Courtois, Shona Nelson

Producer: Emma Fazakas

Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme

Music Courtesy of:

Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors

Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

Morning Coffe by Ogi Feel the Beat on Pixabay

Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Lil’wat Nation, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, Peg’pig’lha Council, and the Upper Nicola Syilx Nation. These are the First Nation community partners across Canada who are all collaborating with RFNG to further study and implement our inherent right to self-government. Last episode we discussed the importance of citizen engagement. In episode 8 we have the opportunity to learn about the personal experiences of those citizens, particularly, those who act as community change champions.

Host: Mason Ducharme

Guests: Colette Sunday, Ernest Armann, Dwayne Nashkawa

Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme

Producer: Emma Fazakas

Music Courtesy of:

Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors

Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay