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.

Show Notes:

• Apitipi Anicinapek Nation
• Anishinaabemowin
• NCTR - Residential School History
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Status under the Indian Act

• The Conference Board of Canada: Canada’s Indigenous Tourism Sector
• Ottawa Tourism
• Celebrate Indigenous culture in Ottawa
• Powwows
• NCTR Booklet 94 Calls to Action
• Call to Action # 92
• Call to Action # 80
• Call to Action # 57

Suggested:

• Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.: Appreciating or Appropriating Indigenous Culture?
• Dispelling Common Myths About Indigenous Peoples by Bob Joseph
• Indigenous Watchdog
• GC News release October 18, 2024 — Treaty 5, Treaty 6, and Treaty 10 Territories — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
• Whose Land - Treaty Map
• UBC: A Tribute to the Honourable Murray Sinclair: Champion of Justice and Reconciliation

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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.

Show Notes:

• ITK - About Canadian Inuit
• Inuit Nunangat Map
• Inuktitut
• Inuit naming tradition (CBC article)
• Arviat
• Chesterfield Inlet
• Polar bears

• Federal Hostel at Frobisher Bay (Ukkivik Student Residence)
• Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
• MuchMusic
• CBC Northern Affairs
• The JUNO Awards
• Arctic Rose Foundation
• Searching by Susan Aglukark
• Dreams for You by Susan Aglukark
• O Siem by Susan Aglukark
• 30th Anniversary Tour of This Child in 2025

Additionally:

• Article on Susan’s Inuktitut teacher David Owingayak
• CMHR - The story of Nelson Mandela

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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. Shownotes:

• Berens River First Nation
• Gimli, Manitoba
• University of Manitoba - Department of Indigenous Studies
• McGill University - Indigenous Studies and Language Revitalization
• McCall MacBain Scholars
• Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
• n-dialect language app, nēhinawēwin
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

• TRC Commissioners

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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

• Gillam, MB
• Trapline
• Natural Resources Transfer Acts
• York Factory
• Hudson’s Bay Company
• Fox Lake Cree Nation
• Nelson River
• Indian Status, 'wards of the Federal Government'
• Pass System in Canada
• The Globe Theatre in London
• William Shakespeare
• King Lear
• Romeo and Juliet
• Indian Horse
• Richard Wagamese

Recommended

• Article: Indian Horse: 10 things about the groundbreaking new Canadian film (2018)
• Photo Essay: State of erosion: the legacy of Manitoba Hydro (2020)
• Article: Fox Lake’s promised land (2022)
• Article: What is Method Acting? How Great Actors Prepare (2024)
• ACTRA - Manitoba - Vic Cowie Award

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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

• Nanook of the North (1922)
• Filmmaker Robert J. Flaherty
• Inuit High Arctic Relocation Program
• Inuktitut
• Swarovski Binoculars
• Yamaha VK540 Snowmobile
• Inuit Sled Dogs
• Qamutiik
• Sea Ice
• Arctic Animals
• Arctic Hare
• Map of Nunavut

Recommended

• Martha of the North (2008)
• What I Remember, What I Know: The Life of a High Arctic Exile by Larry Audlaluk
• Episode 25 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Larry Audlaluk
• Polar Knowledge Canada
• Arctic Circle
• Inuit Nunangat
• Nunavut Hunting Regulations 2023-2024
• Declining Caribou Population

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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.

Show Notes

• Six Nations of the Grand River
• Silent Speakers
• Voices from the Land: Indigenous Peoples Talk Language Revitalization (podcast)
• Ontario College of Art (now Ontario College of Art and Design University)
• Film, Café Daughter
• Dr. Lillian Eva Quan Dyck, OC
• Filmmaker Anna Gronau
• Playwright Kenneth T. Williams
• Play, Café Daughter
• imagineNative Film + Media Arts Festival
• Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch

Recommended:

• Shelley Niro website
• Documentary: Reel Injun

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