This week’s edition of Bamoseda is a toe-tapping music special. Hear anything from traditional women’s Hand-drumming music to Metis fiddling music, to Blues, Funk, Country and Rock. Such artists as Spiritwind, George Leach, Burnt Project 1 to Derek Miller will be highlighted in this episode of Bamoseda.
MUSIC (CANCON)
Spiritwind - Anduyaun
Mishi Donovan - Who I Am, Who You Are
George Leach - Indian Blues
Fara Palmer - Spoiled
Edward Gambin - Evil Hearted Woman
Calvin Vollrath - Red River Jig
Shane Anthony - Manitou
JC Campbell - Fortune
Derek Miller - Beautiful Ocean
The BC All Chief’s task Force has launched a mass letter writing and email campaign to press the Harper government to sign onto the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People as well as initiate a national public inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada, and we now know that the Harper government has promised his commitments to these two very important issues in Wednesday’s Throne Speech.
There are two more initiatives in the country to help youth stay out of gangs - or - to help them exit that lifestyle. Bamoseda Coop Student Deidre Contin spoke with the National Aboriginal Gang Prevention Commissioner Cliff Summers, and the commission’s spokesperson - Adam Beach, as well as the CEO and Creator of the Seven Generations Healing Network - Mike Gladue.
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is revitalizing it’s language with the help of modern technology. The Rosetta Stone Endangered Languages Program has helped create software so the community can learn it’s language - a difficult feat, since the last language speaker in the community died about 70 years ago!
Anishinabek Nation citizen Tracey Recollet is a Fancy Shawl Dancer, and she participated in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. She told Bamoseda how it felt.
MUSIC
Digging Roots - Bring the Water (CANCON)
Eekwol and Mils - The People (CANCON)
Shane Yellowbird - A Beautiful Concept (CANCON)
A U of BC study has linked infectious diseases to multi-generational trauma from residential school.
A group of Saskatchewan youth are producing their own Public Service Announcement, Bamoseda Coop student Deidre will have details on that story.
The Frontier Centre on Public Policy is recommending the voluntary re-location of non-viable reserves, Policy Analyst Joseph Quesnel explains the study, while Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishinabe Aski Nation says more needs to be realized and treaties need to be examined.
Bamoseda will begin its monthly special on government relations with Policy Analyst Mickey Posluns who has been looking at government policy affecting First Nations for about 40 years.
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond talks about his documentary Reel Injun.
MUSIC
Meghan Meister - Now (CANCON)
Tracey Bone - Pity the Fool (CANCON)
Roland Majeau - Honey Why (CANCON)
School mascots are under review in Ontario and BC, and School board representatives in both provinces spoke with Bamoseda.
Batchewana First Nation citizens in Ontario will have access to credit to leverage mortgages, something which is difficult to accomplish while residing on a First Nation. It’s the latest community to participate in the First Nations Market Housing Fund Credit enhancement program.
The Kahnawake Mohawk Council in Quebec is continuing its push to have Non-Native residents move out of the community . A spokesperson for the Mohawk Council will tell us why those residents have been asked to leave.
A group of teachers from the Toronto Catholic District School board are heading to Moose Factory, a community in northern Ontario to participate in an educational and cultural gathering to both learn and present.
Plus - Pow Wow Idol is in full swing - Next week will mark the fourth round of votes, and there are couple of Drum groups from Canada in the running.
MUSIC
Stevie Salas - Cherokee Girl (CANCON)
Susan Aglukark - As Only a Heart Would Dare (CANCON)
War Party - Lyrical Pow Wow (CANCON)
Love is something that automatically comes to mind on Valentine’s Day.
And love and remembrance will be in the air on February 14th for thousands of marchers across the country.
They will be participating in the 19th Annual Women’s Memorial March, and Bamoseda will focus on the march happening in downtown Vancouver this weekend.
A new First Nation band is being formed in Newfoundland. Bamoseda will have details on the new Qalipu Mi’kmaq band. Staying on the east coast, a Mi’kmaq Economic Development Office on Cape Breton, is hoping a study will inject new life into established businesses as well as create new opportunities.
Nike is out with a new announcement. The company has released details on it’s commitment to increase access to sports in Aboriginal communities throughout the country. The more than 10 year program has expanded to Canada from south of the border.
Poet Gloria Alvernaz Mulcahy will talk about her new book - Borderlands and Bloodlines.
Music
O De’min Kwe Singers - Strong Women Song - Cancon
Slidin’ Clyde Roulette Band - Redman - Cancon
Shane Anthony Band - Eucalyptus Tree - Cancon
With the Olympics drawing near, there’s been a lot being said in the media , both negative and positive and Four Host First Nation Director Tewanee Joseph gives an overview of what’s happening right now, from last minute details to the “Authentic Aboriginal” stamped souvenirs made in China controversy. The First Nations Bank has had a record year, and it’s expected to continue it’s growth trend, First Nations Bank CEO Keith Martell will talk about that plus, how Indian Act and First Nations Lands Management Act policies have an effect on borrowing. The Canadian Council Aboriginal for Aboriginal Business is calling for participants in it’s second mentoring program, the program coordinator will explain the details on that, plus a Arizona State Senator Albert Hale has proposed a ban - called “Don’t pay to pray”. Hale will explain the rationale behind his proposed bill, which came after three people died during a sweat lodge ceremony performed by James Arthur Ray last fall. And Avatar has been out more than a month now, we’ll speak with Indigenous fantasy author Daniel Justice about whether the movie is just eye candy, or is there something deeper there.
This week on Bamoseda, it’s being called the largest specific claim settlement in Canada, The Mississaugas of New Credit in Ontario will soon be holding a referendum on the Agreement in Principle on the Toronto Purchase specific claim. Mississaugas of New Credit Chief Bryan LaForme will explain the details along with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Minister Chuck Strahl.The Union of BC Chiefs is calling for Canada to begin to implement findings from a Supreme Court Decision regarding Environmental Assessments. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip wants the findings applied to all mining, oil and gas proposals in British Columbia. An 11th province?? Winnipeg journalist Colleen Simard thinks it’s a good idea, she agrees with a magazine writer, that all First Nations in the country should amalgamate into one province. Danny Beaton, Turtle Clan Mohawk from Six Nations is an environmental and Indigenous rights activist, and he is a recipient of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award. Beaton tells Bamoseda about his work.The politically incorrect gaffe from a pair of Russion Ice skaters is starting to blow over a little, but the Editor of the National Indigenous Times Amy McGuire in Australia says not only is the act disgusting and culturally inappropriate, it could have been avoided through self-education. MUSICJace Martin - All Alone (CANCON)Dwayne Pamajewon - Pride and Passsion (CANCON)Buffy Sainte Marie - No No Kashagesh (CANCON)
