Matthew Wildcat's guest appearances

Matthew Wildcat

The Best Hang Podcast

YourForest

Mornings with Sue & Andy

Pedagogies for Peace: Intersectional and Decolonial Teaching

Kim Titchener

Nick Carter

Kate Schatz

Chris Westfall

Jason Mraz

Judy Greer

Lena Waithe

Josh Groban

Chris Redd

Andy King

Jim Cuddy

Maggie Rogers

Dan Thompson

Dave Rowe

Jerry O'Connell

OwlTail

Eileen Bell

We begin with an update on Pope Francis’ apology at the former Ermineskin Indian Residential School. We get details on how it unfolded, from Global News Edmonton Anchor, Eileen Bell. Next, we continue our conversation surrounding the Pope’s visit. We get reaction to the apology from Matthew Wildcat, a member of the Indigenous Community and a Professor of Political Science from the University of Alberta, who was in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony. Then, the latest on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. The Professor brings us details on the latest attack by Russian aggressors taking aim at Ukrainian grain exports. Finally, could your latest new car purchase come with a ‘monthly’ subscription price for items such as heated seats or even air-conditioning? We discuss the new trend that could be coming to a dealership near you with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

We begin with an update on Pope Francis’ apology at the former Ermineskin Indian Residential School. We get details on how it unfolded, from Global News Edmonton Anchor, Eileen Bell. Next, we continue our conversation surrounding the Pope’s visit. We get reaction to the apology from Matthew Wildcat, a member of the Indigenous Community and a Professor of Political Science from the University of Alberta, who was in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony. Then, the latest on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. The Professor brings us details on the latest attack by Russian aggressors taking aim at Ukrainian grain exports. Finally, could your latest new car purchase come with a ‘monthly’ subscription price for items such as heated seats or even air-conditioning? We discuss the new trend that could be coming to a dealership near you with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

Papal Updates with Global's Eileen Bell, Matthew Wildcat's Reaction to Pope's Apology, Russia/Ukraine Grain Export Deal and Tech Tuesday with Gadget Guy Mike Yawney

Mike, Max, and Shane welcome feature guest Matthew Wildcat (Member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and Assistant Professor in Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta) to discuss Indigenous education in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the effectiveness of Land Acknowledgments, and more. Also, Max reports in from his current trip with the Canadian Men's Basketball team in Victoria, B.C. and Shane brings in a surprise guest to pitch the guys on a podcasting trip. Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane welcome feature guest Matthew Wildcat (Member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and Assistant Professor in Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta) to discuss Indigenous education in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the effectiveness of Land Acknowledgments, and more. Also, Max reports in from his current trip with the Canadian Men's Basketball team in Victoria, B.C. and Shane brings in a surprise guest to pitch the guys on a podcasting trip. Produced in association with Much Studios.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season 1 Mike On Much: Matthew Wildcat (#145)

What is the story of Canada? Discovery? Conquest? What about Treaty? Most of us think of Treaty as a different set of laws and rights pertaining only to Indigenous people. Turns out, it affects and includes all of us. Treaties are the story of how this country came to be. Treaties stand as a symbol of how sovereign nations can form bonds of mutual agreement to live and prosper together. At least that is what they are supposed to be.  How did it get so messed up? And how can we make it about cooperation and prosperity again? First, we have to understand the history of how treaties came to be and what they really are. Only then can we move into the future and grow together as partners in this experiment we call Canada. ResourcesMatthew WildcatSponsorsWest FraserGreenLink Forestry Inc.Damaged TimberQuotes1.29.25 - 1.29.37: “In the Canadian situation, what decolonization means is that you have to shift from becoming somebody who is a colonizer to somebody who is a treaty partner.”TakeawaysGovernance (5.14)Matthew is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta, interested in how Indigenous peoples govern today. Laws (10.01)First nations politics cannot be spoken about without addressing its relationship with Canadian society. Two-way (17.13)Treaties are the nuances of the relationship Indigenous peoples share with settlers. Foundation (21.22)Understand treaties as the reason for Canada’s creation, to prevent it from devolving into a story of conquest. Symbiosis (29.09)Hudson’s Bay Company relied on Indigenous peoples to perform their fur trade and sell them food. Bison (32.57)Bison herds were collapsing, which were the pillars of Indigenous economies and food. Signing (35.36)Not many Indigenous peoples spoke English, but many non-native people spoke Cree. Indigenous peoples used interpreters during negotiations, but a lot was lost in translation. Understanding (38.32)Indigenous peoples did not look to draw boundaries but expected that their permission be sought before sharing land.The Indian Act (43.24)The Indian Act was meant to enfranchise native people to become “full Canadian citizens” so there would no longer be “an Indian problem”. Dishonouring (48.10)The Riel Resistance of 1885 was bubbling with the general discontent with treaty terms not being honoured. Barriers (54.30)Many policies implemented by the Department of Indian Affairs undercut Indigenous farming efforts. Trauma (1.00.43)The ever-present trauma that residential school survivors suffer from makes life difficult. Reserves (1.04.02)Reserves isolate people and prevent communities from linking. Many Indian agents disallowed people to leave the reserve without a pass.Difficulty (1.09.33)Residential schools not only affected the students, but also the parents who had to live without children on their reserves. he can see how addictions could arise in such situations.Relationships (1.15.05)The most important aspect of this era is a willingness to have a relationship with Indigenous peoples, with their variety of life experiences and views. Allyship (1.21.13)As treaty partners, we all have to believe that Indigenous peoples have political rights, which will form the basis of the political relationships between us.Partnership (1.26.07)We have to put more effort into thinking about how Indigenous peoples will prosper and become true treaty partners in recognizing the political relationship. Change (1.36.12)The concepts of truth and reconciliation have allowed non-Indigenous peoples to tie the current situation of Indigenous peoples with its historical reasons.

What is the story of Canada? Discovery? Conquest? What about Treaty? Most of us think of Treaty as a different set of laws and rights pertaining only to Indigenous people. Turns out, it affects and includes all of us. Treaties are the story of how this country came to be. Treaties stand as a symbol of how sovereign nations can form bonds of mutual agreement to live and prosper together. At least that is what they are supposed to be. How did it get so messed up? And how can we make it about cooperation and prosperity again? First, we have to understand the history of how treaties came to be and what they really are. Only then can we move into the future and grow together as partners in this experiment we call Canada. Resources<a href="https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/mwildcat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Wildcat</a>Sponsors<a href="https://www.westfraser.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West Fraser</a><a href="http://greenlinkforestry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GreenLink Forestry Inc.</a><a href="https://www.damagedtimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Damaged Timber</a>Quotes1.29.25 - 1.29.37: “In the Canadian situation, what decolonization means is that you have to shift from becoming somebody who is a colonizer to somebody who is a treaty partner.”TakeawaysGovernance (5.14)Matthew is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta, interested in how Indigenous peoples govern today. Laws (10.01)First nations politics cannot be spoken about without addressing its relationship with Canadian society. Two-way (17.13)Treaties are the nuances of the relationship Indigenous peoples share with settlers. Foundation (21.22)Understand treaties as the reason for Canada’s creation, to prevent it from devolving into a story of conquest. Symbiosis (29.09)Hudson’s Bay Company relied on Indigenous peoples to perform their fur trade and sell them food. Bison (32.57)Bison herds were collapsing, which were the pillars of Indigenous economies and food. Signing (35.36)Not many Indigenous peoples spoke English, but many non-native people spoke Cree. Indigenous peoples used interpreters during negotiations, but a lot was lost in translation. Understanding (38.32)Indigenous peoples did not look to draw boundaries but expected that their permission be sought before sharing land.The Indian Act (43.24)The Indian Act was meant to enfranchise native people to become “full Canadian citizens” so there would no longer be “an Indian problem”. Dishonouring (48.10)The Riel Resistance of 1885 was bubbling with the general discontent with treaty terms not being honoured. Barriers (54.30)Many policies implemented by the Department of Indian Affairs undercut Indigenous farming efforts. Trauma (1.00.43)The ever-present trauma that residential school survivors suffer from makes life difficult. Reserves (1.04.02)Reserves isolate people and prevent communities from linking. Many Indian agents disallowed people to leave the reserve without a pass.Difficulty (1.09.33)Residential schools not only affected the students, but also the parents who had to live without children on their reserves. he can see how addictions could arise in such situations.Relationships (1.15.05)The most important aspect of this era is a willingness to have a relationship with Indigenous peoples, with their variety of life experiences and views. Allyship (1.21.13)As treaty partners, we all have to believe that Indigenous peoples have political rights, which will form the basis of the political relationships between us.Partnership (1.26.07)We have to put more effort into thinking about how Indigenous peoples will prosper and become true treaty partners in recognizing the political relationship. Change (1.36.12)The concepts of truth and reconciliation have allowed non-Indigenous peoples to tie the current situation of Indigenous peoples with its historical reasons.

#94-Canada, A Treaty Story with Matthew Wildcat