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Indigenous-led Research

In this episode, host Blaise Kemna takes a dive into Indigenous-led research from three different research perspectives: first, a conversation with Dr. Courtney Mason, a Canada Research Chair at Thompson Rivers University; second, an interview with William Snow, administrative manager of the Stoney Nakoda Nation; and third, a discussion with Dr. Aimee Schmidt, excecutive director of the T’akhu  Tlèn Conservancy in Whitehorse.

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Human-Wildlife Coexistence

In this episode, host Blaise Kemna takes a dive into human-wildlife coexistence from three different research perspectives: first, a conversation with Don Caruthers Den Hoed, senior fellow manager with the Canadian Parks Collective for Innovation and Leadership at Mount Royal University’s Institute for Environmental Sustainability; second, an interview with Marco Festa-Bianchet, a Biology professor at Sherbrooke University; and third, a discussion with Danah Duke, excecutive director of the Miistakis Institute at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alta.

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International Mountain Day 2019 and the State of the Mountains

Our special edition podcast for UN International Mountain Day 2019 (December 11th) brings you a panel of experts discussing the impacts of climate change on mountain ecosystems and communities. Canadian Mountain Network trainee and Mount Royal University journalism student Blaise Kemna recorded this engaging event held on November 4, 2019 at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, AB.

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Raising Reconciliation: No more kids in care

On this episode, Peter Choate, Roy Bear Chief and Desiree Peigan discuss the issues of separating Indigenous families.

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Raising Reconciliation: How to be a great Indigenous ally

Many want to be an ally to the Indigenous community, but often don’t know where to start. On this episode, Eileen Clearsky, Francesca Simon and Kathy Offet-Gartner discuss how to be a great Indigenous ally.

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Raising Reconciliation: Calling on Indigenous Students to Speak Out: What Educators Fail to Realize

How Indigenous students are being targeted in the classroom and what can be done to improve upon this. This episode follows Amanda Grace Heavy Runner, and Buffalo Kiss

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Raising Reconciliation: Inter-Generational Trauma

Three Indigenous community members share personal stories of inter-generational trauma and resilience. This episode follows Alvin Manitopyes, Veronica Marlowe and Audra Foggin

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Raising Reconciliation: From High School to Post-Secondary

University is often made to look like some kind of fictional fantasy filled with opportunities, but this Hollywood image is not the reality for all Mount royal University students. This episode follows Steve Kootney-Jobin, Jacob Lightning and Jonas Maclaurin through their journey in one of Calgary’s post -secondary institution.

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Special Episode: 2017 University of Alberta Mountain Festival Panel Discussion

This special episode was recorded during the University of Alberta Mountain Festival on December 6, 2017.

Under this year’s United Nations’ theme for International Mountain Day, “Mountains Under Pressure: Climate, Hunger, and Migration”, the panel discusses some of the most pressing issues that mountain communities face with regards to traditional foods and food security.

The Canadian Mountain Podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Mountain Network.

http://canadianmountainnetwork.ca

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Special Episode: 2017 International Mountain Day Livestream

This special episode was recorded on International Mountain Day on December 11, 2017. Join our host Meg Wilcox when she tunes in with researchers and mountain communities around Canada to celebrate this special day! 

The Canadian Mountain Podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Mountain Network.

http://canadianmountainnetwork.ca

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