Red Rising Collective recently launched a new education initiative, and we were excited to have Christine M’Lot come by the studio to tell us more about it. Christine is an educator who is passionate about bringing Indigenous pedagogy and ways

Thunder Radio Episode 15: Indigenous Literature With Niigaan Sinclair

Aug 8th, 2017 40m 13s

David A. Robertson sits down with professor, writer, activist, editor, commentator, dad, Niigaan James Sinclair to talk about his work, what has influenced his career path, and the impact of Indigenous literature in Canada as we work towards re

Thunder Radio Episode 14: Introducing the First Nations Curriculum Framework

May 2nd, 2017 14m 22s

Research Facilitator, Dr. Betty Lynxleg chats about the First Nations Curriculum Framework, a multi-year, multi-layered project currently in the works at MFNERC. More inofrmation on the Framework can be accessed here:https://mfnerc.org/service

Thunder Radio Episode 13: Virtual Learning with Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate

Jan 31st, 2017 26m 2s

In this episode, Principal Allison McDonald explains virtual learning – what it is, and how Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate is helping First Nations students on reserves. We were also lucky to speak with one of those young students, A.J. Wastasecoo

Thunder Radio Episode 12: The Making of "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971"

Dec 2nd, 2016 29m 43s

Our own Multimedia Developer, Nicole Magne, steps out from behind the scenes to share about an exciting new video project, "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971", a short documentary that explores the history of "Wahbung". And the story behind th

Thunder Radio Episode 11: Community Histories Mapping Project

Oct 20th, 2016 34m 43s

Andy Thomas and Val Bighetty discuss MFNERC's First Nations Community Histories Mapping Project including what's been completed to date and what is planned for the future. You will also hear about why language projects like these are so importa

Thunder Radio Episode 10: Traditional Practices in Modern Classrooms

Apr 7th, 2016 36m 45s

Educator and speaker Tasha Spillett dropped by to chat about her role as a teacher and student (she recently completed a Master’s degree in Land-based Education). We also talked about how she weaves traditional knowledge and teachings into a mo

Thunder Radio Episode 9: A Smorgasbord with Kevin Lamoureux

Feb 26th, 2016 49m 19s

Teacher, speaker and advocate, Kevin Lamoureux stopped by our studio to chat about an array of topics regarding First Nations education. They include, reaching out to “non-traditional” students, working with troubled youth/students, how the cul

Thunder Radio Episode 8: What is Indigenous Knowledge and How can it Help Development?

Feb 1st, 2016 53m 5s

These are just two of the questions we asked two students studying for their Master’s in Development Practice: Indigenous Development at the U of W. Join Vanessa Tait and Adesuwa Omoruyi-Eroas we talk food security, sustainability, Indigeno

Thunder Radio Episode 7: A Chat with Robert-Falcon Ouellette

Jan 8th, 2016 44m 59s

We were honoured to have Dr. Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP for Winnipeg Centre, stop by and talk with us about the recent election, his role as MP, his Indigenous background, and what he hopes to accomplish for Winnipeg Centre.

Thunder Radio Episode 6: Seeking Knowledge - What is an Ally?

Nov 26th, 2015 55m 44s

Monique Woroniak is a non-Indigenous Winnipegger who is very active with raising awareness and sharing knowledge, with non-Indigenous people specifically, about First Nations history and issues. She helped to create the website www.groundworkf

Thunder Radio Episode 5: Cultural Literacy & Community Engagement

Oct 20th, 2015 29m 35s

Cultural literacy, community engagement and First Nations education are all touched upon in our 5th episodeof Thunder Radio. Maria Morrison, indie publishing consultant and Citizen Equity Committee Coordinator forthe City of Winnipeg, came by

Thunder Radio Episode 4: Ancestral Education Systems

Sep 17th, 2015 44m 27s

Victor Harper, from Wasagamack First Nation, is currently the Tribal Education Advisor for the Island Lake Tribal Council. Victor has been an advocate for the Ancestral Education System and its importance for teaching culture, ancestral languag

Thunder Radio Episode 3 : Suicide Prevention

Jul 3rd, 2015 33m 6s

The topic of suicide is not an easy one to discuss, but it is something that needs to be faced. In episode 3, we talk to MFNERC's Suicide Prevention Liaison Officer Kevin Kipling about the work he does in our First Nations communities.For more

Thunder Radio Episode 2 : LTF Soundscape

May 27th, 2015 30m 29s

This episode is a soundscape of the 17th annual Lighting the Fire Conference in partnership with the 11th Western Canada First Nations Administrators Education Conference.The conference was held on May 6-8, 2015 in Winnipeg Manitoba.

Thunder Radio Episode 1 : APTN's Michael Hutchinson

Apr 23rd, 2015 31m 51s

Welcome to our first podcast. Featuring an interview with APTN's Michael Hutchinson. Michael is a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation and is currently host and producer at APTN National News in Winnipeg.

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