Denesuline, The People of the Land and the Paulette Case with Elder François Paulette
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Release Date: 02/27/2024
Part 3 - Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
WHAT - 2023 was an un10recedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and...
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Part 2 - Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
WHAT - 2023 was an unprecedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and...
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Part one - Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
WHAT - 2023 was an unprecedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and...
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Health Impacts of Uranium Mining on Indigenous Bodies
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Uranium Mining in Northern Saskatchewan: What You Need To Know Part 3―Health Impacts of Uranium Mining on Indigenous Bodies Join host Beverly Andrews, Dr. Dale Dewar, and Professor Douglas Brugge for a deeper dive into information on the human health impacts of uranium mining. Dr. Dale Dewar is a co-author with Florian Oelck of From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You. She is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, an active member of the International Committee of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada, a two-term member of the...
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Uranium Mining in Northern Saskatchewan | Part 2: Small Nuclear Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Consent in Saskatchewan: What You Haven’t Been Told
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Uranium Mining in Northern Saskatchewan―What You Need To Know; Part 2, Small Nuclear Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Consent in Saskatchewan: What You Haven’t Been Told Originally broadcast as a live-to-air online webinar, this four-part series was shortened to audio for your listening pleasure. We want to help you learn more about uranium mining in Northern Saskatchewan, why it is happening, and what the future looks like for Indigenous Peoples and allies resisting uranium mining and nuclear waste in their traditional territories. Tori Cress hosts this episode's guests, including Paul...
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Uranium Mining in Northern Saskatchewan―What You Need To Know: Part 1, Indigenous Resistance to Uranium Mining
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Uranium Mining in Northern Saskatchewan―What You Need To Know: Part 1, Indigenous Resistance to Uranium Mining Originally broadcast as a live-to-air online webinar, this four-part series was shortened to audio for your listening pleasure. We want to help you learn more about uranium mining in Northern Saskatchewan, why it is happening, and what the future looks like for Indigenous Peoples resisting uranium mining and nuclear waste in their traditional territories. Beverly Andrews hosts this episode's guests, including Leona Morgan and Candyce Paul. Between our guests, you will gain...
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Episode 4ㅡBear Teachings on Natural Law, Parenting and Living in a Good Way
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Live-streamed initially on December 2, 2020, the Indigenous Bear Teachings webinar with Daphie Pooyak, Dr. Jeff Lewis, and Jeff Wastesicott was moderated by our executive director, Jesse Cardinal. Keepers of the Water, kâniyâsihk Culture Camps, Indigenous Knowledge & Wisdom Centre, and Indigenous Climate Action produced this collaborative webinar. Numerous species of bears can be found across so-called Canada, and many Indigenous communities and Nations have lived side-by-side with bears. In this podcast episode, we hear from Daphie Pooyak and Jeff Wastesicoot on Traditional Cree Bear...
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Living in Balance through Traditional Moose Teachings - Episode 3
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Beyond their ecological significance, moose hold a unique place in the hearts of many Indigenous communities as revered water beings. In this episode, our executive director, Jesse Cardinal, hosts a conversation with Jeff Wastesicoot and Dr. Kevin Lewis, who share their profound Cree moose teachings and experiences of living in harmony with these majestic creatures. The loss of the moose's habitat is not just an ecological concern, it's a pressing water protection issue. The rampant clear-cutting and muskeg clearing are decimating their homes. This episode aims to bridge the knowledge...
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We've Been Here Before―Returning to the Land for Healing is Climate Change Direct Action with Dr. Kevin Lewis
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Welcome to As Long As The River Flows, a Keepers of the Water podcast! With this podcast, we hope to uplift our communities' collective voices and their work to protect clean fresh water. We are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, environmental groups, and concerned citizens working together for the protection of water, air, and land. We acknowledge that all water is connected and that water is sacred. Clean, fresh water is vital for the future and survival of all the life we share on this incredible planet. Today's guest, Dr. Kevin Lewis, is from the Miniikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6. Dr....
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Denesuline, The People of the Land and the Paulette Case with Elder François Paulette
As Long As The River Flows Podcast by Keepers of the Water
Welcome to As The River Flows Podcast! With this podcast, we hope to uplift the collective work and voices of our communities in the protection of water. We are First Nation, Métis, Inuit, environmental groups, and concerned citizens working together for the protection of water, air, and land. We acknowledge that all water is connected and that water is sacred. This episode features François Paulette, Denesuline from Smith's Landing First Nation, Treaty 8. An advocate of Treaty and Indigenous rights. He has spoken to international audiences on human rights, spiritual healing from colonial...
info_outlineWelcome to As The River Flows Podcast!
With this podcast, we hope to uplift the collective work and voices of our communities in the protection of water. We are First Nation, Métis, Inuit, environmental groups, and concerned citizens working together for the protection of water, air, and land. We acknowledge that all water is connected and that water is sacred.
This episode features François Paulette, Denesuline from Smith's Landing First Nation, Treaty 8. An advocate of Treaty and Indigenous rights. He has spoken to international audiences on human rights, spiritual healing from colonial oppression, and environmental protection. In this episode, François speaks to us about the historic Paulette Case (PAULETTE v. THE QUEEN), which was the filing of a legal caveat concerning the different interpretations of Treaty 8 and Treaty 11 between the Government of Canada and the Denesoline in the Northwest Territories.
On September 6th, 1973, Justice Morrow found that the Dene “are the prima facie owners of the lands covered by the caveat – that they have what is known as aboriginal rights.” He also found that “notwithstanding the language of the two Treaties, there is sufficient doubt on the facts that aboriginal title was extinguished that such claim for the title should be permitted to be put forward by the caveators.”
Although the case was dismissed in the Supreme Court of Canada on a technicality, it was a significant step forward in the collective fight for Indigenous Rights.
Clean, fresh water is invaluable for our shared future and the survival of all of the life we share this incredible planet with. There is hope before us through Indigenous Knowledge applied to our daily lives.
This episode was edited and produced by Beverly Andrews.