Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Miko Beasley Denson, Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Listen for more information on this incredible Tribal nation, as well, some of the challenges and successes they have encountered over the many years.

For more information see http://www.choctaw.org/index.htm

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Donald "Del" Laverdure, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs. Topics include more on the 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010)& American Indian Business Trade Fair, as well as the similar tasks both Canadian and U.S. governments are currently undertaking and a ground-breaking land-owner case, which could be worth close to 3.4 billion.

For more information see http://www.bia.gov/

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Maria Dadgar (Executive V.P.) and Margo Proctor (Chairwoman) of The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). Topics include an overview of the expectedly wildly successful 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010) & American Indian Business Trade Fair. Also, how conferences like these are immensely important to all indigenous peoples both sides of the border.

For more information see http://www.ncaied.org/default.php

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Steve Cardwell, President of Brenco Industrial Services, LLC. Topics include background on the company itself, as well as, information on the unique services and work Brenco Industrial Services provide their customers. Also, more on Steve Cardwell's incredible award he took home from RES 2010. Visit their website for more information on all areas of work Brenco Industrial Services covers.

For more information see http://www.brenco-llc.com/index.php

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Robert Middleton, Director of The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. Topics include the continuing trend of energy development in the U.S.A. and the continued need for economic development for First Nations of Canada, as well as, the Tribal nations of the U.S.A. More on the policies involved within the efforts of the U.S. Government to assist these nations own more.

For more information see http://www.bia.gov/index.htm

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with LiteFoot. Listen here for more about this incredible individual who is an accomplished actor, rapper, public speaker and so much more. Whether working with Jay-Z, updating his successful clothing line, or being host for the 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010) & American Indian Business Trade Fair, LiteFoot is continuing to bring good.

For more information see http://www.litefoot.com/

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Incoming PDAC President Scott Jobin-Bevans welcomes Aboriginal peoples to their annual international conference held March 7 - 10 in Toronto.

Release Date: February 17th, 2010. NationTalk speaks Roberta Jamieson, President and CEO of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF). Topics include incredible background about the long-running National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, being held in Regina, Saskatchewan on March, 26th, as well as, more on the immense help NAAF provides. Listen to hear more about some of the great and unique things to expect from this years 17th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, also, some background on some of his years' great recipients. Make sure to get your last minute tickets!

For more information see http://www.naaf.ca

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Release Date: February 10th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Jon Baird - President of Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). Topics include some of the successes and obstacles faced by PDAC over the past couple of years, as well as, their upcoming convention in March. Other areas of discussion include the large role Aboriginal people play in Mining, all over Canada, and the continued challenges to inform and engage these communities in productive ways for all sides. Also more information on Jon Baird's other work with the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE).

For more information see http://www.pdac.ca/
http://www.camese.org/index.cfm

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Release Date: January 25th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Bob Simpson, President of Hopelink International, as well as, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dave Smith. Topics include the tremendous work Hopelink International has accomplished and is currently undertaking in the northern communities in helping Aboriginal youth, and the great work they have already accomplished for at-risk youth in the Caribbean. Also, hear more on Dave Smith's youth treatment centre and his residential treatment centre, which is currently in the works.

For more information on Bob Simpson see http://www.hopelink.ca/index.htm

For more information on Dave Smith see http://www.davesmithcentre.org/index.html

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Release Date: January 20th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with National Chief Shawn Atleo. Topics include the National Chief's continued efforts to improve education and continue economic development for all First Nations in Canada. As well, listen to hear a breakdown of his recent breakfast speech co-hosted by CCAB and the Toronto Board of Trade and how this speech made history. Also, his belief in how important First Nations are on a provincial, national and international level.

For more information see http://www.afn.ca

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Release Date: January 18th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Grand Chief Morris J. Swan Shannacappo of Rolling River First Nation. Topics include some of the the great initiatives he is undertaking for the communities he leads. Bringing awareness to the damage being done to the northern communites due to dams and how he is looking for alternative energy sources such as wind energy.

For more information see http://www.scoinc.mb.ca/index.php

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Release Date: January 14th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Alan Park - Chief Executive Officer for Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation -Topics include a new loan program for Aboriginal communities that benefit only non-Aboriginal banks. The controversy has INAC not consulting First Nations businesses and Aboriginal Financial Institutions such as the Wi-chi-Way-Win Capital Corp., which work in the field and giving private banks the ability to loan money risk free. Very unfair practice, they are providing Aboriginal dollars to finance private banks that have no vested interest in our communities. Any interest and other fees will go to their shareholders and not back to our communities the way it does with Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corp.

For more information see http://www.twcc.mb.ca/

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with David Acco, Co-founder of Acosys Consulting. Topics include the positives the Aboriginal employment force can provide, also, the vast work Acosys provides in Information technology, Human Resources, Aboriginal Policy Development, with a goal of increasing the visibility of Aboriginal business and consulting professionals. They also aim to maintain a 33% Aboriginal human resources component for each project, and even have an Aboriginal Internship program.

For more information see http://www.acosysconsulting.com/home.html

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Domenic A. Natale, Vice President, Aboriginal Trust Services at TD Bank Financial Group. Topics include the tremendous work CCAB and TD Bank undertake in communities to help further economic development, housing, employment, etc. As well, the importance for organizations like CCAB and TD to continue and develop better relationships with corporate Canada and communities.

For more information see http://www.td.com

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Clint Davis, President of CCAB. The President of CCAB has some quick words about 2009 and a bit of what to expect in 2010, as well as, the need to continue events like CCAB's winter gala to promote better relationships amongst organizations.

For more information see http://www.ccab.com/

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with George Smitherman, MPP Toronto Centre. Topics include the upcoming election and George Smitherman's intentions on becoming your next mayor of Toronto, and what he will bring to the table. Other topics include the importance the Aboriginal population plays, not only in Toronto, but on a national scale.

For more information see http://www.georgesmitherman.com/

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Release Date: November 5th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with award-winning recording artist, Crystal Shawanda. Listen to her talk about some of the experiences she has encountered en route to her current success as a recording artist and what her first passion really is. Also, more about her family and upbringing, and how these are some of her biggest influences. As well, some information regarding her upcoming attendance as a keynote speaker in Brandon, Manitoba, for the 'A Day of Inspiration' event.

For more information see http://www.crystalshawandaonline.com

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Release Date: November 3rd, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Terri Roulette McCartney, organizer of 'A Day of Inspiration'. The main focus is around the upcoming conference being held in Brandon, Manitoba, November 9th and 10th, 2009. This unique event will provide youth the opportunity to connect with employment and education exhibits in a series of career Workshops and a Youth Empowerment forum. Inspirational keynote presentations by Aboriginal role models, Susan Aglukark, Crystal Shawanda, Calvin Helin and Richard Mckay.

For more information see http://www.adayofinspiration.com or email

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Release Date: October 13th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Derek Burleton, Associate Vice President and Director of Economic Analysis for TD Bank Financial Group. This NationTalk interview focuses on a TD economic report, released June 11th, 2009. The report contains highlights of the recent activity surrounding Aboriginal population in the areas of shelter, education, and employment. Included are some examples and what it will take to continue forward in this positive trend and also ways to increase awareness surrounding these issues.

For more information see http://www.TD.com

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Release Date: September 24, 2009 - NationTalk speaks with Darrell Beaulieu - Pres. & CEO of Denendeh Investments Inc. at the 2009 NWT Aboriginal Business Conference in Yellowknife. Darrell speaks about economic development in the north including a new business initiative underway to sell insurance products across Canada.

For more information see http://www.denendeh.ca

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Release Date: August 31st, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Tony Belcourt, President of The Indigenous Commission for Communications Technologies in the Americas (ICCTA). One topic of discussion focuses on the past, present and future work being done to get rid of the limited use of technology found amongst some Indigenous communities. Also covered, the work Tony Belcourt has done in helping start the International Indigenous Task Force, as well as, more information on the immensely important work ICCTA is involved in. Also, some incredible things going on in Brazil.

For more information see http://www.iccta-citca.org

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Release Date: August 17th, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Commander John Bennett Herrington. Some topics include some more information on Commander Herrington's great achievements, one being the first Native American in space. Another area of discussion focuses around education and the work Commander Herrington is doing in and around Indigenous communities to help offset the "Digital Divide". As well, more information is provided regarding The American Indian Institute for Innovation, where Commander Herrington is on the Board of Directors.

For more information see http://www.theaiii.com

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Release Date: August 6th, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Phil Lane Jr. Chairman of the Four Worlds International Institute (FWII). Topics of discussion include the work Four Worlds International Institute is accomplishing on both national and international levels, the unique relationship between the Condor and the Eagle and the FWII's work to re-build and re-introduce this unity that was found amongst different Indigenous communities, centuries ago. The ever-growing importance of the Aboriginal youth and how the leadership role that the older generation must embrace and how we can solve a lot of our problems with what FWII calls the "Fourth Way". Listen for more information on this powerful solution.

For more information see http://www.4worlds.org/

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Release Date: July 21th, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Daniel J. Brant, CEO of The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation. Topics include the great work being done by the Foundation and their upcoming strategic plans to help further opportunities for Aboriginals at both the corporate and community levels. Upcoming events include Aboriginal Innovations Conference and Dreamcatcher Gala and the "Big Idea"......

For more information see http://www.dcfund.ca

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Release Date: July 13th, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Cynthia Lickers-Sage, Executive Director of The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts (ANDPVA). One area of discussion focuses on ANDPVA's rich history and some successes they have encountered along the way. Another topic is ANDPVA's 3 year plan they have recently put into effect. As well, more details are provided regarding ANDPVA's new Indigenous Arts Network and its August launch.


For more information see http://www.andpva.com

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Blueprint for the Future (BFF) is a series of national career fairs designed to attract First Nation, Métis and Inuit high school students to the wide array of potential careers available in all employment sectors.

http://www.naaf.ca/html/blueprint_e.html

Release Date: July 9, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Daniel J. Brant, CEO of The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation. Topics include the Aboriginal Innovations Conference and Dreamcatcher Gala taking place October 28th and 29th and the announcement of their new "Big IDEA" contest. This allows all aboriginals the opportunity to come up with a new idea, no rules or regulations, with lots of cash prizes, the deadline is July 31st. Also, an investors panel will see a select few "Big Ideas", with up to $250,000 in funding a possibility.

For more information see http://www.dcfund.ca

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Release Date: June 29th, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Gary Lipinski, President of The Métis Nation of Ontario. One area of discussion includes a description and explanation of the self-government system in place for the Métis nation and its people, as well, some insight into how cases like that of Powley v. Supreme Court helped the Métis people of Canada further establish their rights and traditions. Other topics mentioned include: Issues sorrounding Métis status within Canada, the processes involved in attaining Métis status, and the importance of all Aborginal peoples working together and working with the Governement of Canada in some areas.


For more information see http://www.metisnation.org

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Release Date: May 4, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Clint Davis, President and CEO of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Topics include the challenges CCAB faced over the last year, how to affect change, build stronger programs and attract Aboriginal business. The successes which included bringing awareness to Aboriginal business opportunities to mainstream media and the obstacles facing Aboriginal business in Canada which is obtaining credit and certain industry sectors that are having trouble in this economy and how it is affecting Aboriginal business.

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