Released January 30, 2012 - NationTalk speaks with Vice-Chair, Chris Desjarlais of the Elizabeth Métis Settlement. Chris talks about the positive impact of Elizabeth Métis Settlement has on it's community members in Alberta. He also focuses on the new and exciting partnership with Habitat for Humanity. A program where both organizations can help community members be more involved in home ownership. He discusses the importance of why Aboriginal/Métis people can benefit in owning their own home on Aboriginal soil. He also believes it will be a strong and well-focus community where Aboriginal people can own a home and be self-governed and empowered for future generations.

For more information: http://www.elizabethms.ca/

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Regional Chief Angus Toulouse of Ontario speaks on the Treaties between the First Nations and governments of Canada. The treaties we share cover most of the landmass of Ontario, they were made to set the terms of our relationships and the conditions upon which land and resources would be shared. Unfortunately they have not been upheld. We need to honour our treaties, we are all here to stay, First Nations, Ontarians, and Canadians.

For more information: http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/

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Released January 26, 2012 - NationTalk speaks with Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, outside of the Crown First Nation Gathering held in Ottawa on January 24th. The discussion focuses on the voice of First Nations people and whether or not Prime Minister Harper is in line with the voice of our National Chief.

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Join us for the 19th Annual
National Aboriginal
Achievement Awards
being held in Vancouver, British Columbia
at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 8:30 PM

http://www.naaf.ca

Release Date: January 24, 2011 - NationTalk recently sat down with Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He was at the Crown - First Nation Gathering, taking place in Ottawa. Topics included the Treaties, the history behind the Treaties and how they were not upheld. The Treaties were set up to share the land, to ensure the First Nations people were to be an integral part of Canada. Also discussed were the Indian Act and how it should be abolished, Mercredi states it should never have been created. He talks about how important education is in keeping our communities strong, one of the First Nations rights that were discussed when the Treaties first came about. The differences between western society and First Nations beliefs and how still to this day, show how each generation needs to re-educate the government and the Canadian people on what our history is, and how we need to complete the Treaties that were begun 137 years ago.

For more information: http://crownfirstnationgathering.com/


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Release Date: Jan 16, 2012, This edition of NationTalk includes Nick Ashawasega and the Vice President of Learning Together, Lana Eagle. Attend Learning Together's 7th annual upcoming conference that will be held in Yellowknife, NT, and learn how to build relationships between Aboriginal communities and the mining sector. For the second year there will be a youth symposium where they can see which careers in mining are available and the education needed to be successful in this industry. Learning Together's conference provides and Aboriginal approach to Mining relationships at the grassroots level. Make sure to get out to Yellowknife and attend.

For more information go to: www.learning-together.ca

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Release Date: Jan 11, 2012 NationTalk speaks with Aboriginal singer/songwriter, Shy-Anne Hovorka from Northwestern Ontario. Her style in blues, pop, contemporary and folk has given this young rising star a career in the spotlight. In 2010, at the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards, she was voted the Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the Year as well as the Best Producer/Engineer for 2010. Shy-Anne's debut album "Black Thunderbird" was highly successful and her second album "Pseudo" is showing signs of going even further.

Shy-Anne has just released a powerful new video for her new release "Too Young, Too Late" featuring youth singer, Christine Arnold. The video shows a tragic car collision and death as a result of distracted driving. Shy-Anne has written this song in response to the stats that show texting and driving is the #1 killer of youth in North America. The song was proudly supported and sponsored by TBay Tel, The Generators, City of Thunder Bay, Ministry of Transportation, and many more.

For More Information:
http://www.shy-anne.com/

Watch the Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1AiQFaoIHc

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NWMO Working Group Day 2 - Part 1

NWMO Working Group Day 2 - Part 2

Release Date: Dec 21, 2011 Dr. Jane Thompson, Executive Director at TD Scholarships, spent a few moments with NationTalk at CCAB's FAAY selection day. With TD Bank Group being a big supporter of Aboriginal Youth and FAAY, Dr. Thompson feels it is a privilege to be able to partake in such a unique and rewarding process. NationTalk would like to thank the sponsors who took time to speak with NationTalk's listeners.

For More Information Please Go To: For More Information Please Go To: FAAY

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Release Date: Dec 21, 2011 At the same CCAB FAAY selection day, Nick Ashawasega sat down with Tracey Durand, Senior VP, Corporate & Legal Affairs and General Counsel at Sodexo Canada. Listen to hear more about Tracey's role within Sodexo and what it feels like having the honour of sponsoring scholarship funds for Aboriginal youth.

For More Information Please Go To: FAAY

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Release Date: Dec 21, 2011 Recently, Nick Ashawasega from NationTalk sat down with Chris Jones from Sun Life Financial who is the Manager of Student Program Services. Sun Life Financial is a big part of CCAB's FAAY selection and has been providing dollars to Aboriginal students, as well as, students in general for several years. Being a financial services organization, they take pride in mentoring young adults who may end up working with them for a long time. Listen for more about how to get involved with Sun Life or CCAB's FAAY.

For More Information Please Go To: FAAY

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Release Date: Dec 21, 2011 BMO's Aboriginal Recruitment Officer, James McKay, also, took time out of his very busy day during the 2011 FAAY selection day to speak with Nick Ashawasega from NationTalk. Listen to hear James explain more about the amount of applications and what is required of each applicant to ensure they may get a chance at one of the many scholarships. BMO puts up a great amount of funding to ensure Aboriginal Youth get their chance.

For More Information Please Go To: FAAY

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Release Date: Dec 21, 2011 At CCAB's Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth Selection Day, Director of Program Development, Angela Bishop took the time to sit down with NationTalk and let us in on a little more about how FAAY works and the wonderful work done by CCAB and its people to ensure high school and post secondary students from across Canada have access to funding, which would otherwise be hard to come by. Thanks to BMO, TD, Sodexo, Sun Life and ESS amongst others as supporters which allow this program to continue.

For More Information Please Go To: FAAY

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Innovative Strategies for Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management in Home & Community Care Day 2 Part 2

December 14, 2011

Keynote Speaker – Connie Davis: “Chronic Disease Prevention & Management in First Nations: Care Model, Current Status & Next Steps”

Innovative Strategies for Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management in Home & Community Care Day 2 Part 1


December 14, 2011
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Evan Adams:“Diabetes & Men”

Innovative Strategies for Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management in Home & Community Care Day 1 Part 2

December 13, 2011
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Cornelia Wieman “Diabetes & Mental Health”

Innovative Strategies for Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management in Home & Community Care

December 13, 2011

Keynote Speaker – Dr. David Ryan: “Building a Healing Community: Networking Professionals, Organizations and Just Plain Folks”

Recently, NationTalk's Nick Ashawasega sat down with Go Forth Institute's founder and President, Dr. Leslie Roberts. Listen to hear more about Leslie and the wonderful work she has undertaken along the way as an Entrepreneur, which led her to creating the GoForth Institute's 100 Essential Small Business Skills™. A program that helps small business entrepreneurs succeed when the odds are against them. Check it out if you are looking to ensure your business succeeds.

For more information go to: http://www.goforthinstitute.com/index.php

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COO Environmental Conference - October 6, 2011 - Day 3

COO Environmental Assessment - October 5, 2011 - Day 2

COO Environmental Assessment - October 4, 2011 - Day 1

23rd Annual Canadian Power Conference
and Networking Centre

Interviewing:

David from Georgian College

23rd Annual Canadian Power Conference
and Networking Centre

Interviewing:

Kristopher Stevens from Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) - Executive Director

23rd Annual Canadian Power Conference
and Networking Centre

Interviewing:

G. Richard Cook from Riva Modeling - Vice President

23rd Annual Canadian Power Conference
and Networking Centre

Interviewing:

Dawn from Georgian College

23rd Annual Canadian Power Conference
and Networking Centre

Interviewing:

Art Jacko from United Chiefs and Council of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) - Lands and Resource Manager

John W. Brace from Northland Power - President and CEO

Release Date:December 12, 2011 - NationTalk speaks with Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation during an impromptu march to Parliament Hill after a very emotional speech during the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly happening in Ottawa.

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Release Date: Dec 2, 2011, NationTalk speaks with Chief David Babin Wahgoshig First Nation. Topics include the injunction that was filed by the Wahgoshig First Nation against Solid Gold Resources to halt mining exploration on their traditional lands. The injunction was postponed until Dec 7, 2011, the Judge was removed due to a conflict of interest.


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NWMO Working Group Day 1