S Nationtalk Interviews

Irving (Bing) Leblanc P.Eng., Director, Housing, Infrastructure and Emergency Services, AFN
At the recent AFN First Nations Emergency Management Forum and Tradeshow event in Calgary, Irving (Bing) Leblanc P.Eng., Director, Housing, Infrastructure and Emergency Services, speaks about AFN’s 1st Annual First Nations Emergency Management Forum with the emphasis on preparedness and resiliency initiatives. About AFN: The Assembly of First Nations is an assembly, modelled on the […]
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Barry Christoff, Vice-President of Indigenous Governance for the Institute on Governance
Release Date: February 9, 2017 NationTalk speaks with Barry Christoff, Vice-President of Indigenous Governance for the Institute on Governance (IOG). Barry is a member of Saulteau First Nations in northeastern British Columbia. The Institute is launching a five-part dialogue series “Characteristics of a Nation-to Nation Relationship,” in partnership with Canadians for a New Partnership. The […]
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Dana Cryderman, Director of Communications and Outreach at idoodlelearning.inc
Release Date: February 2, 2017 Dana Cryderman is originally from Edmonton, Alberta, but came to Ottawa in 2002 and joined the Canadian Foreign Service. She has had diplomatic postings in Venezuela (2005-2007) and in Washington DC (2014-2016). She has also held a number of portfolios at the Department of Foreign Affairs including as media spokeswoman, […]
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AFOA Canada’s 17th Annual National Conference is here!
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Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO, AFOA Canada
NationTalk speaks with Terry Goodtrack, CEO of AFOA Canada discussing the 17th National Conference be in Calgary, Alberta from February 7 – 9, 2017 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. The conference will focus on financial management, banking and investment for building wealth in the new fiscal relationship with Canada. Please visit our website at […]
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National Chief Perry Bellegarde Assembly of First Nations
Release Date: November 13, 2016 NationTalk speaks to National Chief Perry Bellegarde of Assembly of First Nations. The National Chief discusses upcoming issues facing the Assembly as well as interactions with various levels of government concerning Indigenous issues facing First Nations in Canada. High Quality/Radio Media Download: NationTalk interviews are distributed to general media, radio stations […]
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Andrea Menard, Metis Actress, Playwright, and Jazz Singer
Release Date: November 02, 2016 Andre Morriseau interviews Metis artist Andrea Menard who will be sharing the stage with Buffy Sainte-Marie and Susan Aglukark at the iHope Benefit resented by NationTalk at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver November 17, 2016. Andrea speaks about her path to progress and about some of her most recent work. […]
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Miles G. Richardson of Indigenous Leadership Initiative
Release Date: October 13, 2016 NationTalk speaks with Miles Richardson with the Indigenous Leadership Initiative about the recent Indigenous Guardians conference held in Ottawa. Miles talks about walking the walk on a Nation to Nation relationship with Canada and what success looks like for responsible stewardship of our lands and waterways. High Quality/Radio Media Download: NationTalk interviews are distributed to general […]
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Andre Morriseau, Director, Awards & Stakeholder Relations of CCAB
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award and National Youth Entrepreneur Award deadlines for nominations extended to Nov. 4th, 2016 Toronto, ON – 10- 04- 2016 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal business is extending the nominations deadline for the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award and the […]
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Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO NRStor
Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO NRStor, was formerly president of The Home Depot Canada and Asia, overseeing the growth of the company’s Canadian operations from 19 to 180 stores between 1996 and 2011. She also led the company’s entry into China while simultaneously leading the Expo Design Center business. Annette began her career as a […]
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Conversations with NationTalk – Stephen Kakfwi
Release Date: July 15, 2016 NationTalk caught up with Stephen Kakfwi at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly held this year in Niagara Falls. In the past quarter century Canada’s north and all its residents, especially Aboriginal people, have undergone a remarkable political, democratic, environmental, economic, cultural and geo-political transformation. Stephen Kakfwi, former […]
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Conversations with NationTalk – Grand Chief Doug Kelly
Grand Chief Doug Kelly is a Tribal Chief of the Sto:lo Tribal Council. He is currently the Chair of the BC First Nations Fisheries Council, a member of the First Nations Health Council, and acts as the Treasurer and Tribal Chief for Intergovernmental Relations for the Sto:lo Tribal Council. NationTalk caught up with the Grand […]
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Assembly of First Nations, Annual General Assembly – NationTalk speaks with Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
Assembly of First Nations, Annual General Assembly – NationTalk speaks with Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. NationTalk interviews are distributed to general media, radio stations and subscribers across Canada.
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Grand Chief Gord Peters speaks with NationTalk at the AFN Annual General Assembly.
Release Date: July 12, 2016 Grand Chief Peters is Lenape from the Delaware Nation Moravian of the Thames and is a member of the Turtle Clan. Gord has worked with First Nations both politically and non-politically for 35 years. He currently holds the position of Grand Chief for the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians […]
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Margaret Froh, Metis Nation of Ontario President
Release Date: June 8, 2016 Metis Nation of Ontario President, Margaret Froh, speaks on the issues of Land Management, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations as they relate to the Metis people, and future initiatives. High Quality/Radio Media Download: NationTalk interviews are distributed to general media, radio stations and subscribers across Canada.
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Bernie Farber, Executive Director of The Mosaic Institute
Over the past three decades Mr. Farber has worked tirelessly as a social commentator and a community builder, steadfastly bringing groups together from diverse populations to share their commonalities. His long-spanning career in the not-for-profit sector includes the role of CEO of the Canadian Jewish Congress (2005-2011) where he spearheaded multiple inter-faith initiatives and dialogues […]
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Midnight Shine
Release Date: May 10, 2016 The band is in Toronto for Canadian Music Week promoting their albums “Midnight Shine” and “Northern Man.” The interview encapsulates the band’s history, creative process and impact on aboriginal and non-aboriginal audiences. High Quality/Radio Media Download: NationTalk interviews are distributed to general media, radio stations and subscribers across Canada.
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David Eddy, CEO of the Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS)
Release Date: March 7, 2016 In January 2001 David Eddy became the Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS), a non-profit, off-reserve, Aboriginal housing provider in Vancouver, Canada. Under David’s leadership over the last seven years, VNHS has increased its portfolio by nearly 100% and broadened its mandate from strictly housing urban Aboriginal […]
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Mike Deranger, Top Tier Speakers at Pathways 2016 – Gathering Our Nations’ Youth for Trades
Release Date: February 25, 2016 Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently interviewed Mike Deranger, just one of the many top tier speakers at Pathways 2016 – Gathering Our Nations’ Youth for Trades. Listen to hear more about this premiere event and how you can get yourself and community youth involved. The event is taking place March 1-3 at the […]
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Perry Bellegarde, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Release Date: February 2, 2016 In advance of the First Nations Forum on Energy being held in Vancouver from Feb 10-11, NationTalk sat down with Perry Bellegarde, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, for his perspectives on the topic of energy and the economy. National Chief Bellegarde outlines a range of messages […]
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Jacob Pratt — 2016 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame, National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award Recipient
Release Date: January 29, 2016 Jacob Pratt is the founder and creative director of Wambdi Dance, and is a Dakota/Saulteaux member of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. Wambdi was started in 2012, and is a First Nations performance and events company that provides music and dance performances, cultural camps, youth motivational workshops, and traditional […]
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CCAB Toronto Gala Keynote Speaker – NHL Legend Reggie Leach
Release Date: January 25, 2016 Reginald Joseph Leach is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger legend and icon who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. He is best known for his time in Philadelphia, winning a Stanley Cup […]
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JP Gladu, President and CEO of CCAB
Release Date: January 25, 2016 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) will be hosting the 18th Annual Toronto Gala on February 2, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. Nationtalk sat down to discuss the event with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) President and CEO, JP Gladu. For more information go to: https://www.ccab.com/18th-annual-toronto-gala High Quality/Radio Media […]
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Mark Romoff – President & CEO of The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP)
Release Date: October 29, 2015 NationTalk recently reconnected with Mark Romoff, President & CEO of The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP). Listen to hear more about their amazing work and how it can assist you and your business. P3’s have the power to be an effective and cost efficient option for funding community infrastructure. Also, […]
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Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School
Release Date: October 28, 2015 On November 26th in Saskatoon, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is hosting the Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Conference, Breaking Boundaries for Community and Business. One of the highly regarded keynote speakers is Ken Coates the Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public […]
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Kevin Horsnell, Group General Manager, Forest Management Group, Canada at Canfor
Release Date: October 26, 2015 Recently, NationTalk’s Nick Ashawasega spoke with Kevin Horsnell, Group General Manager, Forest Management Group, Canada at Canfor. Listen to hear more about how Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper. Also, they were the nominating company for LTN Contracting Ltd., who recently were recognized by the Forest […]
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Jane Thompson, Executive Director for TD Scholarships
Release Date: October 21, 2015 NationTalk recently spoke with Jane Thompson, Executive Director for TD Scholarships. Listen to hear more about TD’s incredible scholarship programs and how they are impacting opportunities for community members across Canada. One specific scholarship is TD’s Scholarship for Community Leadership, which can be worth up to $70,000 a year with […]
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Chief Darcy Bear, Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Release Date: October 20, 2015 On November 26th in Saskatoon, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is hosting the Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Conference, Breaking Boundaries for Community and Business. One of the highly regarded keynote speakers is Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear who has served his community, located 26 kilometers south […]
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JP Gladu, President and CEO of CCAB
Release Date: October 15, 2015 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is hosting a groundbreaking Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Conference on the 26th of November in Saskatoon. Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations (AEDCs) represent the emergence of a new economic powerhouse on the Canadian business landscape, the conference is focused around this growing trend. Like any […]
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Andre Morriseau, Director, Awards & Communications Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Release Date: October 8, 2015 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is calling for nominations for the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. Listen to hear more about the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given each year to a successful First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit, or Métis business person, who has demonstrated significant community leadership […]
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Brenda Baptiste, National Steering Committee Member of the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM)
Release Date: October 7, 2015 Recently, NationTalk’s Nick Ashawasega spoke with Brenda Baptiste, National Steering Committee Member of the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) , as well as, Chair of Aboriginal Tourism BC. Listen to hear more about the upcoming ABM East 2015, being held November 2-4 in the Mississaugas of the New Credit Territory, Mississauga, […]
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Dawn Harvard, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Release Date: September 29, 2014 Recently, NationTalk’s Nick Ashawasega spoke with Dawn Harvard, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC). The focus was on NWAC’s upcoming, October 4th Annual Vigils. They are held to honour the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and continue to push for a National Inquiry and a […]
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Mohini Athia, Director of English Language Programs and Services at COPA
Release Date: Sept 24, 2015 Mohini Athia is Director of the Director of English Language Programs and Services at COPA, offering schools in Ontario a range of unique programs and resources focusing on bullying prevention and equity and inclusion. Mohini is also a secondary school teacher, specializing in business studies and special education. She has been […]
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Karen McCarthy, CEO of McCarthy Group of Companies
Release Date: Sept 23, 2015 Recently, NationTalk’s Nick Ashawsega sat down with Karen McCarthy, CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Entertainment Group. They are hosting the upcoming Sisters of our Spirit Gathering, with many well-known people involved like Mrs. Universe (Ashley Callingbull), Michelle Thrush and Wab Kinew to name a few. This unique event is taking […]
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Wendy Harris, CEO & President of CESO
Release Date: Sept 21, 2015 Recently, NationTalk sat down with Wendy Harris, CEO & President of CESO. Listen to hear more about their unique services and their incredible work as an economic development organization. They have a proven track record with Aboriginal communities, their organizations and beyond. Make sure to reach out to CESO now […]
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Gail McDonald, Executive Director of the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Release Date: September 4, 2015 NationTalk sits down with Gail McDonald, Executive Director of the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC), the premier Indigenous model of research and data excellence for the well being of our Peoples and communities. Gail talks about the early days, the successes, the road forward and about their upcoming conference […]
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National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations
Release Date: September 2, 2015 National Chief Perry Bellegarde continues AFN’s campaign to ensure Aboriginal people get out to vote in the upcoming Federal election. It is estimated that approximately 51 riding’s could swing the vote and with the Federal parties looking to ensure Aboriginal issues are being discussed, 2015 is shaping up to be […]
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Andre Morriseau, Director, Awards & Communications Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Release Date: August 12, 2015 NationTalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently chatted with Andre Morriseau, Director of Awards and Communications for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Listen to hear more about their upcoming National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award – Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF), which will be presented at the annual Toronto Gala. If […]
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Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)
Release Date: August 10, 2015 NationTalk recently spoke with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief, Les Louttit, who is also running for Grand Chief of NAN. The election is taking place August 12, so listen here to find out more about Deputy Grand Chief Louttit’s vision and plans for implementation which focus on a variety […]
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Minister Bob Chiarelli, MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean and Ontario’s Minister of Energy
Release Date: July 31, 2015 Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently spoke with Minister Bob Chiarelli who is currently the MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean, as well as, Ontario’s Minister of Energy. Many important topics are covered and you can listen first-hand how Ontario is ensuring its Aboriginal peoples are part of the mandate with many programs in place […]
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Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA)
Release Date: July 30, 2015 Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently spoke with Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA). Listen to hear more about this very unique organization and how it is looking to provide First Nations investment options, capital planning advice and—perhaps most importantly, access to long-term loans with preferable interest […]
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Tom Morrison, CIBC Regional Manager Aboriginal Banking, Central and Eastern Region and Ralph Daghfal, Vice-President CIBC Asset Management Inc.
Release Date: July 20, 2015 NationTalk spoke with Tom Morrison and Ralph Daghfal at the AFN Annual General Assembly held in Montreal. Topics include the CIBC initiatives focusing on education and youth in Aboriginal communities. Also CIBC has chosen to be a major sponsor for the AFN AGM event in Montreal, and has made a commitment to the […]
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Chief Ira Lavallee, PiaPot First Nation
Release July 13, 2015 NationTalk spoke with Chief Ira Lavallee from the PiaPot First Nation at the AFN AGA held in Montreal this past week. Chief Lavallee discusses the TRC and the reconciliation process, the how the residential school era hit their community very hard by loss of language, loss of culture amoung many other areas. […]
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J.P. Gladu President and CEO and Minister Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
Release Date: June 26, 2015 Discussed the release of the Community & Commerce Ontario Report & Roundtable which is looking at Aboriginal economic development corporations in Ontario. AEDC’s are building relationships and advancing economic interests in communities throughout Ontario. Minister Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs spoke about Aboriginal procurement initiative, and how the government is […]
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David Noganosh, President and CEO of Red Wolf Mediation & ADR Services
Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently spoke with David Noganosh, President and CEO of Red Wolf Mediation & ADR Services. Listen to hear more about Ontario’s only First Nations owned and operated Mediation Firm. They have tremendous background and expertise in a Transformative Mediation model. They offer a variety of services so make sure to learn more here! […]
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National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations
Release Date: June 17, 2015 Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently spoke with National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). The main topic of conversation surrounded the recent Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ update on their Final Report, which will be released later this year. There were many findings and Calls to Action which National […]
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Paula Sevestre, Founder of Paula Sevestre Spiritual Connections
Release Date: June 18, 2015 Nationtalk’s Nick Ashawasega recently spoke with Paula Sevestre, Founder of Paula Sevestre Spiritual Connections. Listen to hear more about the upcoming two-day symposium, The Power of Inspiration & Working with Your Intuitive Voice. It will be taking place July 4-5 in Toronto and July 25-26 in Halifax. Don’t miss out on […]
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Meagan Stewart, one of their Indigenous Canadian Employees who is also a Finance Officer with HSBC Bank Canada
Release Date: June 3, 2015 Recently, Nick Ashawasega and NationTalk conducted a 3 part Interview Series with HSBC Bank Canada. HSBC Bank Canada is a global bank serving Canadians for more than 30 years. They have worked hard to improve representation and advancement of Indigenous Canadian Employees and this interview series will showcase their experiences […]
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Bernard Gilbert, Associate Project Manager at HSBC Bank Canada
Release Date: June 3, 2015 This is the final part of a 3 part Interview Series with HSBC Bank Canada. Nick Ashawasega and NationTalk recently spoke with Bernard Gilbert, Associate Project Manager at HSBC Bank Canada, who are a global bank serving Canadians for more than 30 years. They have worked hard to improve representation […]
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Jaqcues Fleurant, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Sponsor of the HSBC Indigenous Canadian Employee Resource Group
Release Date: June 3, 2015 Recently, Nick Ashawasega and NationTalk conducted a 3 part Interview Series with HSBC Bank Canada. Listen here for the 2nd part of this Interview Series where we speak with Jaqcues Fleurant, Chief Financial Officer and executive sponsor of the HSBC Indigenous Canadian Employee Resource Group. Jacques and HSBC Bank Canada […]
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