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April 16, 2025 59 mins
In this powerful episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, retired police officer and Indigenous educator George Couchie shares his journey from policing to healing — and why truth and reconciliation in Canada is more urgent than ever.

Hear firsthand stories about residential schools, systemic racism, Indigenous youth trauma, and the transformation of police training in Ontario.

Whether you're Canadian or not, this is a raw, eye-opening conversation you won’t forget.

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction  
03:00 - Policing in Two Worlds  
10:30 - Breaking the Silence: Residential School Abuse  
17:50 - Creating the Native Awareness Program  
23:15 - Talking Circles & Sweat Lodges: A Path to Healing  
29:40 - Trauma, Addiction & Cultural Belonging  
36:55 - Graveyards Without Names: Uncovering the Truth  
44:20 - From Shame to Pride: Rebuilding Indigenous Identity  
50:10 - A Message to Indigenous Youth  
57:45 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action
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