Our Native Land

Our Native Land

Join our host, Tchadas Leo as we explore all things Indigenous and First Nations! Our Native Land features fun interviews and compelling discussions about Indigenous and First Nations cuisine, culture, heritage, and more from Vancouver Island and around the world. Recorded at CHEK Studios in Victoria, BC, Tchadas is joined by guests of all backgrounds and professions for educational, emotional, and engaging conversations. If you are interested in being a guest on Our Native Land, please contact us!

Episodes

Resilience in the Workplace

April 5, 2025 • 22 mins
Bubba Qwulshemutc shares his inspiring journey of overcoming systemic barriers as a marginalized individual in the workforce.
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Reconcilation and Politics

March 29, 2025 • 23 mins
MLA Warbus highlights how she has taken it on to challenge the societal norms of harmonizing Indigeneity and politics
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Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories

March 22, 2025 • 22 mins
A 3-year project that was a labour of love tells the story of Elders recordings turned into a graphic novel for youth.
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Ocean Warriors

March 8, 2025 • 23 mins
Local Producer Steve Sxwithul'txw discusses Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready, an Indigenous docu-series following the Ahousaht’s Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary
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Kelp Harvesting in Tofino

March 1, 2025 • 18 mins
Stevie from NAAS Foods takes us out on the water for some sustainable kelp harvesting, and talks about what the future holds for his nation.
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Healing through sports

February 22, 2025 • 23 mins
Terry Sedgewick from MEND Canada talks about his program to help youth through sports, a cause that's close to his heart based on his traumatic past.
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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Art and Culture

February 15, 2025 • 21 mins
From beautifully carved totems to hand crafted jewlery and cedar woven treasures, we explore the artists of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
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Everyone Belongs in Nature

February 8, 2025 • 23 mins
Power to Be is taking actions to build a path towards reconciliation alongside W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, connecting youth to the land where they live, work and play.
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Reclaiming the past to build the future

January 25, 2025 • 22 mins
Explore the innovative approach of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in turning adversity into opportunity with the Tin Wis Resort and all it brings to their community.
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Missing Sisters Project

January 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Geraldine Glattstein talks about the importance of giving missing and murdered Indigenous women a voice.
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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, History

January 11, 2025 • 21 mins
Discover the rich history of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, from their ancient roots to modern-day resilience, including their tribal parks project.
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Hungry Bubbas

January 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Hungry Bubbas Food Truck owner Adrienne Peter shares her passion for feeding her community and her cultural connection to her traditional ways. January 4, 2025.
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TEASER: Season 4

October 18, 2024 • 1 min
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Kaska Dena

June 6, 2024 • 29 mins
Kaska Dena
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Raven Sky Productions

May 18, 2024 • 22 mins
Artist, author and producer Daniel Elliot from Raven Sky Productions came on the show to talk about his art and how it’s transferred to production work with friend and filmmaker David Malysheff.
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All Nations Outreach Society

May 11, 2024 • 23 mins
After struggling with addiction, James Harry Sr founded the All Nations Outreach Society to help those on the downtown Vancouver EastSide.
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Myron "Mylo" Fowler

May 4, 2024 • 23 mins
National Geographic photographer & activist Mylo shares his journey with the arts and nature.
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Learn from the Land

April 27, 2024 • 24 mins
Land restoration experts Sarah and Judith talk about the importance of rebuilding native species for the community’s medicine.
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre

April 20, 2024 • 22 mins
An Indigenous hub to support families and community, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is proud of all 75 programs that they support. Tchadas gets a first hand view of a few of them.
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Indigenous Storytelling Through Art

April 6, 2024 • 22 mins
Kwakwaka'wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel dives into her role with BC Creative as well as the work she does to protect indigenous artists from counterfeit merchandising.
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