1999-04-17

Description

Dan Smoke tells listeners about the importance of springtime as a season to give thanks to the Creator, as well as teaches listeners about the precepts of the Great Law of Peace. Dan also discusses the use of Indigenous names and phrases by sports teams in the United States. Dan and Mary Lou Smoke also tell listeners about the need for a public inquiry into the death of Dudley George.

Creator

Dan Smoke, Mary Lou Smoke

Date

1999-04-17

Language

English

Provenance

Smoke Signals Radio Show
CHRW Radio Western
Western University
London, Ontario
Canada

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Dan Smoke tells listeners a creation story about Turtle Island. After, Dan teaches listeners about the importance of springtime and some of the celebrations that occur in order to give thanks to the Creator for the season of renewal and growth.

Dan Smoke reads an article from the Washington Post discussing the use of Native names and terms by sports teams in the United States. In this article, it is announced that the Washington Redskins will not be allowed to trademark their nickname…

Dan Smoke reads a report regarding a partnership created between Indigenous Canadians and Americans, forged in an attempt to garner international attention around the conditions of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. After, Mary Lou Smoke reads an…

Dan Smoke tells listeners about a First Nations leader who supports the use of Native names and terms for sports teams, going against the Washington Post article read aloud earlier in the show.

Dan and Mary Lou Smoke tell listeners about a new book, ‘Peace, Power, and Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto’ by Taiaiake. Dan tells listeners about the teachings of the Great Law of Peace (particularly the important role Clan Mothers play in a…

Dan and Mary Lou Smoke tell listeners about current events happening in and around the London area.

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