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Dan and Mary Lou Smoke present a review of the film “Smoke Signals”, signaling the importance of this film being the first major film created about Indigenous peoples, by Indigenous peoples. Mary Lou teaches listeners about the artists featured on…

Mary Lou Smoke reads a press release from the Coalition for the Inquiry into the Death of Dudley George. Three years after he was fatally shot, the Coalition has still not been granted a full and impartial public inquiry. Dan and Mary Lou Smoke tell…

Dan and Mary Lou Smoke tell listeners about events coming up in the London, Ontario community.

Dan Smoke discusses the meaning of the Thanksgiving Address, which gives thanks for everything that has been put on the Earth by the Creator for people to live in harmony. Dan Smoke also discusses the importance of listening to the sacred…

Dan and Mary Lou Smoke present two different reviews of the film Smoke Signals to listeners. After, Dan and Mary Lou discuss the use of radio broadcasting within the film as a way to teach non-Indigenous viewers the importance of the oral tradition…

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…