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1992-05-09 Segment 1
Dan Smoke relays news that, after a lengthy process, the jury selection has been made for the trial on the 1990 Oka crisis. Dan exclaims that this was one of the longest jury selection processes in Canadian history. Dan also shares details about his…
1993-07-17 Segment 1
Dan and Mary Lou Smoke recall that attending the N’Amerind Powwow. Dan and guest Hal Gilpin tell listeners about the emotional experience that comes with watching the Grand Entry at a powwow. After, Dan brings listeners’ attention to the realities of…
1993-07-17 Segment 2
Dan Smoke teaches listeners about the importance of understanding sweetgrass as a sacred medicine, and the important role it plays in Native cultures and traditions. After, Dan turns the conversation to the findings of Leonard Peltier’s third appeal.…
1993-07-17 Segment 3
Mary Lou Smoke reads a press release regarding the decision on Leonard Peltier’s third appeal. After, Dan and Mary Lou discuss the ways in which the Canadian federal government is extinguishing Aboriginal and treaty rights. Mary Lou reads an article…
1994-04-09 Segment 1
Dan Smoke tells listeners how the sacred teachings of the Great Law of Peace will help individuals, communities, and nations continue down a healing path to heal Mother Earth, and to help nations live in peace and harmony. After, Dan gives listeners…
1994-11-26 Segment 1
Dan Smoke explains the significance of the winter snow season as a time for rest and replenishment for all of creation. He also explains the significance of the oral tradition in Indigenous communities. Later, Dan and Mary Lou Smoke recount events…
1997-02-07 Segment 2
Dan Smoke teaches listeners about the purpose of Midwinter Ceremonies, which acknowledge the fertility of Mother Earth and offer gratitude to the Creator for new life coming forth after the winter. After, Dan Smoke introduces a talk given by Jay…
1997-02-07 Segment 4
Mary Lou Smoke shares a traditional teaching from Chief Seattle of the Squamish Nation. After, Dan and Mary Lou celebrate the 1997 winners of the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. Dan Smoke also introduces the feature for this episode, a…
1998-09-05 Segment 6
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…
1999-04-17 Segment 1
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.