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MEDIA INDIGENA : Indigenous current affairs

Rick Harp
Indigenous Peoples
Climate Change
Colonialism
Canada
First Nations
Residential Schools
Colonization
Indigenous Dependency
Idle No More
Indigenous Journalism
Homelessness
Genomics
Pretendianism
Bill C-92
Self-Determination
Indigenous Identity
Economic Dispossession
Food Insecurity
Reconciliation
Indigenous Studies

A weekly roundtable about Indigenous issues and events in Canada and beyond. Hosted by Rick Harp.

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ON THIS EPISODE: Part seven of BFF: Beyond Fires and Floods, where we go beyond mainstream infatuation with crisis and catastrophe to instead dive deep into Indigenous climate narratives. Recorded at a 3-day gathering of nearly 40 journalists, schola... more

ON THIS EPISODE: the sixth instalment of BFF: Beyond Fires & Floods—our extended series on Indigenous climate narratives—in which we bring you the back half of "Storying Systems vs. Symptoms," day two's second session.

Returning for the remainder o... more

ON THIS EPISODE: Part five of BFF: Beyond Fires & Floods, in which we bring you the first half of 'Storying Systems vs. Symptoms,' the second session of the second day of climate conversations we co-convened with dozens of Indigenous scholars, journa... more

ON THIS EPISODE: BFF: Beyond Fires & Floods—part four, featuring the back half of "Storytellers Without Borders," the lead-off session on BFF's second day, where close to 40 scholars, journalists and experts gathered to discuss Indigenous climate nar... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Cyca
Panelist on Indigenous climate storytelling
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Tiara R Naputi
Panelist commenting on crisis, affiliation with Micronesia-related issues
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Jeffrey Ansloos
Panelist contributing to discussion on storytelling and psychology
University/academic circle
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Gina Starblanket
Panelist sharing Indigenous perspectives on land, storytelling, and governance
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Julian Ogun
Indigenous rights advocate and writer referenced for pieces like To Hell With Drowning
Indigenous rights law/advocacy
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Stephanie Papik
Panelist with scientific background discussing Indigenous knowledge in biodiversity
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 6 (ep 371)
Cutcha Risling Baldy
Indigenous writer and scholar
Author/Scholar
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 4 (ep 369)
Eriel Deranger
Climate justice advocate and Indigenous rights promoter
Red Nation (Indigenous rights organization)
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 4 (ep 369)
Tristan Ahtone
Kiowa journalist and editor-at-large at GRIST
GRIST
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 3 (ep 368)

Host

Rick Harp
Host and producer, focused on Indigenous current affairs; leads discussions with scholars, journalists, and community voices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 566 ratings
  • Settler Re-education 101

    This podcast has enabled me to hear the perspectives of native scholars I wouldn’t have any contact with otherwise. As a white settler working in construction there simply aren’t many natural ways I would come across these perspectives. This is concerning as in recent years white construction workers started voting, this wasn’t the case 10+ years ago. Thanks for some re-education

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ Marx
    Canada2 years ago
  • My Favourite Podcast!

    Media Indigena has been & continues to be my most anticipated podcast. Rick is a great host & the panelists are academics, experts in their fields & well beyond. This podcast is wise, informative and often funny (which is amazing because the topics are often difficult). They cover a wide range of subjects & current issues - many not covered at all (& definitely not with full comprehension) by mainstream media.

    Some of the academic concepts & terms are unfamiliar to non-academics like me.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anaanatiaq
    Canada2 years ago
  • Smart & Informative

    Love the show!

    A very useful location app to use is “what3words”. Used off-line, to communicate non-addressed locations, use words rather than gps numbers. Name / find an exact location, doorway or trail-marker, or add it to photos. Used around the globe for search and rescue; Some Canadian gov’t organizations have adopted it in 2020.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JiminieCrikket
    Canada3 years ago
  • Unbalanced

    Although informative and articulate, the authors and speakers miss out on contemporary issues nuances. I was expecting more centrist position but I found it a bit too left-of-centre for my liking.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Schr8r
    Canada3 years ago
  • Very nice

    I’m enjoying this podcast! 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegzzLovesMusic
    Canada4 years ago

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Community funding and independence are valued by supporters and listeners alike.
Thoughtful and informative discussions that illuminate Indigenous perspectives often missing in mainstream media.
Panelists are academics and experts who explain complex issues accessibly with humor.
Listeners praise the show's depth, but some critique a perceived left-leaning tilt on certain topics.

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Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 3 (ep 368)
Q: How do you balance global forces with local reporting when covering climate stories?
By centering Indigenous and local audiences, collaborating across borders, and translating complex global dynamics into accessible stories that empower communities rather than frame them as merely passive victims or beneficiaries.
Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 1 (ep 366)
Q: How should media frame climate stories to avoid sensationalism and honor Indigenous perspectives?
By focusing on long histories, relational storytelling, and the lived experiences of communities, rather than isolated disasters, and by centering Indigenous knowledge and voices in framing.
Interrogating 'The White Possessive', Pt. 3 (ep 362)
Q: What kinds of Indigenous knowledge are being appropriated in the context of the climate crisis?
Candis identifies that Indigenous knowledge can transform climate science and improve adaptation strategies, marking its significance in research.
Interrogating 'The White Possessive', Pt. 3 (ep 362)
Q: How much of academic research is now driven by clout and clicks, as Olga implies?
Candis discusses that academia is caught up in the capitalist context, revolving around competition for research dollars and prestige.
Storytelling on stolen land: Indigenous eyes on Canadian politics, Pt 2 (ep 359)
Q: What advice would you give to young Indigenous journalists?
Stay strong and do not give up; representation at all levels in the media is crucial for change.

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A weekly roundtable centered on Indigenous current affairs with a strong emphasis on Indigenous sovereignty, climate storytelling, and media representation. Discussions frequently surface tensions between local realities and global narratives, the ethics of research and storytelling, and the role of journalism in empowering Indigenous communities. Notable strength lies in a diverse panel of Indigenous scholars, journalists, and activists who bring historical context, language, and land-based knowledge into contemporary policy and media debates. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who value Indigenous perspectives in climate justice, governance, and media criticism, and who appreciate rigorous analysis delivered with accessible humor ... more

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