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MEDIA INDIGENA : Indigenous current affairs

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

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

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ON THIS EPISODE: Part 14 of BFF: Beyond Fires and Floods, as we return to all original recordings from our series on Indigenous climate narratives, rooted in a 3-day gathering of journalists, scholars and experts at UBC in late 2025. Here, we launch ... more

This episode, the return of BFF: Beyond Fires and Floods—our extended series on Indigenous climate narratives rooted in a 3-day gathering at UBC of journalists, scholars and experts in late 2025. An event co-convened by MEDIA INDIGENA regular Candis ... more

In this fourth and final instalment of "Petrostate Pushback"—our 2026 mini-summer-series on Indigenous resistance to energy extraction and exploitation—the back half of our investigation into infrastructure, from the material to the relational.

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On the third instalment of "Petrostate Pushback," our 2026 mini-summer-series on the Indigenous-led struggle for climate justice, we look at the climate implications of infrastructures, structures which invariably reflect and reinforce the priorities... more

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Recent Guests

Eriel Tchekwie Deranger
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation member and founder and executive director of Indigenous Climate Action.
Indigenous Climate Action
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Matteo Cimellaro
Public service reporter for the Ottawa Citizen with ancestral ties to Irminsk, Cree Nation, and Southern Italy.
Ottawa Citizen
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Cutcha Risling Baldy
Associate professor of Native American studies at Cal Poly Humboldt and Hupa, Karuk, and Yurok scholar.
Cal Poly Humboldt
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Stephanie Wood
Squamish Nation citizen and journalist for The Narwhal.
The Narwhal
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Ken Williams
Indigenous storyteller and playwright; co-convener of BFF roundtables
MEDIA INDIGENA / BFF
Episode: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 13 (ep 382)
Candis Callison
Professor at University of British Columbia, Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies
University of British Columbia
Episode: Petrostate Pushback: Part 4 (ep 381)
Kim TallBear
Professor of American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
Episode: Petrostate Pushback: Part 4 (ep 381)
Max Liboiron
Professor of Geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Director of the Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Episode: Petrostate Pushback: Part 4 (ep 381)
Kris Statnyk
Indigenous rights lawyer; co-chair of Gwich'in Council International
Gwich'in Council International
Episode: Petrostate Pushback: Part 2 (ep 379)

Host

Rick Harp

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 571 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada4 years ago
  • Very nice

    I’m enjoying this podcast! 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegzzLovesMusic
    Canada4 years ago

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Rick Harp is praised for guiding complex discussions clearly and making unfamiliar academic ideas accessible.
Listeners value the Indigenous perspectives and expert panels, particularly on issues they say receive limited or incomplete mainstream coverage.
Some listeners feel the analysis leans too far left, while others appreciate its critical examination of colonialism and current affairs.
Reviewers find the coverage informative, thoughtful and well organized, with humour helping balance difficult subjects.
A listener would welcome more guests and knowledge holders from outside academia.

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Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Q: What will journalism look like in 30 or 40 years from an Indigenous unboxing climate perspective?
Stephanie Wood says journalism must foreground Indigenous law, science, futurism, and community voices rather than defaulting to colonial assumptions, financial hooks, and event-driven framing.
Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 14 (ep 383)
Q: How can Indigenous imaginaries and narratives help ready us for what is coming and help us navigate it once it is here?
The panelists describe Land Back, Indigenous knowledge, and storytelling as ways to reimagine systems, strengthen relationships with land, and prepare communities for climate-changed futures.
Petrostate Pushback: Part 2 (ep 379)
Q: What makes Beatrice Hunter's case a pivotal example of Indigenous resistance under Canadian law?
Her case demonstrates how non-violent land defense can result in criminalization under injunctions and jail time, raising questions about the balance of rights between Indigenous sovereignty and private property interests.
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.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly roundtable conversations examine Indigenous current affairs in Canada and beyond, with particular attention to how colonialism, governance, climate change, resource development and media shape Indigenous lives and self-determination. Rick Harp guides discussions with Indigenous scholars, journalists, legal experts, community leaders and knowledge holders. Multi-part series and panel conversations allow guests to connect specific events and policies to wider histories, ideas and community perspectives.

The coverage stands out for centering Indigenous knowledge and analysis rather than treating Indigenous issues as a narrow topic or relying on mainstream media framing. Conversations are intellectually detailed but accessible, and ofte... more

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