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Mohawk Institute
Brittany Townrow
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Urban Indian Health Institute
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Residential Schools
Inuit Culture
Colette Sunday
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Six Nations
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Cultural Reclamation

Named one of Audible's Best Canadian Podcasts of 2025. Join Rosanna Deerchild every Friday for vibrant conversations with our cousins, aunties, elders and heroes. Rosanna guides us on the path to better understanding our shared story. Together, we learn and unlearn, laugh and become gentler in all our relations.

Our award-winning show is rooted in radio, where we’ve spent the last decade becoming ... more

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Beaver mimicry is helping scientists on Blackfoot territory keep water on the land and put an end to decades of drought. It’s one of many ways Indigenous people look to our beaver kin for lessons on restoring balance to ecosystems. Rosanna hears how ... more

Forget the birthday candles, some celebrations call for dynamite! Salmon are returning to river systems all along the Pacific coast where they are the lifeblood of communities. Along the Klamath River, one salmon warrior fulfilled a lifelong dream to... more

Siibii means river in Cree – a body of water with no fixed form. That description resonates with the pop singer/songwriter now known as Siibiii. Rosanna sits down for an intimate conversation to hear how Siibii’s questions around gender, sexuality an... more

From Kookums on campus to artists with new names, Rosanna explores what it means to know your story, be grounded in yourself and share all the love (even if it takes a little rage to get you there).

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Mickey Garrity
Ph.D. student at Fairfax Beaver Lab, enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
University of Minnesota
Episode: Sacred Seven: Beaver is nurturing, giving, wise
Eldon Yellowhorn
Professor of Indigenous Studies at Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Episode: Sacred Seven: Beaver is nurturing, giving, wise
Alvin Firstrider
Environmental scientist and environmental manager for Blood Tribe Land Management
Blood Tribe
Episode: Sacred Seven: Beaver is nurturing, giving, wise
Jay Simpson
Indigiqueer poet and writer from the Sapatoia Cree Nation
Episode: Unapologetically Indigenous
Kukum Karen Korshane
Grandmother in residence at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Episode: Unapologetically Indigenous
Maidy Keir
Niece of Corporal Welby Patterson, who shares her family's story and the legacy of Indigenous soldiers in World War II.
Six Nations of the Grand River
Episode: Lost Stories and Found Voices: Honouring Indigenous Soldiers
Lieutenant Melanie Rustenburg
Air Operations Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, who speaks about her military journey and Indigenous identity.
Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: Lost Stories and Found Voices: Honouring Indigenous Soldiers
Matilda Rosa
Curator of the Indigenous Liberators exhibit, focusing on honoring Indigenous soldiers who contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands.
Radboud University
Episode: Lost Stories and Found Voices: Honouring Indigenous Soldiers
Adrian Stimson
Indigenous artist from the Siksika Nation
Episode: Introducing | Forged: The true story behind the Norval Morrisseau art fraud

Host

Rosanna Deerchild
Host of vibrant and insightful conversations focused on Indigenous culture, identity, and social issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 781 ratings
  • Marginal podcast at best

    Every time I catch this on the radio I wonder why, with such a large cbc budget, it is such a terrible podcast.

    Every story seems to be making a story out of something that is not actually an interesting story. I am left wondering what the point is other than making settlers feel guilty about being here.

    Surely there can be some worthwhile tales of First Nation life to tell.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr___Dave__
    Canada5 months ago
  • Thank You

    Thank you Rosanna for your diligence, openness, and caring for not just your community but the human community as a whole. I am a faithful listener and you have changed my life and my perspective on life. Thank you so very much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamera from Baltimore
    United States8 months ago
  • Gently opens my mind

    I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast because it expands my mind through conversations and stories in a gentle and welcoming way. I am a second generation settler on this land and most of what I learned through this podcast I've never heard before. I feel grateful to everyone who creates this podcast And I'm excited to keep learning from Unreserved and figure out how to apply some of the lessons in my life and local community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    draWords
    Canadaa year ago
  • Essential listening if you care about human rights

    I have been stunned by the heart-rending testimonies of the victims of appalling abuses of human rights recorded in this podcast, including the deliberate targeting of children and the premeditated destruction of family ties. In the UK the predominant myth is still widely held that the indigenous populations of the Americas were tiny in number and largely affected by the unintentional import of diseases. The prosecution by modern states of cruel policies of ethnic annihilation into the late 20... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noscitur
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Favourite show

    My favourite podcast! Each episode makes me laugh and cry and I always learn something new. Thank you Rosanna Dearchild. You’re such a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newbie to work
    Canada3 years ago

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Some reviews note a desire for more unique formats within the discussions while overall expressing gratitude for the insights shared.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of topics and the depth of conversations that bring Indigenous perspectives to light.
Many find the podcast to be a powerful educational tool, helping to foster understanding of Indigenous issues among non-Indigenous audiences.
The host's approach is often described as genuinely caring and engaging, enhancing the listening experience.

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Welcoming Home the Salmon
Q: What other ways are you, mentioned restoring the habitat?
We have been reconnecting oxbow lakes, adding spawning gravels, and providing fish passage at the dams, which has had immediate positive effects for salmon.
Welcoming Home the Salmon
Q: Can you take me to that moment when you witnessed that first dam being removed?
We were gathered at the base of the dam and started to see water, the first time in a hundred years, which brought everyone to cheers.
Welcoming Home the Salmon
Q: What were some of those obstacles?
There were so many obstacles, but a major one was when the power company threatened to pull out of the dam removal deal in 2020, which would have meant no dam removal.
Welcoming Home the Salmon
Q: How does that resonate with you? Was that true at the time?
Oh, it was so true. Our leaders started calling for Klamath Dam Removal in 2002 following an act of ecocide on the Yurok Reservation, where the largest fish kill in American history happened.
Healing, self-discovery and love with Eenou trans pop artist Siibii
Q: Why is self-love on your mind?
Siibii shared that past negative beliefs around themselves stemmed from being neurodivergent and emphasized the importance of kindness towards oneself post-diagnosis.

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Engaging in a mix of storytelling and insightful dialogue, this podcast explores the deep-rooted cultural narratives and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous communities. With a focus on personal experiences, social justice, and advocacy, it invites listeners into heartfelt conversations with a range of guests, including artists, activists, and elders, who share their journeys and insights. The blend of humor, emotional depth, and educational content sets the stage for an enriching listening experience that aims to bridge gaps in understanding and foster empathy among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences.

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1. Mickey Garrity
2. Eldon Yellowhorn
3. Alvin Firstrider
4. Jay Simpson
5. Kukum Karen Korshane
6. Maidy Keir
7. Lieutenant Melanie Rustenburg
8. Matilda Rosa

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