As Long As The River Flows

Episode 24 - Indigenous Bear Teachings - Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis, part 2 What - In numerous Indigenous cultures, the Bear, or Muskwa, holds profound significance. Numerous narratives and teachings delve into the importance of bear wisdom, medicines, and lodges. The bear imparts many lessons through its way of life, with courage standing out as one of the most significant teachings. Join Keepers of The Water as Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis explores Bear teachings… Who - In episode 24 we hear Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis is a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher and writer. Dr. Lewis has worked with higher learning institutions within the Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the areas of Cree Language Development and Instructional methodologies. For the past 15 years, Dr. Lewis has been working with community schools in promoting land and language-based education and is founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps a non- profit organization focused on holistic community well-being and co-developer of Land-Based Cree Immersion School kâ-nêyâsihk mîkiwâhpa. Dr. Lewis is from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Music - Song: Good Day To Die, Composer: Miguel Johnson Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCenTwNA8ioN37RD7bfNSUpA, License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Episode 23 - Indigenous Bear Teachings - Daphine Pooyak part 1 What - In numerous Indigenous cultures, the Bear, or Muskwa, holds profound significance. Numerous narratives and teachings delve into the importance of bear wisdom, medicines, and lodges. The bear imparts many lessons through its way of life, with courage standing out as one of the most significant teachings. Join Keepers of The Water as Daphne Pooyak explores Bear teachings… Who - In episode 23 we hear Daphine Pooyak is a traditional teacher and cultural presenter from Nakota Cree Sweetgrass First Nation. Daphine is an amazing speaker who engages the listener to think deeply; just by talking and telling stories. Join Daphine as she dives into Muskwa and Bear teachings. Music - Song: Fire And Thunder Composer: Cjbeards Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCarvKz1XSCON68oeSZ1mlkg License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https:// breakingcopyright.com

Episode 22 - the Water Crisis in Northern Ontario Indigenous Communities with Sol Mamakwa What - In Canada, there is a water crisis on many Indigenous communities. There are 35 Long-Term Boil Water Advisories in Indigenous communities across Canada, as well, as of March 18, 2025, there were 29 short-term drinking water advisories in place in First Nations communities south of 60, excluding those in the British Columbia region. Join Keepers of the Water as we explore the Water Crisis in Northern Ontario Indigenous Communities with Sol Mamakwa, a Member of Provincial Parliament for the Kiiwetinoong riding in Ontario. Who - In episode 22 we hear from Sol Mamakwa, a Member of Provincial Parliament for the Kiiwetinoong riding and is the Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2018 and is the first MPP to be elected for this riding. The Kiiwetinoong riding was created prior to the Ontario election in 2017, and the population is 68 percent Indigenous, making it the only riding in Ontario with a majority Indigenous population. Sol is a Kingfisher Lake First Nation member and a resident of Sioux Lookout. His first language is Oji-Cree, and he strongly advocates for Indigenous language protection, equity in healthcare and education, and treaty rights. Music - 'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Episode 21 - The Protection of Treaty with Margo Auger part 2 What - In Canada, treaty rights are constitutionally protected under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, recognizing and affirming the rights of Indigenous peoples. This protection ensures that treaties, including modern treaties, are given the force of law. Join Keepers of the Water as we pick up where Margo left off as she continues to discuss the protection of theses treaties. Who - In episode 20 we hear from Margo Auger, a Nehiyaw Iskew from Bigstone Cree Nation.She is a wife and mother to three beautiful children and Kokum to one handsome grandson.She is a working professional with over 26 years of experience. Her background is in First Nation Governance and Leadership, Executive Management, Chief Administration Leadership, and as a Certified Land Use Planner and Project Manager. She has worked in Municipal Government and the Energy Sector (oilsands companies) as Managing Growth Consultant, for the Alberta Government, and currently Treaty 8 First Nations. Music - 'Meanwhile' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Episode 20 - The Protection of Treaty with Margo Auger part 1 What - In Canada, treaty rights are constitutionally protected under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, recognizing and affirming the rights of Indigenous peoples. This protection ensures that treaties, including modern treaties, are given the force of law. Join Keepers of the Water and discuss the protection of theses treaties with Margo Auger of Treaty 8. Who - In episode 20 we hear from Margo Auger, a Nehiyaw Iskew from Bigstone Cree Nation.She is a wife and mother to three beautiful children and Kokum to one handsome grandson.She is a working professional with over 26 years of experience. Her background is in First Nation Governance and Leadership, Executive Management, Chief Administration Leadership, and as a Certified Land Use Planner and Project Manager. She has worked in Municipal Government and the Energy Sector (oilsands companies) as Managing Growth Consultant, for the Alberta Government, and currently Treaty 8 First Nations. Music - 'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Episode 19 - Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area’s with Carrie Selin and Roy Auger What- Taken from a Webinar previously posted on Youtube on January 12, 2023. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area’s are lands and waters where Indigenous governments have the primary role in protecting and conserving ecosystems through Indigenous laws, governance and knowledge systems. Culture and language are the heart and soul of an IPCA. IPCA’s vary in terms of their governance and management objectives. However, they generally share three essential elements: IPCA’s are Indigenous-led, IPCA’s represent a long- term commitment to conservation and IPCA’s elevate Indigenous rights and responsibilities. Who - Carrie Selin is an environmental consultant providing project management support to Indigenous Communities that includes engaging community, teams, and partners to successfully execute project plans. She has extensive experience in facilitation, program planning, engagement and communication that supports the development and delivery of Indigenous economic and environmental projects. She works collaboratively with Indigenous communities to build capacity, identify community priorities, and facilitate processes to solve challenges. Carrie Selin, B.Sc. Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement - Solstice Environmental Management. Roy Auger is the Consultation Officer for the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement and regularly responds to and address’s proponents looking to complete projects within our traditional lands. Proponents that contact our office are mostly within the oil and gas industry, however, all projects including water, sewer, power, telecommunications and roadways are subject to the regulatory process, thus, they are obligated to seek our consultation when requesting project approval through the Alberta Government’s Aboriginal Consultation Office. Music - Song: If Only You Knew. Composer: Vorsa Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel UCU27SVe_x0TF8kyVDndguvg License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Episode 18 - Part 3 - Bigfoot/Sasquatch Indigenous Wisdom Teachings - Dr Kevin Lewis What- Taken from a Webinar previously recorded via Zoom on February 6th, 2025 Sasquatch, Sabe, Bigfoot – Known by Many Names Indigenous Wisdom Teachings Webinar Join us as we explore the mysteries of the land, water, and spiritual beings with esteemed Knowledge Holders. Who- Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis is a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher and writer. Dr. Lewis has worked with higher learning institutions within the Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the areas of Cree Language Development and Instructional methodologies. His research interests include language and policy development, second language teaching methodologies, teacher education programming, and environmental education. For the past 15 years, Dr. Lewis has been working with community schools in promoting land and language-based education and is founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps a non-profit organization focused on holistic community well-being and co-developer of Land-Based Cree Immersion School kâ-nêyâsihk mîkiwâhpa. Dr. Lewis is from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Music - Song: Fading Composer: Sappheiros Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZVHXQZAIn9WJXvy6qn9K0 License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Episode 17 - Part 2 - Bigfoot/Sasquatch Indigenous Wisdom Teachings - Dr Kevin Lewis What- Taken from a Webinar previously recorded via Zoom on February 6th, 2025 Sasquatch, Sabe, Bigfoot – Known by Many Names Indigenous Wisdom Teachings Webinar Join us as we explore the mysteries of the land, water, and spiritual beings with esteemed Knowledge Holders: Who- Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis is a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher and writer. Dr. Lewis has worked with higher learning institutions within the Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the areas of Cree Language Development and Instructional methodologies. His research interests include language and policy development, second language teaching methodologies, teacher education programming, and environmental education. For the past 15 years, Dr. Lewis has been working with community schools in promoting land and language-based education and is founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps a non-profit organization focused on holistic community well-being and co-developer of Land-Based Cree Immersion School kâ-nêyâsihk mîkiwâhpa. Dr. Lewis is from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Music - Song: Embrace Composer: Sappheiros Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZVHXQZAIn9WJXvy6qn9K0 License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Episode 16 - Part 1 - Bigfoot/Sasquatch Indigenous Wisdom Teachings - Issac Murdoch What- Taken from a Webinar previously recorded via Zoom on February 6th, 2025 Sasquatch, Sabe, Bigfoot – Known by Many Names Indigenous Wisdom Teachings Webinar Join us as we explore the mysteries of the land, water, and spiritual beings with esteemed Knowledge Holders: Who- Isaac Murdoch whose Ojibway name is Manzinapkinegego’anaabe Bombgiizhik is from the fish clan and is from Serpent River First Nation. Isaac grew up in the traditional setting of hunting, fishing and trapping. Many of these years were spent learning from Elders in the northern regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Isaac is well respected as a storyteller and traditional knowledge holder. For many years he has led various workshops and cultural camps that focuses on the transfer of knowledge to youth. Other areas of expertise include: traditional ojibway paint, imagery/symbolism, harvesting, medicine walks, & ceremonial knowledge, cultural camps, Anishinaabeg oral history, birch bark canoe making, birch bark scrolls, Youth & Elders workshops, etc. He has committed his life to the preservation of Anishinaabe cultural practices and has spent years learning directly from Elders. Music - Song: Escape, Composer: Sappheiros, Website: https:// open.spotify.com/artist/5ZVHXQZAIn9WJXvy6qn9K0 License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 15 - Part 3 - Water Knows No Boundaries: Releasing Toxic Tailings Ponds Won’t Either What - Webinar previously recorded via Zoom on October 4th, 2022 Join Keepers of the Water and Environmental Defence as they dive into the alarming findings of their report which mapped decades of the toxic takeover of Indigenous territories by “tailings ponds,” massive reservoirs of oilsands wastewater. In part 3 Jesse starts off by giving the audience some background the Dene Nation, and Ally poses questions from the webinar viewers to Jesse and Daniel. Then Ally wraps up the webinar with closing remarks Then Daniel a resident of fort Good Hope and a retired lawyer speaks on the Tailings Ponds and the idea of controlled release of these Tailings into the Athabasca River Who - Jesse Cardinal is from the Kikino Métis Settlement, where she grew up. She has seen many changes to the lands and waters in her life and a drastic decline in wildlife. She loves to listen to Elders talk about how the land was, even before she was born. Jesse has been a youth worker and social worker and has grown into the roles of coordinator and director for environmental groups. Daniel T'seleie is K'asho Got'ine Dene from Radili Ko (Fort Good Hope). He is a retired lawyer who currently works with Indigenous communities and organizations on Indigenous rights and land protection issues. Daniel is also the N.W.T. Outreach Manager with Keepers of the Water. Aliénor Rougeot Aliénor’s interest for human and environmental rights started during her childhood in the South of France, where she became vocal on topics of biodiversity loss, women’s rights, refugee rights and climate change. Music - Soul Searcher by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au