Candis Callison

For our first mini INDIGENA of 2024, Candis Callison (associate professor in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and Graduate School of Journalism at UBC) and Kenneth T. Williams (associate professor with the University of Alberta’s department of drama), joined host/producer Rick Harp this Friday, January 19th to discuss: Norway to pay Sámi reindeer herders millions for violating their human rights How Canada led efforts to weaken original UN Indigenous rights declaration Why the Yellowhead Institute no longer tracks Canada's fulfilment of the TRC Calls to Action The Canadian Space Agency seeks Indigenous interns CREDITS: 'All Your Faustian Bargains' and 'Love Is Chemical' by Steve Combs (CC BY 4.0); 'Brass Burrough' by Cagey House (CC BY); 'Free Tutti Church Organ (F 008)' by Lobo Loco (CC BY).

Max Liberone, a geography scientist, and Candis Callison, a journalist and professor, delve into the complexities of land ownership through Indigenous lenses. They discuss the impact of colonialism on land and resource management, advocating for collective stewardship to combat climate change. Personal stories from Indigenous communities highlight the profound significance of land, while the guests challenge traditional notions of the commons. The conversation also explores the friction in collective communication, emphasizing the need for collaboration to envision a more inclusive future.

Discussing the redesign of Minnesota's state flag with indigenous elements, the controversy, and the importance of asserting indigenous perspectives. Exploring symbolism in state flags, indigenous identity, and the complexities of representing indigenous peoples in the context of settler colonialism.