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Aaron sits down with Darwin Hanna to discuss First Nations Economic Development. The two dive into the the process for Indigenous communities to develop their own economies, the challenges they face, and the legal tools they can utilize. Darwin Hanna is a a member of the Nlaka’pmux Nation from the community of Lytton. He is an author, lawyer, adjunct professor with Peter A. Allard School of Law, and director with the piyeʔwiʔx kt Language Foundation Society. Darwin Hanna is a founding partner of Callison & Hanna, which focuses on Aboriginal Law. For the past 21 years, he has been an Adjunct Professor at the Allard School of Law at UBC and has taught First Nations and Economic Development.  He is the author of Legal Issues on Indigenous Economic Development published by LexisNexis. He is a member of the working group of officials to explore how UNDRIP will be implemented in the NWT.Learn more about Callison & Hanna: https://www.chlaw.ca/Buy his book on First Nations Economic Development: https://store.lexisnexis.ca/en/categories/product/legal-issues-on-indigenous-economic-development-skusku-cad-6596/detailsSend us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Mathew Point and Aaron Pete sit down to discuss his business Creek Cedar Construction. Mr. Point believes in building up capacity of his employees, supporting their personal/professional development, and reinvesting in First Nation communities. Aaron and Mathew talk about National Truth & Reconciliation Day, careers in trades, housing in Indigenous communities, sobriety and First Nation economies. Mathew grew up on Seabird Island, working periodically with various trade industries before graduating high school. He attended the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) over several years periodically mostly focused on sciences. He dropped out after not being able to focus on his studies. He battled addiction over the years until he committed to his sobriety in 2019. From there, he focused his energy on recovery and his career. Mathew worked with Stqoya Construction on Seabird Island, climbed the ranks and quickly became the foreman. Shortly after, Mathew chose to focus his energy on politics within Seabird Island Band. He split his time between council work and to help a former employer develop a new company called Tuya. Mathew saw this company go from a 3 man crew to a multimillion dollar company in 2 years, and felt the urge to start his own business. Mathew resigned from his position on council and put his energy and focus into Creek Cedar Contracting. His business focuses on providing employment, mentorship and services to First Nation people and First Nation communities in the lower-mainland. Learn more about Cedar Creek Construction: https://www.creekcedar.com/Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Aaron sits down with Eric Carter to discuss his experiences skiing around the world. Aaron also asks about Eric's research on the effects of competing at altitude and altitude chambers.Eric Carter is an elite ski mountaineering racer, endurance coach, and trail runner. He received a PhD for his research on high altitude and exercise physiology from the University of British Columbia. Eric is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is currently living in Squamish, BC. He is also a member of the U.S. National Ski Mountaineering Team and competed on the '14/'15 and '15/'16 World Cup Circuits as well as the 2015 World Championships. When he is not skiing, he enjoys alpine climbing and mountain running. He is sponsored by Arc'teryx and SkiUphill.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

During the first interview with Darryl, the court case against the Clerk of the House Craig James and Sergeant-At-Arms Gary Lenz was still proceeding, so Darryl had to be tempered to avoid interfering with the investigation. Now, Darryl Plecas comes on for the second time to discuss the findings of the investigation, and corruption within the BC Legislature. Aaron Pete and Darryl also discuss Brenda Lucki, Justin Trudeau and other scandals in Canada. Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Aaron speaks with criminologist Yvon Dandurand to discuss his latest book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports. Aaron also raises the topic of corruption. Specifically, he raises the challenges Darryl Plecas faced when he pointed out corruption, and the current allegations against of Brenda Lucki, the current commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The two also discuss organized crime, human trafficking, and cancel culture in universities.  Yvon Dandurand is a criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia (Canada), and a Fellow and Senior Associate of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, a Vancouver-based research institute affiliated with the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme. His long career in teaching, research and policy development in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice has led him to specialize in comparative research. He has been involved in numerous criminal justice reform and capacity building projects in Canada and abroad, including several projects and studies in the areas of organized crime, human trafficking, witness protection, corruption, crime prevention, policing, and corrections.Pre-order his book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/youth-crime-prevention-and-sports?fbclid=IwAR12J3njmLzFQrYxXYLK8SQgJ7Cu_z9-j6sd9eutKVUkgIWa9JZ6E1BWeSESend us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Aaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancouver Tech Journal, which was recently named the top newsletter for technology news in Vancouver by the Georgia Straight. With a focus on business and technology, William’s writing has been featured in outlets including Billboard, BCBusiness, Maclean’s, The Globe & Mail, Daily Hive, BetaKit, Ottawa Magazine, and University Affairs. In addition, William has been a speaker on communications and innovation at events like the #BCTECHSummit, Uniting the Prairies, TechVancouver, Marketing Connect, and BC AMA’s Vision conference.William previously combined his editorial work with full-time in-house jobs, most recently as director of marketing and communications at Innovate BC and head of communications at the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. He is actively engaged in the B.C. business community, currently serving in volunteer roles with the BrainStation and the Business Council of B.C. William also studied political science at Carleton University and public relations at the University of Toronto. He is active on Twitter @notionport.You’re invited to subscribe at www.vantechjournal.comSend us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Aaron Pete and Julen Etxabe discuss how law interacts with religion, philosophy and Indigenous culture. Aaron asks Julen about his perspectives on western culture, belief systems, decolonization and meaning. Julen Etxabe is an Assistant Professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights. Grounded on cultural and humanistic approaches to law, Etxabe is the author of The Experience of Tragic Judgment (Routledge, 2013) and has edited Cultural History of Law in Antiquity (Bloomsbury, 2019). He is also the co-editor of Rancière and Law (Routledge, 2018) and Living in a Law Transformed: Encounters with the Works of James Boyd White (Michigan, 2014). From 2012 to 2017 he was editor-in-chief of No-Foundations: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Justice and is a member of the editorial committee of Law & Humanities.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Erin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more.Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA’s Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experience in research, communications, stakeholder relations, fundraising and event planning. Erin holds a BSc in Applied Biology and an MSc in Applied Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia. Erin is a proud member of the Syilx nation.Erin has been a passionate follower of The Fur-Bearers for many years with a shared passion for improving wildlife welfare and ending inhumane trapping. In 2019, she was a co-recipient of the Clements Award for “Outstanding Organization”, awarded to the AnimalKind program.Support the BC SPCA: https://spca.bc.ca/ Support the Fur-Bearers: https://thefurbearers.com/ Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Tim was a past guest on the podcast. Tim is the creator behind Black Flag Leather Goods. Aaron and Tim catch up, drink whisky and discuss their background and current events.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Ilia Poznak is an organizational psychologist, consultant, hiker, Jiu-Jitsu martial artist, photographer and mindset coach.Ilia and Aaron dive into the importance of mental toughness, how psychology can help people learn about themselves, the importance of facing physical adversity, and finding meaning in your life. Ilia also talks about his work helping support people in reaching their full potential, and the reasons he chooses to hike steep mountain ranges. Follow Ilia on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca