Episode 34 - The Criminalization of Indigenous Land Defenders in Canada - Our Truth Part Two, Shay Lynn Sampson and Jesse Cardinal

Episode 34 - The Criminalization of Indigenous Land Defenders in Canada - Our Truth Part Two, Shay Lynn Sampson and Jesse Cardinal WHAT This is part one of a four part series on the criminalization of land defenders across Canada, highlighting firsthand experiences and legal injustices. WHO Shaylynn Sampson is a Gitxsan woman from Wilp Spookxw of the Lax Gibuu with Wet'suwet'en family ties and human rights defender. She has participated in the Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en and re- occupation movements, and also in defence actions of the Wet'suwet'en land from the negative effects of the construction of a gas pipeline in the territory. She was also the Youth Engagement Coordinator for Indigenous Climate Action, an organization of and for indigenous communities, with the aim empowering indigenous activists in the defence of their sovereignty, land and environment. Jesse Cardinal is the Executive Director of Keepers of the Water. In this role, she has challenged the disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and created a more just environment for their work. One of Jesse's most significant achievements with Keepers of the Water is the successful mobilization to protect the Athabasca River. Tar sands, one of the largest industrial projects globally, generated enormous amounts of hazardous waste that was proposed to be dumped into the river. Jesse, her team, and other organizations presented scientific evidence and raised international awareness about the potential catastrophic impacts on the water, wildlife, and downstream communities. Their efforts prevented the dumping. MUSIC Song: Resurgence Composer: Ghostrifter Official Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRhkLdsX2OKwaEjwdZIQ8Q License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com