Episodes
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Complete Audio of International Meeting on Indigenous Human Rights
On September 27th, 2021, a panel discussion on the violation of Indigenous People’s Human Rights in Canada, the USA and Australia was held via Zoom. The event was organized by the permanent diplomatic missions of the Republic of Belarus, the People’s Republic of China, the Bolivarian Republic of...
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WGO Culbertson: Episode 3A - Kanenhariyo Attends Culbertson Zoom Meeting
Kanenhariyo attends the Sept 18, 2021 MBQ meeting and asks a question of the lawyer concerning the MBQ Band Council's "Partial Settlement Agreement." A conversation on the issues ensues.
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WGO Culbertson 2 - Uncle Mario Baptiste
The What's Goin' On? Podcast is back! In this season, we're looking at the Culbertson Tract "Partial Settlement" vote being proposed by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Band Council. This vote, which needs only 25% of MBQ members to participate in, could see the Culbertson Tract land being taken...
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WGO Culbertson Edition 1 – Uncle Gene
The What's Goin' On? Podcast is back! In this season, we're looking at the Culbertson Tract "Partial Settlement" vote being proposed by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Band Council. This vote, which needs only 25% of MBQ members to participate in, could see the Culbertson Tract land being taken...
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Interview with Kanahus Manuel Arrested at Toronto Pearson Airport
Kanahus Manuel was arrested at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto on August 27th, 2021 on her way home from the Tyendinaga Traditional Tattoo gathering. Earlier in the day she had protested outside the constituency office of deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Kanahus was held by...
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Darlene Necan on Covid-19 in Ojibway Nation of Saugeen and abandonment by Chief and Council
Covid-19 is spreading through Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario and intensifying the already existing dynamics of poverty and oppression. In this interview, Darlene Necan speaks about the effects of Covid-19 in Ojibway Nation of Saugeen #258 and the abandonment of the people by Chief and...
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WGO 33 - Christi Belcourt And Isaac Murdoch On Resistance and Resurgence
So the other day, Isaac and Christi were driving through Six Nations looking for a working wifi connection to do a multiperson online video conference. By pure happenstance, they ended up at Kanenhariyo's and joined us for a podcast after the meeting and pizza. The conversation touched on acts of...
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WGO 32 - In which Kanenhariyo tells us what he really thinks about Line 9
Kanenhariyo has been thinking a lot about Line 9 lately, and here's what he has to say about it.
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WGO 31 - Running down Line 9 with Rachel and co.
Rachel Thevenard a 22 year old university student is running the entire length of the dangerous Line 9 pipeline this December and January. The other day she and members of her support team (Lindsay, Vanessa, and Heather) happened to be in the area and popped over to Kanenhariyo's to say hi.
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WGO 29 - From Akwesasne Notes to the Oka Crisis: Francis Boots' long journey through Indian country
In this episode, Francis Boots talks about how he went to his first protest and his life long journey through the hotspots of Indian country. Francis tell us about the founding and growth of Akwesasne Notes and takes us through his experiences at Alcatraz, Wounded Knee, the BIA takeover and tells...
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WGO 27 - The Prophecy Of The Serpents
Sitting around the embers of a dying camp fire, Kanenhariyo tells the story of the prophecy of the serpents. This prophecy is common to the Hopi, the Haudenosaunee, and a number of other indigenous communities. It tells of time of catastrophe and crisis, when the people must head for the high...
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WGO 30 - Hey Syria, You Wanna Make A Treaty?
Trudeau announces nation to nation relationship and then proceeds to invite 25,000 Syrian refugees to come live in this land without consulting any Indigenous nations. We tackle this contentious topic on a late night ramble in the truck.
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WGO 28 – The White Roots of Peace, Allies, and Privilege
On a late night trip to Lone Wolf for tea and pistachios, Kanenhariyo and Tom trundle along in the truck and talk about race, weapons and allies.
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WGO 25 - Francis Boots On Customs, Protocols And The Kayenerekowa
The final part of our conversation with Francis Boots concludes with a discussion on customs, protocols and the Kayenere:kowa.
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WGO 26 - Onkwehonwe Economics - A Fireside Chat About Money, Banks, And The Ecology Of Everyday Life
Sitting around a fire on an unseasonably warm November evening, Kanenhariyo and Tom discuss some principles of Onkwehon:we economics as it relates to an anti-colonial divestment plan that some Toronto activists are working on. Beginning with discussing how these activists seek to take money out...
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WGO 24 - Francis Boots On The Recent Recitals Of The Kayenerekowa
Francis Boots discusses the recent recitals of the Kayenere:kowa in Onondaga, Oneida, and Akwesasne. He offers some insights on the political questions relating to the Kayenere:kowa and making things good for all the people.
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WGO 23 - Francis Boots On Gawio And Kayenere:kowa
Francis Boots speaks about the political structures of contemporary Onkwehon:we life.
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WGO 19 - The July 30th Update From Court
Kanenhariyo talks about the shift in legal strategy required by his financial situation and the decision to pursue a constitutional challenge based on "Aboriginal right" rather than his first choice of pushing to have the protocol of the Silver Covenant Chain upheld in a nation to nation...
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WGO 22 - Francis Boots On Onkwehonwe Justice Systems
Francis Boots gives his take on traditional Onkwehonwe justice systems and means of conflict resolution.
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WGO 21 - Francis Boots Intro In the Language
Francis Boots introduces himself.
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WGO 20 - Intro To Season 2
Kanenhariyo and Tom introduce the upcoming season 2 of What's Going On?
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WGO 18 - Francis Boots on the Silver Covenant Chain
Francis Boots joins the podcast and tells us about his understanding of the Silver Covenant Chain and the relationship between the Crown and Mohawk people.
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WGO 17 - A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing
Kanenhariyo speaks about broken treaties, forced assimilation and genocide. We also discuss whether or not Onkwehon:we and non-Onkwehon:we can "polish the chain" without the Queen as head of state and whose land Toronto really sits upon.
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WGO 16 - Karenniyo Makes A Suggestion
In trying to figure out how best to organize the campaign Kanenhariyo's wife Karenniyo makes a suggestion which may take the campaign to polish the chain in a new direction.
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WGO 15 - The depression episode
Kanenhariyo is feeling down about the state of his campaign, and the pressure he's facing.
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WGO 14 - Tobacco In Tyendinaga With Andrew Martin
Kanenhariyo sits down with Andrew Martin, a business owner from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory to discuss his case and tobacco politics in the community. This recording was made on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
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WGO 13 - Craig Blacksmith's Hunger Strike Against The Indian Act
Craig Blacksmith of the Dakota Nation joins us on the podcast to tell us about his hunger strike against the Indian Act. Craig is striking due to the Apartheid nature of the Indian Act which dehumanizes and oppresses Indigenous people. He spoke with us over the phone on Friday, June 19th, 2015.
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WGO 13.5 - Audio Tidbit - The Office And The Indiegogo Campaign
Here's a short 5 minute update about the campaign from Kanenhariyo. Recorded on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 in Six Nations of the Grand River.
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WGO 12 - Quick Update On Where Things Are At
With strong backing vocals from the local bullfrog community, Kanenhariyo and Tom do a quick recap of the Kanenhariyo Defence Committee that just happened, and talk about what's next for the campaign.
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WGO 11 - Kanenhariyo's Speech To The Venezuelan Ambassador
This is the full audio of the April 8th speech given by Kanenhariyo in response to the speech made by Venezuelan Ambassador Wilmer Barrientos at the Mohawk longhouse on 5th line at Six Nations.
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WGO 7 - The Day After The Ecuador Rally In Washington
After a 14 hour bus ride back from a historic rally in Washington where over 100 Onkwehon:we people came out to stand with their Ecuadorian brothers and sisters, Kanenhariyo and Tom eat lunch with Kanenhariyo's family and discuss the significance of what just happened.
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WGO 10 - The speech of the Venezuelan Ambassador to the Mohawk Longhouse
On April 8th 2015, the Venezuelan Ambassador to Canada, Wilmer Barrientos, came to the Mohawk Longhouse on 5th Line for dinner and a social dance. The ambassador made a profound and historic speech which is reproduced here in its entirety.
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WGO 9 - The Deyodyohkwahnhasta
Episode 9 of the What's Going On Podcast was held at Oneida of the Thames territory on May 6th 2015. The topic of discussion was the Deyodyohkwahnhasta – the people's wampum – a movement to re-unify the 49 Haudenosaunee families that unified to make up the Iroquois Confederacy.
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WGO 8 - The Silver Covenant Chain
Kanenhariyo and Tom talk together on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 about the legal status of the case and strategies for fundraising. The first 16 minutes or so are spent talking about the legal strategy and framing of the case, and the latter half gets into how you can support the campaign.
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WGO 6 - Is Bill C51 more of the same, or a new era of state repression?
Kanenhariyo and Tom discuss the possible implications of Bill C51 and what in the heck is going on with Stephen Harper's plans for world domination.
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WGO 5 - A conversation with students at WLU
Kanenhariyo, Jonathan and Tom were invited to speak at panel discussion held by the Ontario Public Interest Research Group at Wilfred Laurier University. They discuss the questions of allyship and what solidarity means. Note, this is an edited version of the event.
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WGO 4 - The Student Visit
In February, a group of students from the Canadian Roots exchange visited Kanenhariyo's house and heard presentations from Kanenhariyo, Jonathan Garlow, and Tom Keefer on questions of allyship and solidarity. Audio was recorded on February 17th, 2015.
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WGO 3 - The Onkwehon:we relationship to tobacco with Tekarontake
Kanenhariyo, Tom and special guest Tekarontake of Kahnawake gather together in the basement to discuss the history of the Onkwehon:we relationship to tobacco.
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WGO 2 - The trials and tribulations of the Canadian judicial system
Over at the Red Door studios, Kanenhariyo explains his predicament to Jon and Tom and a discussion ensues on questions of sovereignty and relationships between the Onkwehon:we and Canadian people.
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WGO 1.5 - Kanenhariyo's first day in court
Kanenhariyo has just returned from his first day in court, and he's feeling kind of bummed out about the experience. He and Tom catch up on What's Going On.
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WGO 1 - Kanenhariyo introduces the problem and asks for some help
Kanenhariyo (aka Seth Lefort) is a Kanyenkehaka (Mohawk) man of the Tehana’karieneh family who is currently facing a $629,000 fine and six months in jail for transporting tobacco between Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Kanyenkehaka (Mohawk) people have…
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Nov 16 2020 Interview With Skyler Williams about #1492LandBackLane
Skyler Williams called in to Real People's Radio 87.9FM to give everyone an update about the situation at #1492LandBackLane. (Nov 16, 2020)
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Delee of the Wet'suwet'en Gidimt’en Clan Part 1
Delee of the Wet'suwet'en Gidimt’en Clan speaks to Real People's Media about the nature of her involvement in the union movement and the Wet'suwet'en struggle for sovereignty.
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GSTS - Introducing Camp Otayohni (Wolf Clan Camp at Kanonhstaton)
In this episode, Rhonda talks about new developments at Kanonhstaton, and announces the beginning of Camp Otanyohni – a new Wolf Clan camp at the site.
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“Last man Standing:” Meet Wack
“Last man Standing:” Meet Wack, the longest term resident of Kanonhstaton, now at #landbacklane SIX NATIONS: Wack is one of the veterans of the #landback action that began at Kanonhstaton (the so-called Douglass Creek Estates) in 2006. He lived at Kanonhstaton to help protect the land for over 10...
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Darlene Necan Anti-Nuclear Waste Walk – Sept 6, 2020 update
Darlene Necan provides an update from Ignace on September 6, 2020 about her Anti-Nuclear Waste Walk in the Treaty 3 area.
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Interview with Cole Squire of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission
Cole Squire discusses the Six Nations Cannabis Commission. This interview was conducted on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
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Interview with Mike Davis on Six Nations cannabis situation
Mike Davis speaks about the current situation in Six Nations regarding cannabis and police repression. This interview was recorded on June 30th, 2020.
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Indigenous Resistance Movements In Distress
The collective mobilization of resistance that explodes across our Territories every so often eventually pacifies itself back into co-operating within the constructs of neo-colonialism. We can see this where those engaged in the recent Wetsuwe’tin Solidarity Campaigns have now shifted into the...
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Gary Wassaykeesic on Evelyn Wassaykeesic and MMIW – March 11 2020
This is an interview conducted with Gary Wassaykeesic for Real People's Media on March 11 2020.
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