Tarea Roberge | Outreach and Highway Monitor program for Kermode Friendship
Today, on Good Medicine with Tarea Roberge... We address the hardships and HOPE, regarding the ever expanding houselessness crisis. We discusses the challenges and issues surrounding homelessness in her community. Tarea emphasizes the need for more shelter space and easier access to warming centers. She highlights the ...
Mar 05, 2024
Elder Terry Coyote Aleck, and Ecko Aleck | S-yéwyáw (Awaken)
Today, on Good Medicine with Elder Terry Coyote Aleck, and his daughter Ecko Aleck... We learn about a new indigenous film called S-yéwyáw (Awaken), "a story that follows indigenous multimedia change makers as they learn and document the teachings and legacies of their Elders, including the impacts o...
Feb 27, 2024
Steve Sxwithul'txw | Director/Producer of Ocean Warriors
Today, on Good Medicine with Steve Sxwithul'txw... We discuss a new series on APTN, Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. "This 13-episode documentary series follows four First Nations that have joined forces to form Canada's only Indigenous Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CNCGA). These highly trained Indigenous m...
Jan 29, 2024
Kelkeláokik (Sandy Ward) | Professional Multi-Sport Athlete
On this episode of Good Medicine with Sandy Ward... We discuss her drive to fulfill her dreams of being a professional, multi-sport athlete. In the first half of this interview, we talk about Riding for the Next 7. This story follows the Indigenous Women Outdoors organization as they prepare for the Sturdy Dirty enduro...
Jan 23, 2024
Logan Red Crow | Indian Relay Racer and Star of Aitamaako Tamisskapi Natosi ("Before The Sun" Film)
Today, on Good Medicine with Logan Red Crow... We discuss the film "Before the Sun", a documentary that has won over 26 different film festival awards so far. A story of one young Siksika woman's connection to horses, family, and her journey preparing for the most dangerous horse race in the world, the Indian...
Jan 16, 2024
Chief Nismuutk, Ernest Mason Jr | Keepers of the Land (Leading Role)
Today, on Good Medicine with Chief Nismuutk, Ernest Mason Jr... We discuss the film, Keepers of the Land- A powerful story of resurgence, the weight of hereditary leadership, and the responsibility they carry into the modern world. Based in the heart of BC's Great Bear Rainforest, this film features reclaiming power he...
Jan 09, 2024
Melanie Smoke | Solidarity Vision Walk Coordinator
Today, on Good Medicine with Melanie Smoke... We learn about the Solidarity Vision Walk, which takes place each year in August. Journeying along the Invisible Salmon Migration Route from Unistoten to the Eel Grass Estuaries near Prince Rupert BC, the solidarity Vision Walk raises awareness, and funds, for Pancreatic Ca...
Dec 17, 2023
Alexander Lasheras | Director for The Beehive film
Today, on Good Medicine, with Alexander Lasheras... We discuss THE BEEHIVE, a new indigenous film that follows the story of one family facing a pandemic alien invasion. The Final screening will be at Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway, in Vancouver, BC this Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30pm. Hear Alex share Who he is, where h...
Nov 28, 2023
Ron Rice | Executive Director at Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Today, on Good Medicine with Ron Rice... We're learning about a new initiative lead by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Appropriately named Knit, this project is ensuring fair wages for the knitters of Cowichan Sweaters. This initiative supports Indigenous artisans so they can earn FAIR wages, creating sustainab...
Nov 15, 2023
Ron Bartlett | Dr. R. E. M. Lee Hospital Foundation
Today, on Good Medicine with Ronald Bartlett... We learn about The Closer to Home Project-a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a new reality for Northwest BC communities, that will benefit generations of families to come. The Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation is currently raising funds toward the $14.5 million r...
Nov 06, 2023