In this episode, Chief Taynar Simpson discusses the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal government and Alberta, expressing concerns about pipeline proposals and the need for prior consultation with Indigenous peoples. The conversation also covered the ongoing issue of boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, with Chief Simpson highlighting infrastructure and funding challenges. He addressed the debate around criminalizing residential school denialism, with Chief Simpson explaining the desire for legislation similar to Holocaust denial laws. The episode concluded with updates on the personhood of Rice Lake initiative and upcoming community events in Alderville First Nation.
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