July 8, 2025

Conversations Towards Reconciliation

A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS
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A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing

Robert Washburn April 27, 2025
There is a lot to talk about in this episode. Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson says...
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Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains Moccasin Trails Engineered Road Access Matting Solutions
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Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains

Robert Washburn February 22, 2025
Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson explores the technical issues, history, and implications of the Jay Treaty and the...
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies EMPIRE BAKERY ROSENEATH 800X600
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies

Robert Washburn October 18, 2024
The podcast: Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson discussed economic development in Alderville, including the diverse economy,...
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Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events robinson-huron-treaty 800x600
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Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events

Robert Washburn August 24, 2024
The Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes won an important settlement recently. Alderville is part of the...
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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan The_Ganaraska_River 800x600
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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024
Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson and Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky are exploring the possibility of...
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Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elected Linda Debassige as the Grand Council Chief
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Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024
  At a landmark meeting of the Anishinabek Nation earlier this month, members selected Linda Debassige as...
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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections Alderville band council 2024
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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

Robert Washburn May 25, 2024
The show: Alderville First Nations are taking several significant steps to empower them in critical areas. There...
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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council
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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

Robert Washburn March 23, 2024
Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons...
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