Before the Peace

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Personal, powerful conversations that deserve to be listened to. Before the Peace will take you on a journey with an Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit lens on the history of the Peace Region. We touch on the triumphs and trials of some well-known leaders of Treaty 8 Territory, we chat about Indigenous influencers on TikTok, identity, the first settlers of the Peace and so much more. Before the Peace was voted the Best Podcast (Small Market) in the 2024 and 2025 Canadian Radio Awards. Thank you to our sponsors Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for funding such an important project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Former Chief Trevor Makadahay - Before the Peace

    JAN 26

    Former Chief Trevor Makadahay - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris is joined by former Doig River First Nation Chief Trevor Makadahay. They discuss Trevor's history in politics, what he accomplished during his time as chief, and his hopes for Doig River moving forward. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  2. 2025 Year In Review

    2025-12-29 · BONUS

    2025 Year In Review

    In this bonus episode, host Chris Walker is joined by producer Greg Armstrong and Energeticcity.ca's Indigenous Voices Reporter Ed Hitchins to discuss the podcast in 2025, other news from across the region, and what you can look forward to in 2026. Thank you to our sponsors Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this podcast possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Pat Jansen - Before the Peace

    2025-11-30

    Pat Jansen - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Indigenous Education District Principal with School District 60 Pat Jansen. They discuss her history in the region, how she got into education, her role in assisting Indigenous students, and more. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  4. Taylor Behn-Tsakoza - Before the Peace

    2025-09-29

    Taylor Behn-Tsakoza - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Taylor Behn-Tsakoza from Fort Nelson First Nation. They talk about her experience meeting the Pope, competing in the Miss Indigenous Canada pageant, getting her Master's degree, becoming a councillor, and more. This podcast is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  5. Daniel Desjarlais - Before the Peace

    2025-07-24

    Daniel Desjarlais - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Daniel Desjarlais from West Moberly First Nations. They talk about Westmo Days 2025, Sakâwînow Music Festival, and more. Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. The Moose Hide Campaign - Before the Peace

    2025-06-30

    The Moose Hide Campaign - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris was joined by Brandi Kennedy with the Fort St John Friendship Society and Sarah McAleney with Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign. The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. Thank you to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for making this show possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. Reawakening Our Language 2025

    2025-05-27 · BONUS

    Reawakening Our Language 2025

    In this bonus episode, Chris is joined by Thomas Whitton, the IT Manager and Culture, Heritage & Language Manager at Doig River First Nation, to learn more about the 2nd Annual Reawakening Our Language event that took place from April 24-25, 2025. Thomas shares about efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages and how everyone can help. Before the Peace is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  8. Red Dress Day - Before the Peace

    2025-04-29

    Red Dress Day - Before the Peace

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Resolution Health Supporter Worker/MMIWG Coordinator Connie Greyeyes to learn more about Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day is observed on May 5 and is also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People. Connie shares the meaning behind the day, how people can participate, and how everyone can do more. This show is made possible thanks to Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
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Personal, powerful conversations that deserve to be listened to. Before the Peace will take you on a journey with an Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit lens on the history of the Peace Region. We touch on the triumphs and trials of some well-known leaders of Treaty 8 Territory, we chat about Indigenous influencers on TikTok, identity, the first settlers of the Peace and so much more. Before the Peace was voted the Best Podcast (Small Market) in the 2024 and 2025 Canadian Radio Awards. Thank you to our sponsors Troyer Ventures and the Fort St John Co-op for funding such an important project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Channel
    Moose Media
  • Creator
    Energeticcity.ca
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Moose Media
  • Show Website
    Before the Peace

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