InFocus

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
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InFocus advances the latest news stories. Join us as we put issues into perspective and provide in-depth analysis. Informational and educational, InFocus provides a detailed examination of the issues affecting our communities.

2023-11-01

Indigenous actors in film and behind the scenes put InFocus

The presence of Indigenous people on film and behind the scenes has been growing throughout the years. On InFocus we look at those leaving their mark on the big screen.

52 min
2023-10-25

Indigenous youth and their efforts to change society put InFocus

From organizing rallies and walks to creating platforms for Indigenous people to speak out – young Indigenous youth are on the move and their actions are put InFocus.

52 min
2023-10-18

InFocus looks at the wildfire season, extreme weather and the climate crisis

InFocus takes a look back at the wildfire season, some of the causes of extreme weather events and what can be done to make a positive impact towards the climate crisis.

52 min
2023-10-11

InFocus looks at 2nd annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg

InFocus went on location to the second annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg and caught up with women who are making their mark in the world of business and finance. It’s an event for like-minded women to create contacts and educate others on topics that will have a positive impact in their communities.

52 min
2023-10-04

InFocus looks back at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On Sept. 30, thousands of Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians celebrated the National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies across the country. InFocus looks back at the third annual day that remembers residential school survivors and the children who never made it back home.

51 min
2023-05-24

From MMIWG advocates to residential school survivors – InFocus wraps up another season

InFocus puts the wraps on another season with a look at the amazing people we’ve met on the show over the past few months. On this episode, we’re putting the 2022-23 season – InFocus. Over the course of more than two dozen shows, we’ve spoken with residential school survivors, MMIWG advocates, tourism operators, Idle No More journalists and people who officiate weddings.

52 min
2023-05-17

Dealing with the trauma of a missing family member on InFocus

The stress of not knowing and the fear of the worst-case scenario when a family member goes missing is a scene that plays out every day in Canada. For First Nations, Inuit and Métis families, it’s more common than in other communities. According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous women are more likely than others to experience violence, go missing, or be murdered than others. On this episode of InFocus we talk about what families go through.

52 min
2023-05-10

Indigenous artists and their work

From painters to graphic designers and even tattoo artists, we’re putting Indigenous artists and their work InFocus. We have plenty of amazing artists with beautiful works for you.

51 min

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Melissa Ridgen

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13 Ratings

found searching “boushie”

2018-07-10

The Quare Fellow

Amazing podcast. I finished the CBC Boushie podcast and then came across this one with the search, this show should be front and center on CBC or get way more exposure nationally. Perfect for a white boy like me to hear things less white washed.
Good topics Great show

2017-11-23

Kenyack

Looks at a variety of topics that impact the lives of everyday indigenous people - the the concerns, the controversies and the cures.

InFocus advances the latest news stories. Join us as we put issues into perspective and provide in-depth analysis. Informational and educational, InFocus provides a detailed examination of the issues affecting our communities.