Inherent Rights Informed Voices

Inherent Rights Informed Voices

Welcome to Inherent Rights Informed Voices, a podcast brought to you by the Centre for First Nations Governance and the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project. On this journey, our podcast delves into what we’re learning with our partner First Nations about leaving behind the Indian Act to exercise their inherent right to self-government. We have some of Canada's best practitioners and experts in self-government sharing their insights into this important work to take back responsibility for ourselves and our territories.

Episodes

  1. Self-Government in Action with Bill C-92: Indigenous Laws for Our Children

    2025-12-15

    Self-Government in Action with Bill C-92: Indigenous Laws for Our Children

    The Canadian government has twice legislated the inherent right to self-government to recognize specific jurisdictions. One of those times was in 2019 with the passing of Bill C-92. For decades Indigenous voices had pushed for the right to control their own child and family services, and this Bill finally provides supports for that right. Episode 5 delves into Bill C-92 while exploring how some First Nations’ have been structuring their own child and family laws. Host: Nathan Oakes Guest: Mason Ducharme Producer: Emma Fazakas Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme Music courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

    38 min
  2. From the Courts to the Community: Asserting Self-Governance

    2025-12-08

    From the Courts to the Community: Asserting Self-Governance

    Indigenous peoples across Canada have a long history of successfully challenging the courts, governments and the public to recognize their rights. In episode 4, we learn about successful government policy change regarding Aboriginal rights, and how nations can begin implementing their own policies as a step to reclaiming self-governance.Host: Dwayne NashkawaGuests: Catherine MacQuarrie, Frances Abele, Kent McNeilProducer: Emma FazakasExecutive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason DucharmeMusic Courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

    46 min
  3. From Section 35 to UNDRIP: Honouring Indigenous Rights

    2025-12-01

    From Section 35 to UNDRIP: Honouring Indigenous Rights

    Have you ever wondered why and how Canada recognizes Indigenous rights? In episode 3, prepare to learn all about Section 35 – a short but important piece of Canada’s constitution that recognizes the rights of Indigenous peoples across the country. Canada's constitutional obligation to protect these rights, paired with the country’s adoption of the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides a strong foundation for protecting Aboriginal and Treaty rights in numerous ways. Host: Julie Williams Guest: Naomi Metallic Producer: Emma Fazakas Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme Music Courtesy of: Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay Morning Coffe by Ogi feel the Beat on Pixabay

    48 min
  4. Inherent Rights Explained

    2025-11-24

    Inherent Rights Explained

    Indigenous governance can be a tricky concept to wrap your head around. Terms like self-determination, self-governance, inherent right to self-government, reconciliation, Section 35, are thrown around. But what do they actually mean? Episode 2 explores the key concepts of the inherent right to self-government. What does it mean for First Nations to be self-determining? And how does that shape reconciliation in Canada? Host: Mason Ducharme Guest: Satsan (Herb George), Chris Robertson Producer: Emma Fazakas Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme Music Courtesy of: Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay Morning Coffe by Ogi feel the Beat on Pixabay

    59 min
  5. Rebuilding What Was Always Ours: The Inherent Right to Self-Government

    2025-11-17

    Rebuilding What Was Always Ours: The Inherent Right to Self-Government

    “Where it all began…” Exploring the history of the Indian Act and the inherent right to self-government. Episode 1 covers how First Nation communities governed themselves successfully before the arrival of European settlers and how the introduction of colonial government and the Indian Act changed ways of life that had been practiced for millennia. Host: Catherine MacQuarrie Guests: Frances Abele, Terry Poucette  Producer: Emma Fazakas Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme Music: Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay

    44 min
  6. Inherent Rights Informed Voices | Podcast Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Inherent Rights Informed Voices | Podcast Trailer

    Get ready because... Our teaser episode has arrived! Hear the voices, insights, and stories of Nations reclaiming self-government all over the country.Are you interested in the Inherent Right to self-government, section 35, Aboriginal rights, and Indigenous rights? This podcast is for you.Covering all these topics and more, join us on the journey as we learn from multi-generations of informed voices. Full podcast launches Nov 17 — follow us so you don’t miss it! Available on Spotify, Facebook, YouTube, and SoundCloud.Don't forget to follow our Instagram and LinkedIn as well.IG: @iriv.podcastLinkedIn: Rebuilding First Nations GovernanceYouTube: Inherent Rights Informed VoicesFB: @Inherent Rights Informed Voices#InherentRights #PodcastTeaser #IndigenousVoices #SelfGovernment #FirstNationsStories

    2 min

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Welcome to Inherent Rights Informed Voices, a podcast brought to you by the Centre for First Nations Governance and the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project. On this journey, our podcast delves into what we’re learning with our partner First Nations about leaving behind the Indian Act to exercise their inherent right to self-government. We have some of Canada's best practitioners and experts in self-government sharing their insights into this important work to take back responsibility for ourselves and our territories.

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