Our thoughts on everything from sexual assault charges in Alberta to lateral hate being practiced in Saskatchewan.Oleh Darcy and Jason

Patrick Harriott is a proud Métis, President of the Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, and running for election in the upcoming MNBC elections. We have a great conversation about why he is running for election, what he hopes to accomplish if elected, and his views on a number of issues Métis are facing these days.…

The recent rejection of a suicide prevention bill by the Saskatchewan Government sparked Tristen Durocher and Christopher Merasty to begin to walk more than 600 kilometres to raise awareness of, and call for action for, the high suicide rate in northern Saskatchewan.Oleh Darcy and Jason

Manitoba court upholds the right of the Manitoba Government to cancel the 50 year hydro deal. We also discuss some recent social media posts detailing times with the MNO allowed staff to say racist and derogatory remarks towards specific participants in some of their programs.Oleh Darcy and Jason

Police violence, protests, riots, still in a pandemic, what a year so far. We also talk about what some Métis Nation employees are calling the destruction of the Métis Nation.Oleh Darcy and Jason

In our first ever zoom podcast Jason and I discuss the many aspects of the Covid 19 response from the Métis Cartel. We talk about how they are being very quiet about what they are doing, where the money is going, and who is getting any help at all. Through all of this where is the daily or even weekly updates from these so called leaders as to how …

I am joined by Caitlin McCarthy, an award winning screenwriter and educator and is currently working on a new book.Oleh Darcy Robinson

Johanne Brissette is a Métis from Quebec, former board member of the Métis Federation of Canada and a researcher who brings extensive knowledge of Métis history and culture.Oleh Darcy Robinson

Dr. Sebastien Malette is a researcher, academic, author and expert in Indigenous law. He co-authored the book Songs Upon the River. The Forgotten History of the Northwest Pacific Métis. His most recent book Brois-Brûlés: The Untold Story of the Métis of Western Québec, which came out in French in June of 2019 will be available in English on May 1. …

We are excited to welcome David Bouchard to the show. David is a well known author with many books published and enjoyed by readers across North America. You can find out more information about David and his work on his website www.davidbouchard.comOleh Darcy Robinson

Specific Métis organizations have received relief funding but how easy is it to access those funds? Will there be any accountability or transparency with this money? And where is the leadership from these so called "governments" to help people navigate this crisis.Oleh Darcy Robinson

We are joined by the current president of The Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois, a Métis organization based in Nova Scotia. We have a great conversation about their goals, organization, community and much more. To learn more about The Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois check out their website at www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca…

We talk about the Métis Nation non profit organizations response to the Covid 19 pandemic, the large amounts of money they are going to be receiving and exactly what they have been doing for Métis people so far.Oleh Darcy Robinson

Oleh Darcy Robinson

Oleh Darcy Robinson

Heather Morigeau joins me to talk about bringing some of the White Bison healing programs too Calgary. Programs such as Medicine Wheel and the 12 Steps as well as the Mending Broken Hearts program. Her work through Freedom's Path Recovery Society has been able to train several facilitators and launched the programs over the past few months. To lear…

Oleh Darcy and Jason

Oleh Darcy and Jason

We are joined by Charlie Fife who is the President of the Métis Federation of Canada and we have a fantastic conversation about how the MFC is moving forward, their views on Métis identity and the importance of building strong positive relationships with First Nations.To learn more about the Métis Federation of Canada head to their website at www.m…

Oleh Darcy and Jason

Episode 100! We recap some of the highlights of the past 100 episodes, the guests, topics, and supporters that are such an important part of the success of the show. We even bring back the original Drezus musical intro for some throwback fun!Oleh Darcy and Jason

More about the ongoing disrespect to Jody Wilson-Raybould by certain Métis organizations. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it RielOleh Darcy and Jason

Doubling down on supporting Trudeau over Jody Wilson-Raybould, the resignation of Jane Philpott, and the latest "first step" from the Government of Canada. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it…

Statements of support for the Government of Canada, support and desire to sign a framework many Indigenous feel is a bad deal, and recognition that there are Métis outside the MNC. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social mediaInstagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispod…

We drill into the new head start mortgage program rolled out this past week by the MMF, the funding gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous language programs, and we also chat a bit about people moving to new organizations to better represent them. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIs…

Very different reactions from the three Indigenous organizations regarding the Indigenous Languages Act, a reaction to the resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcastYouTube: Keeping…

Liberals have promised billions of dollars for infrastructure and yet only a fraction of it is actually accounted for. How does that predict the future of all the money promised Métis people? Another U of M faculty member quits due to the systemic racism towards Indigenous students with no changes in sight. Colonial education systems and the devalu…

With 16 months and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent the government brings the full force of the law at an Indigenous man selling $90 worth of fish. And the Liberal government is making on-reserve education better by spreading the current funding around better! If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.p…

Métis and Sahtu Dene of Norman Wells have taken another step towards self-government, our take on the famous video of the kids facing off with the Indigenous elder, and just today the Government gave out another apology. If you want to show support for independent Métis media head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow us on social mediaIn…

A new temporary RCMP detachment in sovereign Wet'suwet'en territory, the MNS requiring people to re-apply, Alberta doctors, and the big cabinet shuffle in the federal government. Support usPatreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp Follow usInstagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcastYouTube: Keeping it Riel…

We talk about the violent, forced removal of Indigenous people by the RCMP out in unceded Wet'suwet'en territory. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel Support us Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUpOleh Darcy and Jason

Our Christmas Day episode and year in review. Budgets, identity wars, elections, resource extraction deals, out past guests, live events and group conversations, and a naughty and nice list. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast YouTube: Keeping it Riel Support us Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp…

We talk about the Métis Settlements signing a framework agreement with the federal government and about the death of the Métis identity battle! Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast Support us Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUpOleh Darcy and Jason

This week we dig into what it means to trademark cultural items, exclusion of traditional Métis communities, and how we could be living in a great moment in time where Métis people have the chance to take back the power of their communities. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast To support the show Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsU…

Well...what can we say, there was a whole lot of things to talk about on this episode. The new map, MNO on probation, lack of support for UNDRIP, lost injunctions, more than one Métis Nation, and so much more. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast To support the show Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUp…

We discuss the latest headlines in the Métis world. A "national" annual general assembly complete with a non Métis self proclaimed expert in Métis identity, an investigation into abuse by a for profit foster company in Manitoba, more failure of the federal government to live up to it's obligations, and finally a fantastic piece of news from the For…

Let's talk about academic papers and what it means to be peer reviewed. Also, our reaction to the latest statement from the MMF regarding the Throne speech in Manitoba. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @metispodcast To support the show Patreon: www.patreon.com/JigIsUpOleh Darcy and Jason

Well, it is time to break down the 2018 MNC budget and you may find it quite interesting yet at the same time not really surprising! To support us on our Patreon page click here www.patreon.com/JigIsUpOleh Darcy and Jason

Our take on the loss of another $20 million deal for the MMF, a follow up on the Halloween costume conversation, and how about that APTN giving all sorts of space to a non-Indigenous person.Oleh Darcy and Jason

Wearing Métis costumes at Halloween, what leads to some being ok with it and other not so much? We explore a number of ideas as to why some people are ok with non Indigenous wearing Indigenous costumes on Halloween. Check out our Patreon page to show support for the showOleh Darcy and Jason

Our take on the latest flare up of western Métis nationalism and the negative outcomes this has for all Métis people.Oleh Darcy and Jason

My guest today has a great new business idea and one that I feel could be quite successful. To find out more about her and her business you can find her on Facebook @FoodScaped, or you can checkout her crowdfunding page by clicking HERE Want to show some love for the show? Head over to our Patreon page HERE…

Jason and I have a great conversation about the recent MOU signed in the East, the Supreme Court of Canada's most recent dicision, and gifting non indigenous sacred items. We need one more person to sign up on Patreon and we can do the draw for a flag and coffee mug, so head over to www.patreon.com/JigIsUp and make sure you get the chance to win!…

Today I talk about people self identifying for personal gain, the MMF being upset with the Manitoba Government for not including Indigenous on a Wildlife Conservation Funding board, the support of a SOGI initiative in BC, and I provide a run down of my recent trip to Victoria, BC. We have one spot left on our Patreon page before we draw for the fla…

We weigh in on the promises made by the Government of Canada during the MMF annual meeting. Is there more to this government than promises? Is there a long term plan for this money or are we still going to see a paycheque to paycheque MMF? We also highlight the different Indigenous attitudes towards our Prime Minister. If you like the show and want…

We sit down to together to breakdown the latest video of MMF President David Chartrand and his support of the Government of Canada's Indigenous Rights Framework while numbers of First Nations are not showing that same support. Only a few spots left to fill on our Patreon page before we do the draw.Oleh Darcy and Jason

We took part in a community conversation with youth and elders to find out what they think can be done to better engage the youth as well as build a stronger community.Check out our Patreon page to show your support for the show but also take advantage of the great rewards we have.Oleh Darcy and Jason

Today we jump into the pipeline discussions. We also dive into organizational communications or the lack thereof, and finally we discuss how the UN comes into play in the Canadian Legal world Be sure to head over to our Patreon page to pledge your support in order to get your name in for a draw of a Blue Métis flag and a Jig is Up coffee mug!…

We sit down outside to talk about our views on constitutions, senates, and the other aspects of colonial government that some Metis organizations aspire to implement. If you like the show and want to be part of the effort to increast the stories or have more guests on, then head over to our Patreon page and sign up.…

A great conversation with Rod Stagg. Rod is a member of the MNA and is quite open about where he thinks the MNA needs to go, how they have dropped the ball repeatedly, and which candidates he sees taking things to a new level. If you like the show and want to show your support, also get entered into a contest, head over to our Patreon page and pled…