Inherent Rights Informed Voices
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<p>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.</p><p>Producer: Emma Fazakas</p><p>Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme</p><p>Music courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay</p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
Answering All your Questions on the Inherent Right to Self-Government
Host Catherine MacQuarrie interviews Douglas Sanderson, Dwayne Nashkawa, David Newhouse, Frances Abele, Mason Ducharme, and Chris Robertson to answer community questions about the inherent right to self-government.
May 25, 2026
The Duty to Consult and Accommodate: Prioritizing First Nations’ Self-Governance in Decision-Making
<p>Consultation and accommodation with First Nations communities is a legal duty under section 35 of the Canadian constitution. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples also emphasized the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in decision making. In Episode 9 we’re exploring what it means to consult and accommodate from a First Nation perspective and prioritize First Nations’ self-governance in the decision-making process.</p><p>Host: Serena Smith</p><p>Guests: Giuseppe Amatulli, Valérie Courtois, Shona Nelson</p><p>Producer: Emma Fazakas</p><p>Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme</p><p></p><p>Music Courtesy of:</p><p>Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors</p><p>Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay</p><p>Morning Coffe by Ogi Feel the Beat on Pixabay</p>
May 18, 2026
Community Change Champions: A Conversation with our Community Partners
<p>Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Lil’wat Nation, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, Peg’pig’lha Council, and the Upper Nicola Syilx Nation. These are the First Nation community partners across Canada who are all collaborating with RFNG to further study and implement our inherent right to self-government. Last episode we discussed the importance of citizen engagement. In episode 8 we have the opportunity to learn about the personal experiences of those citizens, particularly, those who act as community change champions.</p><p>Host: Mason Ducharme</p><p>Guests: Colette Sunday, Ernest Armann, Dwayne Nashkawa</p><p>Executive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme</p><p>Producer: Emma Fazakas</p><p>Music Courtesy of:</p><p>Constitution Song by The Spiritual Warriors</p><p>Inquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay</p>
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- What is Inherent Rights Informed Voices?
<p>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.</p><p>Producer: Emma Fazakas</p><p>Executive Producers: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason Ducharme</p><p>Music courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on Pixabay</p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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