A podcast hosted by Dan George, member of the Gilseyhu Clan (Big Frog – Thin House) of the Wet’suwet’en people, acclaimed Indigenous facilitator and strategist for over 30 years, and President/CEO of Four Directions Management Services. Reconciliation Road is a journey towards a greater understanding for reconciling the competing values and viewpoints of Indigenous Peoples, Industry, and the Crown. With each episode, Dan leads his audience thorough conversations with game-changers, inspiring leaders, and movers and shakers in his efforts to strengthen our most valuable and transformational relationships in this country – those with Indigenous Peoples. Producer: Kelly Mortimer | kellymortimer@fdms.ca
Ayookxw in Action: Malii’s Leadership in Gitanyow and Provincial Collaborations
In this episode of "Reconciliation Road," host Dan George is joined by Glen Williams, Simoogit Malii, the President and Chief Negotiator of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs. Malii takes us deep into the collaborative efforts of land stewardship and shared decision-making, highlighting the Gitanyow Nation's journey and achievements.Malii, the Simoogit (Hereditary Chief) for his Wilp (house group), has been instrumental in fighting for the preservation and implementation of Gitanyow laws. Under h...
7 Aug 2024
Forging New Paths: Dillon Johnson on the Tla’amin Treaty and Land Repossession
Join host Dan George in this episode of "Reconciliation Road" as he sits down with Dillon Johnson, a dynamic young leader from the Tla’amin Nation. Dillon takes us into the heart of collaborative land stewardship and shared decision-making, offering a deep dive into the Tla’amin tiskʷat site MOU and its significance in the broader context of the Tla’amin Treaty and reconciliation with the Province of BC.Dillon Johnson, a Tla’amin Citizen and Vice-Chair of the First Nations Financial Managemen...
7 Aug 2024
A New Era of Stewardship: Dr. Dave Schaepe on the S’ólh Téméxw Pilot Agreement
Join host Dan George in this enlightening episode of "Reconciliation Road" as he welcomes Dr. Dave Schaepe, Director & Senior Archaeologist of the Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre at Stó:lō Nation. Dr. Schaepe takes us into the heart of the S’ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance (STSA) Pilot Agreement, a groundbreaking initiative in collaborative land stewardship and shared decision-making.With over 35 years of experience in archaeology, anthropology, and cultural heritage resear...
7 Aug 2024
Welcome to Season 2
Meaningful, Substantive Collaboration: Are We Moving in the Right Direction?Welcome to Season 2 of "Reconciliation Road" with your host, Dan George. This season's theme is "collaboration." With over 30 years of experience working with First Nations across BC and Canada, Dan shares his insights on the importance of collaboration between First Nations and the Crown to achieve Nationhood, prosperity, and self-sufficiency.For many years, ineffective policies, hostile negotiations, and outright op...
7 Aug 2024
From Courts to the People: Satsan on Empowering First Nations
In this episode of "Reconciliation Road," host Dan George sits down with Satsan (Herb George), a Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief and long-time advocate for First Nations title, rights, and self-governance. With over 40 years of experience, Satsan shares his journey from the historic Delgamuukw-Gisdayway decision to his current role as President of the Centre for First Nations Governance.Join us as Satsan recounts pivotal moments in his career, including the groundbreaking Delgamuukw-Gisdayway S...
27 Jan 2022
Episode 8: Bruce McIvor
Reconciliation is a journey, not a destination. The road to reconciliation is a long and winding one with many stops along the way. When we come together, great things happen. Thank you for joining me on this journey. My guest for this episode is Dr. Bruce McIvor. Bruce is a partner at First Peoples Law LLP. Bruce is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading practitioner of Aboriginal law in Canada. He is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation.Bruce understan...
16 Dec 2021
Episode 7: Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
The focus of our program is reconciliation in all its forms. We seek solutions and encourage our listeners and supporters to look at old problems through new eyes. Seeing with new eyes is an approach which tries to take a fresh look at something, bypassing the pattern recognition and seeing the issue with a different perspective. Such an approach is critical if we are to work and walk together on the road of reconciliation.We well know that leadership matters. It is essential...
29 Sept 2021
Episode 6: Kukpi7 Mike LeBourdais
Reconciliation is a journey, not a destination. The road to reconciliation is a long and winding one with many stops along the way. When we come together, great things happen. My guest for this episode is Kukpi7 Mike LeBourdais. Becoming an effective leader is a character trait that many people strive for. Kukpi7 LeBourdais is a game changer, a trailblazer, and a truly effective leader I am grateful to know and learn from!Kukpi7 Mike LeBourdais is Kukpi7 (Chief) of Whispering Pines/Clinton In...
17 Aug 2021
Episode 5: Minister Nathan Cullen
The focus of our program is reconciliation in all its forms. We seek solutions and encourage our listeners and supporters to look at old problems through new eyes. Seeing with new eyes is an approach which tries to take a fresh look at something, bypassing the pattern recognition and seeing the issue with a different perspective. Such an approach is critical if we are to work and walk together on the road of reconciliation. We well know that leadership matters. It is essential in e...
19 Jul 2021
Episode 4: Niilo Edwards
Welcome to Reconciliation Road! My guest today is Niilo Edwards. Niilo Edwards is the Executive Director of the First Nations Major Project Coalition, a national First Nation led not-for-profit business capacity organization. Niilo joined the organization as Executive Director upon establishment in 2017. He is responsible for the overall organizational strategy including the management of the technical services provided to Coalition members to assist them in participating in major infras...
21 Jun 2021
Episode 3: Chief Sharleen Gale
Welcome to Reconciliation Road! My guest for our third episode is none other than Chief Sharleen Gale. Chief Gale has been an elected Councillor of the Fort Nelson First Nation since 2009. She is an active Indigenous leader, a member of the Fort Nelson First Nation, and envisions a future where all members are working together to become a strong, proud, healthy, and self-reliant Nation. She is the grand-daughter of Fred Burke and Madeline Needlay. Her roots run deep in the lives of...
14 Jun 2021
Episode 2: Grand Chief Steven Point
On May 27, 2021, I had the pleasure of interviewing Grand Chief Steven Point for his keynote address for the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase hosted by Resource Works on May 27 and June 4. The Indigenous Partnerships Showcase was held virtually in response to growing demand for practical guidance on how Indigenous communities and their enterprise partners can work together, in common purpose, for shared success.Grand Chief Point really needs no introduction but for those of you who do...
4 Jun 2021
Episode 1: Introducing - Reconciliation Road!
Welcome to Reconciliation Road! I am your host, Dan George. I am member of the Gilseyhu Clan (Big Frog – Thin House) of the Wet’suwet’en people and the President/CEO of Four Direction Management Services. Here on Reconciliation Road, we seek to build bridges of better understanding with the hopes of creating a markedly different future for our children and grandchildren than the often painful memories of our Elders. In my career as the CEO/President of Four Directions Management Ser...
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