Land Defense and the Climate Emergency — with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip

Wrapping up our series on Climate Justice and Inequality, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip joins Below the Radar to talk about his history of activism as a lifelong advocate for Indigenous Peoples’ Title and Rights. He and Am speak about his role in historical battles for Indigenous land rights over the decades, and the future of land defense.

In the midst of overlapping crises of the global pandemic and the contamination of the drug supply, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip addresses the need for a stronger response from the government that focuses on the people rather than corporations. He digs into government shortcomings when it comes to respecting Indigenous jurisdiction over Indigenous lands, landmark victories, and the ongoing fight to protect Indigenous territories.

Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/series/climate-justice-inequality/135-grand-chief-stewart-phillip.html

Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/135-grand-chief-stewart-phillip.html

Resources:
— Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC): https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/
— Okanagan Nation Alliance: https://www.syilx.org/
— Grand Chief Stewart Phillip’s testimonial with the Unist’ot’en Camp: https://unistoten.camp/grand-chief-stewart-phillip/

Bio:
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip is President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. Over a 14-year period (1994-2008) he served four consecutive terms as Chief of the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) with an additional 10-years as an elected Band Councillor, and served as the Chair of the Okanagan Nation Alliance for 15 years.

In October 2006, the Okanagan Nation, led by the Elders of the Penticton Indian Band, acknowledged his lifetime commitment to the defense of Indigenous Peoples' Title and Rights by bestowing on him and his family the rare honour of the title of Grand Chief

Cite this episode:
Chicago Style

Johal, Am. “Climate Justice & Inequality: Land Defense and the Climate Emergency — with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip” Below the Radar, SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, September 28, 2021. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/series/climate-justice-inequality/135-grand-chief-stewart-phillip.html