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79. Nathan Pachal: Running for Mayor of Langley City
October 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron asks Nathan about his work on city council, his interest in local government and his recent run to become the Mayor of the City of Langley. Aaron goes on to ask Nathan about ego, the importance of disagreeing and the role of collaboration. Whether through his blog or by working with other members of Council, various community groups, and regional and city committees, Nathan has worked hard to bring forward awareness around intersecting components of affordab...
Nathan Pachal: Running for Mayor of Langley City
October 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBAaron asks Nathan about his work on city council, his interest in local government and his recent run to become the Mayor of the City of Langley. Aaron goes on to ask Nathan about ego, the importance of disagreeing and the role of collaboration. Whether through his blog or by working with other members of Council, various community groups, and regional and city committees, Nathan has worked hard to bring forward awareness around intersecting components of affordable, sustainable, healthy,...
#79 - Nathan Pachal: Running for Mayor of Langley City
October 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBAaron asks Nathan about his work on city council, his interest in local government and his recent run to become the Mayor of the City of Langley. Aaron goes on to ask Nathan about ego, the importance of disagreeing and the role of collaboration. Whether through his blog or by working with other members of Council, various community groups, and regional and city committees, Nathan has worked hard to bring forward awareness around intersecting components of affordable, sustainable, healthy,...
78. John Borrows: Reconciliation, Indigenous Law & The Queen Passing
September 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron visited John Borrows on Vancouver Island to discuss Indigenous law, the queen and reconciliation. Borrows shares his mother’s influence in learning Anishinaabe law, and for the passion he has for teaching Indigenous laws. John Borrows is a Canadian academic, jurist, and a full professor at the University of Toronto Law School where he is the Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law. He is known as a leading authority on Canadian Indigenous Law and constitutional law a...
John Borrows: Reconciliation, Indigenous Law & The Queen Passing
September 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBAaron visited John Borrows on Vancouver Island to discuss Indigenous law, the queen and reconciliation. Borrows shares his mother’s influence in learning Anishinaabe law, and for the passion he has for teaching Indigenous laws. John Borrows is a Canadian academic, jurist, and a full professor at the University of Toronto Law School where he is the Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law. He is known as a leading authority on Canadian Indigenous Law and constitutional law and is an Officer of the O...
#78 - John Borrows: Reconciliation, Indigenous Law & The Queen Passing
September 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBAaron visited John Borrows on Vancouver Island to discuss Indigenous law, the queen and reconciliation. Borrows shares his mother’s influence in learning Anishinaabe law, and for the passion he has for teaching Indigenous laws. John Borrows is a Canadian academic, jurist, and a full professor at the University of Toronto Law School where he is the Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law. He is known as a leading authority on Canadian Indigenous Law and constitutional law and is an Officer of the O...
#77 - Darwin Hanna: First Nations Economic Development
September 26, 2022 12:45 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBAaron sits down with Darwin Hanna to discuss First Nations Economic Development. The two dive into the the process for Indigenous communities to develop their own economies, the challenges they face, and the legal tools they can utilize. Darwin Hanna is a a member of the Nlaka’pmux Nation from the community of Lytton. He is an author, lawyer, adjunct professor with Peter A. Allard School of Law, and director with the piyeʔwiʔx kt Language Foundation Society. Darwin Hanna is a founding part...
77. Darwin Hanna: First Nations Economic Development
September 26, 2022 12:45 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron sits down with Darwin Hanna to discuss First Nations Economic Development. The two dive into the the process for Indigenous communities to develop their own economies, the challenges they face, and the legal tools they can utilize. Darwin Hanna is a a member of the Nlaka’pmux Nation from the community of Lytton. He is an author, lawyer, adjunct professor with Peter A. Allard School of Law, and director with the piyeʔwiʔx kt Language Foundation Society. Darwin...
Darwin Hanna: First Nations Economic Development
September 26, 2022 12:45 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBAaron sits down with Darwin Hanna to discuss First Nations Economic Development. The two dive into the the process for Indigenous communities to develop their own economies, the challenges they face, and the legal tools they can utilize. Darwin Hanna is a a member of the Nlaka’pmux Nation from the community of Lytton. He is an author, lawyer, adjunct professor with Peter A. Allard School of Law, and director with the piyeʔwiʔx kt Language Foundation Society. Darwin Hanna is a founding part...
Mathew Point: First Nation Housing On-Reserve
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBMathew Point and Aaron Pete sit down to discuss his business Creek Cedar Construction. Mr. Point believes in building up capacity of his employees, supporting their personal/professional development, and reinvesting in First Nation communities. Aaron and Mathew talk about National Truth & Reconciliation Day, careers in trades, housing in Indigenous communities, sobriety and First Nation economies. Mathew grew up on Seabird Island, working periodically with various trade industries before g...
76. Mathew Point: First Nation Housing On-Reserve
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBSend us a Text Message. Mathew Point and Aaron Pete sit down to discuss his business Creek Cedar Construction. Mr. Point believes in building up capacity of his employees, supporting their personal/professional development, and reinvesting in First Nation communities. Aaron and Mathew talk about National Truth & Reconciliation Day, careers in trades, housing in Indigenous communities, sobriety and First Nation economies. Mathew grew up on Seabird Island, working periodically with various ...
#76 - Mathew Point: First Nation Housing On-Reserve
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBMathew Point and Aaron Pete sit down to discuss his business Creek Cedar Construction. Mr. Point believes in building up capacity of his employees, supporting their personal/professional development, and reinvesting in First Nation communities. Aaron and Mathew talk about National Truth & Reconciliation Day, careers in trades, housing in Indigenous communities, sobriety and First Nation economies. Mathew grew up on Seabird Island, working periodically with various trade industries before g...
#75 - Eric Carter: Skier, Endurance Coach & Trail Runner
September 12, 2022 14:18 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBAaron sits down with Eric Carter to discuss his experiences skiing around the world. Aaron also asks about Eric's research on the effects of competing at altitude and altitude chambers.Eric Carter is an elite ski mountaineering racer, endurance coach, and trail runner. He received a PhD for his research on high altitude and exercise physiology from the University of British Columbia. Eric is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is currently living in Squamish, BC. He is also a member ...
Eric Carter: Skier, Endurance Coach & Trail Runner
September 12, 2022 14:18 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBAaron sits down with Eric Carter to discuss his experiences skiing around the world. Aaron also asks about Eric's research on the effects of competing at altitude and altitude chambers.Eric Carter is an elite ski mountaineering racer, endurance coach, and trail runner. He received a PhD for his research on high altitude and exercise physiology from the University of British Columbia. Eric is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is currently living in Squamish, BC. He is also a member ...
75. Eric Carter: Skier, Endurance Coach & Trail Runner
September 12, 2022 14:18 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron sits down with Eric Carter to discuss his experiences skiing around the world. Aaron also asks about Eric's research on the effects of competing at altitude and altitude chambers.Eric Carter is an elite ski mountaineering racer, endurance coach, and trail runner. He received a PhD for his research on high altitude and exercise physiology from the University of British Columbia. Eric is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is currently living in Squamish,...
74. Darryl Plecas: UNCENSORED on Corruption, Policing & Politics in Canada
September 08, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBSend us a Text Message. During the first interview with Darryl, the court case against the Clerk of the House Craig James and Sergeant-At-Arms Gary Lenz was still proceeding, so Darryl had to be tempered to avoid interfering with the investigation. Now, Darryl Plecas comes on for the second time to discuss the findings of the investigation, and corruption within the BC Legislature. Aaron Pete and Darryl also discuss Brenda Lucki, Justin Trudeau and other scandals in Canada. Support the Sh...
#74 - Darryl Plecas: UNCENSORED on Corruption, Policing & Politics in Canada
September 08, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDuring the first interview with Darryl, the court case against the Clerk of the House Craig James and Sergeant-At-Arms Gary Lenz was still proceeding, so Darryl had to be tempered to avoid interfering with the investigation. Now, Darryl Plecas comes on for the second time to discuss the findings of the investigation, and corruption within the BC Legislature. Aaron Pete and Darryl also discuss Brenda Lucki, Justin Trudeau and other scandals in Canada. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to...
Darryl Plecas: UNCENSORED on Corruption, Policing & Politics in Canada
September 08, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDuring the first interview with Darryl, the court case against the Clerk of the House Craig James and Sergeant-At-Arms Gary Lenz was still proceeding, so Darryl had to be tempered to avoid interfering with the investigation. Now, Darryl Plecas comes on for the second time to discuss the findings of the investigation, and corruption within the BC Legislature. Aaron Pete and Darryl also discuss Brenda Lucki, Justin Trudeau and other scandals in Canada. Support the show www.biggerthanmepodcast...
73. Yvon Dandurand: Youth Crime Prevention, Organized Crime & Corruption
September 05, 2022 14:01 - 3 hours - 135 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron speaks with criminologist Yvon Dandurand to discuss his latest book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports. Aaron also raises the topic of corruption. Specifically, he raises the challenges Darryl Plecas faced when he pointed out corruption, and the current allegations against of Brenda Lucki, the current commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The two also discuss organized crime, human trafficking, and cancel culture in universities. Yvon Dand...
Yvon Dandurand: Youth Crime Prevention, Organized Crime & Corruption
September 05, 2022 14:01 - 3 hours - 135 MBAaron speaks with criminologist Yvon Dandurand to discuss his latest book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports. Aaron also raises the topic of corruption. Specifically, he raises the challenges Darryl Plecas faced when he pointed out corruption, and the current allegations against of Brenda Lucki, the current commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The two also discuss organized crime, human trafficking, and cancel culture in universities. Yvon Dandurand is a criminologist ...
#73 - Yvon Dandurand: Youth Crime Prevention, Organized Crime & Corruption
September 05, 2022 14:01 - 3 hours - 135 MBAaron speaks with criminologist Yvon Dandurand to discuss his latest book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports. Aaron also raises the topic of corruption. Specifically, he raises the challenges Darryl Plecas faced when he pointed out corruption, and the current allegations against of Brenda Lucki, the current commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The two also discuss organized crime, human trafficking, and cancel culture in universities. Yvon Dandurand is a criminologist ...
72. William Johnson: Vancouver Tech Journal, Entrepreneurship & Business
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancou...
#72 - William Johnson: Vancouver Tech Journal, Entrepreneurship & Business
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBAaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancouver Tech Journal, which w...
#72 - William Johnson: Vancouver Tech Journal, Entrepreneurship & Business
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBAaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancouver Tech Journal, which w...
William Johnson: Vancouver Tech Journal, Entrepreneurship & Business
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBAaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancouver Tech Journal, which w...
71. Julen Etxabe: Religion, Philosophy, Indigenous Culture & Law
August 23, 2022 14:15 - 2 hours - 123 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron Pete and Julen Etxabe discuss how law interacts with religion, philosophy and Indigenous culture. Aaron asks Julen about his perspectives on western culture, belief systems, decolonization and meaning. Julen Etxabe is an Assistant Professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights. Grounded on cultural and humanistic approaches to law, Etxabe is the author of The Exp...
#71 - Julen Etxabe: Religion, Philosophy, Indigenous Culture & Law
August 23, 2022 14:15 - 2 hours - 123 MBAaron Pete and Julen Etxabe discuss how law interacts with religion, philosophy and Indigenous culture. Aaron asks Julen about his perspectives on western culture, belief systems, decolonization and meaning. Julen Etxabe is an Assistant Professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights. Grounded on cultural and humanistic approaches to law, Etxabe is the author of The Experience of Tragic Judgmen...
Julen Etxabe: Religion, Philosophy, Indigenous Culture & Law
August 23, 2022 14:15 - 2 hours - 123 MBAaron Pete and Julen Etxabe discuss how law interacts with religion, philosophy and Indigenous culture. Aaron asks Julen about his perspectives on western culture, belief systems, decolonization and meaning. Julen Etxabe is an Assistant Professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights. Grounded on cultural and humanistic approaches to law, Etxabe is the author of The Experience of Tragic Judgmen...
70. Erin Ryan: What is being done about ANIMAL CRUELTY?
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBSend us a Text Message. Erin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more. Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA’s Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experien...
#70 - Erin Ryan: What is being done about ANIMAL CRUELTY?
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBErin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more. Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA’s Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experience in research, communica...
Erin Ryan: What is being done about ANIMAL CRUELTY?
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBErin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more. Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA’s Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experience in research, communica...
69. Tim Srigley II: Whisky Shenanigans
August 11, 2022 19:18 - 2 hours - 102 MBSend us a Text Message. Tim was a past guest on the podcast. Tim is the creator behind Black Flag Leather Goods. Aaron and Tim catch up, drink whisky and discuss their background and current events. Support the Show. www.biggerthanmepodcast.com
#69 - Tim Srigley II: Whisky Shenanigans
August 11, 2022 19:18 - 2 hours - 102 MBTim was a past guest on the podcast. Tim is the creator behind Black Flag Leather Goods. Aaron and Tim catch up, drink whisky and discuss their background and current events.Connect with Black Flag Leather Goods on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackFlagLeatherGoodsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://...
Tim Srigley II: Whisky Shenanigans
August 11, 2022 19:18 - 2 hours - 102 MBTim was a past guest on the podcast. Tim is the creator behind Black Flag Leather Goods. Aaron and Tim catch up, drink whisky and discuss their background and current events.Connect with Black Flag Leather Goods on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackFlagLeatherGoodsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https:/...
68. Ilia Poznak: Mental Toughness, Psychology & Meaning
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBSend us a Text Message. Ilia Poznak is an organizational psychologist, consultant, hiker, Jiu-Jitsu martial artist, photographer and mindset coach. Ilia and Aaron dive into the importance of mental toughness, how psychology can help people learn about themselves, the importance of facing physical adversity, and finding meaning in your life. Ilia also talks about his work helping support people in reaching their full potential, and the reasons he chooses to hike steep mountain ranges. Follo...
#68 - Ilia Poznak: Mental Toughness, Psychology & Meaning
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBIlia Poznak is an organizational psychologist, consultant, hiker, Jiu-Jitsu martial artist, photographer and mindset coach. Ilia and Aaron dive into the importance of mental toughness, how psychology can help people learn about themselves, the importance of facing physical adversity, and finding meaning in your life. Ilia also talks about his work helping support people in reaching their full potential, and the reasons he chooses to hike steep mountain ranges. Follow Ilia on Instagram, Link...
Ilia Poznak: Mental Toughness, Psychology & Meaning
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBIlia Poznak is an organizational psychologist, consultant, hiker, Jiu-Jitsu martial artist, photographer and mindset coach. Ilia and Aaron dive into the importance of mental toughness, how psychology can help people learn about themselves, the importance of facing physical adversity, and finding meaning in your life. Ilia also talks about his work helping support people in reaching their full potential, and the reasons he chooses to hike steep mountain ranges. Follow Ilia on Instagram, Link...
67. Grace Kennedy: Journalism, Community & The Fraser Valley Current
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron and Grace talk about her role with the Fraser Valley Current, and the stories she has written over the past year. The two also discuss journalism, municipal politics, community and so much more. Grace Kennedy is a mother and reporter with the Fraser Valley Current. Grace grew up in Langley and has been focused on journalism since she was a teen, when she helped start Langley Fine Arts School’s first online newspaper. After graduating from University of King’s...
#67 - Grace Kennedy: Journalism, Community & The Fraser Valley Current
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBAaron and Grace talk about her role with the Fraser Valley Current, and the stories she has written over the past year. The two also discuss journalism, municipal politics, community and so much more. Grace Kennedy is a mother and reporter with the Fraser Valley Current. Grace grew up in Langley and has been focused on journalism since she was a teen, when she helped start Langley Fine Arts School’s first online newspaper. After graduating from University of King’s College journalism progr...
Grace Kennedy: Journalism, Community & The Fraser Valley Current
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBAaron and Grace talk about her role with the Fraser Valley Current, and the stories she has written over the past year. The two also discuss journalism, municipal politics, community and so much more. Grace Kennedy is a mother and reporter with the Fraser Valley Current. Grace grew up in Langley and has been focused on journalism since she was a teen, when she helped start Langley Fine Arts School’s first online newspaper. After graduating from University of King’s College journalism progr...
66. Joel Bakan: The World Economic Forum, Psychopathic Corporations & Twitter Lawsuit
July 26, 2022 14:30 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron Pete & Joel Bakan discuss the role corporations play in western society and his recent movie The New Corporation. The two also discuss Mr. Bakan's recent lawsuit against twitter. Joel Bakan is an author, filmmaker, musician, podcast host, and a professor of law at the University of British Columbia. His work examines the social, economic, and political dimensions of law, and he has published in leading legal and social science journals as well as in the popul...
#66 - Joel Bakan: The World Economic Forum, Psychopathic Corporations & Twitter Lawsuit
July 26, 2022 14:30 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBAaron Pete & Joel Bakan discuss the role corporations play in western society and his recent movie The New Corporation. The two also discuss Mr. Bakan's recent lawsuit against twitter. Joel Bakan is an author, filmmaker, musician, podcast host, and a professor of law at the University of British Columbia. His work examines the social, economic, and political dimensions of law, and he has published in leading legal and social science journals as well as in the popular press. Mr. Bakan recen...
Joel Bakan: The World Economic Forum, Psychopathic Corporations & Twitter Lawsuit
July 26, 2022 14:30 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBAaron Pete & Joel Bakan discuss the role corporations play in western society and his recent movie The New Corporation. The two also discuss Mr. Bakan's recent lawsuit against twitter. Joel Bakan is an author, filmmaker, musician, podcast host, and a professor of law at the University of British Columbia. His work examines the social, economic, and political dimensions of law, and he has published in leading legal and social science journals as well as in the popular press. Mr. Bakan recen...
65. Henry Braun: Mayor of Abbotsford, Businessman & Community Leader
July 18, 2022 16:04 - 2 hours - 114 MBSend us a Text Message. Henry Braun is a Canadian politician and businessman. He is the current mayor of Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this interview, Aaron Pete and Henry Braun discuss his family, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, and education. The two also talk about Mayor Braun's work during the 2022 Fraser Valley floods.Braun was born in Paraguay. His parents were Russian Mennonite refugees from the Mennonite colonies of southern Ukraine who fled to Paraguay during World War II. Bef...
#65 - Henry Braun: Mayor of Abbotsford, Businessman & Community Leader
July 18, 2022 16:04 - 2 hours - 114 MBHenry Braun is a Canadian politician and businessman. He is the current mayor of Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this interview, Aaron Pete and Henry Braun discuss his family, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, and education. The two also talk about Mayor Braun's work during the 2022 Fraser Valley floods.Braun was born in Paraguay. His parents were Russian Mennonite refugees from the Mennonite colonies of southern Ukraine who fled to Paraguay during World War II. Before entering politics, Bra...
Henry Braun: Mayor of Abbotsford, Businessman & Community Leader
July 18, 2022 16:04 - 2 hours - 114 MBHenry Braun is a Canadian politician and businessman. He is the current mayor of Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this interview, Aaron Pete and Henry Braun discuss his family, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, and education. The two also talk about Mayor Braun's work during the 2022 Fraser Valley floods.Braun was born in Paraguay. His parents were Russian Mennonite refugees from the Mennonite colonies of southern Ukraine who fled to Paraguay during World War II. Before entering politics, Br...
64. Á’a:líya Warbus: Sharing Indigenous Culture Through Art
July 11, 2022 23:00 - 3 hours - 133 MBSend us a Text Message. Á'a:Líya Warbus is a writer, director, actress, hip hop artist, mother, paddler, pow-wow dancer, activist and business owner. She owns Salish Legends Media, an Indigenous film and media team. In this conversation, Aaron Pete and Á’a:líya talk about Indigenous values and how to share them through mediums like music, film and podcasts. The two also discuss the importance of identity, finding your passion, lifting up your community and the benefits of canoe races. Á’a...
#64 - Á’a:líya Warbus: Sharing Indigenous Culture Through Art
July 11, 2022 23:00 - 3 hours - 133 MBÁ'a:Líya Warbus is a writer, director, actress, hip hop artist, mother, paddler, pow-wow dancer, activist and business owner. She owns Salish Legends Media, an Indigenous film and media team. In this conversation, Aaron Pete and Á’a:líya talk about Indigenous values and how to share them through mediums like music, film and podcasts. The two also discuss the importance of identity, finding your passion, lifting up your community and the benefits of canoe races. Á’a:líya Warbus is a First N...
Á’a:líya Warbus: Sharing Indigenous Culture Through Art
July 11, 2022 23:00 - 3 hours - 133 MBÁ'a:Líya Warbus is a writer, director, actress, hip hop artist, mother, paddler, pow-wow dancer, activist and business owner. She owns Salish Legends Media, an Indigenous film and media team. In this conversation, Aaron Pete and Á’a:líya talk about Indigenous values and how to share them through mediums like music, film and podcasts. The two also discuss the importance of identity, finding your passion, lifting up your community and the benefits of canoe races. Á’a:líya Warbus is a First N...
63. Farhan Mohamed: Community, Journalism, Entrepreneurship & the Online News Act
July 04, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Farhan Mohamed is the Co-founder & CEO of Overstory Media Group (OMG), the former Editor in Chief of of the Daily Hive, an Ismaili Muslim and father. In this interview, Aaron Pete and Farhan Mohamed discuss journalism, entrepreneurship, Bill C-18 and making a difference in the community. Farhan Mohamed attended Simon Fraser University and Capilano University. He has worked with Pacific Newspaper Group. From there, he became the editor-in-chief and partner of the Da...