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Coffee With My Ma

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 193 ratings

My radical activist mother Kahentinetha Horn tells me stories of her very long adventurous life, always with the sense of humour that carried herthrough.

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Episodes

Ma And Her Brief Encounter With The Friendship Centre Murderer + Ma Finds Herself At Robert Kennedy’s Funeral

January 22, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

** First aired March 25th, 2020** In our final episode of season one, Ma tells us about the time she encountered the friendship centre murderer! Then we hear the first story she ever told, where recording all this began; Ma tells us how she ended up at Robert Kennedy’s funeral!  Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma Goes To Europe And Gets Stuck There For A Year

January 22, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

** First aired August 27th, 2019** In this episode, Ma tells us about the time she took a trip to Europe on an exchange program and got stuck there for a year full of adventure.  Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma Goes To Cuba In 1959 ‘Just To See’

January 22, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

**First aired December 15th, 2018** In this episode, Ma and her friends take a trip to Cuba to see for themselves La Revolucion. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma And That Asshole At Indian Affairs

January 22, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

** First aired May 18th, 2019** In this episode, Ma tells us about her run-in with an asshole from Indian Affairs.    Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma Clears the Air About Marlon (Brando)

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

**First aired October 14th, 2018** MA CLEARS THE AIR ABOUT MARLON (BRANDO). In this episode, Ma tells us about her friendship with movie star and babely babe Marlon Brando. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma is Pregnant and Gets Jumped by the Teachers’ Pet at McGill

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

**First aired September 12th, 2018** MA IS PREGNANT AND GETS JUMPED BY THE TEACHERS’ PET AT MCGILL. In this episode, Ma heads back to school as a new mom and has a second baby on the way. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma’s Life Is Saved By A Full-Length Faux Fur Coat – The Police Brutality Episode

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

**First aired November 1st, 2018**  MA’S LIFE IS SAVED BY A FULL-LENGTH FAUX FUR COAT – THE POLICE BRUTALITY EPISODE. In this episode, Ma tells us about the time the SQ beat her up and almost killed her. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma Steals Larry the Cree Baby, Surviving the 60s Scoop

November 18, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

**First aired June 26th, 2018**  MA STEALS LARRY THE CREE BABY, SURVIVING THE 60S SCOOP. In this episode, join us as Ma tells us about the time she helped her Cree friend protect her baby from being snatched up by the system.  Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters: https://moccasinjoe.coffee/

Ma and the Gang Take the Bus to See Elvis in 1957

November 18, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

**First aired August 14th, 2018** MA AND THE GANG TAKE THE BUS TO SEE ELVIS IN 1957. In this episode, Ma and her gang head to Ottawa to see the man himself, Elvis Presley. Then, she tells us of her quick trip to Belmont Park with the CGIT (Craziest Girls In Town).  Watch Elvis in Ottawa in 1957: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/watch-footage-of-elvis-presley-s-1957-concert-in-ottawa-1.2892473. Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodca...

Ma and Her Adventures with Chief Pine of Grand River

November 18, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

**First aired August 18th, 2018** MA AND HER ADVENTURES WITH CHIEF PINE OF GRAND RIVER. In this episode, Ma heads way up north to take on the National Indian Brotherhood with the support of Chief Pine.  WARNING - WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS EPISODE! Ma’s speech at the 39th Annual General Assembly AFN (May 2018): https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1223948867734 Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmymapodcast TikTok: @coffeewithmyma Moccasin Joe Ar...

Ma Gets Fired... A Few Times... Part 1 - The Canadian Chemical Company Debacle and The Arranged Marriage

November 03, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

**First aired April 30th, 2018** MA GETS FIRED... A FEW TIMES... PART 1 - THE CANADIAN CHEMICAL COMPANY DEBACLE AND THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE. In this Episode, Ma tells us about when she started to work as a file filer in Montreal in the mid-1950s; it was short-lived, and you'll hear why. Then Ma starts secretarial work for what is now known as Air Canada and somehow finds herself in Mexico with her cousin... Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewithmym...

Ma Gets Fired... A Few Times... Part 2 - When Indian Affairs Really Doesn't Want You Around

November 03, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

**First aired May 17th, 2018** MA GETS FIRED... A FEW TIMES... PART 2 - WHEN INDIAN AFFAIRS REALLY DOESN'T WANT YOU AROUND. First things first, I say something quickly about Ma giving AFN (ASSembly of First Nations) a good old-fashioned elder scolding. Then we get into the good stuff; Ma discusses her first job at the tender age of 13 and how a man from Kahnawake did a very sweet thing to help her out. Then we get into the biggie when Ma got fired from Indian Affairs because she was barricad...

Ma Takes On The Toronto Telegram

November 03, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

**First aired April 16th, 2018** MA TAKES ON THE TORONTO TELEGRAM. First, I take a few minutes to explain the evolution of the project, and then we get into action. In this episode, Kahentinetha (my ma) tells me one of my favourite stories. It takes place during Expo67, and there's a fistfight, the drunk tank, a tearful phone call with Peter Czowski and much more! WARNING - WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS EPISODE! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio Horn Website: www.coffeewithmyma.com Instagram: @coffeewi...

EP . 13 CWMM - Ma and Her Brief Encounter with the Friendship Centre Murderer + Ma Finds Herself at Robert Kennedy’s Funeral

March 25, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In our final episode of season one Ma tells us about the time she encountered the friendship centre murderer! Then we hear the first story she ever told, where recording all this began. She tells me how she ended up at Robert Kennedys funeral!  I recorded this way before the COVID-19 Pandemic started, but decided maybe everyone could use a healthy distraction and a couple of Ma's stories right about now. I know I sure miss her but she is keeping safe at home in Kahnawake. From the bottom o...

BONUS EPISODE - #KahnawakeStandsWithWetsuweten

March 02, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

#KahnawakeStandsWithWetsuweten a short podcast highlighting the voices of Kahnawake and the people standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters out west.  www.unistoten.camp Music by Kristi Lane Sinclair

EP. 12 CWMM - Ma Goes To Europe and Gets Stuck There For A Year

August 27, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

The little 17 year old kid from Kahnawake signs up for a student exchange and gets selected to go to Europe! For what is only supposed to be a few months, Ma ends up having a year long adventure of a lifetime! Get ready for a story that involves a raid at an Algerian belly dancing club in France and being interrogated by Russians in Berlin!

EP. 11 CWMM - Ma And That Asshole At Indian Affairs

May 18, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Ma gives a bit of insight as to what it was like as an Indigenous person on the grind of 9-5 at Indian Affairs Canada. The ending is so satisfying I promise!

EP. 10 CWMM - Ma Goes To Cuba In 1959 'Just To See.'

December 15, 2018 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

Todays episode Ma tells us about the time her and some buddies drove down to Florida and then flew to Cuba to check it out just after Fidel took over in 1959. Its a good one. ¡Viva la Revolución!

EP. 9 CWMM - Ma's Life Is Saved By Her Full Length Faux Fur Coat - The Police Brutality Episode.

November 01, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Today’s episode was kind of hard to hear and make, if I’m being honest. Ma tells me about the time the Surete Du Quebec (provincial police) beat the shit out of her when she went to get some groceries for us, alone. It was high tension climate, post-blockade Quebec and I vividly remember going to bail her out wearing my faux silk pajamas and Warrior Flag bomber. It may make you angry, it sure fired up some things inside myself. So be warned, this story could be triggering, but if you stick a...

EP. 8 CWMM - Ma Clears The Air About Marlon (Brando).

October 14, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

In todays episode I sit down with Ma and she explains what really went down back in the 60s, when Marlon (first name basis oh la la) called her up outta the blue in Kahnawake. She gives us the scoop on her first trip to Hollywood, what Marlons villa looked like, and how she rubbed elbows with stars like Eugene Burdick at a political fundraiser in San Fran!   

EP. 7 Ma Is Pregnant and Gets Jumped By The Teachers Pet at McGill

September 12, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.68 MB

In the early 1970's Ma is pregnant with her second child and goes back to school.. again. When questioning one of the teachers, some nut-bag from Westmount jumps her from behind. Ma tells us about that rumble, the aftermath and how we should always 'question everything'.sound mixing by PennTraxxtheme - Kristi Lane Sinclairlogo - Patrick HunterSponsorsBirch Bark Coffee Co.www.birchbarkcoffeecompany.comCheekbone Beauty www.cheekbonebeauty.caUSE DISCOUNT CODE "COFFEE" FOR 10% OFF YOUR ONLINE ORD...

EP. 6 Ma And Her Adventures With Chief Pine Of Garden River

August 18, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.83 MB

With the help of her cousins, Ma prepares for battle before going up to Garden River. Chief Pine asked for her help and she was ready..... to take on The National Indian Brotherhood.

EP. 5 CWMM - Ma And The Gang Bus To Ottawa to See Elvis in 1957/Ma and The CGIT (Craziest Girls In Town)

August 14, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Today’s episode is fun! Ma tells us about the time her and some rebels from Quebec bussed to Ottawa to see Elvis in 1957. Scandalous! **Video link of Elvis’ performance in Ottawa. CBC - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/watch-footage-of-elvis-presley-s-1957-concert-in-ottawa-1.2892473Then she talks about her adventure with the Kahnawake faction of the ‘Canadians Girls In Training’. We also announce the winner of the ‘LipKit’ by our sponsor Cheekbone Beauty! LISTENERS USE CODE ‘COFFEE’ for...

EP. 1 CWMM - Ma Takes On The Toronto Telegram

August 04, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MB

E.1. CWMM -. .*first aired April 16th 2018*MA TAKES ON THE TORONTO TELEGRAM .First I take a few minutes to explain the evolution of this project and then we get into the action. In this episode Kahentinetha (my Ma) tells me one of my favourite stories. It takes place during Expo67 and theres a fist fight, the drunk tank, a tearful phone call with Peter Czowski and much much more!.WARNING- WE SWEAR AND CURSE IN THIS !.Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha Horn.instagram - @coffeewithmy...

EP . 4 CWMM - Ma Steals Larry The Cree Baby, Surviving The 60s Scoop

June 26, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Ma tells the story of when she helped out a couple of Cree girls who wanted to keep their babies. I also talk about a campaign I think we should all get behind, The Moosehide Campaign started by my gal pal Raven Lacerte. Cheekbone Beauty is now sponsoring us and has given a discount code for our listeners! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornInstagram - coffeewithmymapodcasttwitter - coffeewithmymafacebook - coffeewithmymaemail - [email protected] mixing by PennTraxx...

EP . 3 CWMM - Ma Gets Fired...A Few Times...PART 2 - Foreman Dickson To The Rescue and When Indian Affairs Really Doesn't Want You Around.

May 17, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

First things first I want to say something quickly about Ma giving AFN (ASSembly of First Nations) a good old fashioned elder scolding. Then we get into the good stuff, Ma discusses her first job at the tender age of 13 and how a man from Kahnawake did a very sweet thing to help her out. Then we get into the biggie, when Ma got fired from Indian Affaires because she was barricaded behind razor wire and surrounded by the Van Doos!! Oh Canada! Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornI...

EP. 2 CWMM - Ma Gets Fired...A Few Times... PART 1 - The Canadian Chemical Company Debacle and The Arranged Marriage.

April 30, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

EP. 2 CWMM - Ma Gets Fired...A Few Times... PART 1 - The Canadian Chemical Company Debacle and The Arranged Marriage.In today’s episode, Ma tells us about when she started work as a file filer in Montreal in the mid 1950s, it was short lived, you’ll hear why. Then Ma starts secretarial work for what is now known as Air Canada, and somehow finds herself in Mexico with her cousin... Hosted by - Kaniehtiio HornMa is Kahentinetha HornInstagram - coffeewithmymapodcast Twitter - coffeewithmyma Face...