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The media is fixated on whether to celebrate Canada Day as the Lower Kootenay First Nation announces the discovery of another 182 unmarked graves in BC. And after recording, Lytton BC began evacuation and we're trying to understand what a heat dome is.Former Executive Director of APTN Karyn Pugliese co-hosts.Links:More on the announcement from Lower Kootenay First NationKaryn's recent piece for the National Observer: "With the help of the Mounties, the priests piled the children into boats and floated away"Sponsors: Dispatch Coffee, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As reports of Chinese government influence in Canadian media gain traction, South China Morning Post reporter Ian Young reveals an incredible tale from the past. Almost 20 years ago, the PRC's media company actually bought a Canadian newspaper. But all is not as it seemed, and media mogul Li Bolun may have had other plans besides propaganda. Sadly, he died in a Beijing jail cell following scandalous drug and fraud charges and cannot explain his side of the story. What's left is a messy court battle and enduring concerns about who controls Chinese language media in Canada.Further Reading: Who Was Li Bolun? by Ian Young https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3103793/who-was-li-bolun-disgraced-citic-media-moguls  Sponsors: Hover & Dispatch CoffeeAdditional music provided by The Audio NetworkSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Star published a "Saturday Debate" about Egerton Ryerson's legacy that contradicted the TRC - and they knew it. And it appears a police dog's life mattered more than a Métis man's in Alberta. Canadaland French-language correspondent Emilie Nicolas and Canadaland contributing editor Danielle Paradis take over in Jesse's absence.Links: See the photo of where Egerton Ryerson's statue is now (Twitter banner)La Converse's piece on the nuns at St Anne (French)This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and Squarespace.CLARIFICATION (June 26, 2021, 10:38AM): Photojournalist Ian Willms has told Canadaland that he was given an unconditional release upon reaching the station, without any criminal charges, but it was not immediately clear if there was a provincial trespassing charge against him when the CAJ statement came out. Published within hours of his release, details were not yet clear at that time. Police have issued a statement clarifying that there were no charges.CLARIFICATIO

Queen's University quickly rejected the findings of an anonymous report accusing six people associated with the school of misrepresenting their Indigenous identities. That prompt dismissal has raised questions about the non-status Ardoch Algonquin group, and the controversial academic from the U.S. who co-founded it.Further reading:Anonymous report to Queen's UniversityQueen's university statementArdoch First Nation membership information Sponsors: Dispatch, Freshbooks, & ArticleAdditional music provided by Audio NetworkSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed the Sock doesn't seem okay since Bell announced it would reboot MuchMusic. CBC won't let their audience comment on their articles on Facebook anymore. And a Global radio host loses his job for using a racial slur - Is the era of edgelord talk radio over? Vice Senior Editor Manisha Krishnan co-hosts.Further reading/watching:BellMedia's announcement re: MuchMusic here Jesse retweeted a video of Prime Minister Trudeau's G7 comment hereSee Manisha's recent article about Global's Mike Stafford hereSee our 2019 article about Mike Stafford hereThis episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, Squarespace, and HelloFresh.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Coercive control" is how cults like NXIVM entrap followers and how abusive partners dominate their victims. A growing movement is calling for a law against it. But what about the many people who want to surrender their will to others? Sarah Berman is the author of Don't Call It A Cult, a deep investigation of NXIVM.Don't Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM, by Sarah BermanSponsors: Dispatch, Freshbooks, & ArticleAdditional music provided by Audio NetworkSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muslim-Canadians call out the media for harming their community. And the controversy around CBC cancelling Kim's Convenience goes international. Freelance journalist and The Backbench's host Fatima Syed co-hosts.Further reading:Jonathan's full Twitter thread on The London Free Press & Toronto Sun's coverage of the London attack;Fatima's most recent piece for The Guardian about the London vigil;Shout out to Fatima Said for resurfacing John Ibbitson's tweets;More on Simu Liu deleting his criticism of Mark Wahlberg here.This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://www.canadaland.com/join/Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recordings of 911 calls from the night of the Portapique massacre have been leaked to the press, and they prove that the RCMP have been lying from the start about a crucial piece of information. But somehow it's the journalists that published the calls who are facing an angry public backlash. Frank Magazine publisher Andrew Douglas and reporter Paul Palango discuss their bombshell story, and what the RCMP may still be hiding about Gabriel Wortman.This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, Freshbooks, and ArticleSupport CANADALAND: https://www.canadaland.com/join/Additional music from Audio NetworkSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discovery of 215 residential school children in a mass grave spurs this week's discussion on how journalists report stories about Indigenous people. And in the wake of this news, a Bill that could empower Indigenous children is largely eclipsed. Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon and IndigiNews' child welfare reporter Anna McKenzie co-host in Jesse's absence.Further reading & watching:Former Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission Murray Sinclair comments on the discovery;Ian Mosby's Twitter thread about on the National Post's residential school denialism;Anna's most recent piece about how non-Indigenous people can support the healing process;And Anna duly noted this article. This episode contains content about residential schools that may be triggering. Support for survivors and their families is available at the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Please call 1-800-721-0066 or 1-866-925-4419 for the 24-7 crisis line. This epi

There have been dozens of arrests at Fairy Creek... but not much footage to show for it. That's because the RCMP have been blocking and corralling journalists from freely covering the demonstrations. But according to court precedent and the RCMP's own guidelines, journalists do have the right to be present even when there is a court injunction.So why does it keep happening? And why is it always Canada's independent media at the forefront of this fight?Reporter Cherise Seucharan finds out. This episode is supported by Hover and Dispatch Coffee.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covering BC's anti-logging protests raise issues about journalists' decorum, access, and how stories about land protectors are framed. And Native Twitter gets a CNN pundit fired for spewing racist views about Indigenous people. Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon and photojournalist Amber Bracken take over in Jesse's absence.Further reading:CAJ's first statement about how RCMP injunctions were a concern for journalistsCAJ's subsequent statement on their legal application to challenge RCMP's injunctionPhotojournalist Jesse Winter's Twitter thread about access at Fairy Creek being better This episode is brought to you by Dispatch and Freshbooks.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A repost of one of the most popular Canadaland episodes ever, from way back in 2014. The Irvings are secretive billionaires who have a monopoly on New Brunswick's news media. Journalist Jacques Poitras, author of Irving vs Irving, describes how the family subtly suppresses criticism and destroys competitors. This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CIJA has called-out Canadaland for not adequately denouncing last week's guest. Meanwhile, controversy over coverage of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Canada. And filmmaker Michelle Latimer launches her inevitable comeback campaign, damn the consequences. Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon and Independent Jewish Voices' communications lead Aaron Lakoff take over in Jesse's absence. Further reading:The winner of JHR's Award for Outstanding Work By An Indigenous Youth Reporter is hereMichelle Latimer first broke her silence with Globe and Mail's Barry Hertz hereLatimer wrote about it "in her own words" hereJorge Barrera followed up on Barry Hertz's story hereKa'nhehsí:io Deer and Jorge Barrera first called out Latimer hereThis episode is brought to by Kilne, Dispatch and HelloFresh.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian Armed Forces has known that they have a problem with sexual misconduct for over two decades. Why can't they figure out how to stop it?In 1998, several women came forward to Maclean's magazine about their experiences being raped or sexually harassed in the military. Many years and many victims later, there was finally an investigation which lead to the creation of Operation Honour, which was supposed to address problem.But it didnt.Now many members of the Canadian military have come forward yet again, and the government has pledged to do another investigation. Reporter Cherise Seucharan looks into why this has been such a problem, and if it will be different this time.A warning for listeners: this episode contains detailed descriptions of sexual assault.This episode is supported by Kilne, Squarespace, and Article.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporting on the occupation of Palestine is "all stick, no carrot." And Canada's National Newspaper Awards is more like the Golden Globes than we thought. Writer and researcher Dalya al-Masri co-hosts.Further reading:A bit more background on why Duncan McCue's apologized for saying "Palestine" on airMichelle Latimer "breaks her silence" here This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and Kilne.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Migrant farm workers aren't the only temporary foreign workers who have been largely forgotten and failed during the pandemic. Producer Sula Greene brings us the voices of workers some of us see every day but who nevertheless often remain invisible. What do these women endure to become Permanent Residents of Canada, and is that goal even possible given our current system? This episode is supported by Kilne , Freshbooks, and SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Torstar publishes pro-gambling content now. And the Rogers family vacation at Mar-a-Lago. Data journalist David Weisz co-hosts.Further reading:See Steve McAllister's Torstar contributions about sports betting here;David duly noted CBC's The Big Spend, which takes a look at COVID spending;David also duly noted Humber's Storylab Surviving Hate project; See the first piece of Canadaland's new column The Secret Public Servant here.This episode is supported by Dispatch, Kilne and Manscaped.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1972, the government funded an absurd study to measure the impact of cannabis on productivity.Show Notes: Young women were sequestered in a hospital ward for 98 days and administered daily doses of super-potent, government-grown marijuana. They smoked 2 joints a day while weaving macrame belts for money. Their story is the subject of a new indie film, The Marijuana ConspiracyTrailerBut it was first told to reporter Diana Zlomislic by Doreen Brown, who now bring it to us.  This episode brought to you by Our Darkest Day, Squarespace, Freshbooks, ArticleSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media reacts to a perplexing Court decision on Bill 21, Quebec's law banning some public servants from wearing religious symbols. And Rebel News is facing new scrutiny. CANADALAND's French language media correspondent Emilie Nicolas co-hosts. Further reading:See The New York Times piece on Caolan Robertson speaking about Rebel News hereSee The Canadian Anti-Hate Network's statement about Rebel News' suit hereSee Rebel News' statement about the Canadian Anti-Hate Network hereThis episode is supported by Hover, Dispatch Coffee, and Magic Spoon.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since the Canadian government announced recommendations that adults from Indigenous and racialized communities should be given priority for a COVID-19 vaccination, accusations of reverse racism have filled comment sections and social media posts.Now, racial minorities with vaccine priority are facing racism and other structural barriers to getting the jab.Our new reporter, Cherise Seucharan, has been trying to find out exactly why these policies are needed, how they're working out —  and whether the Canadian public is willing to back them.This episode is brought to you by Kilne and Dispatch Coffee.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.