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Friday – 7:55 p.m. PST www.bbsradio.com - Station 2 Live Chat – ‘ChattersHall’ In the US/Canada Toll Free 888-228-4494
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July 04th, 2008
(Happy Independence Day to Our American Kin)
This weeks guest is Derrick Whiteskycloud (Cultural Director) of the Michif Metis Museum in Surrey BC & Vavenby BC. We will be continuing the series about the Residential Schools....
You can view Derrick's Bio on 'Between Two Worlds' on BBS Radio www.bbsradio.com or go to Derrick's own website at: www.whiteskycloud.com
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We are very pleased to have as our guest on this weeks show… Friend, Elder, Veteran and Métis Brother Bob Ducharme, President of the MVABC
Bob Ducharme: Born: 16 October,’33, Craig Siding, Manitoba. I grew up hunting rabbits and partridge and later deer for food for our large family. I Love Métis fiddle music since I was a young boy, mostly the Andy Desjarlais music of old time and I still love it today. There is not very many who can master the fiddle like Andy, he had a special way with adjusting the “D” string for the Red River Jig I cut cordwood and pulpwood to help my family survive and when I was old enough I went to work on the Extra gangs on the railroads. I also picked blueberries and Seneca root to sell and went harvesting in my teen years. In 1952 I joined the Army and was told that I would go to Germany instead of Korea which I wanted but instead I ended up going to Korea and later to Germany. The Army life that I embarked upon was a very adventurous time, we didn’t have very much in the way of equipment and had to improvise a lot. I was fortunate to become a good driver and later on Battalion Transport Sargeant wherever I became posted, except Quebec City where I was employed as a language instructor. I drove many different types of vehicles, motorcycles, small trucks, large trucks, busses, tracked vehicles and became a booster for what is now called the Truckers’ Road-e-o and Defensive Driving Program. I believe God had something planned for me all along, because through it all I met and married a very beautiful girl who would mother three children and stick with me for forty seven years this year, and still counting. Another highlight of my life is that God has put me in touch with some very wonderful and special people. Today I am the BC Director of the Métis Veterans of BC seeking out, researching and assisting Métis Veterans to bring about recognition and benefits that will hopefully compensate in some small way for the denial of equitable treatment many of them suffered after the wars. Upon moving to Nanaimo on my release, I became involved in helping start a hunter safety program, in BC that is widely used today in most places across Canada and the USA, it was called the C.O.R.E. Program. I was a Zone President in the BC Senior’s Games for four years and also started a Manitoba Day Association with approx.1100 members. I was a Union Officer in both the BC Department of Highways Ferries and later the BC Corrections. I suppose that if I had my life to live over again, I would probably do the very same thing, except, I would ask Jesus to come into my life a lot sooner, in order to save the needless anguish and suffering so I may help others. My life was always very interesting, but some times there were hardships which could have been prevented, and I would like to pass on especially to young people, that there is a place in this world for you and if you are having trouble finding it, please call on the wisdom of the elderly, they have been there before. Thank You. ************************ June 20, 2008 We are very pleased to have as our guest on this weeks show… Friend and Métis Brother Dan LaFrance - Captain of the Hunt
DAN LAFRANCE....
I was born in New Westminster, BC. Our family was one of two-hundred Métis families that came west from Manitoba to work at the West Fraser saw mill. The community is called Malardville. Most know it a French community, but truth be known, it was made of Métis families that hid their identity - And remains so to this day.
We spent some early years living in Brandon, Manitoba. I have found memories of spending long summer days fishing on the Assiniboine River. Can’t tell you how many fish I ate out of that river. In the fall we would hunt for our winter meat.
We moved back to BC, to Vancouver Island and more specifically the Cowichan Valley. Lake Cowichan was a great place to grow up. The lake is twenty-one miles long and just teaming with fish. And as usual we hunted. I quit school early to go logging. I worked as a west coast faller for most of my time spent in the woods. I also owned a karate and kickboxing club and taught many people in the valley. At the height of my time spent competing in competitions all over North America,
I was a member of Chuck Norris’ Black Belt Team, out of Longbeach California. 
I continued doing a lot of trapping and hunting and decided to head to northern BC to experience what that part of BC had to offer. It was then that I started to work as a big game guide. I worked for a number of the bigger guide outfitters in the north. I spent many years on the back of a horse in the northern mountains, guiding clients from all over the world.
I purchased a very remote trapline in northern BC. It was 180 air miles to fly in, so you were there all winter- my wife Cathie and we had a little baby boy, our oldest son Josh. We built everything by hand and on our own. The trapping was good, but you had to be careful because there is no room for mistakes that far in the bush. Those years of experience taught me a lot about living completely off the land – just like our ancestors did! We have many stories about the trials and tribulations of life in the wilderness.
We bought our own guiding territory back in the 80’s and booked hunters from all over the world to come and hunt and fish. We continued to trap during the winter and raised our now two boys on the line. This has given them traditional skills that most Métis never get a chance to experience. To this day both Josh and Cody hunt, fish, trap, and gather in a very traditional manner.
I am a certified farrier and together with my son’s we run a large farrier business on southern Vancouver Island. I have to travel from Whistler were my wife and I live, to work in the business, but it’s a small sacrifice to make as we enjoy what Whistler has to offer. I teach snowboarding for Whistler/Blackcomb. Fact is I am the oldest snowboard instructor they have! I teach people from all over the world.
We still own a large trapline and trap every winter. It is located on the Bonaparte plateau. I am currently putting together a business (trapline excursions)were Métis people can come and experience what it is like to be out on a trapline in the winter and learn a bit about what their ancestors did – as most Métis folks now days have never had such an experience.
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JUNE 13TH SHOW WITH BOB DUCHARME IS RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 27TH DUE TO FIRES IN PARADISE, CALIFORNIA
***************** June 08, 2008 Presenting as this week's guest, we welcome Good Friend, Elder, Veteran and Métis Brother.... Marshall Lowen....Captain of the Hunt / Vice President....
I was born in Winnipeg and spent my childhood years in a wide area ranging from St. James, through Sturgeon Creek, Silver Heights, and Heading out to Portage la Prairie. I started hunting small game and trapping while still in my single digit years. As a teenager in High School, my trap lines along the Red and Assiniboine rivers provided me with much needed pocket money. I am proud to have Michif bloodlines on my Father’s side and Bungi from my Mother’s family, but it is unfortunate that my parents chose not share in my enthusiasm.
At 11 years of age, I was awakened to my Métis heritage by Barbara Johnstone, Curator of the HBC Museum and archives in Winnipeg and later Director of Lower Fort Garry National Park. This was the beginning of a very interesting voyage of discovery for me of a fascinating culture in which I was anxious to learn more and become an active participant.
In my middle teens I joined the Canadian Army to get away from an alcoholic and abusive father. Due in part to my abilities in scouting, marksmanship and knowledge of firearms, I was for several years able to travel around the world and see exotic places at the expense of Her Britannic Majesty. This association with the military has continued until just recently with both active and reserve duties.
I currently have my own company, Teknika Training & Services Inc. and am involved in training people in everything from Firearms Safety, Environmental compliance, construction building trades to Aboriginal Awareness workshops. Organizing and taking part in Traditional Métis Hunts take up a good part of my spare time.
I first came out to the coast as a child to visit my Grandparents. Later I was stationed at Chilliwack as a member of the Armed Forces. My wife Carol and I moved permanently
to Vancouver after being married in England.
In 1998, I was very fortunate to meet Paul Stevenson and Dr. Howard Adams and became a member of the VMCA. I had previously been a member of the Ontario Métis Aboriginal Association. I am proud to have served several successful terms as Vice- President and Captain of the Hunt. I look forward to being able to participate in and serve our Métis Community in all ways possible.
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May 30, 2008
Presenting our very special guest for tonight, our good friend.... Claude Aubin 
Bio to follow.... **************
May 23, 2008
We are very pleased to have with us on this weeks show…. Brenda MacIntyre – Medicine Song Woman
Brenda MacIntyre, a.k.a. Medicine Song Woman, is a world class inspirational speaker, singer-songwriter and artist. She has performed and spoken across Canada for diverse audiences such as the Niagara Folk Arts Festival, Bank of Montreal, University of Brandon and the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival. Based in Toronto, she is an Aboriginal singer-songwriter performing a fusion of traditional Aboriginal hand drumming/singing and roots/soul (acoustic). Her audiences include festival-goers, Aboriginal communities, business teams, universities, schools and health professionals. Brenda has been featured nationally on MuchMusic, APTN, OMNI, Vision and Global. She began her career with a hit on a Florida radio station, and her second single on a Juno award-winning compilation CD, leading to a nomination for a Canadian Reggae Music Award. In 2007, Brenda was nominated for an Aboriginal People's Choice Award for Best Hand Drum CD and she was named Toronto's Aboriginal Businesswoman of the Year. Brenda MacIntyre's performances and talks are inspiring and memorable, infusing events with spirit. The #1 Canadian Artist in Roots and Neo-Soul on MySpace.com released her Spirit Connection album in April 2007 to a full house and is working on her next CD.
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MAY 16, 2008 www.bbsradio.com Friday – 7:55 p.m. PST - Station 2 Live Chat – ‘ChattersHall’ In the US/Canada Toll Free 888-228-4494
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Toll Free 877-489-6350 We are very happy to have with us on this week’s Special Victoria Day Weekend Show Our Good Friend and Métis Brother
Ron Kearse
A Little Bio: I knew from the time I was a kid that our family was Métis, but we were always taught to keep it a secret. In those days there was still a lot of stigma about being Métis, (especially in Alberta). I graduated high school in Calgary and attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology back in the mid-seventies, where I took Television, stage and Radio Arts. So how did I make the leap from visions of a broadcasting career to working for the Walk Bravely forward society? I started doing volunteer work in the Vancouver community back in the 1990's. I worked with marginalized people…people with AIDS, Junkies, Gay Men and men and women out on parole. I found that I really enjoyed working with them. When a chance to work on the front lines for a small community organization came available, I took the chance and have now been working with Métis prisoners in the federal system for over five years. I still love it!
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MAY 09, 2008
www.bbsradio.com In the US/Canada Toll Free 888-228-4494
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Toll Free 877-489-6350
We are very happy to have with us on this weeks special Mother's Day Show
Our Elder and good Friend
Teresa Dion Station 2 Live Chat – ‘ChattersHall’ Elder Teresa lives on the Westcoast near Vancouver, BC Canada. She was in the armed forces where she met her husband and they owned a store in Surrey for many years. Teresa and her family live in the Lower Mainland, she also has family members living in Alberta. She has been involved with the Métis Community for many years, as well as, was one of the founders of the past Louis Riel Métis Council and the Michif Métis Museum and is the Vice-President of the Michif Historical and Cultural Preservation Society. She also was a founder of the
Métis Family Services organization in Surrey, BC, Canada *************
MAY 02, 2008 Friday – 7:55 p.m. PST Friday – 7:55 p.m. PST www.bbsradio.com …. Station 2 Live Chat – ‘ChattersHall’ In the US/Canada Toll Free 888-228-4494
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Toll Free 877-489-6350 We are honoured to have with us on this weeks show Earl Belcourt 
If asked what is the most important aspect of his life, Earl without hesitation will answer, my family. Born and raised in St Eustache Manitoba, Earl has a long Métis lineage. His Mom and Dad, Pearl and Paul, are long time residents of St. Eustache and continue to live in this vibrant Métis community. Earl and his wife Gloria have been married for thirty-three years, raising two kids Corry and Christina, and have one grandchild named Paul. Earl has worked as a journeyman pipe fitter for the last eighteen years at the Crofton Pulp and Paper mill and Gloria is a Commercial Management Accountant, working for Hayes Forest Services for fourteen years. They raised their family in Duncan on Vancouver Island.
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April 25, 2008 We are honoured to have with us as this weeks Guest....
Senator Thelma Chalifoux 
Thelma Chalifoux’s mother and father had a profound effect on the path that she has chosen to follow in her life. Her father, Paul Villeneuve, told her that she would be strong and independent because she was born in a blizzard. He taught her that the Metis have always worked for their families. Her mother, Helen Villeneuve, kept the family strong by keeping them united.
From the time Ms. Chalifoux was young, she cared for others, including elders in her family. After leaving an abusive marriage in the 1950s, she went back to school to study sociology at the Lethbridge Community College, and construction estimating at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, while working to support her seven children. Since the late 1960s, Thelma Chalifoux has worked extensively with rural and Aboriginal organizations, and in other forums where she has contributed to the betterment of the Metis and has supported and initiated programs for all Aboriginal people.
She has negotiated and assisted in getting facilities and programs for many Aboriginal organizations such as Friendship Centres, and has worked tirelessly in areas that include Aboriginal communications, housing, education, suicide prevention, prisons, battered women, cross-cultural training in government departments, and alcoholism.
Ms. Chalifoux was one of the founders of the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre, and was instrumental in getting the Cree language taught in northern schools. She has worked for the Company of Young Canadians in community development, and rural and native housing; as the first full-time Metis woman staff announcer, producer and host of a weekly show on CKYL Radio Peace River; and as the co-producer of Our Native Heritage series on Allarcom (ITV). She was the first Metis woman to serve on the Senate of the University of Alberta.
She is currently a Social Allowance Appeal Panel member, Child Welfare Appeal Panel member, co-chair of the Metis Nation of Alberta, and chair of the Metis National Senate Commission.
In accepting the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, Ms. Chalifoux wrote, “The struggle has been a challenge, but my blessings have been many. This award is the icing on the cake, but my heart sings when someone comes to me and says that because of what I did their lives are better.”
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