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How Indigenous traditional knowledge is improving our understanding of aurora borealis
While modern science explains the mechanism of the aurora borealis, First Nation, Inuit and Métis knowledge, which goes back thousands of years, can help explain its meaning.
Radio Unreserved December 22
Unmapped
Alberta's interpretive walks offer ways to reconnect with the land and its stories
Kim Kaschor
Radio Unreserved December 6
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Murray Sinclair loved knock-knock jokes, AC/DC and 'led with a lot of love,' says granddaughter
December 6
Sacred Seven
The turtle inspires these Indigenous advocates to give back to the land
Elena Hudgins Lyle
Radio Unreserved November 26
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Elder Garry Sault sings the Anishinaabe turtle song and shares its important lessons
November 20
The power of the Indigenous vote in U.S. elections
Bridget Stringer-Holden
Radio Unreserved November 20

Rosanna Deerchild's grandfather was a WW1 veteran. She just found his grave

Radio Unreserved November 8

This veteran decolonized Remembrance Day events to honour Indigenous military service

Radio Unreserved November 10

Murray Sinclair reflects on our journey to reconciliation

Radio Unreserved November 5

Glory St. Germain on her life with late musician Ray St. Germain, aka Winnipeg's Elvis

Radio Unreserved November 4

For these Indigenous writers, horror fiction offers more than a good fright

Radio Unreserved October 30

How the buffalo is unifying nations across Turtle Island

Rhiannon Johnson

Radio Unreserved October 23

CMA apology a first step toward healing medical harms against Indigenous people, advocates say

Bridget Stringer-Holden

Radio Unreserved October 20

Healing 150 years of healthcare harm

Radio Unreserved October 11

How Indigenous creators are decolonizing the fantasy genre in books, games and more

Radio Unreserved October 6

How advocates are taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation

Radio Unreserved September 29

Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight

Radio Unreserved September 22

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Meet the cast of the new Ojibway Star Wars

Eagles carry sacred lessons of Indigenous knowledge for future generations, says elder

Rhiannon Johnson

Radio Unreserved September 8

Unreserved celebrates Indigenous journalism with Indigenous Journalists Association

Radio Unreserved August 2

10 years in, Unreserved has become the 'space for fearless Indigenous voices': Rosanna Deerchild

Rosanna Deerchild

Radio Unreserved June 23

From films to food, your Indigenous guide to summer

Radio Unreserved June 16

How Indigenous creators claim — and grow — spaces in radio and podcasting

Radio Unreserved June 9

How Indigenous people are using the canoe to carry on our stories

Radio Unreserved May 31

This beader is mixing two sides of her cultural identity to create one signature style

Radio Unreserved May 26

These Indigenous women are decolonizing parenting to help raise empowered children

Radio Unreserved May 12

Join us in Winnipeg to celebrate CBC Unreserved's 10th Anniversary!

News Canada Manitoba Community May 7

From the classroom to the land, Indigenous people are decolonizing education

Radio Unreserved May 6

Hockey – as healing, history and hope

Radio Unreserved April 26

Meet the Inuit throat singers revitalizing the tradition and engaging new audiences

Dannielle Piper

Radio Unreserved April 21

Niagara Falls is rich with Indigenous history — a legacy these Haudenosaunee people want recognized

Rhiannon Johnson

Radio Unreserved December 5

Why Indigenous people are fighting for data sovereignty

Laura Beaulne-Stuebing

Radio Unreserved March 31

Dancing to our own beat

Radio Unreserved March 22

Years ago, Indigenous theatre was little-known. Today, plays are being produced across the country

Laura Beaulne-Stuebing

Radio Unreserved March 19

Meet the Indigenous performers reviving and re-imagining the art of dance

Dannielle Piper

Radio Unreserved March 14

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