Red Talks inspires, informs, and builds ongoing engagement with all communities, strengthening Indigenous cultural resurgence in Canada and the world. Red Talks drives ideas, mobilizes action, and serves as a catalyst for social change. Curated by arts innovator Sandra Laronde with special guest ...

From the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta, this Red Talk spotlights twin brothers Kirby and Kehew Buffalo who have danced since they could walk. Their prairie dance style is a benchmark in shaping their identities as Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) men who take great pride in their culture. Jump into this con...

This Red Talk with Aysanabee features two of his most popular songs while delving into his transition from journalism to music, leading up to his award-winning debut album, Watin.

He is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer/songwriter currently based in Toronto. Aysanabee is Oji-Cree fr...

Taiaiake Alfred is a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk scholar, author, and political strategist with more than three decades of prolific work in First Nations governance, politics, and cultural revival. Taiaiake discusses his latest book, It’s All About the Land, exposing how racism underpins and shapes Indigen...

Michelle Good is a lawyer, activist, and novelist. In this Red Talk, she discusses Truth Telling: Seven Conversations about Indigenous life in Canada, a bold examination of Indigenous resistance, reconciliation, and resurgence. Her debut novel, Five Little Indians, won the Governor General’s Lite...

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is a renowned speaker, author, and digital creator. Known on social media for his videos on Indigenous language and culture, his insights were developed through speaking with elders and native language speakers for the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project. With his book, ...

David A. Robertson is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award and winner of the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. He has received numerous accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public spe...

Our Red Talks Series celebrates exceptional ideas and performances from Indigenous artists, change makers, and leaders. This Red Talk features
Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats along with guest host Graeme Jonez.

Staats performs two of his hottest songs and dives into his inspirations, dream...

In a rare Red Talk interview with Autumn Peltier and her mother Stephanie, join host Sandra Laronde in this rare interview. At the age of 13, water protector and activist Autumn addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly to protect the world’s natural water sources and provide...