Land Decolonized Podcast
Welcome to Land Decolonized! This Indigenous podcast explores the practical side of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. Created for First Nations communities and anyone interested in learning more about land governance outside of the Indian Act. The Land Decolonized podcast is brought to you by the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre and supported by the First Nation Land Advisory Board.
Land Decolonized Podcast
Steven Roy Johnston, Mistawasis First Nation, SK Ep.17
Richard welcomes Steven Roy Johnston to the show this week. Being a Land Advisory Board member and Councillor for Mistawasis First Nation Steven comes from a long line of community leaders, and from one of the largest First Nations in Canada. Having taken on a land code fairly recently in 2017, Steven speaks to the continued protection of treaties with a land code, and the need for planning 7 generations ahead. Having a deep appreciation for the history of the community Steven believes the leadership has adapted to change and growing the community with strong economic development and a bigger better future for his community and the many others that will take on a land code in the future.
Show Notes:
00:29 Steven's family history of chiefs
2:12 Myth of treaties being affected by Land Code
2:30 Steven describes his community's land base, which is mostly agricultural
4:00 Successful resolution of Specific Land Claim adds 18,000 acres
5:48 New property for a gas station and further developments
7:31. How he advocates for Land Code as a prairie director of LAB
9:29 Importance of treaties being protected and holding government accountable to its fiduciary duties
15:24 Growth of outside business interest in joint opportunities due to Land Code, including mining, civil and electrical engineering and value of good governance and stability
18:30 He describes community demographics with total population of 29,000
20:07 Using radio, email, podcasts and Zoom to communicate effectively, especially during pandemic
23:00 Significance of 25th anniversary and 100 operational communities.
25:11 How to contact him. (see below)
25:50. Congratulates other bands, leaders, FNLMRC staff, Robert Louie and Austin Bear
26:35. Richard's call-to-action with links and thanks for Apple milestone of 4th in Canada for non-profits
Links:
Councillor Steven Roy Johnston - srjohnston@mistawasis.ca
Mistawasis Nehiyawak First Nation
First Nation Lands Management Resource Centre
First Nation Lands Advisory Board