Chief Chief Pah Zhe Ke Shech Quash Kum was an Indigenous contributor to the "The Christian Guardian". In this speech, they are expressed their understanding of the Great Spirit, which is different than how they experienced white Christians practicing their faith. 

This passage is from the Feb. 27 1830 edition of the "The Christian Guardian", read by Jonathan Hamilton-Diablo, a professor of theology at Emmanuel College in Toronto.

Chief Pah Zhe Ke Shech Quash Kum's perspective of the Great Spirit

Muncey speaker Captain Snake thanks the Great Spirit for hearing the "good words" from Christian ministers. He shares with the Muncey people how Indigenous worship and the "white man's worship" can go hand in hand.

This passage is from the Jun. 5 1930 edition of "The Christian Guardian", read by Murray Pruden.

Captain Snake Recording - Murray Pruden

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Richard Wright Talks About 'Murder On The Margins'

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Editor-Publisher David Wilson's Observations, Interview with writer and activist Sally Armstrong, and Debbie McMillan's Spirit Story

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Sheila Noyes Talks About Her Sister's Death

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Original article edited by Sheima Benembarek
Script edited by Kevin Spurgaitis
Recorded by David Wallen

Lucille Joseph Talks About Being 'Secretly Spiritual'

Interview by Nancy Fornasiero
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Joan Chittister Talks to Nancy Fornasiero

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Interview conducted by Alicia von Stamwitz

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Recorded by David Wallen
Produced by Kevin Spurgaitis
Music by Moby, through Moby Gratis, and Podington Bear, through the Free Music Archive
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Organizer Helene Caron Talks to Participants of the 'Love The Skin You’re In' Naked Swim

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Editor-Publisher David Wilson's Observations; Interview with activist and Sojourners founder Jim Wallis; and environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki reads a letter to his grandchildren.

Hosted by David Wilson
Recorded by David Wallen
Produced by Kevin Spurgaitis
Music by Moby, through Moby Gratis, and Podington Bear, through the Free Music Archive
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Written and narrated by Thérèse Samuel
Script edited by Jocelyn Bell
Recorded by Josh Maitland (Red Room Recordings)
Produced and edited by Kevin Spurgaitis
Music by Podington Bear
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Thérèse Samuel Talks About Canadian Ideals at the Airport

Rev. Simon Muwowo Talks About His Ministry in Newfoundland

Adebayo Kaitiiti Talks About the Differences Between Being Transgender in Uganda and Canada

Rev. Ellie Hummel Talks About Leaving Germany For a Life in Canada

Sister Teresa Forcades Talks About Deliberative Democracy

The return of a tumour sets involuntary pilgrim David Giuliano on a path he calls his ‘Camino de Cancer’ 

Written and narrated by David Giuliano
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Recorded by David Wallen
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David Giuliano talks about his 'Camino de Cancer'

Editor-Publisher David Wilson shares his recent ‘Observations’ about free speech and writer David Giuliano talks about the return of a tumour that set him on a path he calls his ‘Camino de Cancer.'

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Kara Melissa Sharp Talks About Being Denied Permanent Residency Because Of Her Son's Cerebral Palsy

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