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My Friends series

Robert Merasty is a long-time Métis broadcaster with many stories to tell. In this series he speaks with political leaders, elders, knowledge keepers and many others to discuss the history of the are and the development of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan.

Gary Tinker series

Our host Robert Merasty met Gary Tinker in 1989. They met at the Northern Lights Lodge on the Hanson Lake Road, at a gathering organized by Gary to launch his walk from La Ronge to Regina, to raise awareness for people with disabilities. Robert was there as a reporter for Missinipi (MBC) radio network.   

Gary dipped his crutches in Montreal River before he set off on his walk, supported by five close friends. Communities along the way held events to welcome him. It took Gary 79 days to reach Regina, where he dipped his crutches in Wascana and met with the Minister of Social Services. 

After the trip, he established the Gary Tinker Foundation for the Disabled.

In this podcast series in Cree and Michif, Robert and Gary remember people and events —some sad, many hilarious.  Get ready to laugh and be inspired!

Language(s): Cree, Michif

Series & Episodes

My friends

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Larry Gardiner
Larry Gardiner

Long time Cree/Michif broadcaster Robert Merasty speaks with Larry Gardiner on fishing and living on the land.

Vince Ahenakew
Vince Ahenakew

Robert Merasty speaks with Michif language advocate and teacher, Vince Ahenakew.

Conclusion with Jimmy D.
Conclusion with Jimmy D.

Robert Merasty, Michif and Cree broadcaster, concludes his interview with his first guest, Mr. Jimmy Durocher, aka Jimmy D. They discuss how the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan began.

Jimmy D. - Part 2
Jimmy D. - Part 2

Robert Merasty, Michif and Cree broadcaster, continues his interview with his first guest, Mr. Jimmy Durocher, aka Jimmy D. They discuss how the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan began.

Jimmy D. - Part 1
Jimmy D. - Part 1

Robert Merasty, Michif and Cree broadcaster, interviews his first guest, Mr. Jimmy Durocher, aka Jimmy D. They discuss how the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan began.

Gary Tinker

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Gary Tinker - The Journey
Gary Tinker - The Journey

Episode Two is Tinker’s journey to know himself, and his preparation for a whole new journey.

Centennial Child
Centennial Child

Gary Tinker shares memories of his childhood growing up between a foster home in the south, and as one of 15 children at his home in Pinehouse, Northern Saskatchewan.