Archives for Gary Wassaykeesic
Justice for Evelyn Wassaykeesic
A story of murder and corruption in Northern Ontario that might “break everything wide open.” The article below is based on an interview conducted on March 11, 2020 with Gary Wassaykeesic about his efforts to secure justice for missing and murdered members of his ; Audio interview with Gary Wassaykeesic.…
Coverage of Queen’s Park Pow Wow in Toronto
On September 21st 2017, a historic pow wow was held at Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario. Pow wow organizers were calling on the government to make June 21st a recognized provincial holiday. Gary Wassaykeesic of Real People's Media was there to cover the event including speeches and dances.
Dispensing Freedom – Gary Wassakeesic in the former Cannabis Culture Toronto dispensary and lounge
Toronto – Gary Wassaykeesic sits in the lobby of The Village Dispensary, formerly Cannabis Culture. The shop, a cannabis dispensary was forced to change its name after Toronto police arrested Marc and Jodie Emery on drug trafficking charges. In this video, Gary speaks about his view that Native people in…
Elder Vern Harper speaks about his experiences of Alcatraz
TORONTO – On March 21st, 2017 Gary Wassaykeesic continued his ongoing show, "Telling our Stories". In this episode Gary speaks with Elder Vern Harper in Toronto. They discuss the history and significance of the American Indian Movement's take over of Alcatraz island.
Gary Wassaykeesic visits Legacy 420 in Tyendinaga
TYENEDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – Gary Wassaykeesic, a correspondent for Real People's Media makes a visit to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory to check out Legacy 420 for himself. Here's his reaction to the place and the movement towards building an Indigenous medical cannabis industry.
Videos from Water is Life – Toronto in Solidarity with Standing Rock
TORONTO – On January 28th, 2017, a rally was held in Toronto in support of the water protectors in Standing Rock. The following are some scenes from the action. All videos were produced by by Real People's Media contributor Cuzdcrow.
Elder Vern Harper: the sharing circle
This is the second interview that Gary Wassaykeesic organized with Elder Vern Harper in Toronto. Elder Vern allowed the filming of the sharing circle to get across some important perspectives about how Indigenous people have survived Canadian colonialism.
Gary Wasaykeesic speaks about furniture drive to Northern Indigenous communities
Gary Wassaykeesic of Real People's Media speaks about the upcoming furniture drive that he is organizing. The truck is leaving from Toronto, and driving north to Thunder Bay, Savant Lake, and Mishkeegogamang. If you are able to help out, call Gary at 647-573-5290.
Gary Wassaykeesic – Jan 17, 2017 Update on ‘Telling our Stories’
Gary Wassaykeesic gives an update as to where his project of interviewing indigenous survivors of Canadian colonialism is at.
Telling Our Stories: Elder Vern Harper speaks with Gary Wassaykeesic
Elder Vern Harper is a respected Indigenous elder who lives in Toronto. He was interviewed by Gary Wassaykeesic and Zach Ruiter for Real Peoples Media on January 11th of 2017.