Today we're pleased to share with you the first episode of Pretendians - a riveting new podcast series that looks at some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and professors who all have something in common: they aren’t Indigenous. 
There are hundreds of cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not.  So why do these so-called “pretendians” do it? How do they pull it off? And what happens when they are exposed? 
In each episode of Pretendians, co-hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) and Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) reveal unbelievable stories of audacious fraudsters and investigate the complex phenomenon of Indigenous identity theft.
We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll see you soon!
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Introducing: Pretendians

Join Kristi Lee - an Australian who moved to Canada over a decade ago, for an immersive deep dive into some of the country’s most thought-provoking true crime cases. Using facts curated from court documents, inquiry reports and news archives, Kristi carefully unravels each case—exposing pitfalls of the criminal justice system that all Canadians need to know about.  At least two new episodes a month. Learn more at www.canadiantruecrime.ca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

True crime

The case of a beloved 16-year-old girl who didn't return home one night—and the many questionable decisions made by authorities that could have inadvertently saved her life.
The intention of this episode is to highlight how cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are often treated differently at every stage of the criminal justice process, as per Reclaiming Power and Place, the final report of the National Inquiry into #MMIWG.
Additional content warning: this episode is about the murder and possible sexual assault of an underage girl.
This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to Justice for Girls Outreach Society
Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherish

They've been called bizarre by some, amusing by others, and downright terrifying by those involved... but one thing these cases all have in common is that they're all true.  In this episode, we unravel the facts and fallout from each case, proving that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction.
This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 2-5 Podcast Power Up Summit (Radio Days North America)  | TORONTO, ONTARIO → Kristi’s session: "Getting your Indie Podcast Signed", June 2 @ 1:40 p.m.
June 7–9 Motive Crime & Mystery Festival  | TORONTO, ONTARIO → Kristi's session: “Through the Mirror Darkly: Why we love True Crime”, June 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
July 12-14 True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival  | DENVER, COLORADO → See Kristi at Podcast Row with all the other registered podcasts
Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes 
Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bizarre Encounters

NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
[Part 2 of 2 ] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy.
Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill. Voice of Michael Oros: Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX podcast
This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Teslin Lake Incident—Part 2


 Sheslay Free Mike terrorized the north for more than a decade. His real name was Michael Oros, and he's been remembered as a legend of the north, the other “mad trapper”, a folk hero… and a cold-blooded killer. But there's much more to this story than meets the eye...
This two-part series takes a look back at a well-known, historic case that was sensationalized through headlines, to show that behind it was a real, human story. 
Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhX for voiceover of the Oros diaries.
Release schedule: Part 2 will be released to all on Monday April 22. Listen ad-free and early on our premium feeds.
Additional Content Warning: This series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.
Monthly Donation: Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this series at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/155 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: Pretendians

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