Alberta Politics
United Conservative Party Majority and What That Means for Indigenous Peoples
Matt shares insight into the Alberta election results and the United Conservative Party’s majority.
APTN National News, May 30, 2023
Treaty 6 Nation sues Alberta government over sovereignty act
Matt speaks to Global News about how the sovereignty act introduced by Danielle Smith undermines treaty rights.
Global News, December 19, 2022
Meaghan Archer
Smith’s comments comparing Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to Indigenous experience prompts criticism
Matt explains how Danielle Smith’s comment reveals a lack of understanding of Indigenous politics.
Global News, December 14, 2022
Meaghan Archer
Reserves in Alberta
Entry for the Canadian Encyclopedia on the history and politics of reserves in Alberta.
The Canadian Encyclopedia, March 5, 2020
Pope Francis’s Apology
The Pope’s Apology May be Just the First Step. But Perhaps it Should Be the Last.
In this opinion piece, Matt discusses his perspective on the future of the relationship between the Pope and Indigenous communities.
The Globe and Mail, July 27, 2022
Indigenous Perspectives on the Pope’s Apology
Matt joins Matthew James Weigel, Joel Cardinal, and Shani Gwin in a panel discussion about the Pope’s apology and visit to Treaty 6.
DWF, September 30, 2022
After Pope Francis’s apology for residential school harms, conversation continues about next steps
Matt discusses the future relationships between the church and Indigenous peoples after the Pope’s visit to Canada.
Edmonton Journal, August 2, 2022
Madeline Smith
Pope Francis Arrives in Canada as Indigenous Groups Seek a Full Apology
Matt and his father Brian Wildcat talk to NPR’s Emma Jacobs about the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis.
NPR’s Morning Edition, July 25, 2022
U of A assistant professor discusses impact of Pope’s apology on Indigenous communities
Article covering issues discussed by Matt and his father Brian Wildcat at a press conference about the Pope’s visit.
The Gateway, July 23, 2022
Jin He
Significance of Pope Francis’ visit to Alberta
In this video with Global News Morning Calgary, Matt discusses the significance of the Pope’s visit to Alberta.
Global News, July 22, 2022
What the Pope’s visit means to residential school survivors
In this video with Global News Morning Edmonton, Matt speaks about the significance of the Pope’s visit and shares his family’s story.
Global News, July 22, 2022
The Doctrine of Discovery
Ask a Prof: What does the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery mean for reconciliation?
Matt discusses what it means for the Vatican to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery, and how it could impact reconciliation in Canada.
The Gateway, April 12, 2023
Indigenous experts, leaders say Vatican’s Doctrine of Discovery rejection marks step forward
Matt speaks with CBC News about the significance of the Catholic Church’s repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
CBC News, March 31, 2023
Madeleine Cummings
‘A humongous symbolic victory’: Indigenous people react to Vatican rejection of Discovery Doctrine
Matt speaks with CTV News about the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
CTV News Edmonton, March 30, 2023
‘A multi-generational struggle’: Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery
Matt speaks with the Edmonton Journal about the ongoing struggle to have Indigenous sovereignty recognized.
Edmonton Journal, March 30, 2023
Hamdi Issawi
Treaty and Sovereignty
The In-Between Space: Indigenous Sovereignties in Creative and Comparative Perspective
Matt discusses various ideas and conceptualizations of Indigenous sovereignties, and the need to operate in an in-between space of “what is” and “what is possible” to understand them.
October 7, 2021
The Wahkohtowin Law & Governance Lodge
Matt introduces the Wahkohtowin Lodge, and discusses the connections between Indigenous sovereignty, law and governance and how they relate to the Lodge’s work.
June 2, 2021
Canada, a Treaty Story with Matthew Wildcat
In this podcast episode, Matthew Wildcat talks about the story of Canada in relation to treaties, and how every resident plays a part in upholding them.
Your Forest, October 28, 2020
Indigenous Canada Module 3
In this module of the Indigenous Canada series, Matt discusses treaty with Dan Levy, Dr. Tracy Bear and Dr. Paul Gareau.
September 6, 2020
What Comes Next: Afterlives of Reconciliation
Matt is an Associate Producer of this discussion between political theorists on the terms of reconciliation in Canada.
March 28, 2019
Interview, and Reflections on a Shared Future Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples.
An interview and guest post on reconciliation.
Team ReconciliAction YEG, January 15, 2018
Residential Schools
Uncovered: Truths About Indian Residential Schools
In this video, Matt gives a personal history of his experience with Residential Schools.
UAlberta Arts, September 24, 2021
Mike On Much #145
Matt joins the podcast to discuss Indigenous politics in the wake of the public revelation of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School.
June 30, 2021
Maskwacîs Education
Maskwacis Education School Commission
Matt is an Associate Producer of Maskwacis Education School Commission (MESC) Videos – The full playlist is available here.
October 7, 2021
Indigenous Legal Traditions and Wahkotowin
Matt gives a ten minute presentation about the work of the Maskwacis Education Schools Commission at a panel on Wahkotowin.
September 22, 2017
Staying Home for Our Elders
Matt and Conor McNally speak about how the Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission is fostering kinship and mutual care during COVID-19.
Canadian Art, May 25, 2020
How Four Cree Bands Used Wahkohtowin to Build a Better School System
Interview about the Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission.
The Tyee, February 27, 2019
Andrea Smith
Book Reviews
First Nations Self-Government: 17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief’s Thoughts on Solutions
Alberta Views, December 26, 2020
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