On this episode of Face to Face: Sherry McKay

Sherry McKay calls herself a "baby comedian." That's because she's only taken up space in the standup comedy industry for the past three years, although she's been telling jokes much of her own life.

She shares her comedy journey on this episode of Face to Face.

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On this episode of Face to Face: Cody Groat

As a professor in history and Indigenous studies, Cody Groat always has his eyes on political affairs, and at the moment, there is no shortage of consequential issues affecting Indigenous Peoples.

The 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report is one of those top of mind issues for Groat, who is Mohawk and a member of Six Nations of the Grand River.

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On this episode of Face to Face: Joel Pedersen

Our guest this week is Chief Warrant Officer Joel Pedersen of 38 Canadian Brigade Group in the Canadian Army's Third Division.

In October 2024, he became the first First Nations person to serve as brigade sergeant major.

The Fond du Lac band member joined the Canadian Army Reserve at 17 and later mentored Indigenous youth through the Bold Eagle program.

He also spent time as a police officer with the Saskatoon Police Service during a period of high racial tension, joining not long after the starlight tours stories came to light.

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