6. Damien Ketlo: Big Brother Canada and Canada's Dark History

The Shantih Ma Podcast

Damien Ketlo, a Carrier Native from the Nadleh Whut'en Nation in British Columbia, holds a bachelor's degree in Native American studies. He has most recently gained notable fame after starring as a house-guest on the TV series, Big Brother Canada, Season 7. He is a motivational speaker, former WHL hockey player, and musician/producer for the Family Hip-hop group, Kedah Clan.
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Damien's experience as a houseguest on Big Brother Canada. We explore his over-night fame and the nation-wide recognition he gained for playing the show with dignity, proudly representing First Nations people. We take a look at Canada's dark history, including residential schools, colonization, and racism. We then shift into discussing his former hockey career, music career, as well as his roll in advocating for growth and change for Indigenous peoples across the nation.
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Heart of Mine provided by Kedah Clan. All music rights and permissions belong to Kedah Clan and Little Big Studios.