Less than 500 years ago, the only people living in Canada were the First Peoples. The Indigenous people of this land have a rich history and unique relationship with our country, one that includes chapters of hurt but also new chapters of healing.
Together, through tangible acts of love and hope-filled testimony, we can be a blessing to Indigenous communities across the land! Partner with us today.
Louis Says is a unique, half-hour animated children’s television series, targeting North American Indigenous children.
Follow hosts Crystal Lavallee and Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux as they share uplifting stories of culture and reconciliation in Indigenous communities across Canada.
Home and Native Land follows the lives of two indigenous men who’ve overcome adversity and are making a difference in their respective communities.
May 6, 2020
Cheryl Jones grew up in The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation territory. After losing her father at 12 years of age, she ended up going down a dark path of drugs and alcohol in high school.
May 6, 2020
Just because it's covid out doesn't mean we've stopped!
We've been helping communities out by sending ESSENTIAL supplies, and we have also been talking to Indigenous Leaders in various fields
Apr 21, 2020
Crystal Lavallee joins Mark Masri via Skype to talk about how the Coronavirus is impacting Indigenous communities.
Apr 21, 2020
Bev and Crystal are on the move! This time they share updates during COVID19.
Apr 21, 2020
The mission of First Peoples Voices continues! After hearing the need in a First Nation community, a quick response was made to help. // www.firstpeoplesvoices.ca
Apr 21, 2020
Making the connection of ancient lands in Israel, to ancient lands in Canada among Indigenous communities.
Apr 21, 2020
(2019) Inuit Leader James Arreak travelled to our studio (interview to come). Here he prays for ALL OF US at this time.
Tuesday December 3, 2019
The Chief in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation in Saskatchewan, declared a state of emergency due to the number of suicides, the youngest being a 10 year old girl.
Wednesday November 27, 2019
Donna was born in Mistissini, Quebec. Her parents sent her to a boarding school where, during her stay, she was sexually abused by a man who worked at her school. Filled with anger and shame, Donna ran away from home. She ended up in a lifestyle of drugs and alcohol, but one day she heard a voice call her name – the voice was Jesus, and she chose to surrender her life to follow Him.
Thursday October 24, 2019
Timothy was born and raised in Onion Lake First Nation Saskatchewan. Before meeting Jesus and choosing to make Him Lord of his life, Timothy was involved in gangs and suffered from drug addiction. Today, his life is a testimony to what Jesus can do when people choose to follow and trust Him.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Ron and his wife Joyce co-founded Front Line Outreach Timothy and Trisha Naistus are from Onion Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan and both were camp counsellors at front line outreach camp and have wonderful testimonies of God’s work in their lives
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Christina suffered years of child abuse at the hand of her mom. Once her mother passed away she had a brief time of homelessness. Her path has taken a much different turn after she found a downtown Vancouver church!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
First Peoples Voices Producer Crystal Lavallee chats with Maggie John about what she’s been up to and what’s ahead!
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Pastor Larry Keegstra is the Director for Camp Living Water in both British Columbia and Alberta. Larry’s dedication and passion to see First Nation youth, as well as their families, encounter God’s love has been his fuel for the past 37 years.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
God’s design is that children grow up in a nurturing home, where they can flourish into adulthood. But for many Indigenous children, the ramifications of residential schools has passed on cycles of abuse and dysfunction.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
After years of alcohol abuse, Frank had a dramatic encounter with Christ in an alley. He heard a voice tell him to go to church. It convicted him and he went. While in church he discovered God’s love and plan for his life.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Dr. Suuqiina was born in 1950 in Nome, Alaska. He is of Inuit (Alaska Native), Mi’Kmaq (Native American), English, Scottish, Irish, and French descent.Suuqiina is also an accomplished Artist whose work has been featured in Denali Alaska State Park…
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Nicole Ivory is a Christian author who has been called to help children develop their faith and literacy. Her debut book, In Jesus’ Name was written to inspire children to build a personal relationship with Jesus.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Taanis Bellerose shares her incredible story of salvation in Christ after leading a life of abuse, prostitution and drugs.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Ron suffered deep battles with addiction to alcohol, which resulted in him being extremely violent. One night at a bar, he was contemplating jumping off a bridge. But, a Salvation Army officer walked in and prayed with him.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Audrey Dillon grew up looking for love. She tried to find it in multiple relationships, leaving her empty. It wasn’t until finding relationship with Christ, that Audrey felt whole.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Charlene grew up in a home full of alcohol and abuse. She tried to find her identity and sense of worth in relationships, but when that failed, she turned to medicine men.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
First Peoples Voices producer Crystal Lavallee drops by our studios for an update on FIRST PEOPLES VOICES work.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Rhonda shares how she overcame a life of abuse. Today she is a minister, alongside her Dad at Fire In The Bush Ministries based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Carmen Jones grew up in a single parent home and was bullied as a child for not having a dad. Today Carmen works with youth in the community.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Cheryl Jones grew up in The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation territory. After losing her father at 12 years of age, she ended up going down a dark path of drugs and alcohol in high school.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you may have noticed that most of the produce is quite beautiful. As a society, we have high standards, but what happens to all of that produce that has a little spot or two that doesn’t affect its quality?
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Crystal Lavallee is joined by First Peoples Voices Outreach Ambassador, Bev Hadland, to speak about our First Peoples Voices projects.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
To give us a first hand look at the challenges of delivering food to the north – here is Volker Kromm.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Shavina Gladue joins us to talk about her journey through suicidal thoughts, the hope she found and how she is now living out her life of faith encouraging others whenever she can.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The #1 leading cause of death among Indigenous youth is suicide. Our team has been in a number of communities and seen first hand, the devastating impact suicide has on families and communities. Take a look at this.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Stan and his wife, Sally, grew up in Toronto. They were partiers. One day Stan had an encounter with God and his wife thought he was an alien. Sally was watching 100 Huntley Street and gave her life to Christ while watching.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Ginny Bruneau grew up in Cold Lake First Nation reserve in Alberta. She had a wonderful loving home until the age of 12, when her mother left her father for a younger man.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Rob Keeshig grew up on the reservation and was abused by a Priest. Rob became angry, bitter and hopeless, but 43 years later, had an encounter with God.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Agnes Mastin grew up in McLeod Lake Indian Band, north of Prince George, British Columbia.She ended up in foster care at a young age and was severely abused. This is her testimony.
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019
Cheryl Jones grew up in The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation territory. After losing her father at 12 years of age, she ended up going down a dark path of drugs and alcohol in high school.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Brandon grew up in a Christian family but as he got older, he felt God wasn’t important anymore and he began to lead his own life. This led him to a dark place of selfishness, suicidal tendencies and anger but God intervened and radically changed his life.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Sandra Waboose joined Maggie John to share how her life was transformed when she cried out to God to forgive her of her sins and change her life.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Taanis Bellerose shares her incredible story of salvation in Christ after leading a life of abuse, prostitution and drugs.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Florence Blois shares about her experience in Residential School.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Roger Lewis shares about his battle with alcoholism and the incredible work that God has done in his life.
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