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This season of the Amazing Race Canada keeps giving me more reasons to cheer. Whether it's celebrating Indigenous representation, discovering fascinating pieces of Métis history, or watching the race wind through some of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia, The Amazing Race Canada continues to remind us just how incredible this country really is.

An Amazing Race Canada update.  I'll admit it. I spent this week's episode of The Amazing Race Canada cheering just a little louder than usual. Why? Because I'm still claiming Sacha and Sébastien Régnier as my honorary cousins. Yes, yes, I know. We haven't compared family trees. But as a fellow Red River Métis with the maiden name Régnier, I'm perfectly comfortable adopting them for the season. 

Of course, I'm also cheering for Chayla and Chyana. It's been wonderful to see two Indigenous teams representing our communities with determination, humour, and heart. If either team makes it all the way to the finish line, I'll be celebrating.

Long before books, television, or the internet, stories carried knowledge from one generation to the next.

For Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, storytelling has always been far more than entertainment. Stories are living teachings that preserve history, share wisdom, strengthen identity, and connect people to their culture, community, and the natural world.

While storytelling traditions vary among Indigenous Nations, stories continue to play an essential role in keeping knowledge alive and passing important teachings to future generations.

Animals have played an important role in Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island for thousands of years. They appear in stories, teachings, ceremonies, and artwork, carrying lessons about life, relationships, and our connection to the natural world.

While meanings vary among Indigenous Nations and communities, animals are often viewed as teachers, helpers, and relatives rather than simply creatures that share the land with us.

Like many Canadians, I tuned in to the season premiere of The Amazing Race Canada tonight. However, this year presents a unique dilemma...

Who should I be supporting?

On one hand, there are Sacha and Sébastien Régnier, two Red River Métis brothers from Winnipeg representing both their Métis heritage and Manitoba’s Francophone community on the race.

Here’s where it gets interesting...

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are among the most widely shared Indigenous teachings in Canada. Rooted in Anishinaabe traditions, they offer a set of guiding principles that encourage people to live with respect, honesty, humility, and compassion.

In a world that often feels rushed and divided, the Seven Grandfather Teachings offer a reminder of values that can help strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

Although Medicine Wheel teachings differ among Indigenous Nations, many share a common message: life is about balance, connection, and respect.

The Medicine Wheel serves as a lifelong guide. Throughout our lives we continually move through cycles of learning, growth, challenge, healing, and renewal.

There will be times when we feel balanced and times when we do not. The Medicine Wheel reminds us that growth is ongoing and that every experience offers an opportunity to learn.

If you've spent time learning about Indigenous cultures, you've likely heard the phrase "All My Relations." While the words may seem simple, they carry a profound meaning that reflects a way of understanding our place in the world.

For many Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, "All My Relations" is more than a greeting or a closing phrase. It is a reminder that everything is connected.

I’ve created some alternatives to my Facebook presence.
I've started a personal Facebook page (TJ Regnier Wallis) to connect even more with you. I’ll continue posting on the North of Fifty Métis business page, but having a backup plan feels vital! I’d love to connect

I don’t deny that Buffy Sainte-Marie has done tremendous work for Indigenous peoples across North America. She’s been a role model, a trailblazer, and an ally. But there’s a difference between being an ally and being Indigenous.