Language carries memory, identity, and survival. For Indigenous peoples, each word holds history and ecological wisdom.

In this conversation, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages Ronald E. Ignace (Secwépemc name Tamalkin) shares his personal story, the role of his great-grandmother in shaping his path, and the urgency of protecting languages threatened by colonization. He and Shane Hewitt explore how language loss reshapes identity and why preservation is key to cultural and ecological continuity.

Discover the resilience behind Indigenous language survival, the power of names, and what it means to carry forward ancestral knowledge.

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Ronald E. Ignace
commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca

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Ronald E. Ignace shares his personal history, Indigenous name, and work as Commissioner of Indigenous Languages in Canada, highlighting language survival and cultural identity.

Originally aired on 2025-09-22

Language carries memory, identity, and survival. For Indigenous peoples, each word holds history and ecological wisdom.
In this conversation, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages Ronald E. Ignace (Secw&eacute;pemc name Tamalkin) shares his personal story, the role of his great-grandmother in shaping his path, and the urgency of protecting languages threatened by colonization. He and Shane Hewitt explore how language loss reshapes identity and why preservation is key to cultural and ecological continuity.
Discover the resilience behind Indigenous language survival, the power of names, and what it means to carry forward ancestral knowledge.
GUEST Ronald E. Ignace <a href="http://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca">commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca</a>
RUNDOWN Ronald E. Ignace shares his personal history, Indigenous name, and work as Commissioner of Indigenous Languages in Canada, highlighting language survival and cultural identity.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-09-22

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

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