Pod the North

June Findlay, Brand and Social Media Content Strategist joins Pod the North’s Kattie Laur for a deep dive into the Canadian creator economy. Don’t miss this discussion on the state of podcasters and creators in Canada, how advertisers think about Canadian content, the future of building digital ecosystems (not just a podcast), and how creators make money while navigating the systems that don’t pay out (ahem, meta). Pod the North is a reader-supported publication.

NOTE: I’m writing to you from Haldimand Treaty land (est. 1784) so I like to say hello in Kanyen’kéha, a critically endangered language.As of July 30th, 2026, there are currently 39 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 37 First Nations communities across Canada. A kiki event with Canadian drag stars Tyffanie Morgan and Rowena Whey.

Some exciting news! This September the Pod the North newsletter will turn 4 years old, and publish its 100th issue focused on highlighting and supporting Canadian podcasts.

NOTE: I’m writing to you from Haldimand Treaty land (est. 1784) so I like to say hello in Kanyen’kéha, a critically endangered language.As of July 21 2026, 13 First Nations communities have been ordered to evacuate due to wildfires — two have burned to the ground entirely. Right now, there are nearly 1,000 wildfires burning across Canada. Calgary is full of interesting people doing interesting things, and THE DEETS WITH DUDDY is all about bringing them into the spotlight.

Janine Steele, Director of Interactive, Digital, and Emerging Media for Canada Media Fund, joins me for a casual conversation about the nuances around defining what a podcast is anymore, and what she hopes will come from CMF now including podcasts to their the Digital Creators Pilot Program. Pod the North is a reader-supported publication.

NOTE: As of June 4, 2026, there are currently 38 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 36 First Nations communities across Canada. An intimate look at Indigenous land management, sustainability, politics and community on the West Coast. Hosted by Dallas Smith, President of the Nanwakolas Council, the show features candid conversations with Indigenous leaders, politicians, business leaders, researchers and community members.

Just half-way through 2026, Canadians have already released over 50 new podcast titles to the general public. From feminist TV recaps and edgy comedy series’, to untapped historical recounts and spirited critiques of our world, Canadians have not been holding back when it comes to making sure we’re heard and seen — and continue to make some of the podcasts in the world.

NOTE: As of June 4, 2026, there are currently 38 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 36 First Nations communities across Canada. A candid and entertaining chat show that dives each subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own relationships and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic.

NOTE: As of June 4, 2026, there are currently 38 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 36 First Nations communities across Canada. Two advisories have been lifted in the last two weeks. Joining Canada’s very own Chris Berube and Max Collins, this recent episode of the acclaimed podcast, 99% INVISIBLE, unpacks how Canada reshaped its music industry with a quirky radio rule that changed who got heard: the “MAPL systsem”.

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