The Northern Sentinels Podcast

<p>Military operations are dangerous, but so is training for operations. On this NSP Short, Cole Rosentreter describes a parachuting accident that changed the trajectory of his life.</p><p>Thanks again for listening to...

<p>A discussion with authors Gordon Cullen and Barry Nisbet on their new book about the selection, training, and operational employment of Canadian snipers. </p><p>Thanks again for listening to the NSP.NSP on...

<p></p><p>Billie and I have not know each other long, but our lives have crossed at several points. Billie grew up in a military family where both parents served. Unclear if it was nurture or nature, but Billie wanted...

<p>Dropping a bomb might seem a simple task, but there countless things to coordinate to enable that pilot to hit the right target. Billie Flynn walks through the different parts to a bombing mission on this NSP...

<p>Everyone has failures in life. My sense is the only time someone truly fails is when they decide to quit. On this NSP Short, Billie Flynn shares how his early failures as a pilot and student set the foundation for...

<p>On this episode, I’m joined by journalist, writer, and New York Times best selling author, Dan Gardner. He grew up in the small town of Swastika near Kirkland Lake in Northern Ontario. Yes, you heard me correctly...

<p>Is the tombstone mentality killing Canada’s defence and security? On this NSP Short, Dan Gardner explains this phenomenon and how it’s impacted Canadians’ ability to properly assess risk.</p><p>Thanks again for...

<p>Why has Canada failed to do big things over the last few decades? We have the people, skills, and the money, so what’s wrong? Listen to Dan Gardner describe how big things get done on this NSP Short.</p><p>Thanks...

<p>On this episode, I’m joined by one of Canada’s foremost experts in northern security, Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer. Whitney grew up in Kitchener, Ontario and hails from a hard working, tight knit family. By the time he...

<p>People confuse being unsafe with being uncomfortable. On this NSP Short, Whitney Lackenbauer explains the difference and argues the merits of intellectual discomfort.</p><p>Thanks again for listening to the NSP.NSP...

<p>Political parties like to make promises about building more infrastructure in the north. You hear in every election cycle. Dr Whitney Lackenbauer explains the challenges of fulfilling these promises on this NSP...

<p>Image credit - Sonya Gilks</p><p>On this episode, I’m joined by Fredericton’s top cop, Chief Gary Forward. Gary was born into a military family and moved around in his youth before the Forward’s settled in...

<p>Everyone physically ages, but not everyone grows up. On this NSP Short, Gary Forward talks about the importance of personal growth in his professional journey.</p><p>Thanks again for listening to the NSP.NSP on...

<p>Doing the right thing can be uncomfortable, especially when it holds someone else accountable. Gary Forward shares a story about living values and the hope that everyone is supported when they are in a similar...

<p>On this episode, I’m joined by veteran and military nurse, Mary Ann Barber. Born and raised in Sault Ste Maire, Ontario, Mary Ann spent her youth playing sports, hunting and fishing, and being empowered to follow her...