Today’s podcast is actually a very special event that was hosted by ACAST – an amazing independent podcast company that supports diverse podcasters.

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On Nov.3, 2021, I had the amazing honour to guest curate and host Aclass: Indigenous Voices – a panel discussion with some of my favorite Indigenous podcasters from Canada and the US!

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Link to ACAST's YouTube Channel where you can watch the event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQYu1HAILss&t=960s

Link to ACAST's website in case you too want to start a podcast:

https://www.acast.com/

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Here is official description of the event:

Guest-curated by Pamela Palmater (Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor, author, and activist), Aclass: Indigenous Voices will inspire, celebrate, and amplify Indigenous voices. we explore how to ensure Indigenous creators are hired, that their stories are told, and that their community finds a foothold within the podcast industry.

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SESSION 1: SEEN AND HEARD: Indigenous storytelling through podcasting, from beginner to expert

Get Indigenous podcasters’ perspectives on creating and developing audio-first stories, and the challenges and successes they’ve encountered along the way. Hear from panelists Ryan McMahon, Falen Johnson, and Natalie Welch as they walk us through their creative journeys and discuss the state of Indigenous podcasting right now — along with where it’s headed in the future.

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Curator: Pam Palmater | Professor and Chair at Ryerson University, and host of the Warrior Life Podcast and Warrior Kids Podcast.

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PANEL:

Ryan McMahon, Host of Thunder Bay

Falen Johnson, Host of The Secret Life of Canada

Natalie Welch, Host of The Creative Native Podcast

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Follow ACAST on Twitter at acast

Follow Ryan McMahon on Twitter at RMC Comedy

Follow Falen Johnson on Twitter at FalenJohnson

Follow Natalie Welch on Twitter at rerunnat

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FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at pp2cool

FOLLOW ME ON IG at pam_palmater

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER at Pam_Palmater

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If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at:

https://www.pampalmater.com

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If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account:

https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345

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Here is the link for Buy Me a Coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater

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WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH:

https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2

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Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.

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Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment.

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