Welcome to today’s episode, where we sit down with the incredible Kokum Violet Poitras to hear her powerful story. In this conversation, Violet shares what life was like living on the reserve from the 1950s through the 1970s, offering a rare glimpse into her experiences with Indian agents and the realities of her community during those decades.

Please note that this episode contains mature and distressing content, including discussions of mistreatment and assaults that occurred when Violet was young. While these stories are difficult to hear, they are essential in understanding the resilience and strength of Indigenous people.  If you do not feel comfortable listening to this episode, I would suggest waiting until next week when we sit down with Crystal Wood to have a discussion about Treaty Acknowledgments.