Go Smudge Yourself

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green celebrates Go Smudge Yourself’s one-year anniversary and announces big updates for the podcast: a website, a blog, and a newsletter.

Mahsi Meduh Thank You for an amazing first year!

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The new Intro was produced by Indian Act Music, an independent instrumental artist from Winnipeg. Follow them @indianactmusic on IG https://instagram.com/indianactmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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The New Website! (resources, workshops, newsletter signup)

jengreenway.com

Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow Jen on Instagram

@among.sleeping.giants

Go Smudge Yourself Blog

https://www.jengreenway.com/blog

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In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses how colonization has impacted our view of disabilities and the shame that we now carry for having them. Listeners also learn how Indigenous communities and Nations accommodated disabled individuals prior to colonization, as well as how heteropatriarchal systems promote ableism, shame, exclusion and erasure. Jen discusses her own experience with living with disabilities, internalized ableism and the pain of relearning who she is while accepting disabled living with gratitude.

Mahsi Meduh Thank You

Check out all GSY episode reference pages at www.jengreenway.com/go-smudge-yourself-podcast 

Episode 23 resources: jengreenway.com/post/episode-22-colonization-and-ableism-rethinking-disability

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants

Go Smudge Yourself Blog

https://www.jengreenway.com/blog

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Links Mentioned:

“Am I Disabled - Changing the Way I Look at Disability and My Body” by Jen Greenway

“Definition of Disability”

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/arc/reference-guide.html#h2.3-h3.1

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In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green and Lisa Dutchak discuss decolonizing gender and sexuality, as well as changing how we measure success from the colonial metric to one that is more Spiritually fulfilling. Lisa is a White woman of privilege actively fighting to use her privilege to decolonize. Not only is she a certified Cultivating Safe Spaces facilitator and a 3rd-year psychology student, but she’s also a single mom, a mental health and neurodivergence advocate, a feminist and a fat-phobia fighter!

Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You

**correction: When speaking about forest fires, I meant to say that all of the major fires that were used towards justifying stricter and stricter legislation against Cultural Burns were actually fires that were started by Settlers. I’ve linked an example of one such fire below, but several more were used against Indigenous Peoples to take away our food sovereignty through Land activation.

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow Jen on Instagram

@among.sleeping.giants

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Where to Find Lisa

LisaDutchak.com

Instagram @i.am.lisa.trish

TikTok @i.am.lisa.trish

Email: [email protected]

The book, Fire, Indians and the Land of the Pacific Northwest by Robert Boyd, details the Bush Fire Act of 1874, but you can read a small bit about the letters in the Narwal article below. They feature an excerpt from the chapter “Time to Burn," written by Nancy Turner.

https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-cultural-burning/

The Great Fire of 1919 PDF

https://foresthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2015_GreatFireof1919.pdf

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In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green explores her experience with ADHD, navigating grief while maintaining creative work, and reconnecting with her Grandma through cherished memories after her passing. Jen also shares insights on three powerful decolonial books focused on Indigenous Two-Spirit representation, challenging colonial narratives, and living in liminal spaces. Join this heartfelt conversation rooted in Indigenous perspectives and healing. 

Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You.

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow Jen on Instagram

@among.sleeping.giants

Calling My Spirit Back Blog

Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast

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Books Mentioned (support local bookstores if you can!)

Borders Paperback by Thomas King

Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel

Dog Flowers by Danielle Geller

Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal (Revised and Expanded Edition) Hardcover by Anthony William

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In this bonus episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, recorded for the Cultivating Safe Spaces series, Jen Greenway (Canada-based Indigenous educator and podcaster) explores how perfectionism is a colonial tool rooted in White supremacy. She breaks down how perfectionism manifests in our behaviours, the difference between perfectionism and true excellence, and how reclaiming our own standards is key to Indigenous and decolonial healing. Listeners will gain insight into how Cultivating Safe Spaces helps dismantle oppressive systems in everyday life.

If you want to train with me, visit jengreenway.com

Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

Follow Us on Instagram

Jen @among.sleeping.giants

Elaine @elainealec_

CSS @cultivatingsafespaces

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Episode 3 Resources

Where to Find Jen and more CSS content:

Calling My Spirit Back Blog

The Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast

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In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the 4 Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for our upcoming En'owkinwixw episode.

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Episode 1 Resources:

www.elainealec.com/blog/css-podcast-episode-1-resources

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Where to Find Jen and more CSS content

https://www.elainealec.com/blog

The Go Smudge Yourself Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZsaRZQK48KhnZYsvf2Lre?si=ZrZgCEhWQBqiDHQ6u90utQ

Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow us on Instagram

Jen @among.sleeping.giants

Elaine @elainealec_

CSS @cultivatingsafespaces

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In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, host Jen Greenway highlights 6 powerful fiction books to help you decolonize your bookshelf. Featuring 2SLGBTQQIA+ and BIPOC authors, Jen shares some of her favourite quotes, explores the impact of diverse storytelling, and explains why Indigenous Literature shouldn’t be boxed in or tokenized. Tune in for a challenge: spend a month—or a whole year—only buying and reading books by BIPOC authors. A must-listen for readers across Canada and beyond, looking to diversify their literary world and support Indigenous voices.

Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself 

Follow Jen on Instagram

@among.sleeping.giants 

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Books Mentioned:

MOCCASIN SQUARE GARDENS: SHORT STORIES by RICHARD VAN CAMP

LESSER BLESSED by RICHARD VAN CAMP

LAND-WATER-SKY / Ndè-Tı-Yat’a By Katłıà

JONNY APPLESEED by Joshua Whitehead

YUME by Sifton Tracey Anipare

FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley

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In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green explores decolonizing creativity by comparing Western and Indigenous worldviews on artistic expression. She highlights why adopting a decolonial approach and Cultivating Safe Spaces is essential for overcoming perfectionism, fostering authenticity, cultural safety, and creative empowerment for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike.

Mahsi Meduh Thank You 

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New Cover Art by Bryanna Steele 

Instagram @bry_steele 

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) 

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself 

Follow Jen on Instagram 

@among.sleeping.giants 

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Links Mentioned: 

https://www.elainealec.com/ 

Elaine’s Instagram: @elainealec_

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In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green sits down with Leo Isaac, a proud Dakelh Two-Spirit man, to discuss decolonizing gender and reclaiming identity through a cultural and spiritual lens. Leo shares his personal journey to understanding what it means to be Two-Spirit, how Spirit guided his path, and how he continues to step into his light every day. Since 2016, Leo has been documenting his journey on Instagram using the hashtag #leolivingloud, offering representation, healing, and inspiration to others. You can also watch his powerful speaking event, Leo Isaac: Living Loud, on Vimeo via the Raven Institute (linked below).

Mahsi Meduh Thank You

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself

Follow Jen on Instagram 

@among.sleeping.giants  

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Where to Find Leo Isaac 

Instagram @dakelh.twospirit.starseed 

Leo Isaac: Living Loud on Vimeo 

Leo's Substack: https://ntsoolduchundulto.substack.com/p/two-spirit-and-ill-let-ya-hear-it

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In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green sits down with Indigenous content creator Peter White—known online as Peternotsowhite—to talk all things spiritual wellness, cultural reclamation, and holistic healing. Peter is a Traditional Powwow dancer, educator, and activist whose viral content uplifts, inspires, and educates through Indigenous teachings and grounded storytelling. Together, Jen and Peter explore what it means to walk in balance, heal through culture, and show up with purpose online and offline.

 Mahsi Meduh Thank You

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Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)

buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself 

Follow Jen on Instagram

@among.sleeping.giants 

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Where to Find Peter Instagram @peternotsowhite 

TikTok @Peter.notso.white 

The Wealthy Warriors Podcast  

The Wealthy Warriors Youtube

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Links Mentioned 

CLIMATE ACTION SECRETARIAT: FUTURES ZINE 

https://www.alderhill.ca/zine (CLOSED)

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