Indigenous 150+

In Part II of this episode, Arrow Lakes Facilitator for Colville Confederated Tribes, Shelly Boyd explores what it means to be part of an "extinct" nation and also to connect with the land and wildlife through ceremony and conservation.

One of FLARE Magazine's Top 50 Women, anti-racism educator, award-winning ribbon skirt artist, certified mediator and activist Larissa Crawford discusses racism, the green economy, eco-activism, entrepreneurship, wellness and parenting.

In this second half of a two-part series, actor, director and producer Jennifer Podemski, discusses her award-winning series 'Future History' about the reclamation of Indigenous culture, the challenges of filmmaking during the COVID pandemic, and her future hopes and dreams.

We Matter founder Kelvin Redvers discusses growing up in the North West Territories, his career as a director and why he founded this youth-led organization that is addressing mental health in such a unique way. Host: Nicole Tornquist

Storyteller, artist, poet, and activist, Linnea Dick, redefines the concept of "influencer" through her life and work by showing up with authenticity, the importance of role models and using social media for good. Host: Kirsten Mathison

Anishinabee artist and filmmaker JL Whitecrow discusses using comedy to address difficult topics, the importance of Indigenous voices in film and the expectations facing Indigenous creatives. This episode is not suitable for children. Host: Shelby Lisk

Best selling author and Métis-Cree scholar Jesse Thistle discusses storytelling, his memoir, academic research, and his journey back from homelessness and addiction. Thistle explores the realities of intergenerational trauma, colonial violence, prejudice and culture. Host: Michelle Gowan

In the first half of a two part series, actor, director and producer Jennifer Podemski, discusses her career, Indigenous representation in the film industry and why she created Canada's first Indigenous owned production company. Host: Dave Beverly-Foster

Drew Hayden Taylor, Anishinabee author, talks to host Kayla Stephens about his writing journey and shares advice for new writers. He approaches the topic with his brand of Indigenous humour and through a cross-genre lens.

Host: Kayla Stephens

Canadian Screen Award-winning filmmaker, Tasha Hubbard, speaks with host Raven Richards on racism, Indigenous parenting, and a way forward in Canada. Tasha's film “nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up” examines the impact of the death of Colten Boushie and his family's fight for justice. #JusticeForColten

Host: Raven Richards