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Migwitétmeg ("we remember") is a new podcast celebrating oral histories of the Wabanaki territory. Host, Julianna Peter-Paul, from Metapenigiag Mi'kmaq Nation, takes listeners into the homes of knowledge keepers, women, men, elders and youth who share their perspectives of their identity and culture.

Episode 1: Connecting our Spirit and Body

Host Julianna Peter-Paul speaks with outreach worker, River Ward, from Natoaganeg First Nation who shares his story of returning home and his perspectives on community, ceremony, and food security.

Julianna Peter-Paul is a podcaster from Metepenagiag Mikmaq Nation, who has a passion for storytelling, indigenous ways of being, and oral history. Her creative inspiration stems from the land and water along with stories that have been passed down to her. Julianna began podcasting in 2020 and is dedicated to preserving and passing down her culture.

Migwitétmeg was developed in the Advanced Digital Storytelling Program created by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project and the Inspirit Foundation.

For Episode 2 of Migwitétmeg ("we know our history") subscribe to Indigenous 150+ wherever you get your podcasts and follow host Julianna Peter-Paul on instagram @julppaul

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Walking the Red Road is a podcast that explores the world of wellness and healing modalities with leaders and warriors drawing on both lived experience and academic perspectives.

Episode 1: Safety & Security

Trauma therapist Kenndey Lewis, speaks to host Michelle Jarvis about the fundamental need for safety and security for individuals who have experienced trauma, sharing some of the techniques she uses along the way for cultivating wellness and recovery.

Please note this episode refers to trauma and abuse so please take care while listening. If you need support don't hesitate to contact the First Nations and Inuit Hotline at 1 855 242 3310

Michelle is Anishnaabekwe with Polish and Bulgarian heritage. She has always resonated with the "Indigenous worldview" even before she had the words to frame it.

Michelle has always wanted to help people and the world. Though this was present in her life before the upheavals, many traumas led to Michelle running away and living on and off the streets of Toronto from the ages of 12 to 16.

Michelle managed to get herself off the streets, get clean, and began the lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery. She has completed a diploma from U of T and has spent the last two years in the non-profit sector helping those walking in the shoes she once occupied.

Walking The Red Road was developed in Good Influence Films' Advanced Digital Storytelling and Podcast Training Program. It was created and produced by Michelle Jarvis.

The music in this episode is Strong Woman Song by Lisa Muswagon and Raven Hart-Bellecourt.

To listen to the next episode of Walking The Red Road you can follow Michelle on Instagram @ miishiikwe.

After they land in the 1600's and Sammy is accused of being a witch, Jordan must rescue Sammy from being hanged. To do this she must empower a witch coven, but will she empower them too much? (FOR MATURE AUDIENCES)

Herstory was written and produced by Samantha Loney, a Métis writer and filmmaker from Barrie, Ontario and has a passion for comedy writing and creating content that challenges modern audiences point of views, Samantha is the winner of the Brian Linehan Award for Outstanding Artistic Promise.

The first two episodes of Herstory were developed in the Advanced Digital Storytelling program developed by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project and Inspirit Foundation.

To catch Episode 3, of HERSTORY follow @herstorythepodcastseries.

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Herstory is a satirical comedy about two women who are tired of living in the patriarchy, so travel back in time to rewrite history in the favour of women. (For Mature Ears and Audiences!)

Episode 1 - "It's A Man's World"

After Sammy fails to learn the art of female masturbation, and her roommate Jordan loses her promotion at work, they head out for a night of partying where they are flashed by a male time traveler who drops his vibrator shaped time machine, which sparks their journey into empowering women in the past.

Stay tuned for Episode 2 out on June 24th!

Herstory was written and produced by Métis writer, Samantha Loney with story mentoring by Amber-Sekowan Daniels and Donna McElligott.

Samantha is a Métis writer and filmmaker from Barrie, Ontario and has a passion for comedy writing and creating content that challenges modern audiences point of views, Samantha is the winner of the Brian Linehan Award for Outstanding Artistic Promise

You can follow Samantha on Instagram @samanthabossassbitch, and her podcast at @herstorythepodcastseries.

The first two episodes of Herstory were developed in the Advanced Digital Storytelling program developed by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project and Inspirit Foundation.

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Decolonizing Through Parenting is a podcast that focuses on parents who are striving to return to their Indigenous ancestral teachings to raise their children as strong, healthy Indigenous children who take pride in their culture and bring healing to their families.

In this first episode, Sheila Robson, a mother, grandmother, and knowledge keeper, in her 21st year of alcohol abstinence, reflects on how choosing sobriety led her to her ongoing journey to decolonize herself and her family and bring healing to her families' intergenerational trauma.

Sobriety: The First Act of Decolonizing, is a pilot for a proposed podcast series called "Decolonizing Through Parenting" developed in Good Influence Films' Advanced Digital Storytelling and Podcast Training Program. It was developed by Corenda-Lee with story mentoring by Betty Ann Adam and Donna McElligot.

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Exposing the Garden Path is a podcast that reports on the dirty secrets of the climate crisis.

In this pilot episode, Métis journalist Erin Blondeau, digs into the Alberta government's controversial claim that anyone who opposes the tar sands is a part of a foreign-funded conspiracy. She also shares reflections from her father, Doug Blondeau, and the impacts working 20 years in the oil sands had on him and their family.

Controversy, is the pilot for a proposed podcast series called "Exposing the Gaden Path" developed in Good Influence Films' Advanced Digital Storytelling and Podcast Training Program. It was developed by Erin Blondeau with story mentoring by Donna McElligot.

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Welcome to the pilot for the Gigashki'ewizimin podcast which in Ojibwe means "We can do things because of our power". Gigashki'ewizimin celebrates Anishinaabeg identity - specifically Anishinaabemowin, land and law.

In this first episode knowledge-keeper Elaine Fleming, of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe member, shares the Anishinaabeg creation story and why it is important to Indigenous identity. Colonization disrupted the lives and the sharing of stories in many nations.

Host and podcast creator Tamika-Jo Andy, chats with Elaine about how their stories were traditionally passed down and what is now being done to keep them safe.

Gigashki'ewizimin was created and hosted by Tamika-Jo Andy, of Big Grassy River First Nation now living in Dakota and Ojiway Territory, Bemidji, Minnesota. It was created as part of the Good Influence Advanced Digital Storytelling and Podcast training program supporting emerging creatives and storytellers with story mentoring by Jolene Banning, of Makwa Creative. Subscribe to the Indigenous 150+ podcast for the next episode.

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Join us for a diverse range of critical and fun topics from decolonizing motherhood to a narrative that explores travelling back in time to change history in favour of the matriarchy. Join us and discover new voices in podcasting!

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Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kayla Tillapaugh shares how a drowning wasp launched her on her journey as an environmentalist, and the importance of listening and working respectfully with First Nations. Host: Kayla Stepens

Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Kayla Stephens discusses the need to expand the sustainability mindset and shares her journey to braid sustainability, art making and self-care. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh