Indigenous 150+

Wabanaki artist and filmmaker, Gop Bartibogue discusses his creative process, knowledge sharing, and the important role of failure and making room for joy as his secrets to success. Host: Julianna Peter-Paul

Aimee Dixon and Tyler Cutknife discuss some of the contributing factors behind drinking including family history and peers and choosing sobriety as part of living their best lives for themselves and their families. Host: Straight Up Feather

Lee Allen Genaille, elected Junior Councillor (Junior Onushchekewuk) of Opaskwayak Cree Nation shares his experiences growing up, working together with local youth and his vision for creating positive change in his community. Host: Nicole Tornquist

Chelsea Mulvale, National Ambassador of Hope Lead at WeMatter speaks about the roles of youth wisdom, community, culture and positive messages in the media to enhance life promotion, and reduce suicide in Indigenous communities. Host: Roha Hena

Rick and Linda Desautel, Sinixt decedents share their 11 year story of how they fought their way to the Supreme Court of Canada to have the rights of the #Sinixt Nation recognized and the wrongful declaration of their extinction reversed. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh

Ojibwe-Mohawk Elder and grandmother Shirley John, from Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation, speaks from the heart about caring for creation, the importance of prayer and spreading seeds of love for all peoples. Host: Dave Beverly-Foster

Educator, Michelle Schroeder speaks about her Métis heritage and the work she is doing in Abbotsford, British Columbia to help connect and engage secondary school students in Métis culture. Host: Anna Ratzlaff

Environmental advocate and Junior Advisor with the Nunavut Impact Review board, Mia Otokiak shares her memories growing up, the bridging of science and traditional knowledge, mentoring youth and preserving Inuit values. Host: Kayla Stephens

Q'eqchi' researcher and interpreter Pedro Makin discusses the orgins of the Maya Healers' Association, the importance of challlenging perceptions and what he wants the world to know about his Q'eqchi' Maya culture. Host: Michelle Gowan

Dr. James B. Waldram, medical anthropologist with University of Saskatchewan discusses his work with the Maya Healers' Association of Belize and working with them through film to advocate for and challenge misperceptions about traditional Q'eqchi' knowledge. Host: Michelle Gowan