Indigenous Vision Podcast

IVPodcast 81 - Everyone needs to care about MMIWG2S

MMIWG2S means Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits.  This includes Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Gender conforming people, including our missing men.  This week was shared space with Yulia Laricheva who is the founder and CEO of Dream Nation Love; A Podcast & Creative Agency, amplifying women empowerment, diversity + inclusion, love, and social impact.  Yulia and Melissa began working together in 2022 on Dream Nation Love's MMIW Podcast Series, the first episode is officially out on all major platforms - you can listen to it here.

Why is the crisis of MMIWG2S not getting the mainstream coverage and efforts it needs to be addressed and eradicated? What will it take for the rest of America to care?   

Cultural Humility Training March 2023!  Cultural Humility Training May 2023!

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

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MMIW Warriors:

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Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 80 | Breaking the Silence on Suicide 

Be prepared for a deep and loving conversation around suicide.  Our special guest Terrance LaFromboise ignites our conversation and joins our necessary space to share the ultra unique challenges Indian Country/Indigenous people face when it comes to the factors that lead to suicide and the aftermath.  

Terrance LaFromboise also known as IissiiksaakoomApaapooma (Entering thunders lodge), is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. He is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto, the Factor of Inwentash School of Social Work Masters in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency program. Terrance works as the coordinator for the Zero Suicide Grant Program at the State of Montana Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Disabilities Division. His primary role is the implementation of Zero Suicides, and Safe Care Pathway within Indigenous communities’ systems of care in Montana. Another role includes helping improve and culturally enhance suicide prevention systems state and reservation wide. He has dedicated most of his professional career working on suicide prevention in indigenous communities as a mental health consultant, MSPI Grant Coordinator, youth coach, youth mentor and community advocate and has done grassroots and cultural approaches in Indigenous communities across the United States.

If you need to reach out, please text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Life line provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience: 1-800-721-0066

We love you so much!

Cultural Humility Training March 2023!

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 79 | Introducing Celina Gray!

We're excited to introduce our newest Indigenous Vision team member and podcast co-host, Celina Gray!  Celina is a Blackfoot & Metis mother of four, Native Science Fellow, American Indian College Ambassador, and a former Northwest Representative of the National Student Congress for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.  She's also one of the driving forces behind the Working Dogs for Conservation collaboration for CWD work with Indigenous Vision!  Please welcome Celina to our team, we're excited for what's in store this year!

Cultural Humility Training March 2023!

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 78 | Try Hard in 2023

The Blackfoot word for 'Try Hard' is IHKAKIMAAT, this perfectly sums up our intentions for 2023.  We love having you here with us, your support has been amazing.  Try hard with us in 2023 as we continue the work towards Indigenous liberation! 

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: [email protected]

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 77 | 2022 Blessings

Souta and Melissa reflect on the many blessings of 2022!  

Even after it all, we're blessed af and that's something to be celebrated throughout the entire year. We hope this podcast finds you embracing your own blessings as we shift into a new era.  

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: [email protected]

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 76 | Mana Wahine 2022, Hawai'i

This week Melissa and Faye (IV Youth Coordinator) recap their experience attending 'Mana Wahine Ekolu' on the island of Oahu, Hawai'i!  Big thanks to Kimberly Jackson who shared their experience attending the conference as a local, the Pu'a Foundation for being the best hosts ever, and Grantmakers for Girls of Color for the opportunity to attend. Mahalo! 

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: [email protected]

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast 75 | Representation & Healing

After pushing our stomachs to the limit with feasting we're sharing the ways we heal our bodies after trauma and the importance of self care after doing the heavy work we do at Indigenous Vision.  We also catch up on some of the new TV shows and movies and reflect on the incredible Indigenous representation we're seeing!  Thanks for listening

After pushing our stomachs to the limit with feasting we're sharing the ways we heal our bodies after trauma and the importance of self care after doing the heavy work we do at Indigenous Vision.  We also catch up on some of the new TV shows and movies and reflect on the incredible Indigenous representation we're seeing!  Thanks for listening.

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: [email protected]

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast Ep. 74 | Culture & Infrastructure 

As we put our health on the line and teeter between burnout and working our way out of poverty, it's important to share the challenges that much of Indian country faces when it comes to infrastructure.  Whether it's a lack of water, paved roads, access to food, and other amenities, we work to try and close the gap between these systemic injustices.  With compassion, love, and humility, we're striving to lift us all up, together.  Even the trolls.

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007

Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform

MMIW Warriors:

Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate

Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: [email protected]

Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast Ep. 73 | Dear Pretendian, you are doing harm.

We're revisiting the ongoing issue of pretendians and the harm they cause.  As Indigenous Womxn of color we once again explain how the exploitive nature behind pretendians and race shifters causes harm and is a part of the big problem that Indigenous people are facing; environmental & social injustices, identity and cultural loss, and cultural resilience. It's all connected. 

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/

MMIW Warriors:

Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform

Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

IVPodcast Ep. 72 | Native American Heritage Month?

For two aunties like us, every month is NAHM!  We're sharing ways you can be apart of the ongoing liberation of Indigenous People and maybe even yourself on this episode. 

Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/

Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/

MMIW Warriors:

Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform

Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/

The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).