IVPodcast Ep. 41 | The Metis Nation with Julia Lafreniere

Souta and Melissa are joined by Julia Lafreniere!  Julia (pronouns: she/they) is an advocate for bridging cultural gaps and creating institutional understanding within colonial spaces. She carries the teachings of love, kindness and understanding that have been passed to her from knowledge keepers within the Indigenous community.

Julia’s family is from the Metis community of Camperville located on Treaty 4 territory.  She is a second-generation residential day school survivor and grew up both on Treaty 1 territory and Swampy Cree territory on Treaty 5.

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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. 40 | Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

Souta and Melissa get together like two Aunty's on any typical Indigenous Peoples Day to discuss Land & Water acknowledgments, Treaties, and privilege. Have a great IPD! 

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. 39 | Cultural Humility with Dr. Melanie Tervalon

This week's guest is our mentor and 'Shero', Dr. Melanie Tervalon! Dr. Melanie Tervalon is a nationally and internationally renowned physician, educator, community activist and thought leader.  Together with Jann Murray-Garcia, Melanie has developed the Cultural Humility model designed to provide a method to advocate and maintain accountability by redressing the power imbalances in our communities.

Learn about Dr. Tervalon: https://melanietervalon.com/

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

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. 38 | Abusive Boys Will Be Abusive Boys

Souta and Melissa talk about the never-ending struggle Indigenous women face to protect themselves from predatory, abusive and violent men.  Stay safe wherever it is you're listening from!

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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. 37 | We Belong To The Land

Souta and Melissa share stories of border crossings, mourning the land, and hope for actual 'land back'.

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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. 36 | Nice Representation! 

Souta and Melissa chat about the ongoing virus situation and how it's helped watch more TV! We can't get enough 'Reservation Dogs'!

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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. 35 | Gracefully Disrupting Social Construct

Souta and Melissa discuss using cultural humility in everyday life and how social constructs uphold the status quo.

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Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provide limited classes:

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. 34 | Land Border & Disinfectant Blues

Souta and Melissa discuss what it's like to cross the canadian/united states border using the Jay Treaty to border agents who usually don't have a clue, developing hyper-cleanliness, isolation, and safe spaces to heal.

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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. 33 | Veronica Johnny

Veronica Johnny is a two-spirit, multi-disciplinary, Cree-Métis / Densoline Indigenous artist.  She is mostly Nehiyaw/French Métis on her mother’s side and mostly Denesuline/Innu/Scottish on her father’s side. Veronica is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation; was born and raised in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories and presently lives in Northern Ontario. She is a singer/songwriter, contemporary Indigenous hand-drummer and also the frontwoman, vocalist, co-producer and manager of The Johnnys.

Listen to and support The Johnnys! https://www.thejohnnys.com/

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-johnnys/276201027

Bandcamp: https://thejohnnysrock.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/thejohnnysrock

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Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/

Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok

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. 32 | Recovery & Boundaries

Dana Comes At Night is not only Souta's sister, she's a Licensed Associate Counselor and Drug Court Coordinator who is using her journey through recovery to help those currently in the thick of addiction.  Together with Melissa (who is also on a recovery journey) the conversation goes into how to recognize yourself in a pattern/addiction, what you can do to get help, and how important it is to set healthy boundaries.

Let us sponsor your self-defense classes!

Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provide limited classes:

Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/

Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok

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