Indigenous Vision Podcast

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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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. 37 | We Belong To The Land

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

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/

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'!

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/

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.

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/

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.

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/

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

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).

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).

IVPodcast Ep. 31 | Crystle Lightning

Actress Crystle Lightning joins Souta & Melissa to chat about her inspiring journey to success, balancing mom-life, lifting up a new generation, and just have a good visit and laugh! 

Order Crystle's lashed at Bloodline Beauty: https://www.bloodlinebeauty.com/

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

Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic

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