JB & CJ Check In

JB & CJ Check In

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JB & CJ Check In episodes

  • Professor Kerry Arabena

    JB & CJ Check in with Professor Kerry Arabena from Karabena Consulting about all her great work around leadership, mentoring and life in general.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Graham Murray

    Graham Murray Born & raised in Whittlesea.

    Lived there all my life bar one and a bit yrs in Reservoir 1978-79 and nearly four years in East Hawthorn 1979-1982.

    Whittlesea Primary School 1961-67

    Keon Park Tech 1968

    Lalor Tech 1969-1973

    La Trobe Uni part-time 1988-95, & 2000-1. BA Linguistics major.

    Never had a career work wise, just a series of jobs of which the 3 longest were: Dept of Defence 8 yrs, Health Dept 8 yrs, La Trobe Uni 17 yrs.

    Played footy for Whittlesea in Panton Hill League 1967-77, 1983-4 and Riddell League 1989-91

    Best swimmer at Lalor Tech the whole time I was there.

    First became interested in boxing at LTS as there were 2 amateur boxers in my form in 1969. First trained in 1970 by Bindi Jack. Took up the sport seriously in 1976 with Brizzi Brothers in East Preston. 11 amateur bouts 1976-7, 35 pro bouts 1977-85 & 1993-4. 3 Masters bouts 2012-3.

    No amateur titles.

    Victorian Light-heavyweight title and Australian Super Middleweight titles as a pro.

    Masters Games Lightheavyweight gold medal.

    Started acting in 2007 and have appeared in 20 plus theatre productions, 20 plus short films, ten or a dozen TV and web commercials, half a dozen roles in TV drama/comedy, one feature film role, several photoshoot/modelling gigs, corporate and conflict resolution role play work, also simulated patient work.

    Currently married to the same girl since 1979, 3 children & 3 grandchildren.


    1 hr 1 min
  • Jackie Bates
    JB and CJ check in with Jackie Bates an incredible story teller from Saskatchewan Canada
    Soniapska Kanipawit Wapan Musqua Iskewew
    I am a Nakoda Woman
    River Bottom People
    Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, USA
    Living in Canada as we are Dual citizens. North American Indians
    Presently have a Home In Saskatoon Sask.
     Live in LaRonge up North in the bush (every moment I can) 
    currently camping and teaching In Regina , Saskatchewan.
    Family is Everything. 
    I am everything I am because of All My Kusi before me, My mother , Aunties and Kohkoms
     All My Relatives – Mitakuye Oyasin , Elders and Family as they come to my life. 
    I live a traditional Life/ I Listen, Observe and Reflect and act through the teachings of the Earth
    Creators Laws and The Laws of the Pipe 
    I love being on the land, picking medicines and sitting in quiet reflection as the Earth teaches me.
    Left Home at 13 and Miyo Pimatisowin
    Creator and All my Relatives have guided me Always.
    I have a very difficult time speaking of myself.
    It is because where I come from Others are to speak for you
    I was taught I am a Common person
    No less nor no more than any other. 
    Provided a gift to cherish and grow into, through my own responsibility and balance 
    Always Giving Back to others. We serve the people. 
    I call Myself a Facilitator of Knowledge and Understanding
    I have worked -many places including these 2 (In all environments on almost all 76 First Nations in Sask and in Other parts of Canada) 
    First Nations University of Canada –(2000, Name Change) 
    Previous Name (Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) 1976 - 
    Indian Art History
    Indian Studies.
    Indigenous Health 
    Health Impact Assessment
    Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies 
    (Community Studies) 
    Indigenous Early Childhood Learning (Children with Challenges) 
    Educational Assistance Education
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness 
    Art Therapy/ Healing
    All Just experience so I can assist as many as I can through the
     Teachings Of Deceased Gabe and Francis Crow Buffalo, - of Love - 
    and I have dedicated myself to Love in all capacities and forms.
    1 hr 4 min

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JB & CJ go live twice a week, just to check in with each other and invite special guests to find out, how they are doing.We set this page up:• To provide an outlet for positive affirmations to…