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.
