The future of Indigenous entrepreneurship looks like a circular economy. But how do we get there?

Jacqueline Jennings, entrepreneur coach and startup strategist, joins the Matriarch Movement to lay everything on the table about what it takes to be an Indigenous entrepreneur. She also unpacks the relationship between financial decision-makers, pan-indigeneity, rematriation and what the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs looks like.

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Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

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Host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Indigenous fashion trailblazer Himikalas Pam Baker. They discuss Baker's journey into fashion, her experiences in fashion school as a single mother, and the cultural influences that have shaped her designs. The conversation also touches on the significance of the red dress in raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and the challenges faced by Indigenous designers in the industry. Baker emphasizes the importance of mentorship, cultural responsibility, and community empowerment through her work. She reminds Indigenous designers to define success through happiness with a focus on positivity and community support for Indigenous artists.

Find out more about Himikalas Pam Baker:

toclegendshouseofdesign.ca

www.legaleriste.com/touch.of.culture

flow/page/pambakerhimikalas

https://www.instagram.com/himikalas

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This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Fashion and Community Empowerment

(01:59) The Journey into Fashion Design

(06:27) Navigating Fashion School as a Single Mother

(11:29) Cultural Influence in Fashion Design

(14:34) The Significance of the Red Dress

(21:57) Mentorship and Cultural Responsibility in Design

(23:40) Challenges Faced as an Indigenous Designer

(24:12) Giving Back and Defining Success

(27:06) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(29:07) The Future of Indigenous Fashion

(33:36) Reinventing Oneself in the Fashion Industry

(36:39) Staying Positive and Supporting Indigenous Artists

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What happens when Indigenous creatives are recognized in the mainstream?

Cynthia Lickers-Sage, community-building powerhouse and co-founder of the renowned ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival, joins Matriarch Movement to share how a long-standing relationship to storytelling has helped create so many internationally recognized gatherings of Indigenous creators. 

She discusses what it meant to see the first Indigenous film festival qualify a film for Oscar consideration, how fast an artist's life can change when they’re given opportunity, and how we pay it forward to the next generation. Plus she and Shayla can’t help but dig into the impact AI could have on Indigenous storytellers!

Find out more about Cynthia Lickers-Sage: https://ipaa.ca/indigenous-artist/?member=c_lickers_sage

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Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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What would happen if we stopped following the Gregorian calendar – January to December – and instead, we reclaimed our relationship to time living by the 13 moons? 

Best-selling Author of “You Are the Medicine”, “The Sacred Medicine Oracle” and Indigenous healer, Asha Frost, joins the Matriarch Movement podcast and discusses the impact of following the calendar of the 13 moons, and why there seems to be more reclamation and acceptance around Indigenous ways of healing these days. She also pulls some Sacred Medicine oracle cards for the listening collective, and discusses her journey to homeopathy after being diagnosed with Lupus.

Find out more about Asha Frost: https://ashafrost.com/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

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Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Lauren Good Day, a multi-award-winning Indigenous artist and fashion designer. They discuss the significance of matriarchy in Indigenous cultures, Lauren's journey into fashion, and the essence of her brand, which honours cultural heritage through art and design. Lauren shares her creative process, the challenges she faces as an Indigenous entrepreneur, and offers advice to young Indigenous creatives. Together, they highlight the importance of cultural appreciation and the future of Indigenous fashion.

Lauren Good Day “Good Day Woman” is an Multi- award winning Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet and Plains Cree artist & sought after fashion designer. She is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation) of the Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, USA and also a registered Treaty Indian with the Sweet Grass Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has shown her artwork at the world’s most prestigious Native American juried art shows such as the Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe NM, Heard Guild Museum Market in Phoenix AZ, Autry American Indian Arts Marketplace Los Angeles CA, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market Indianapolis IN, Cherokee Indian Market in Tulsa OK, Red Earth Fine Arts Festival in Oklahoma City OK and the Northern Plains Indian Art Show in Sioux Falls SD. Her Awards include many First Places in Tribal Arts, Traditional Arts, Cultural Arts, Diverse Arts, Beadwork, Drawings, Textiles and the prestigious Best of Tribal Arts award. Lauren’s artwork has been part of numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums across the Country.

Being a sought after artist and designer her work is in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States, Canada and the World, including the The National Museum of American Indian Washington DC and New York City, The Heard Museum, Phoenix AZ, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Plains Indian Museum Cody Wyoming, and Red Cloud Heritage Center Pine Ridge SD. You can find her work and mentions in publications such as Vogue, InStyle Magazine, New York Times, Fashion Magazine, Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Cosmopolitan and numerous national and international publications.

Find out more about Lauren Good Day:

https://laurengoodday.com/pages/about-the-artist 

https://www.instagram.com/laurengoodday/

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This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Art and Culture

(01:55) Understanding Matriarchy in Indigenous Cultures

(05:00) The Journey into Fashion and Art

(09:14) The Essence of the Lauren Goodday Brand

(16:05) Creative Process and Cultural Significance

(19:59) Challenges of Being an Indigenous Entrepreneur

(28:10) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(30:59) Cultural Appreciation and Future of Indigenous Fashion

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Indigenous media creators often end up in this trope of educating their audiences. It can be exhausting rehashing intergenerational trauma, reconciliation, and calls to action. 

More and more Indigenous creatives are looking for the space to just exist and advocate for joy, and Adeline Bird is one of them. In this episode, she joins Matriarch Movement to discuss the things that are top of mind for storytellers: where is there room for representation in the media landscape, who really “owns” the Indigenous stories, and how will all of this impact the future of Indigeneity in media?

More About Adeline Bird:

Adeline Bird is an Afro-Anishnabe author, filmmaker, and producer. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but is a proud member of Treaty #4 Rolling River First Nations. She has produced segments for daytime television hit shows such as CTV’s The Social & Etalk. Adeline is a graduate of the National Screen Institute’s CBC New Indigenous Voices program, where she made her directorial debut with the short film Nappy Hair and Eagle Feather, now featured on CBC Gem. Adeline was one of the 2018 ImagiNative-APTN pitch winners, and part of the 2019 cohort of Telefilm Canada’s Talent To Watch.

https://indigenousfashionarts.com/profiles/adeline/

https://www.instagram.com/adeline.bird/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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On this episode, host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild speaks with Justin Jacob Lewis, the founder of Indigenous streetwear brand Section 35. They discuss the inspiration behind the brand's name, which is derived from Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution which recognizes and protects Indigenous and treaty rights. Justin shares his journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in the early stages of his business. He also talks about the collaboration with Roots and the importance of incorporating Indigenous language and culture into his designs. Justin also mentions his plans to launch a new luxury brand, Justin Jacob Lewis, which will offer more refined and tailored pieces, inspired by the lack of Indigenous menswear in the fashion industry. He emphasizes the importance of Indigenous designers being part of mainstream and luxury fashion and hopes to see more independent Indigenous designers thriving. He also addresses the issue of cultural appropriation and encourages non-Indigenous people to support Indigenous designers by buying their clothes. Justin also shares his challenges in balancing family, business, and creativity, and highlights the significance of self-care and grounding practices. 

Find out more about Justin Jacob Louis and Section 35: 

Justin Jacob Louis is a fashion designer from the Samson Cree Nation and was born and raised in Nipisihkopahk (Samson Reserve) on Treaty 6 Territory in Alberta, Canada. He is the Founder and Creative Director of acclaimed Indigenous streetwear label SECTION 35 and recent founded eponymous Label Justin Jacob Louis. Justin was a finalist for Menswear Designer of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Canadian Art and Fashion Awards ("CAFA") in Toronto. His work has seen features in numerous publications from Vogue to Complex, and was included in the Metropolitan Museum of New York’s "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”. 

https://www.sectionthirtyfive.com/pages/about

https://www.instagram.com/sweetloo35

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Feature Fridays and Justin Jacob Lewis

(02:23) Inspiration Behind Section 35 and Indigenous Rights

(06:29) Challenges and Lessons of an Indigenous Entrepreneur

(10:11) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(13:12) Collaborating with Roots and the Meaning Behind the Collection

(18:08) Incorporating Language and Culture in Fashion

(20:33) The Importance of Language and Identity

(22:30) Sustainability and Accessibility in Fashion

(26:00) Introducing Justin Jacob Lewis: A New Chapter in Indigenous Luxury

(28:09) Showcasing Indigenous Fashion in Toronto and New York

(30:07) Being a Part of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Fashion Events

(32:33) The Reception of Indigenous Fashion on the World Stage

(35:14) Supporting Indigenous Designers and Addressing Cultural Appropriation

(38:18) Balancing Family, Business, and Creativity

(45:31) Reconnecting with Spirit and Grounding Practices

(47:22) Supporting Justin Jacob Louis and Section 35

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Chelsee Pettit has spent the last number of years rethinking her relationship with money. 

After founding Aaniin retail inc, the first Indigenous streetwear brand with a storefront in Treaty 13 territory in Tkaronto, with only $250, she’s experienced a whirlwind journey and countless lessons of reciprocity. She joins the Matriarch Movement to discuss why it can be so hard for Indigenous entrepreneurs to find capital, saying “no” to “opportunities”, and what it means to reclaim the Indigenous economy.

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app!

Find out more about Chelsee Pettit and her company: https://www.aaniin.shop/pages/our-story

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/

Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

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September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day, a time to honour the Indigenous children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

In recognition of this important day, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau joined host Shayla Oulette Stonechild for a reflective conversation on how healing and empowerment through wellness can support us in navigating the necessary, but often challenging, conversations around reconciliation. 

This event brings together the unique perspectives of Shayla, a Red River Métis and Nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree woman), founder of the Matriarch Movement and global yoga ambassador for lululemon, and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, an author and passionate mental health advocate committed to supporting reconciliation.

Shayla's lived experience as an Indigenous woman, paired with Sophie’s role as an ally, offers a powerful dialogue on how both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can engage in the reconciliation process. Their collaboration emphasizes the importance of honouring Indigenous voices while encouraging non-Indigenous individuals to actively participate in reconciliation through awareness, healing, wellness, and meaningful action.

The session includes a discussion on the significance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day for both Shayla and Sophie, followed by a guided meditation, breathwork, and accessible movement (yoga). The event concluces with a Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage in thoughtful dialogue.

Shayla shared her personal connection to residential schools through her father's experiences. Sophie emphasized the importance for non-Indigenous people to learn from Indigenous healing practices. They discussed the significance of community, the role of wellness practices like fasting and yoga, and the importance of addressing trauma through movement and support.

Follow along with the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VH-4kD8N1Ec

Links and resources from this discussion:

94 Calls To Action:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf

More about “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

More about “Orange Shirt Day” and its origins:

https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/#story

Donate to Matriarch Movement:

https://buy.stripe.com/28og0zcec1Gy4ZG145

Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Fund:

https://www.irsss.ca/

Hope for Wellness Line

https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada: 1 855 242 3310

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society operates a 24-hour crisis line to support survivors and families across British Columbia and beyond. Survivors can also access support as part of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The crisis line will remain open during the winter holidays.

Lamathut Crisis Line Call at 1 800 721 0066

Continue learning:

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

https://www.ictinc.ca/books/21-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-indian-act

Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality by Bob Joseph

https://www.indigenousrelationsacademy.com/products/indigenous-relations

How to be a force for change: Jody Wilson Raybould

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/true-reconciliation-how-to-be-a-force-for-change/9780771004384.html

Who We Are - Four Questions for a Life and a Nation: Murray Sinclair

https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9780771099106/murray-sinclair/who-we-are

Indigenous Healing by Rupert Ross

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/392410/indigenous-healing-by-rupert-ross/9780143191100

Sacred Instructions by Sherri Mitchell

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36626827-sacred-instructions

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Jori Brennon is part of an exciting movement of young Indigenous artists telling stories through tradition.

The talented 2Spirit, queer bead artist crafts thought-provoking accessories from bags to hair pieces and earrings, and joins the Matriarch Movement to discuss the power of storytelling in fashion. In this episode, Jori shares his insights on the intricacies and intention behind beadwork, what it means to blend modern fashion and traditional craftsmanship, and the impact of sharing it across broad audiences. 

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app!

Find out more about Jori and their work: https://joribrennon.com/

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/

Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gihp_-qHz0A

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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