Matriarch Movement

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Sean Rayland Boubar, the founder of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand and social justice business. Sean shares his transformative journey from being a gang member to becoming an entrepreneur focused on social impact. He discusses the importance of mentorship, cultural identity, and the challenges he faced while building his business. He highlights the the mission of Red Rebel Armour to create employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, while also addressing systemic barriers that affect Indigenous individuals. Sean envisions a hopeful future for Indigenous communities, where traditional values are integrated into modern life, fostering a sense of belonging and support.

More about Sean Rayland:

Sean Rayland (he/him) is the owner of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-led streetwear brand with a social mission. It aims to reduce recidivism by offering paid on-the-job training to those reentering the community from the criminal justice system. This initiative has significantly aided formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives, fostering healing and empowerment.

Red Rebel Armour integrates Anishinaabe culture into contemporary streetwear, forming a unique and impactful style that celebrates Indigenous identity and pride. The brand not only focuses on fashion but also on social impact, helping community members overcoming barriers to employment post-incarceration. It appeals to those who value Indigenous culture, authenticity, social responsibility, and artistic expression.Offering a diverse clothing line that fuses Anishinaabe motifs with streetwear designs, Red

Rebel Armour collaborates with Indigenous artists, designers, and activists. These collaborations result in limited-edition collections that elevate Indigenous voices and generate economic opportunities within Indigenous communities.

⁠https://redrebelarmour.ca/⁠

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This season is produced by Yaletown Podcast Studio.

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Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Sean Rayland Boubar, the founder of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand and social justice business. Sean shares his transformative journey from being a gang member to becoming an entrepreneur focused on social impact. He discusses the importance of mentorship, cultural identity, and the challenges he faced while building his business. He highlights the the mission of Red Rebel Armour to create employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, while also addressing systemic barriers that affect Indigenous individuals. Sean envisions a hopeful future for Indigenous communities, where traditional values are integrated into modern life, fostering a sense of belonging and support.

More about Sean Rayland:

Sean Rayland (he/him) is the owner of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-led streetwear brand with a social mission. It aims to reduce recidivism by offering paid on-the-job training to those reentering the community from the criminal justice system. This initiative has significantly aided formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives, fostering healing and empowerment.

Red Rebel Armour integrates Anishinaabe culture into contemporary streetwear, forming a unique and impactful style that celebrates Indigenous identity and pride. The brand not only focuses on fashion but also on social impact, helping community members overcoming barriers to employment post-incarceration. It appeals to those who value Indigenous culture, authenticity, social responsibility, and artistic expression.Offering a diverse clothing line that fuses Anishinaabe motifs with streetwear designs, Red

Rebel Armour collaborates with Indigenous artists, designers, and activists. These collaborations result in limited-edition collections that elevate Indigenous voices and generate economic opportunities within Indigenous communities.

https://redrebelarmour.ca/

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Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Osamuskwasis, a Cree and Dene fashion designer. She discusses her journey in fashion, starting beadwork at age seven, and launching her brand in 2020 with $500. She emphasizes the importance of patience and cultural connections in her work that have been passed down through generations. 

Together, Shayla and Osamuskwasis explore the deeper meaning of Indigenous fashion - not simply as clothing, but as a living expression of culture, healing, and sovereignty. From honoring hunters and warriors through her latest collection to dreaming of collaborations with global brands, her story is one of resilience, creativity, and matriarchal strength.

More About Osamuskwasis:

https://osamuskwasis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/osamuskwasis/
https://www.vogue.com/article/osamuskwasis-roan-indigenous-fashion-designer

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

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Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Angel Aubichon, co-founder of Indi City, a brand rooted in cultural heritage and Indigenous economic sovereignty. Angel discusses her journey from beadwork to tech regalia, incorporating wearable tech into traditional regalia. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and cultural resurgence. Angel shares her challenges, including domestic abuse and scaling her business sustainably. She plans to relaunch her website in 2026 and expand her product line, emphasizing women in leadership roles. Shayla reflects on her journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur, inspired by a 2020 vision.

More About Angel Aubichon:

Angel Aubichon is a Cree/Metis woman from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation. Angel was born and raised in northern Saskatchewan and is currently residing in Calgary, AB. In her work, Angel is working to shift the current paradigm of Indigenous people and create a new perspective of the modern Indigenous person, using her experience as a  urban native woman who grew up on the Rez, amalgamating her experiences. Currently Angel is working with partner Alex Manitopyes, towards building Indi City, a social enterprise consisting of an online store offering authentic Indigenous beadwork, custom visual design, community and storytelling.  Currently they operate as an online community that is working towards rebranding the image of Indigenous Peoples’ from a first person perspective.

https://www.instagram.com/indi_city/

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In this enlightening conversation, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild and renowned author Robin Wall Kimmerer explore the profound connections between Indigenous wisdom, language, and the natural world. You Robin shares her journey understanding the strength of the earth through plants and the importance of intergenerational knowledge. They discuss the responsibility we have towards the land, the healing power of nature, and the significance of curiosity in fostering relationships with the environment. The conversation also touches on the challenges of urban living, the importance of rituals for resilience, and the concept of two-eyed seeing, which integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Robin emphasizes the need for a grassroots movement to support the environment and advocates for the idea of 'land back' as a means of healing and restoration.

More About Robin and Her Work:

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of  Bud Finds Her Gift, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. 

Her website: robinwallkimmerer.com

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinwallkimmerer/

Her movement Plant, Baby, Plant: plantbabyplant.com

Photo credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Wisdom and Healing

(03:22) The Power of Language and Medicine

(05:14) Childhood Connections to Nature

(08:01) Responsibility Towards the Land

(11:33) Intergenerational Knowledge and Healing

(14:24) Embodied Healing Through Nature

(17:53) Curiosity and Connection with the Natural World

(20:30) Finding Grounding in Urban Spaces

(24:42) Rituals for Resilience and Service

(27:07) Two-Eyed Seeing and Indigenous Knowledge

(29:24) Indigenous Futurism and Land Back

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Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Vina Brown, an entrepreneur and artist known as Copper Canoe Woman. Vina shares her journey of healing through art and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of her name and cultural heritage. She discusses the impact of trauma, the importance of cultural humility, and the role of art in healing. Vina also highlights her "Generational Love" collection, inspired by her matriarchs, and her nonprofit, Rooted Resiliency, which focuses on community wellness. She stresses the need for grace, self-acceptance, and the power of transforming pain into empowerment. Vina encourages support through her social media and community initiatives.

Vina Brown is Nuučaan̓uɫ and Haíłzaqv, so her art reflects that. As a mother, trauma informed yoga teacher, and a full-time artist, Vina exudes a deep understanding of the world around her. Originally a beader, Vina follows the words of her Grandmother and adapts to materials as the world expands. Outside of work, she’s traveling between homelands, spending time raising her tiny human, and thinking through the next collection.

https://www.coppercanoewoman.com/https://www.instagram.com/coppercanoewoman/https://www.rootedresiliency.com/

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

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In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild welcomes Shina Nova, an Inuk creator from Tiohtià:ke /Montréal, who shares her journey becoming a content creator rooted in Inuit culture.

Shina discusses the importance of representation, her relationship with her first matriarch, her mother, and the challenges she faces as an Inuk creator in a big city. The conversation also touches on the significance of language revitalization, the impact of social media, and advice for young Indigenous women looking to share their voices online.

Shina and Shayla explore the importance of disconnecting from technology to reconnect with oneself through movement and nature. They discuss the personal significance of tattoos as symbols of growth and identity, particularly in relation to Inuit womanhood. The dialogue shifts to mental health, emphasizing the need for open discussions within Indigenous communities and the journey of healing. 

Shina Nova is an Inuk creator based in Montreal, Canada. She uses her platform to share and celebrate Inuit culture, language, and traditions while advocating for Indigenous representation. Through storytelling and lifestyle content, she fosters awareness and educates her audience on the realities of Indigenous communities—breaking stereotypes and reclaiming space in the digital and media landscapes. Beyond her advocacy, Shina is also a beauty and fashion enthusiast, embracing her femininity while staying true to her roots.

Photo credit: Kevin Millet

https://www.instagram.com/shinanova/

https://www.youtube.com/@shinanovaYT

https://www.tiktok.com/@shinanova

Recent highlights / work:

Featured in Clin D’oeil

Featured in TIME 100 Creators 2025

Speaking engagement at Inuit Youth Summit/Qarjuit Youth Council's 10th anniversary

Speaking engagement at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness

Speaking engagement at the Opportunity Fair in Kahnawà:ke

Speaking engagement at WAVES with OCIL

Participation in a community walk with Collectif de la Petite Enfance

Partnership with CBC for Truth and Reconciliation

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

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Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild hosts Chyana Marie Sage on the Matriarch Movement Podcast, discussing her new book ‘Soft as Bones,’ which has become a national bestseller. Chyana shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by abuse and intergenerational trauma to becoming a renowned storyteller. She emphasizes the importance of cultural roots, storytelling, and healing through writing and ceremony. Chyana also discusses her foundation's mission to create spaces for Indigenous storytelling and her ongoing projects, including a novel adaptation and a short film. The conversation highlights the power of Indigenous storytelling in healing and community building.

More about Chyana Marie Sage:

Chyana Marie Sage is a Cree, Métis, and Salish writer from Edmonton, Alberta. She has an MFA in creative nonfiction from Columbia University and lives in New York City. Chyana loves to travel and be with nature.

She shares the pain of growing up with her father, a crack dealer who went to prison for molesting her older sister. In revisiting her family's history, Chyana examines the legacy of generational abuse, which began with her father's father, who was forcibly removed from his family by the residential schools and Sixties Scoop programs. Yet hers is also a story of hope, as it was the traditions of her people that saved her life, healing one small piece in the mosaic that makes up the dark past of colonialism shared by Indigenous people throughout Turtle Island.

https://www.instagram.com/softasbones/

https://storestock.massybooks.com/item/temoIPlhFAidq8S_8vUqOw/⁠

https://chyanamariesage.com/

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In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Lena Minifie (Gitxaala/British), a Vancouver-based film and television producer. They discuss Lena's latest documentary, 'The Good Canadian,' which explores systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. The conversation delves into the documentary's reception, the selection of interviewees, the emotional toll of filmmaking, and the importance of collaboration and trust in storytelling. Lena shares her personal connection to the issues presented in the film and emphasizes the need for self-care during the production process. The discussion also touches on the definitions of reconciliation, calls to action for viewers, and advice for storytellers. Lena expresses her hopes for the future of Indigenous storytelling and the importance of matriarchy in her culture.

More About Leena Minifie:

Her work includes producing Bones of Crows, Lily Gladstone: Far Out There, and British Columbia - An Untold History. An award-winning series producer, Leena has led impact campaigns for Indian Horse, The Grizzlies, and The New Corporation. She’s a Reelworld Producers Program fellow and 2024 Trailblazer. Leena’s upcoming directorial debut is THE GOOD CANADIAN, an investigative feature documentary that she has co-directed for APTN/CBC.

WEBSITE: thegoodcanadian.film

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Lena Minifie and Her Work

(01:11) The Good Canadian: A Documentary Overview

(04:10) Audience Reception and Intentions

(06:08) Interviewee Selection and Perspectives

(09:10) Exploring Systemic Injustices

(11:30) Filming Process and Emotional Impact

(14:24) Collaboration and Trust in Storytelling

(18:01) Personal Connection to the Stories

(20:58) Self-Care During the Documentary Process

(25:10) Navigating Discomfort in Conversations

(30:41) Defining Reconciliation in 2025

(31:26) Calls to Action for Viewers

(34:34) Advice for Indigenous Viewers

(36:36) The Future of Indigenous Storytelling

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

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In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Canada's first Indigenous Minister of Indigenous Services. They discuss the importance of Indigenous leadership, the role of Indigenous Services Canada, and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities. The minister shares her personal journey to leadership, the significance of matriarchs in her life, and the need for holistic approaches to health and well-being for Indigenous women and girls.

The conversation also touches on the vision for Indigenous futurism and the importance of representation in all aspects of society, including policy-making. She offers advice for Indigenous youth aspiring to enter politics highlighting the importance of community engagement. Ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, she discusses the need for healing, and the critical issues surrounding child welfare and Jordan's Principle. 

More About Minister Gull-Masty

The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, member of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, was elected as the Member of Parliament for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou on April 28, 2025. On May 13, 2025, she was appointed Minister of Indigenous Services, becoming the first Indigenous person to hold this role.

Gull-Masty began her political career in 2014 when she was elected Deputy Chief of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, where she held key portfolios including finance, housing, mining, and administration.

In 2017, she later served as the Deputy Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government, and in 2021, she made history as the first woman elected Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government representing the Cree people in Northern Quebec.

During her time as Grand Chief from 2021 to 2025, Minister Gull-Masty was recognized for her leadership in expanding protected lands, advancing moose conservation initiatives, revitalizing Cree language and culture, and promoting transparent governance and economic planning across the region and for promoting Indigenous women’s leadership.

As Minister of Indigenous Services, Gull Masty brings a wealth of experience in Indigenous governance, environmental stewardship, and community-led development.

https://www.canada.ca/en/government/ministers/mandy-gull-masty.html 

https://www.instagram.com/mandygullmastymp/

https://www.instagram.com/mandyingaround/ 

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

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