Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines

On this episode we speak with Ojibwe Artist, Singer, Storyteller and Activist Isaac Murdoch. We discuss his long history of advocacy work, his focus on revitalizing and sharing his Ojibway language, his time at Standing Rock and the stark contrast between the advocacy work of his youth and the activism of today’s young people, and what it means for our communities.Follow Isaac' on Instagram at @isaac_murdoch1 and be sure to check out his website at isaacmurdoch.comThis episode of Not Invisibl...

On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we speak with Osage clothing designer, artist and MMIWGT2S advocate Dante Biss-Grayson. We discuss his clothing label Sky Eagle Collection, his advocacy and activism, and what it was like working on the upcoming film “Killers of the Flower Moon” starring Lily Gladstone, Tantoo Cardinal and Leonard DiCaprio."After finding out about the missing and murdered Indigenous women epidemic (MMIW), I looked to my daughter, so little, an...

This episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines features a conversation with filmmaker, lecturer, artist and educator, Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore. Moore is Kanyen'kehà:ka (Mohawk) and an enrolled member of Six Nations of the Grand River territory where she is based. Moore is a fluent (ACTFL intermediate-high) Kanyén'kéha speaker and recent graduate of Onkwawénna Kentsyóhkwa - an adult language immersion program at Six Nations. Moore is a 2022 recipient of the Banff ...

On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we interview Professional Boxer and Actress, Kali Reis.Kali “KO” Mequinonoag Reis (35) hails from East Providence RI, is a member of the Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe & is the first Indigenous Woman fighter to become a World Champion. As a Professional Boxer, Reis has attained 6 World Titles in 2 weight classes & is currently the WBA IBO & WBO Super Lightweight World Champion and is on the “Road to Undisputed”. Kali mad...

On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we share our recent conversation with Nēhiyaw/Metis/Mixed Two-Spirit activist, Prestin Thōtin-awāsis.We discuss his activism and advocacy work, the importance of mental health support in Indigenous communities, and the importance of the T2S in MMIWGT2S and how communities and individuals can support survivors and families. Prestin uses his platforms and voice to uplift Indigenous youth and 2S/Indigiqueer perspectives. He ...

Listen to Anishinaabe Content Creator, Speaker & Educator, Zhaawnong Webb as he educates us on Canada's Indian Act and the U.N. Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People.Zhaawnong Webb is a member of the Crane clan in the Anishinaabek Nation and is from Kitigan-Zibi First Nation, as well as a proud Michi Saagiig Anishinaabe inini born and raised in the Kawartha Nishnawbe community in Burleigh Falls Ontario. He is in his second year of the Indigenous Studies program at Trent Univer...

This episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines features a conversation with Cree/Iroquois/French journalist from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Brandi Morin.Brandi and Host, LeAndra Nephin discuss Brandi's career in journalism, her coverage of the ongoing crisis on Wet'suwet'en territory, her book "Our Voice of Fire: A Memoir of a Warrior Rising", and her own harrowing experience of being sexually trafficked as a teenager.Follow Brandi on Instagram at @bmorinstories and on Tw...

This episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines features a conversation with artist and activist, Sarah Sense. LeAndra and Sarah discuss Sarah's international project, Weaving the Americas a Search for Native Art in the Western Hemisphere, her journey as an artist from childhood through motherhood, and her latest work on decolonizing maps.Learn more about Sarah and check out her work at sarasense.comVisit our webpage for a transcript of this episode.Support the Show.

On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines, Host LeAndra Nephin sits down with Physiotherapist, Stephanie Land. They discuss their work with Exeter Chiefs for Change, Stephanie's reconnection with her Inupiaq family and her attendance at COP26.Support the Show.

On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we chat with actor, activist and social impact producer, Tsailii Rogers! We discuss her social impact work at Silent T Productions, her journey towards activism and her role in the MMIW film, Voices Unheard, no playing on YouTube.Follow @tsailii and @silentTproductions to learn more and be sure to check out her website at silentTproductions.comSupport the Show.