On this episode of Our Storytellers, we're joined by Faith Trottier. Faith is an artist, beader, leader, entrepreneur, activist, singer, musician and storyteller.

On Faith's mother's side, they are Métis from Saskatchewan, their family names are Trottiers, Lemire’s and Laframboises. On her father's side, they are Métis from Kinuso, Alberta, their family names are  L’hirondelle, Bellerose, and Delorme.

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On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Kendall Hill.

Kendall is a proud member of the Turtle clan from the Oneida Nation of the Thames. She is a daughter, a community member and a leader. Kendall received her Bachelors of Business Administration from Trent University with a passion of using this education to advance economic and community development.

News Stories mentioned:

Buffalo Treaties - https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/buffalo-treaty-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-1.7415670

Peter Ballyntyne Housing - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6591307

North of North - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6595154

Marten Falls Boil Water Advisory - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/marten-falls-first-nation-state-of-emergency-1.7413218

Aboriginal Front Door Society - https://bcfnjc.com/directory-services/listing/aboriginal-front-door-society/

In this episode, Kendall and Riel explore current events in Indigenous news. Everything said in this podcast is simply opinions from two young Indigenous peoples.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(12:00) Peter Ballyntyne Cree Nation Story

(27:00) Contaminated Water - Martin Falls

(47:00) Buffalo Story

(59:00) Métis

On this week's episode of Our Storytellers, we're joined by Sasha Gladu.

Sasha is Cree from Kipohtakaw, Alexander First Nation. She is a mother, a daughter, a grand daughter and a leader in multiple capacities.

She is the leader and co-founder of Aunties Insights, an Indigenous organization that provides education and consulting surrounding youth prevention and harm reduction.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562328783394

Email: [email protected]

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(28:00) Career Journey

(40:00) Aunties Insights

(46:00) Substance Use

(1:04:00) Economic Barriers + Leadership

(1:13:35) United Nations Speech

(1:26:00) Ceremony

On this week's episode of Our Storytellers, we're joined by Emily White and Madeleine Warkentin.

Emily and Madeleine recently finished a research project called Diversity Disconnect, which studied employment barriers facing Indigenous Peoples and people with disabling conditions in rural communities.

The research identified 20 factors that influence employment success and named five recommendations to help overcome recruitment barriers.

You can view the full report here: https://www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect

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Chapters:

(7:50) Starting with Free Rein

(19:00) Research Interviews

(26:00) Service Providers

(35:00) Job Seekers

(48:00) Transportation Barriers

(59:00) Indigenous Populations

(1:10:00) Solutions

On this week’s episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by Hustuees, (Spiritual Place in the Water) Douglas Nichol. Douglas is Heiltsuk, from what today is know as Bella Bella on the central coast of British Columbia.

Doug is a leader, a drug and alcohol counsellor and runs ceremony for his local community on Vancouver Island. He is a traditionalist , traditional pow wow dancer, sweatlodge keeper. He works diligently to reconnect people to ceremony.

Thank you so much to Doug for coming on the podcast. I’m grateful.

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(00:00) Introduction

(10:00) Ceremony Stories

(37:00) Returning Home in a Canoe

(46:00) Family Stories

(1:10:00) DTES Stories

(1:16:00) Ceremony Today

(1:30:00) Vision Stories

(1:56:00) Conclusion

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On this episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by Talaysay Campo. Talaysay is from the shíshálh an Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations, located along the Sunshine Coast in Sechelt, and present day Vancouver. Talaysay is a daughter, an entrepreneur, a health and wellness advocate, a keynote speaker and a leader.

We talk about Talaysay’s family story, her experience modelling, how to live healthy lives, finances and much more.

During the podcast, you’ll learn that Talaysay prioritizes health by recognizing that what we put into our bodies is medicine. Part of this medicine includes what goes on our skin, which is why she created Theda x Nena Natural Face Serum set. The serum is made with ingredients like cedar and sage, that works to support skin elasticity, promote collagen production and much more. The reviews on the website are stellar as well. Check out the serum set here for more information:

https://nenaskincare.com/products/theda-x-nena-natural-face-serum

She is the cofounder of Talaysay Tours, an Indigenous Tourism and Education company. They provide fun and educational land based learning experiences to guests visiting Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, Squamish and Whistler. We highly recommend to check them out if you’re visiting the land, or living on it:

https://www.talaysay.com/

Talaysay is also the CEO of Love the Land Apparel, a clothing company that exists to support Indigenous creativity. All the designs are done by North West Coast and Coast Salish artists, from Squamish, Sechelt, and other nations. Know who makes your clothes by shopping at Love the Land:

https://lovetheland.ca/

If all of these uplifting and capacity building projects aren’t enough, Talaysay is also a model for Supernaturals Modelling. The first only all-Indigenous modelling company. You can view some of Talaysay’s portfolio here:

https://www.supernaturalsmodelling.com/talaysay

You can also follow Talaysay’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/talaysay_campo/?hl=en

Talaysay, thank you so much for being a guest on the podcast!

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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction

(5:36) Indigetarian

(19:00) The Physical

(27:28) Modelling

(46:40) Growing Up

(57:00) Talaysay Tours

(1:10:00) Finances

(1:29:00) Skincare

(1:43:00) Ceremony

On the second part of this episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by Richard Vedan.

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(4:14 ) Treatment of Indigenous Veterans

(12:56) Returning to Indigeneity

(22:40) Forgiving our Fathers

(29:40) Motivation

(35:20 ) Existing in Colonial Systems

(39:32) Next Generations

On this episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by Richard Vedan.

Richard was born in England to an English mother, and belongs to the Secwépemc First Nation through his father, Hector Vedan. Richard is a grandfather, a leader, an educator, a veteran and much more.

Richard spent 11 years in the Royal Canadian Airforce and over 40 years as a social worker and social work educator. He served on the boards of many organizations including the Vancouver Friendship Center, VPD Native Police Society and much more. Richard is an advocate for ensuring Indigenous Veteran stories are preserved.

During the episode, Richard shares stories about growing up with a veteran father in Ontario, his experience in the airforce and in social work and much more.

Thank you so much to Richard for being a guest on the podcast.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

10:00 Interests and Family Stories

19:00 Protocol

23:45 Father's Story

48:36 Youth Years

59:00 Royal Canadian Airforce

1:08:00 Lessons from Military/Ceremony

1:15:00 Should Indigenous Youth join the Military?

1:27:55 Outro

On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Kendall Hill.

Kendall is a proud member of the Turtle clan from the Oneida Nation of the Thames. She is a daughter, a community member and a leader. Kendall received her Bachelors of Business Administration from Trent University with a passion of using this education to advance economic and community development.

In this episode, Kendall and Riel explore current events in Indigenous news. They explore controversial topics including pretendians, taxation laws and much more. Riel and Kendall attempt to take other party’s perspectives in the discussion. Everything said in this podcast is simply opinions from two young Indigenous peoples.

This Podcast is an Audio Exclusive!

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(25:00) Professional Career

(30:00) Housing

(49:00) Taxation Article

(1:14:00) Pretendians