Dakota House, founder of Going Miles and actor in North of Sixty, discusses his journey of overcoming challenges and empowering Indigenous communities. He emphasizes the importance of awareness, community, and persistence in pursuing success.

Dakota shares insights on mentorship, personal growth, and the negative influences of social media on young people. He also talks about his acting career and the significance of the TV show North of Sixty in representing Indigenous life. Dakota's organization, Going Miles, aims to motivate, inspire, lead, empower, and succeed with Indigenous youth through workshops and entertainment.

In this conversation, host Michael LaRocque also discusses the importance of learning from past mistakes and experiences, the going MILES program's impact on Indigenous communities, the dangers of alcohol, and the need to break free from societal distractions. Dakota emphasizes the power of mentors and role models, the importance of physical activity and self-defence, and the need to be aware of media manipulation. Dakota also shares his upcoming projects and offers advice for aspiring actors.

Quotes

"This computer day and age, this social media day and age got a lot tougher because all of the things that they're subjected to and everything that they see."

"When our ego starts controlling us, you're out of control."

"Alcohol comes from the Arabic word Akul, which means eater of souls."

"You have to learn it. You have to live it as well."

"The program in place, you know, it's like people think that no one can understand them."

"Alcohol is the leading cause of some of the most violent deaths, broken homes, child apprehension, some of the most heinous crimes that you could imagine."

Links

Going MILES

Dakota's Instagram