Radicle Narrative

On this episode Mylan sits down with Raymond Fox Jr, from Sweet Grass Indian Reserve and grew up in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Besides being a goalkeeper for the USask Men's Soccer team, Raymond is deeply committed to his community and passionate about fostering the next generation of indigenous athletes.

As he pursues his education degree at the Indian Teachers Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Saskatchewan, Raymond also finds time to actively promote community sport camps and program for indigenous youth. Through his involvement, he aims to inspire and mentor young indigenous athletes, empowering them to pursue their dreams in sports and beyond. Raymond's dedication to nurturing talent and encouraging a sense of belonging in the sporting world has made him a notable figuring both on and off the field.

Listen in as we discuss his experiences with soccer, training regime, and his take on working with indigenous communities .

Rickylee is widely recognized for her memorable portrayal of Chardonnay in the acclaimed film "Boy," directed by the talented Taika Waititi. Her impressive acting credits also include notable roles in "Waka Warriors" a TV series that follows a crew on ocean voyaging canoes, and "This is Piki." With a solid foundation in theater, she has extensively performed and toured alongside the esteemed Hawaiki Tū Haka Theatre Company. Rickylee has also made her mark in Canada, captivating audiences with haka workshops at prominent events like the Sākihiwē Festival and Edge of the World Festival and visited various provinces and communities. 
In late 2018, Rickylee's passion for the creative process led her to embark on a new journey behind the scenes, leading her to join Sweetshop & Green in 2019. She wholeheartedly dedicates herself to First Nations Indigenous based projects as Development Assistant well on her way to becoming a full time producer in television and various film projects. Much of her work is of ensuring that authentic voices and identities play a vital role in preserving and safeguarding cultural heritage, as well as the cultural and indigenous representation is sound and honest. Rickylee's commitment to fostering inclusivity and genuine representation shines through her work.
We discuss colonialism, acting, theatre, travel and production. This is another great episode that advocates for not only indigenous actors, but for more indigenous people and representation doing the work behind the scenes and camera. 
Listen where ever you get your podcasts…

Dr. Gina Starblanket, belonging to the Cree and Saulteaux tribes, is an esteemed member of the Star Blanket Cree Nation located in Treaty 4 territory. She holds the position of associate professor in the school of Indigenous governance at the University of Victoria. Dr. Starblanket's areas of expertise encompass Indigenous political orders, Indigenous-settler relationships, and Indigenous feminism. She actively engages in research related to these topics.

As the principal investigator of the SSHRC-funded Prairie Relationality Network, Dr. Starblanket has contributed significantly to the field. Additionally, she has co-authored the book titled "Storying Violence: Unravelling Colonial Narratives in the Stanley Trial" (ARP: 2020) and served as a co-editor for "Visions of the Heart: Issues Involving Indigenous Peoples in Canada" (OUP: 2019). Her scholarly pursuits primarily revolve around the study of Indigenous political life, addressing subjects such as decolonization, gender, Indigenous feminism, treaty implementation, and relationality.
You can find her on Twitter at @gstarblanket.

Recommended Book Titles:

Storying Violence

Making Space for Indigenous Feminism

Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships- Shalene Jobin

The Big Melt- Emily Riddle

Part Two of Three with Antonio Valladares On this episode we sit down with NYC-based fitness expert Antonio Valladares who has been involved with the North American fitness and health scene for decades!  Antonio speaks out against problematic wellness, fitness and health approaches being touted today by influencers, grifters, and business peoples. Listen in as Antonio lays the North American historical foundations to much of the fitness and wellness approaches that now exist in mainstream western culture. Antonio is currently in nursing school and is now dedicating time to studying and writing. 

References:

Mika Lafond is nêhiyaw iskwêw from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. She resides in Treaty 6 territory. She is a mother, educator and author. Mika graduated from the Indian Teachers Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Saskatchewan and went on to design the Kihtwam program to engage high school youth in her community. She completed a MFA and published a bilingual poetry book. Her passion in Indigenous education has led her to pursue language revitalization, nation-building, and land based education. She is currently instructing ITEP classes and is a director of the iyinisiwin Story Institute Incorporated.

Shownotes:

Nipê-wânîn book

Mylan sits down as a guest with Decolonized Buffalo to discuss indigenous media, The Radicle Narrative Podcast, Parenting, Language Learning and Politics.

Decolonized Buffalo Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbCdJwIdDxEorSGKYaITsQ