Still Here Still Healing

In this episode I speak with Tristen Durocher who is a youth from Northern Saskatchewan leading a walk from La Ronge, SK to Regina, SK to oppose the governments decision to vote against a bill for a suicide prevention plan.

Still Here Still Healing turns 1! In this episode I pay tribute to the residential school survivors that trusted me with their stories. I discuss the ups and downs of my first year as a podcaster, and share the plans for what's next.

What happens when a Cree and a Nigerian start dating? A lot of culture exchange, learning, and interesting conversations. What happens when we get bored during Covid19? We record a podcast episode!

My partner Zach shares what it's like to be an immigrant in Canada and why he thinks it's important to learn about Indigenous culture and history.

Louise Halfe is an award-winning Cree author from Saskatoon. She attended Blue Quills Residential School in Alberta, on this episode she speaks about her experience there, the trauma she has faced as a result, as well as the healing that has taken place in her life.

Marlene is from Flying Dust First Nation and attended residential school in Beauval, SK. She has experienced trauma during her time at school, but she has overcome many obstacles which have led her to a path of healing, helping others, and advocating for youth.

Frank is from La Ronge, Saskatchewan and attended the Timber Bay residential school. Listen to his story of survival and how he dealt with his past issues with addiction, religion, and intergenerational trauma.

Mary is an 80 year old woman from Ontario, living in Saskatchewan with her grand-daughter. Listen to Mary's stories of survival and how her grand-daughter helped her get back to their roots.