Talks With A Fox Podcast

In this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit!  

Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Community Planner for her own First Nation, a public servant with the Province of British Columbia and an employee with the Community Initiatives Unit for Indigenous Services Canada in the BC Region.

Elaine has spent over 20 years in over 100 communities across Canada to promote healing and wellness. She is a partner of an Indigenous owned and operated planning company called Alderhill Planning Inc. who are recognized as leading experts in Indigenous community planning.

Most recently Elaine led the Path Forward Women & Girls Safety Community Sessions which brought individuals together to talk about a path forward to create a plan with tangible action items and solutions for individuals, families and communities. This work was initiated as a response to the MMIWG National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice. Elaine is a first-time author of “Calling My Spirit Back” which discusses tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. This book is welcome and much needed contribution to that dialogue, not only in its vivid details but in its approach to healing.

To learn more about Elaine Alec’s journey and her book, "Calling My Spirit Back”, visit:

YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/elainealec

IG: www.instagram.com/elaine_alec_writer_speaker

FB: www.facebook.com/ElaineAlec

Website: www.elainealec.com

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Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team🦊

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In this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit!  

Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Community Planner for her own First Nation, a public servant with the Province of British Columbia and an employee with the Community Initiatives Unit for Indigenous Services Canada in the BC Region.

Elaine has spent over 20 years in over 100 communities across Canada to promote healing and wellness. She is a partner of an Indigenous owned and operated planning company called Alderhill Planning Inc. who are recognized as leading experts in Indigenous community planning.

Most recently Elaine led the Path Forward Women & Girls Safety Community Sessions which brought individuals together to talk about a path forward to create a plan with tangible action items and solutions for individuals, families and communities. This work was initiated as a response to the MMIWG National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice. Elaine is a first-time author of “Calling My Spirit Back” which discusses tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. This book is welcome and much needed contribution to that dialogue, not only in its vivid details but in its approach to healing.

To learn more about Elaine Alec’s journey and her book, "Calling My Spirit Back”, visit: 

YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/elainealec

IG: www.instagram.com/elaine_alec_writer_speaker

FB: www.facebook.com/ElaineAlec

Website: www.elainealec.com

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Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team🦊

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For our Love Series Finale, I had a fantastic time talking to Desiree and Shelby who are truly kindred spirits, and whose love for each other complements their union.  Desiree, who you met in Season 1 returns with her other half to share their love story and all the things that make it sweet!

Desiree Morrisseau Keesick is anishinaabe, born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End with maternal ties to Crane River, MB and paternal ties to Grassy Narrows First Nation. Shelby is anishinaabe and Belgian/french Canadian also born in Winnipeg with paternal ties to Sagkeeng First Nation. They’ve been together for three and a half years and share a home with their two fur babies, Mr Kitty and Boots.

Join us in the final episode of the Love Series as we celebrate healthy, loving, passionate and joyful relationships with these two beautiful souls!
 
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 Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. 

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Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team🦊

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This episode introduces us to the love birds behind Diary of Two Teachers, India and William Garcia-Morel. They take us through their journey as best friends and share their wisdom in parenting, as well as  the everyday stuff that makes their union beautiful and unique. 

India has been a K-6 public school teacher for the past 10 years, and Will is in his 4th year teaching high school English. They are a blended family of 6, with two girls and two boys. India is a Lumbee from Lumberton, NC and Will is Puerto Rican/Honduran from the New Orleans Metropolitan area. Serendipity brought India and Will together, and their dedication and devotion to each other and God keeps their relationship strong.

Tune in and sit back as India and Will's colourful personalities and love for each other shines through, inspiring those who are enjoying the single journey and those who are navigating life with their partner. 

To follow India and Will's exciting journey as teachers, parents, husband and wife, follow their page on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/diaryoftwoteachers/

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 Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. 

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In this episode we welcome Guy and Stephen, who we are excited to feature in our Love Series.

Guy Robert Morin is of Cree descent and a member of the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, Alberta. Guy is a graduate of the University of Alberta where he earned his Bachelor of Education degree. He went on to earn his Masters in Education from Gonzaga University in Washington State. Guy has worked in Education for almost 24 years, first as a teacher, a Vice Principal, a Principal, and just recently as an Education Director.

Stephen Haney grew up on the east coast, in Saint John New Brunswick. Currently he works for Alberta Health Services at the COVID Assessment Centre.  He has aspirations to get a job in a hospital as a Unit Clerk, as that is what he studied for in school.

Guy and Stephen's story started at a mutual friend's Barbecue in Calgary, followed by many memorable experiences they have shared throughout their marriage. They have been together for 17 years and married for 13. Tune in to hear Guy and Stephen's colourful love story, a lot of laughter, and many sentimental moments!

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Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team🦊

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In this episode,  we welcome Tillie and Jesse, who are the first couple we feature in our Love Series. Read on to learn more about who Tillie and Jesse are, and tune in to hear their beautiful love story.  

 Oki, my name is Tillie Torpey. I am an enrolled member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and also a descendent of the Navajo and Rocky Boy Cree tribes. I was raised in Plummer, ID on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation with both of my parents and two older brothers. Jesse and I have been married for about two years and together for three. We share four kids together. I also have my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and I work as the Social Media Coordinator. Currently I am going to school for esthetics and will be graduating this April. As a hobby and passion, I love to bead and make moccasins. 

Jesse DesRosier Assinaipooyii (Cree Speaker) born in the month of the big snow I was given my Blackfoot name when I was 3 days old by my great, great grandmother Matooyoh’kimakii Mary Ground who lived to be 107. Since I was a child, I’ve had a deep interest in my Niipatapiisinaan kii Nitsiipuhwahsin “Blackfoot ways of life and Language” as well as expressing that interest through artwork. I am a graduate of the Cutswood Immersion School or “Niitsipuhwahsin” (2003, 8th grade) Later I graduated from Browning High School.  Afterward I served four years fighting dragons for Uncle Sam (in the United States Marine Corps) 2007-2011. When I returned home, I eventually started school in 2013 at the University of Montana Missoula, where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies. I then started working at the immersion school, Piegan Institute, teaching the Blackfoot language as well as Blackfeet Community College and online at Yale University. Artwork is another passion and I have been doing Ledger Artwork since 2015, incorporating traditional designs with contemporary themes. I have been very active in advocating for language, veteran health and Badger Two Medicine. I am a proud husband to Tillie Torpey and father of four amazing, wild rug rats. I am an amateur cage fighter and I believe there are many paths for healing trauma through language, artwork, and mixed martial arts.

 •  To view Tillie and Jesse's artwork, visit their artist pages on Instagram:
·   Tillie's Artwork: @walkingthundesigns

·   Jesse's Artwork: @pikuniboy_media

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Tune into Talks With A Fox Podcast as host Andrea True Joy Fox & guest co-host Blackfoot Scientist, Corey Gray talk all things fun & fascinating including what’s ahead for Season 2 and much more!

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In this episode, Andrea reflects on all her incredible guests from Season 1 and shares what she has learned from them. Tune in to hear some valuable life lessons that will help you start off your new year with a wealth of knowledge, a positive mindset and a new excitement for 2021! 

Featuring the teachings of:
- Joy SpearChief-Morris, Champion Athlete, Woman in Leadership
- Rilee Manybears, World Indigenous Games Gold Medalist, Wellness Champion
- Jacqueline Ahcahkoskwew, Teacher, Woman in Leadership
- Ryan Fahey, Author, "Your Best Decade", Wellness Educator
- Angelica Chrysler, Entrepreneur, Hair & Makeup Artist
- Francine Cunningham, Author, "On/Me", Artist
- Brandi Morin, Award-winning Journalist, Woman's Advocate
- Aspen Matis, Author, "Your Blue is Not My Blue" & "Girl in the Woods"
- Verna Volker, Native Women Running Founder, Teacher, Wellness Champion
- Corey Gray, Gravitational Wave Scientist
- Brooks Arcand-Paul, VP Indigenous Bar Association, Lawyer
- Julia Rose Sutherland, Artist, Social Justice Advocate
- Macyn Morning Bull, Champion Basketball Player, Youth Leader
- Mya Beaudry, Entrepreneur, Owner-Kokom Scrunchies, Youth Leader
- Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick, Owner-Makeupbydcmk, Woman in Leadership
- Lynne-Marie Angus, Sisters Sage Owner, Wellness Business Owner
- Sunshine Tenasco, Pow wow Pitch CEO, HerBraids, Author, "Nibi's Water Song"

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Sunshine Tenasco is a First Nations mommy of four funny kids from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. She is a social entrepreneur and author who believes that business is an exciting place where people can create positive change.  

Sunshine launched Her Braids in 2015, which is a business that aims to create awareness about the issues of clean drinking water in First Nations communities through beaded pendants, workshops and her children's book, “Nibi’s Water Song”.  Her Braids has committed to donating 10% of their profits to the David Suzuki Foundations, The Blue Dot movement. 

She is also the CEO of Pow Wow Pitch, which aims to give Indigenous entrepreneurs the platform to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavours and a chance to win start-up cash and mentorship.  Sunshine hopes to help cultivate the culture of entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities. 

In this episode, Sunshine’s bright and powerful voice serves up inspiration through her humanitarian spirit and bold business influence and brilliance. She breathes life into the many parts of her world-education, entrepreneurship, writing and her most important role-motherhood. Sunshine symbolizes the resilience, strength and spirit of Indigenous women who are bringing their communities forward through prosperity and healing. 

To learn more about Sunshine Tenasco’s businesses and activism, visit:

• Her Braids Website: https://www.herbraids.com/
• Her Braids IG: https://www.instagram.com/herbraids/
• Pow Wow Pitch Website: https://www.powwowpitch.org/
• Pow Wow Pitch IG: https://www.instagram.com/pow_wow_pitch/

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In this episode Lynn-Marie Angus co-owner of Sisters Sage, shares her inspirational story of starting and running a successful business with her sister Melissa. Sisters Sage is a unique brand that creates many beautiful products that are culturally connected and handcrafted by two talented Indigenous women from the Gitxaala, Nisga'a, and Metis Nations. Sisters Sage creates Indigenous wellness and self-care products using traditional knowledge and ingredients. You will feel motivated, inspired and uplifted when you hear our conversation with Sisters Sage in this episode!

• To connect with and learn more about Sisters Sage visit:
Website: www.sisterssage.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sisterssage/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/indigenousbathproducts/

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