The Deadly Uncle Podcast

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 10

Trent and Curt sit down with Wayne T. Jackson.

Wayne Jackson is a nêhiyaw language advocate & revitalizer who’s desire is to promote the nêhiyaw language to be uplifted where our next generation has an opportunity to pass on to the subsequent future generations. Wayne works as the lead for the Bachelor of Arts in nêhiyawêwin at University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills and am instructor. Wayne is also the Director of the nêhiyawê Cultural Institute & is promoting nêhiyaw language immersion as the best means of transmitting language & culture.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 9

Curt and Trent sit down with Mat.

Mathew Patenaude is from Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement a few hours north of Edmonton. He is a professional musician, program liaison for Victim Services with the Government of Alberta, and an active community member sitting on several boards and committees.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 8 Curt and Trent talk with Emil Starlight.

Danit’ada (Hello), my name is Emil Starlight, I am Dene from the Tsuut'ina Nation. I am a filmmaker, photographer, graphic designer, audio producer, and content creator which is all housed under my company Limelight Multimedia.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 7 Curt and Trent talk with aspiring Bluegrass musician Zach Willier.

Zach Willier is a 18 year old indigenous singer, songwriter and fiddler who comes from Sucker Creek First Nation but is currently based out of Edmonton where he is performing at many different events all over the city. In April 2022 he was asked by the Royal Canadian National Geographic society to represent Alberta at the launch for the decade of indigenous languages in Ottawa. In March 2023 he released his first album which includes nine of his original songs. Zach loves to bring back old songs as well as writing his own songs for performing, to showcase his own unique style of singing and playing.

If you are in distress and need someone to talk too please reach out to the Hope For Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310. The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer: counselling crisis intervention Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 6

Curt and Trent talk to Tony about his journey from the streets of Edmonton back to his Culture.

Tony - Toosick is an Indigenous recording artist, motivational speaker and powwow dancer. He grabs his audience’s attention with inspiring lyrics and catchy melodies as he tells real life stories of growing up as a young Indigenous male in the projects of inner city Edmonton AB. In his adult years he has made a real effort to reconnect with his Indigenous roots and works to draw attention to traditions, local communities and causes that he is passionate about such as the MMIW movement. He had the opportunity to perform at many venues like Wicked Woods Music Festival, Thunderchild Powwow, multiple community events & even the BMO Centre! This year he has taken many opportunities to speak to youth at schools and on reserves, telling his story with the hopes of inspiring them to dream big and create opportunities for themselves.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 5 Curt sits down and talks with Blair Gladue.

Magoo Crew teaches youth about clean living, treating others with respect. Blair Gladue runs the Magoo Crew. He says his two-hour shows teach about clean living, staying away from drugs and alcohol and treating others with love and respect.

“If you can change one person out of 100, who knows what will come out of it?"

Blair Gladue

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 3 we speak with Indigenous Entrepreneur Darrell Brertton Jr.

Darrell Joe Brertton is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. He's been dancing & traveling the powwow trail ever since he could walk. Darrell shares Aboriginal Awareness at school bookings and community events throughout the year within Edmonton & throughout Alberta. Darrell's passion is traveling the powwow trail across Canada & USA, as well as enriching, empowering, and educating everyday people to grow and multiply their money compared to collecting dust in the bank. Darrell actually won second place in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the World's Largest Gathering of Nations Powwow. He will showcase the pride he has for his culture, creating multiple sources of income, and putting people before profits.

Darrell is on a mission to improve the communication gap between administration and membership for Indigenous organizations across Turtle Island. Darrell currently has over 35 Clients using the Communikit App technology, adding 2-3 new clients every single month because of the value the technology brings to the Nation and or Tribal Council.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 2 we talk with the owner of Tee Pee Treats Cuisine, Curtis Cardinal.

Curtis began selling bannock out of his backpack at Edmonton-area powwows in 2010. Today, his bannock journey continues with Tee Pee Treats and an invitation for people of all walks to try a taste of the good life — the bannock life!

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode #1 We talk with Kirby Redwood.

Kirby Redwood is Saulteaux-Cree from Cowessess First Nation and has called Moh'Kinsstis (Blackfoot for “the place where the two rivers meet”, the Bow and Elbow rivers) his home for over 45 years. Serving as a professional and volunteer in the social services sector for over 30 years, Kirby is a recognized and highly esteemed leader within the sector. He has experience in the areas of children services, adult education, cultural initiatives, and social services. Holding a BA in Justice Studies, MA in Leadership and MBA, Kirby values the role of formal education and the possibilities this path offers in relationship to his traditional ways of being. Kirby explains, “when we create ethical space between Indigenous and Western ways of knowing, we open the doors to personal and community wellness.”