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Today's episode of Uncomfortable Conversations features Crystal "Zee" Hardy, an Anishnawbe-kwe and hand drummer from Bliinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishnabek in Northern Ontario. Crystal’s Spirit name is Zongwe Binesikwe, which means Sounding Thunderbird Woman.
Zongwe Binesikwe is the host and brainchild behind Under the Same Stars podcast and decolonizes your airwaves on Zee's Place Radio Show. She is a featured author in Lighting the North - An Anthropology of Feminism and Cultural Diversity from Across the Nation available Fall 2020.
Her storytelling is guided by Spirit and is related to her personal healing journey as an Indigenous Woman, creating Unity, and decolonizing healing practices. She devotes her life to bringing light and love into the world.
In today's episode you will learn:
- Crystal's story of growing up as an Indigenous Woman in Northern Ontario.
- The reality that the BIPOC community is facing right now around being tired of being an advocate; and the importance of White people using their voices to help advocate, educate and continue to UN-Learn racial biases
- Breaking down and explaining the meaning of the word "Decolonization"
- And so much more...
Remember, if you feel uncomfortable at all during the conversations, we invite you to sit in it, that’s what these episodes are about.
"...this is how we start a revolution. This is how we change together is by learning and growing, but it starts with us. " Crystal Hardy
Thank you so much for tuning in. If you loved this episode, reach out to the contributor in the show notes! And if you love this podcast, leave us a rating and review – it means so much to us content creators and helps us know what content is really helpful for you!
Until next time everyone Make Waves, Move Mountains, & Blaze Trails.
Listen to Crystal’s past Episode on the podcast here: Episode 055 - Zongwe Binesikwe - Breaking The Cycle of Disadvantage
Connect with Crystal Online:
Email Crystal
Facebook: Zongwe Binesikwe
Instagram: @zongwebinesikwe
Website: www.zongwebinesikwe.com
Lighting the North Book: Pre-Order Here
Zee’s Place Radio Show: CILU 102.7fm
Podcast: Under the Same Stars
Order the book Seven Fallen Feathers as recommended by Crystal Here: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga, Michaela Washburn, et al.
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By Sarah Swain, Lifestyle Entrepreneur & Business StrategistToday's episode of Uncomfortable Conversations features Crystal "Zee" Hardy, an Anishnawbe-kwe and hand drummer from Bliinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishnabek in Northern Ontario. Crystal’s Spirit name is Zongwe Binesikwe, which means Sounding Thunderbird Woman.
Zongwe Binesikwe is the host and brainchild behind Under the Same Stars podcast and decolonizes your airwaves on Zee's Place Radio Show. She is a featured author in Lighting the North - An Anthropology of Feminism and Cultural Diversity from Across the Nation available Fall 2020.
Her storytelling is guided by Spirit and is related to her personal healing journey as an Indigenous Woman, creating Unity, and decolonizing healing practices. She devotes her life to bringing light and love into the world.
In today's episode you will learn:
- Crystal's story of growing up as an Indigenous Woman in Northern Ontario.
- The reality that the BIPOC community is facing right now around being tired of being an advocate; and the importance of White people using their voices to help advocate, educate and continue to UN-Learn racial biases
- Breaking down and explaining the meaning of the word "Decolonization"
- And so much more...
Remember, if you feel uncomfortable at all during the conversations, we invite you to sit in it, that’s what these episodes are about.
"...this is how we start a revolution. This is how we change together is by learning and growing, but it starts with us. " Crystal Hardy
Thank you so much for tuning in. If you loved this episode, reach out to the contributor in the show notes! And if you love this podcast, leave us a rating and review – it means so much to us content creators and helps us know what content is really helpful for you!
Until next time everyone Make Waves, Move Mountains, & Blaze Trails.
Listen to Crystal’s past Episode on the podcast here: Episode 055 - Zongwe Binesikwe - Breaking The Cycle of Disadvantage
Connect with Crystal Online:
Email Crystal
Facebook: Zongwe Binesikwe
Instagram: @zongwebinesikwe
Website: www.zongwebinesikwe.com
Lighting the North Book: Pre-Order Here
Zee’s Place Radio Show: CILU 102.7fm
Podcast: Under the Same Stars
Order the book Seven Fallen Feathers as recommended by Crystal Here: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga, Michaela Washburn, et al.