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Teddy Manywounds returns with season two of the We Are Here podcast, reflecting on five years of work with First Nations communities and introducing a new focus on elder wisdom from the Tsuut'ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations located in Treaty 7. 

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From my home fire to yours, we are here, we have been here, and I'm excited that you are here listening with us.

Sīyísgáàs (Thank you, Tsuut’ina) Îsniyés (Thank you, Stoney) 

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Ellery Starlight discusses the history of warriors and their importance of warriorship in our current time.  How do we foster community initiatives that can lead to greater support for those that considered themselves warriors?  We will discuss importance of our First Nations worldview and specifically the Tsuut’ina Nations views on what it means to be a warrior. 

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Elder Vera Marie Crowchild shares with us some history of the Tsuut'ina people, including how important traditions, language, and ways of being are and how they have changed the Tsuut'ina people today. Elder Crowchild tells us stories about the Tsuut'ina and how the strength of a people continues to shape the future. 

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Elder Valentina Fox shares what it means to be educated and why education is so important to this current generation. Elder Valentina Fox explains how traditional education contributes to the development of sustainable and thriving futures within the Stoney Nakoda Nation. What opportunities will education create for younger generations to inherit more than wealth—cultural pride, knowledge, and community resilience. 

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Elders Micheal and Violet Meguinis explore celebrations and how they have changed over the decades. How do we continue to weave our traditional ways of celebrating in this current day? What is the role that younger generations can play in helping to create these celebrations on the Tsuut’ina Nation? We must continue to celebrate! 

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Stoney Nakoda Nation (Mini Thni) Council Woman Krista Hunter discusses the importance of cultural pride, traditional practices, and how reconnecting with First Nations culture can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. CouncilwomanHunter shares the significance of traditional attire and the role of clothing and beadwork in cultural expression and identity. She also shares her knowledge of the differences between tribal symbolism and the gifting of First Nations sacred objects. 

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 Elder Regena Crowchild of the Tsuut’ina Nation shares her decades of immense knowledge on Treaties that First Nations entered into with the Crown. Elder Crowchild shares the Spirit and Intent of Treaties from her Tsuut’ina Nation perspective and also known as “The Treaty Godmother.” Elder Crowchild has been on the front lines as a Council woman, advocating to ensure that First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights are implemented and honoured by the Crown. 

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Elder Aroha Crowchild of the Tsuut’ina Nation discusses from her international perspective, natural laws from her Māori- Aotearoa lens. Elder Crowchild moved to the Tsuut’ina Nation in the mid-70’s and walks with a unique outlook of our seven sacred teachings from both a Plains First Nation and Māori viewpoint.  Elder Aroha shares through humour and singing her perspective on natural laws and Indigenous worldview. 

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 Elder Jackie Lefthand of the Stoney Nakoda Nation (Mini Thni) shares the role of Two Spirited Peoples and their historical roles within their communities. They share the challenges, stereotypes, and the current space they created for Indigenous Two Spirited Peoples. Jackie also shares their experiences with being a part of Pride Calgary and the broader LGBTQTS++ community. 

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Elder Peter Manywounds shares his knowledge on the history of the Tsuut’ina perspective on technology and data sovereignty and the role it played in making the Tsuut’ina Nation a  progressive First Nation steeped in traditions and modern ways of being. Elder Manywounds discusses the history on how Tsuut’ina helped to write Section 35 into the Canadian constitution and the current role of walking in balance in both worlds in the fast-paced world we live in, while retaining what makes us unique as First Nations. 

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