Go Smudge Yourself

*** When the original Episode 10: 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey mysteriously disappeared RIGHT AFTER I RECORDED IT, my first instinct was to have a meltdown. I wanted to come back to the podcast strong and give you guys the episode you were all waiting for. Everything happens for a reason, though, and I followed my Spirit’s nudging to do a What’s on My Heart episode first. I have n...

This episode features guest host Chelsea Vowel, Metis author, lawyer, educator and proud mother.  In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green and Chelsea Vowel discuss acceptable names for Indigenous Peoples and Settlers, the importance of acknowledging Whiteness and White Privilege, how descendants of Black slaves cannot be Settlers, and why names are always evolving. Mahsi Meduh Thank You ...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the differences between White Saviours and White Allies and how to tell if you're actually a White Saviour even though you mean well. She also provides tips for how to switch from White Saviourism to White Allyship so you can support the Indigenous causes you care about and have the back of the Indigenous Peoples you love.  Mahsi Medu...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses Indigenous Leadership and what traits make a good leader in Indigenous culture. She also compares Indigenous Leadership styles to Western leadership styles and discusses the impacts of colonization and the Indian Act on Indigenous Leadership. Lastly, Jen provides 7 tips for implementing Indigenous Leadership skills into your life, even if...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen defines colonial authenticity markers, lists 6 markers that are consistently used to invalidate Indigenous peoples' identities, as well as discusses 7 alternative ways to be measuring or approaching Indigeneity.  Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You — Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself  The Shareable Infographic for the 6 C...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses blood quantum, how it's used in Canada, its ramifications, and alternatives to how Indigenous peoples should be measuring Indigeneity. (PLEASE NOTE: I dropped my fancy mic...now I sound like a robot for the history sound clips. It's not the entire podcast....I'm sorry lol)  Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You — Buy Me a Coffee Community...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the complexities of being an Indigenous ally, how you can use your White privilege for good, her 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples.  Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You — Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself  Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants  The Shareable Infographi...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen discusses the importance of honouring ally spirits and vicarious trauma during the decolonization process. We speak about the importance of our ancestor's original vision for Turtle Island and leading with ancestral teachings when sharing the land with each other. Show correction: Jen said the Metis predate the Wampum Belt, but she meant to say they...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses five of her top book recommendations for decolonizing your bookshelf! These are the books that will help you have bigger, badder LandBack conversations. What books do you recommend? Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You — Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself  Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants  ---------...

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses cultivating a safe space for your spirit after attending Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces Workshop. Today you will learn how to spot the signs that your spirit doesn't feel safe, how to create a safe space, and what fear, love, sovereignty and colonialism all have to do with it that safe space for your spirit.  Mahsi, Meduh,...