Teachings In The Air

“Movement is Medicine, Motion is Lotion” Teachings in the air is in its 5th season of #StrongMindBodySpiritHeart In this episode, Gerry Oldman shares the space with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, & Recreation Council (ISPARC). Gerry shares personal stories and experiences including health, physical activity, and sports with his guests Richard Peter, Amanda de Faye, Dwayne Roberts, and Da...

“I knew that I had to personally change to be effective, I had to free myself…& believe in change”- Gerry Oleman Welcome to the 13th episode in Season 5 of Teachings in the Air. This week’s episode is titled “Absolute Fairness for All” Gerry shares the space with San’yas team members Kelly Pollock, Arezou Soltani, and Robin Smoker-Peters. Gerry shares a conversation with the team about systemic ra...

Here's another sneak peek at episode one of Teaching in the Air Season 5. After hearing these words we ask: who has inspired you in your journey to healing and wellness? 🙌✨ ⁠ Like what you're hearing? You can listen to this episode and many more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Soundcloud. While you're there, give us a follow so you don't miss our next upload! 🌿🧡 ⁠ #StrongHeartM...

“I just have to say that to our relatives out there, Come Home, fight to get back” – Aaron Nelson-Moody This week’s episode of TIA is titled “The Beauty Way.” Gerry shares the space with Indigenous artists Splash (Aaron Nelson-Moody), Nashmenetanaht (Atheana Picha), and Sydney Pickering to share a discussion about their journeys to becoming Indigenous artists in the modern day. Looking back at how...

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“I heard them sing with hand drums, and I watched them. I could see them identify totally as Indigenous. Just by being in contact with culture.” – Gerry Oldman This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Free Yourself” as Gerry shares the space with his guests Lori Pruce (Director of Indigenous Programs & Relationships) and James Knighton (Indigenous Programs & Relationships Analyst) of...

“We were Very healthy, so let’s go home to that…being healthy” This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Strong Spirits Living in a Diabetes World” Gerry Oldman shares the space with members of the Board of Directors & Staff of the National Indigenous Diabetes Association (NIDA). We had the honor of hosting NIDA board members Margaretta James, Mary Beaucage, and Mike Alexander for a p...

“I just invite you to look around your medicines and pick them up and Use them” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to Season 5 of Teachings In The Air #StrongMindBodySpiritHeart Today’s episode is titled 24/7. Gerry shares some personal moments about difficult times. Gerry spends time reminding himself of the gifts he has when feeling burdensome. Trying to keep fighting when it feels like everything is s...

“What I have is my experience…and that’s what I’m going to share with you” – Gerry Oldman This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is a special. Gerry Oldman was called on by the faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to do a presentation on substance abuse disorder. Gerry shares a firsthand experience with substance abuse, stories, teachings, and fallbac...

“Let it come to an end, don’t carry that negativity, put it down.” – Gerry Oldman Season 5 continues the theme of Strong #MindBodySpiritHeart. Today's episode is titled “Tsilkst” which normally means 5, or the end. This episode is a personal journey of Gerry and how he helped strengthen his mind. Putting down things that weigh on our whole being like negativity, the past, and learning to let go, F...

“The power of our energy and spirit is so incredible, vast, and wonderful” – Jeremy Ratt This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air, Gerry shares space with special guest Jeremy Ratt, host of the CBC podcast PIECES. A podcast dedicated to the journey of self discovery, understanding his roots, and identity. The episode of TIA titled “Breaking the Identity Trap” and is a conversation about Indigen...

In this episode, Gerry discusses anti-Indigenous racism, it's impacts, and strategies for moving through a world steeped with it's share of racist people. Gerry shares his thoughts on pathways towards healing for Indigenous peoples and racists alike.

“So, what’s our destination? It’s a bright future” - Gerry Oldman Content Note: Teachings In The Air periodically introduces content that may impact the wellbeing of individuals who have experienced corresponding traumas in their own lives. Such individuals are encouraged to have necessary supports (such as Elders, counsellors, your doctor or therapist or a trusted friend or relative) accessible i...

“The word Health is referring to Mind, Body, and Spirit..but to achieve that, first accept my body.” – Gerry Oldman Join us today on Teachings in the Air for another Movement is Medicine episode. Gerry Oldman hosts his guest Elijah Buffalo from the Metawewin podcast. Elijah tunes in from Paris, France to discuss health, movement, and development with Gerry. Sharing personal stories of their growth...

“When you respect a tool, it performs for you!” - Gerry Oldman This episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Under the Influence” where Gerry shares space with the Trauma of Money and Decolonizing Money teams. Gerry Oldman hosts his guests Chantel Chapman and Vicky auf der Mauer in a conversation about their platform and steps for demystifying complications of money and finances. Find our more a...

“We’re blessed that we have these gems. By gems, I mean Native communities that have held teachings of the heart, for humanity.” – Dr. Lee Brown The 2nd episode of Season 5 is called “Witness”, Gerry Oldman shares a discussion with guest and friend Dr. Lee Brown. Dr. Lee Brown is the former Director of the Institute of Aboriginal Health in the College of Health Disciplines, and the Co-author of “T...

“That’s what I’d like to address this season, is to help us understand how our mind, our body, and our spirit can be weakened, but more importantly, how we can Strengthen it” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman and the brand new Season 5 titled “Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Spirit.” This is episode one of the new season, where Gerry discusses what he hope...

“My guidelines to live by today are to accept my original self, not try be anybody else, but to know who I am.” - Gerry Oldman The final episode of TIA Season 4 is "Saying Hello". Gerry’s shares his road to reconciliation and encourages us to say hello to our problems so we can say goodbye to them. The episode allows Gerry to share deep feelings, teachings surrounding Reconciliation. Gerry teaches...

Teachings In The Air has collaborated with the National Indigenous Diabetes Association for Part 1 of Diabetes & Safety in Ceremony. Gerry shares space with Dr. Karen Hill M.D from Mohawk Nation and Elder Treffrey Deerfoot from the Siksika Nation and Blood Tribe of the Blackfoot Nation. Gerry, Treffrey and Karen break down what diabetes is, how it affects our bodies and how we may incorporate our...

"Whatever way you can find peace, I encourage you” – Gerry Oldman Let the Ceremony Begin! Gerry shares his personal journey and relationship to Ceremony. He says he is still on the learning path and changing as he goes. If you’re unsure about ceremony, Gerry encourages you to Let the Ceremony Begin!

“Because of retrieving my spirit, I achieved a lot of my goals." Gerry teaches us how to commit to love and shares how he retrieved his spirit. He teaches us about commitment, love, and wellness to achieve our personal goals. This extraordinarily personal episode shares the many ways that Gerry has asked found help, positivity, and teachings that led him back to his spirit. Cuystwi! (Let’s go!)

“To me, the Uncles and Aunties, WE'RE the teachers...” – Gerry Oldman Today’s episode is a panel recording of the Ask Aunty/Ask Uncle panel from the Cloud Connections Conference(CCC) which was hosted by the Indigenous Youth Wellness team, February 16-18. “Aunties and Uncles” is hosted by Savannah Minoose, alongside Gerry, Naomi Bob and Sarain Squakin of the IYW team. They discuss the importance of...

“I encourage you to embrace yourself as who YOU ARE.” – Gerry Oldman “Indigenous Is..” is the theme of the fourth season of Teachings In The Air. All My Relations is a very personal insight into all that surrounds identity and what makes you, YOU. Gerry covers subjects like ancestry, status, community, healing, growth, family and the teachings he carries with him. Gerry reminds us that the teachin...

“A lot of the podcasts I do, what I hear coming from my guests is Love, and Love is a commitment.” Today’s episode of Teachings In The Air is called “Cradle to the Grave.” Gerry Oldman hosts his guests from NITEP(The Indigenous Teacher Education Program) Marny Point, Teneille Shea, Jennifer Anaquod, and Johanna Sam. NITEP began as an elementary teacher education program in 1974, in response to nee...

"Laughter has opened me up and freed me, to be me.." - Gerry Gerry teaches us that Laughter is Medicine. He shares the way humour has been an important aspect of Indigenous life and community. This episode delves into how laughing can help us by bringing joy and happiness, even the most difficult of times. Laughter is Medicine is a look into one of the many ways we can heal and unite as a people.