Dene Yati Podcast

Guest: Julian Sylvester talks about his new position and having a fish camp for the youth of Buffalo River Dene Nation

Guest: Jason Bitsuie from Navajo Nation Arizona has been living in Canada for over 22 years and still strong in his language. 

Guest: Micheal Larocque shares his journey with mental health and working along side his wife to help people.

Guest: Chief Teddy Clark shares about signing a new IBA with industry.

Good evening Oilers or Flames?

Guest: Linda Dettanekkeaze from Lac Brochet, MB talks about her education journey and facing all the challenges of moving away and completing post secondary school. Linda will be attending Harvard medical to complete a 1 year program.

Guest: Andrew Antsanen talks about geting a role in the new series "Shoresy", his experience on set and learning about the film industry. Andrew plans on setting up programs to give back to Northern Communities through hockey and boxing/kick boxing programs.

Guest: Melissa Desjarlais shares her journey through sobriety and making positive lifestyle changes. She is now working in her home community of BUffalo River Dene Nation as the addiction worker.

Morning episode live on Facebook and YouTube, Guest is from Janvier Ab Ron janvier talks about writing stories and publishing a book from the Dene oral history.

Guest: Julian Sylvestre talks about making change in his life to live a healthy lifestyle and how important it is to keep culture alive.

Guest: Dwayne Jean Jr from Chipewyan Prairie Dene Nation talks about his journey to the WHL with the Tri-city americans.

Guest: Lucy Anstanen shares about Tthanadelthur the Dene Hero who made peace between the Dene and the Cree. Lucy has been working hard doing her research and sharing the story about Tthandelthur.

Guest: Richie Robillard from Fon du lac talks about his education journey. Living far from home and keeping his language strong

Guest: Morris Neyelle from Deline, NWT shares the prophecies of Etsah Louis Erayah.

Guest: Men of the North CEO Christopher Merasty join hosts Willis to talk about mental health and the programs Men of the North offer.

Guest: Linda St. Pierre from Lac Brochet, MB shares her journey about leaving the far north to pursue an education in acting. Now in Vancouver overcoming obstacles and working towards bringing dene content to the film industry.

Guest: Jim Lemaigre from Clearwater River Dene Nation shares about his work as an RCMP officer and serving as councillor for his nation. 

Guest: Demetria King sharing her findings of northern saskatchewan from a research project.

Guest: Craig Janvier from La Loche, SK shares his journey of overcoming alcohol and being an excellent member of society and a good father for his kids. Craig is now a team lead with Fort Mckay Group of Companies and continues to succeed in this thing we call life.

Guest: Leanne Gailey from La Loche, SK. Leanne sits on the town council and is the principal at the Ducharme Elementary School. She talks about the issues they deal with Mayor and council and the positive change they have been working towards. 

Guest: Marina Nokohoo from Janvier, AB shares stories and teachings from her parents and grandparents out on the land. She is now a knowledge keeper for the school in Janvier and teaches the Dene culture and language.

Guest: Harlan Kingfisher of Smudge the Blades clothing joins me to talk about his clothing line and helping young hockey players succeed away from the rez. Smudge the blades was the winner of 2021 Pow Wow Pitch beating out 1600 Indigenous entrepreneurs. 

Guest: Tyrell Descheny from the Navajo nation shares his journey in becoming a male weaver, we also talk mental health and discuss some challenges from the rez.

Guest: Autumn Larose-Smith candidate for the Provincial Metis Youth Council President. Talks about her platform and shares how she will act if elected as president.

Guest: Maryanne Neal and Shane Janvier share about the Dene Hero Project in La Loche, SK. Dene Hero project is about sharing local stories to preserve  for 7 generations to come.