Indigenous 150+

Tune into this weeks #Changemaker episode to meet Indigenous 150+ podcaster Roha Hena as she fan-girl's fellow podcaster Nicole Tornquist, of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, as they speak about allyship, stereotypes and storytelling.   Sign up for news about our podcasts and events: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Kirsten Mathison Kirsten speaks with host and fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster, Shelby Lisk about her personal journey of learning, unlearning and decolonizing her world view as a settler on the territory of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ people, in Metulia (Victoria, BC).  To sign up to the Indigenous 150+ newsletter about the podcast and other Indigenous 150+ event...

Meet Michelle Gowan, Master's Graduate of Medical Anthropology from the  University of Saskatchewan and participant of the Indigenous 150+ Youth Ambassador training programme. Michelle was born and raised on Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, and speaks to Host Raven Richards about how being a defiant teen unleashed her curiosity to study humans, and what continues to spark her curiosity and inspir...

Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Nicole Tornquist speaks about the importance of supporting Indigenous Youth to be the best they can be. Drawing on her own personal experience as a youth, Nicole discusses her role as a National Ambassador of Hope for the WeMatter Campaign and youth organization.  Nicole is from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and is currently serving as their Junior Onekanew (Chief).   This epis...

Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Shelby Lisk, shares her journey as a multi-disciplinary artist and journalist and reflects on why sharing Indigenous stories invite us to re-imagine our relationship to this land and it's people. Shelby is Kanyenhehá:ka from Kenhtè:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory). This episode was hosted and produced by Kirsten Mathison. Check out Shelby's Season 1 Episodes:  "Laughing T...

In celebration of Indigenous People's Day and the 1st anniversary of the Indigenous 150+ podcast, Good Influence is releasing a special series celebrating the young changemakers behind the Indigenous 150+ podcast.

Indigenous 150+ podcasters Naomi Robinson and Kayla Tillapaugh join together to reflect on the training programme and the 40+ episodes and stories that were created and released during Season 1 of the Indigenous 150+ podcast series. They share a special thank you to you, our listeners, and to all those who helped along the way. We will be taking a short break and look forward to bringing you more...

Algonquin multimedia artist, photographer and filmmaker Lindsay Sarazin speaks about pursuing his childhood dream, the power of media, storytelling as a way of healing and the importance of Indigenous stories on the world stage. Host: Naomi Robinson

Filmmaker Shane Belcourt takes us through the evolution of his career as a creative, and speaks about the power of collaboration, mentorship, and how growing up in an artistic and political household has shaped him. Host: Kayla Stephens  

Heperi Mita shares his journey from being an archivist to making his debut film "Merata: How Mum Decolonised The Screen" an intimate portrait and tribute to his trailblazing mother, activist and Māori filmmaker Merata Mita.

Wabanaki artist and filmmaker, Gop Bartibogue discusses his creative process, knowledge sharing, and the important role of failure and making room for joy as his secrets to success. Host: Julianna Peter-Paul

Aimee Dixon and Tyler Cutknife discuss some of the contributing factors behind drinking including family history and peers and choosing sobriety as part of living their best lives for themselves and their families. Host: Straight Up Feather

Lee Allen Genaille, elected Junior Councillor (Junior Onushchekewuk) of Opaskwayak Cree Nation shares his experiences growing up, working together with local youth and his vision for creating positive change in his community. Host: Nicole Tornquist 

Chelsea Mulvale, National Ambassador of Hope Lead at WeMatter speaks about the roles of youth wisdom, community, culture and positive messages in the media to enhance life promotion, and reduce suicide in Indigenous communities. Host: Roha Hena

Rick and Linda Desautel, Sinixt decedents share  their 11 year story of how they fought their way to the Supreme Court of Canada to have the rights of the #Sinixt Nation recognized and the wrongful declaration of their extinction reversed. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh

Ojibwe-Mohawk Elder and grandmother Shirley John, from Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation, speaks from the heart about caring for creation, the importance of prayer and spreading seeds of love for all peoples. Host: Dave Beverly-Foster

Educator, Michelle Schroeder speaks about her Métis heritage and the work she is doing in Abbotsford, British Columbia to help connect and engage secondary school students in Métis culture. Host: Anna Ratzlaff

Environmental advocate and Junior Advisor with the Nunavut Impact Review board, Mia Otokiak shares her memories growing up, the bridging of science and traditional knowledge, mentoring youth and preserving Inuit values. Host: Kayla Stephens

Q'eqchi' researcher and interpreter Pedro Makin discusses the orgins of the Maya Healers' Association, the importance of challlenging perceptions and what he wants the world to know about his Q'eqchi' Maya culture. Host: Michelle Gowan

Dr. James B. Waldram, medical anthropologist with University of Saskatchewan discusses his work with the Maya Healers' Association of Belize and working with them through film to advocate for and challenge misperceptions about traditional Q'eqchi' knowledge. Host: Michelle Gowan

John Croutch, Indigenous cultural competency trainer at UofT and Wikwemikong First Nation member, speaks about experiential learning, allyship, social justice and reimagining education. Host: Roha Hena

Award-winning Vancouver based filmmaker Asia Youngman, of Cree, Métis and Haudenosaunee descent shares the early opportunities that allowed her to find her passion, and feed her imagination, helping to build her confidence and career. Her success not with standing, this episode ends with a strong call to the media industry to better support female Indigenous talent both in front and behind the cam...

In part 2, Chief Matthew Todd Peigen of the Pasqua First Nation discusses how their little Nation searches for big solutions from the impacts of solution mines and other industrial developments which could put their land and water in peril. Host Devon Blind

Chief Matthew Todd Peigen of the Pasqua First Nation discusses the history of Pasqua, sustainability, technology and investing for prosperity. Host Devon Blind