Indigenous 150+

What role does youth engagement play in leadership development? What role does it play in building relationships and meaningful careers? Host Sam Bird speaks with veteran youth engagement expert Jocelyn Formsma , CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) about how her extensive experience on youth councils led to her on path to leading a national organization.      In addition t...

How should young people be compensated for their time and expertise? What constitutes fair remuneration? What challenges do young people face when it comes to requesting compensation?  Host Sam Bird digs into these questions as well as the hidden costs of youth engagement that Indigenous young people often bear when they are consulted.  The episode guests include: Riley Yesno -  Former member of t...

How are young people reforming practices within youth councils? How have Indigenous young people led policy change that has improved the lives of Indigenous people and Canadians more widely?  How are youth creating systemic change in the institutions they are a part of?   Host Sam Bird explores these questions with a range of youth leaders including: Riley Yesno - Former member of the Prime Minist...

What are the mechanics of effective youth engagement? How do you create an environment where everyone present feels comfortable to participate?  In other words, how do you get Shy Native Youth to speak up? What do you do when Indigenous youth are speaking up and they're tremendously pissed off?  Our host for this series, Sam Bird, explores these questions through conversations with three Indigenou...

What role does identity and culture play in the lives of Indigenous youth? How is one's sense of identity impacted when representing the voices of Indigenous youth to a larger institution? What is required for youth to fully engage? Our host Sam Bird explores these questions through conversations with: Brian Pottle (Former President of the National Inuit Youth Council) Christine Tootoo (National I...

Young People Know, a special five-part podcast seriest hosted by Sam Bird, explores best practices in becoming youth-led through conversations with nine Indigenous changemakers from across the country. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast app and stay tuned for this important new series  launching on June 20, 2023! Young People Know is produced by the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program and Good...

Join Indigenous 150+ hosts Kathleen Doxtator and Samantha Loney, and co-founder JoAnne Fishburn, who end Season 3 with highlights from the diverse stories created throughout the year and look behind the scenes at the Indigenous 150+ training programs. Tune in to learn how Indigenous 150+ got started, why it's so important to amplify the voices of the many different Indigenous nations from coast to...

Zorga Qaunaq, a self-taught Inuit tattoo artist and multidisciplinary artmaker, educator and business owner shares her story with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasm. Zorga shares what drew her to Inuit tattooing and how that's led to her to start her own podcast that connects young inuit to their history and culture. Follow Zorga on Instragram @heygorgzilla  Follow Zorga's upcoming p...

Season 3 host, Amanda Elizabeth, a youth from the Kitchener Waterloo Region shares their experiences navigating the realities of mental health as an Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit youth and her dream to help youth reconnect with their cultures with "The Urban Indigenous" podcast. This episode was produced and hosted by fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau.  To follow Amanda Elizabet...

Have you ever thought of working in health care? Indigenous 150+ podcaster Hanna Sewell, a nurse and member of Batchewana First Nation speaks to the rewards and challenges of nursing and the stresses of the past few years. This interview is a healthy reminder about the importance of self-care and to have empathy for those working in healthcare. Host: Samantha Loney To listen to Hanna's episode Mat...

What does it take to move the dial on MMIWG2S+? Meet Inuk advocate and activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau as she shares about the ground-breaking research she did with the Iskweu project that revealed many more missing individuals than had been recorded by police. Learn about her work with Iskweu and their plans for a new podcast! To learn more about the Iskwe Project an initiative of the Native Women...

Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasam, raised in Moosonee with family roots from Attawapiskat, speaks with host Zorga Qaunaq. Beading and learning traditional crafting skills from the age of nine, Danasco speaks about her love for fashion activism and her experience with the First People's Innovation Lab which brings together modern technology with traditional arts and crafts. She shares what...

Host Nika Paziuk speaks with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kassidy Bernard, a Two-Spirit L'Nu from We'koqma'q, Unama'ki about their love and connection to their home community. Kassidy, a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shares her journey as a graphic design artist and entrepreneur, the responsibility that comes with Indigenous representation and centring Mi'kmaq values.  To f...

To follow and learn more about Nika's upcoming podcast Modern Métis: Matriarchs in Training Follow Nika Paziuk on Linked In  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs a...

Tia Kennedy, a dedicated activist and entrepreneur from the Oneida Nation of The Thames and Walpole Island First Nation shares with host Danasco Chakasum, how her committment to being a good community member evolved into her role as an activist. They discuss her use of social media, volunteering in community, recent national and international opportnites all of which may not be as peaching as they...

Elaine Johnston, Former Chief and Councillor of Serpent River and leader in delivering frontline health care shares her days as a student and how her journey evolved from a helicopter paramedic into helping create the first Indigenous Health Access Centre in Ontario. She also shares her journey as a healer to bridge traditional knowledge with modern medicine to improve the health and wellness of I...

Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk discuss the making of The Art of Sovereignty podcast (TVO), the abscence of Indigneous artists in art history curriculum, and their journey to shine a light on 8 First Nations artists who fought to reclaim their voices and their identities through their work. Hosted by Amanda Elizabeth. To Listen to the Art of Sovereignty:  https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/the-art-of-sover...

Brandon Doxtator,  community leader and environmental advocate in the role of environmental and consultation coordinator for the Oneida Nation of the Thames speaks with his real life cuz and host  Kathleen Doxtator. They discuss challenges facing the Oneida Nation, including their 3-year boiled water advisory, and restoring quality of life through holistic and 7 generation approaches to both small...

Alice Qannik Glenn is an Inupiaq person with both NASA and podcasting on her resume. Qanu? How? Host Zorga Qaunaq was intrigued and needed to know more and so invited Alice to talk about her life, the lack of Inupiaq representation in Alaskan media and learned how it inspired her to create the Coffee and Quaq podcast. They get into a great convo about personal growth through podcasting. To listen...

Host Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau and guest Jessica Quijano discuss the beginnings of the Iskweu project and the launch of their new podcast. The Iskweu project, launched by the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal aims to raise awareness about Indigenous realities, provide support for families and help  reduce and ultimately eradicate the number of  missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG2S...

Métis country singer Teigen Gayse, shares her journey with music from a guitar dabbler to a rising contemporary country star with host Nika Paziuk. They also discuss what it means to succeed, the importance of being your authentic self, and bond over what it means to be a proud Métis woman. To follow Nika Paziuk's upcoming podcast 'Modern Métis': https://www.facebook.com/modernmetis/ To listen, fo...

Charity Fleming, C.E.O and Co-owner of Qualia Counselling, digs into what inspired her creation of an Indigenous Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme, and how its success is leading to its expansion across South-Western Ontario. Hosted by Amanda Elizabeth. To learn more about Quaila Counselling: https://qualiacounselling.com To follow Amanda and her upcoming 'The Urban Indigenous' podcast...

In this episode, host Kathleen Doxtator speaks with Marley Max from the Navajo Nation. They discuss the lack of Indigenous representation in the beauty community, transforming makeup from a hobby to a potential career, and using makeup to step into feminine power. They also give a shout out to some of their favourite indy beauty brands.   To follow Kathleen on Tiktok and Instagram:   @yakotshanuni...