Indigenous Vision Podcast

Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision! This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) breakdown the very first principle of Cultural Humility: A lifelong process of critical self-reflection and self-critique.   How are you showing up in the world?  Are you ready to take a deep look at yo...

Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision! This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) go over the remaining agreements used to set the stage to actively engage in the Cultural Humility curriculum.  Operating through these agreements are essential when entering the space of dialogue created at...

IVPodcast Ep. 50 | Acceptance & Patience On the first official IVPodcast of 2022, Souta and Melissa share what it means to be accepting and patient when it comes to the injustices we have or continue to experience as Indigenous Women.  Listening to the 'Equanimity Meditation - Acceptance and Patience' by Larry Yang, the conversation dives deep into what it means to be patient and acceptin...

Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision ! On this very first episode Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) give a quick overview of what Cultural Humility is and share some of the agreements that are essential when actively engaging under the Cultural Humility framework. The Cultural Humility model p...

IVPodcast Ep. 49 | Walking the Talk! For the last day of what is another historical year, Souta and Melissa reflect on their growth and highlights of 2021 and how they're committed to walking the talk into 2022! How are you shining brighter this new year?  Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ indigenousvisionmedia The IV P...

IVPodcast Ep. 48 | Radical Self Care Souta and Melissa share what works for them when it comes to radical self care.  Reframing the narrative, taking a break, and engaging with the world on their own terms are just some of their radical self care practices!  Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ indigenousvisionmedia T...

IVPodcast Ep. 47 | Eat Where You Are This week Melissa comes to terms with the anti-Indigenous beliefs within the vegan community while Souta shares Indigenous knowledge about the importance of honoring the beings Indigenous people thrived with since time immemorial.  Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ indigenousvisionme...

IVPodcast Ep. 46 | Indigenous Self Care Indigenous people have a unique position in the world, some of us are actively striving for the healthy balance we had pre-colonization when our relationship with the world was traditionally value based.  This week Souta and Melissa share their mental health struggles and their daily self-care practices.  So what is Indigenous self care? Learn abou...

IVPodcast Ep. 45 | Love Languages As humans we love talking about ourselves especially when it comes to relating, whether it be professional or personal.  But have we stopped and given any real thought about how we relate to the Earth, specially our love languages?  How are you communicating love to the Earth?  Join Souta and Melissa on episode 45 as they discuss love languages of t...

IVPodcast Ep. 44 | Good and Bad Assumptions Assumptions are constantly made as we go about our life.  This week Souta and Melissa get candid about their assumptions both personal and experienced!  Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta...

IVPodcast Ep. 43 | Indigenous Privilege?  Souta and Melissa discuss whether their bare-minimum Treaty rights are a privilege.   Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Ani...

IVPodcast Ep. 42 | Scary Stories Souta and Melissa share real-life encounters of some of life's unexplainable situations.  Warning, do not listen alone, you will get scared! Happy Halloween from Indigenous Vision! Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Di...

IVPodcast Ep. 41 | The Metis Nation with Julia Lafreniere Souta and Melissa are joined by Julia Lafreniere!  Julia (pronouns: she/they) is an advocate for bridging cultural gaps and creating institutional understanding within colonial spaces. She carries the teachings of love, kindness and understanding that have been passed to her from knowledge keepers within the Indigenous community. Julia...

IVPodcast Ep. 40 | Indigenous Peoples Day 2021 Souta and Melissa get together like two Aunty's on any typical Indigenous Peoples Day to discuss Land & Water acknowledgments, Treaties, and privilege. Have a great IPD!  Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Exec...

IVPodcast Ep. 39 | Cultural Humility with Dr. Melanie Tervalon This week's guest is our mentor and 'Shero', Dr. Melanie Tervalon! Dr. Melanie Tervalon is a nationally and internationally renowned physician, educator, community activist and thought leader.  Together with Jann Murray-Garcia, Melanie has developed the Cultural Humility model designed to provide a method to advocate and maintain...

IVPodcast Ep. 38 | Abusive Boys Will Be Abusive Boys Souta and Melissa talk about the never-ending struggle Indigenous women face to protect themselves from predatory, abusive and violent men.  Stay safe wherever it is you're listening from! Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym nea...

IVPodcast Ep. 37 | We Belong To The Land Souta and Melissa share stories of border crossings, mourning the land, and hope for actual 'land back'. Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provide limited classes: www.indi...

IVPodcast Ep. 36 | Nice Representation!  Souta and Melissa chat about the ongoing virus situation and how it's helped watch more TV! We can't get enough 'Reservation Dogs'! Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to p...

IVPodcast Ep. 35 | Gracefully Disrupting Social Construct Souta and Melissa discuss using cultural humility in everyday life and how social constructs uphold the status quo. Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provi...

IVPodcast Ep. 34 | Land Border & Disinfectant Blues Souta and Melissa discuss what it's like to cross the canadian/united states border using the Jay Treaty to border agents who usually don't have a clue, developing hyper-cleanliness, isolation, and safe spaces to heal. Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense cl...

IVPodcast Ep. 33 | Veronica Johnny Veronica Johnny is a two-spirit, multi-disciplinary, Cree-Métis / Densoline Indigenous artist.  She is mostly Nehiyaw/French Métis on her mother’s side and mostly Denesuline/Innu/Scottish on her father’s side. Veronica is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation; was born and raised in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories and presently lives in Northern...

IVPodcast Ep. 32 | Recovery & Boundaries Dana Comes At Night is not only Souta's sister, she's a Licensed Associate Counselor and Drug Court Coordinator who is using her journey through recovery to help those currently in the thick of addiction.  Together with Melissa (who is also on a recovery journey) the conversation goes into how to recognize yourself in a pattern/addiction, what you...

IVPodcast Ep. 31 | Crystle Lightning Actress Crystle Lightning joins Souta & Melissa to chat about her inspiring journey to success, balancing mom-life, lifting up a new generation, and just have a good visit and laugh!  Order Crystle's lashed at Bloodline Beauty: https://www.bloodlinebeauty.com/ Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know...

IVPodcast Ep. 30 | Done with Canada Day & creeps  Souta & Melissa discuss the origin of 'Canada Day', coping with creeps, self-defense, MMIWG, and ways to stay empowered in a crazy world. Shelly's 'Medicine Wheel Ride': https://www.medicinewheelride.com/ Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class spo...

IVPodcast Ep. 29 | In Blackfoot Territory Souta & Melissa record episode 29 together in person for the first time since 2019!  Recorded live in a secret remote mountainside location on gorgeous Blackfoot land, the conversation carries out in the middle of nature's unique ambiance.  The background noises of a multitude of insects, birds, and the odd plane can be heard.  If you're...