Indigenous Vision Podcast

IVPodcast Ep. 28 | Thunderstorms Souta & Melissa give life updates, discuss colonialism, addiction, and plans roll out a special project with the help of the legendary Blackfoot dog companions. Trigger warning for those struggling with addiction. 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...

IVPodcast Ep. 27 | The Wisawca Project with Kola Shippentower Kola Shippentower-Thompson is a pro-fighter and the creator of The Wisawca Project; a downloadable worksheet and safety plan to ensure Indigenous Women of all ages make it home.  She shares why she started the project and how to utilize it and share the project with friends and family. Get the safety plan here: https://enoughizenou...

IVPodcast Ep. 26 | The 215 and more... June 2021 We're going through it this week. Souta and Melissa discuss balancing life's responsibilities while processing intergenerational trauma. We may be grieving this week but we're also thriving and know in our hearts that's what the 215+ would have wanted... We are our ancestors' wildest dreams come true, so we push on. *Please submit this request form...

IVPodcast Ep. 25 | Vaxxed Life & Mapping - May 2021 Souta and Melissa discuss vaccinations, why they're continuing to wear masks, the significance of land mapping and when they can get back to work and celebrating with all their relations across International borders impacted by the virus. *Please submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorshi...

IV Podcast Ep. 24 | Pretendians with Tamara Bell This week Souta and Melissa are joined by Tamara Hall (Haida Gwaii) to discuss the ways non-Indigenous people exploit Indigenous culture for financial gain. Earlier this year Tamara introduced the 'Indigenous Identity Act' to protect Indigenous identity from ethic fraud in the arts and how it affects us directly. *Please submit this request form if...

IV Podcast Ep. 23 | Montana, your hate for the Indigenous & Queer is showing. This week Souta and Melissa are joined by Adrian Jawort (Cheyenne) to process and discuss the blatant hate from extremists throughout the state of Montana. After becoming a direct target via an article published online, Adrian shares her journey and fight for Trans and Indigenous rights. *Please submit this request f...

IVPodcast Ep. 22 - Our Indigenous Vision Indigenous Vision executive director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfeet) shares the dynamic meaning behind why she named her much needed non-profit, 'Indigenous Vision'.  Also discussed are Indigenous Vision's frequent misinterpretations (due to spiritual exploitations), berries, and the core values of Earth. You can support Indigenous Vision here: https:/...

IVPodcast #21 | 420 with Alex White Plume Lakota industrial hemp farmer, Alex White Plume joins us to discuss how honoring the plant nation, finding alternatives like hemp for plastic, and how Indigenous sovereignty are all ways to benefit the Earth and ensure a happy long life for future generations. Follow Souta: @ lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @ helloivmusic The IV Podcast is ho...

IVPodcast Ep. 20 | PRADOS BEAUTY The beautiful Cece joins Souta and Melissa to share about her Indigenous Beauty Brand, Prados Beauty! Proudly Indigenous. Unapologetically Beautiful. Cece shares her journey from her time as a NYC Fashion Week makeup artist, collaborating with artist Steven Paul Judd, to her philanthropic work as the founder of one the most exciting new beauty brands in the world!...

IVPodcast Ep. 19 | Imposter Syndrome Souta and Melissa discuss imposter syndrome, what choices there are to overcome it and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. 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 (Anishinaabe...

IVPodcast Ep. 18 | Pollution Choices Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of pollution, what choices there are to make an impact and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. 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...

IVPodcast Ep. 17 | Sage Culture & Respect Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of Sage culture, what Indigenous medicines means, sharing versus secret, and how to come correct on the living land you're on.  Don't forget March 22 is World Water Day, follow us on Facebook and share your water acknowledgments with us! Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusi...

IVPodcast Ep. 16 | Mia Warpath - Indigenous Sisters Souta and Melissa are joined by Mia Warpath of the Comanche Nation who uses her platform for spread awareness on cultural appropriation and MMIWG. We celebrate our unique birthright as Indigenous Women to lead, live life without limits and look out for one another. Follow Mia: @ miastaygold on TikTok & IG The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenou...

IV Podcast Ep. 15 - Stay Treaty, Stay Glam - Feb 2021 This week's show focuses on the endless struggle to educate on Indigenous Sovereignty and Treaty Rights, then flips into Indigenous beauty and the power of "war paint". The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for al...

IVPodcast #14 | PRIDE with Anita Stallion - Jan 2021 Winnipeg's Anita Stallion joins Souta and Melissa to chat about her multi-decade legacy, being the matron of Club 200, coping with covid and the evolution of pronouns - also, she's Aunty of the Year! Follow Anita on facebookhttps:// www.facebook.com/anitastallion/ instagram: @ an_ita6459 To learn more about Indigenous Vision: www.indigenousvisio...

IVPodcast #13 - Plastic Indians Souta and Melissa discuss the toxicity of plastic Indians, cultural appropriation, and the exploitation of spiritual practices. Indigenous Vision is an educational non-profit based in Montana and Arizona. Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot) is the Executive Director, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe) is the producer. Learn more about us here: www.indigenousvision.org/

Souta (executive director) and Melissa (producer) dive deep into mental health, processing white supremacy, and how to overall stay healthy during one of the most toxic political environments of our time.  Join the next Indigenous Vision 'Cultural Humility Training' event this Jan. 26th!  Learn more and sign up here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility Hosted by Souta Calli...

Join Indigenous Vision 's executive director, Souta Calling Last and producer Melissa Spence on a deep conversation on how the last 12 months shaped them into even stronger, more resilient Indigenous women.   They also recap some of the highlights from Indigenous Vision's many projects this year.  Thanks for sharing your time with us, happy new year! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, pr...

Executive Director Souta Calling Last shares her Bigfoot experience with fellow Blackfeet woman Lailani Upham who's storyteller series on Bigfoot is growing a cult following on Youtube! Check out her channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJtRKIeSIsD-gnFfmjWIHw Produced by Melissa Spence Dec 23, 2020

A conversation on how to be more inclusive when performing thanks on Thanksgiving. Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta and Melissa "the music lady" discuss the origin of Thanksgiving, the commercialism, and the environmental impact of one of North America's most cherished holidays. Leave us a comment on how you celebrate! Produced by Melissa Spence.

Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last sat down with Idle No More's Alex Wilson to reflect and share the ever evolving legacy of Idle No More eight years after the movement was ignited in Canada. Alex Wilson is an Idle No More organizer, professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and behind the 'One House, Many Nations' housing campaign. Join in a peaceful revolution: idlenomor...

This conversation between Executive Director (Souta) and Producer (Melissa) goes deep into the Indigenous paradigms and perspectives on land, how we got here and where we're trying to go. Are you truly connected to the land you're on? Follow Souta Callinglast on Tiktok: LastWarCry as she spotlights the 12 endangered animals who once thrived where pipelines are being constructed. To learn more abou...

Join Executive Director of Indigenous Vision, Souta Calling Last and IVMusic producer and host, Melissa Spence on the 6th official IVPodcast where they discuss life as an Indigenous Woman, HBO, music and of course IV! Recorded October 9, 2020 and produced by Melissa Spence.

On the 5th official Indigenous Vision Podcast Executive Director Souta Calling Last is joined by Cher Thomas of Cher Thomas Designs to talk about life as an Indigenous activist, food sovereignty, and land acknowledgement. Recorded October 5, 2020 produced by Melissa Spence.

Episode #4 features answers to questions sent in by listeners around local and national issues from an Indigenous perspective. Our show is Native woman powered! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, Blackfeet/Blood Produced by Melissa Spence, Ojibway The podcast features views and perspectives of Souta Calling Last and/or guest Indian. It is not meant to represent the views of all Indigenous people.