Keeping it Riel with the Youth Team

This week’s #MétisMonday features Métis youth Sam and Mackenzie! They are two  youth that we met through our summer culture camps. We talk to Sam and Mackenzie about their favourite camp memories, how our Métis youth programs have impacted them and their advice for other youth who want to get involved!  This episode also features a conversation with the Director of Youth Programs and Services, Mad...

Tune in this week to join our conversation with Métis educator and artist, Megan Tipler! Megan speaks about her experience teaching in a Métis community, the importance of representation in education, the need to decolonize our classrooms, and how she connects with people through her art on social media. Megan's Instagram: @TiplerTeaches

This week's episode features two inspiring Métis veterinarians! Dayle and Savannah chat about their experience in veterinarian school, their suggestions to better address the needs of Indigneous peoples in their practice, and encourage our youth to work hard and chase their dreams! Canadian Animal Task Force: https://cataskforce.org/

Listen in as we chat with an Indigenous Rights Lawyer, Zachary Davis. Zach is the Métis Nation of Alberta's legal counsel who was involved with our fight for self-government. We discuss how the MNA's Self Government Agreement is informed by historical practices of governance, the nature of the agreement, and what it means for the future of Métis  peoples in Alberta. More information on s...

Join Emily & Bailey as they chat with Métis actor, musician and writer, Charlie Kerr of Hotel Mira. Tune in to hear him speak about his experience as an Indigenous person in the entertainment industry, his mental health journey, and his advice to Métis youth.  Disclaimer: This episode is a bit longer than usual as Charlie plays us 3 songs from his new album!

Join Emily and Bailey as they chat with harvesting expert, Craig Letendre! Get inspired to learn the traditional way of life from his childhood memories. Craig answers all things harvesting from the basics of how to apply for your harvesting rights to the detailed nature of the Métis Nation of Alberta's and Government of Alberta harvesting agreement. He's got all the harvesting informati...

Get to know your Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 Elder, Doreen Bergum! Doreen recalls childhood stories of her life as a road allowance Métis, speaks to her experience living during a time where it was illegal to practice our culture, and provides advice and insight to Métis youth.

Dr. Paul Gareau is Métis and an assistant professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. His research and teaching centres on theory and methodology around religion and relationality, gender, Indigenous epistemologies, land and place, and sovereignty/peoplehood. Join us as we chat about his academic journey, his research on religion and relationality, and the importance o...

Join Emily, Bailey and Erin with the MNA Youth Team as they interview prominent Métis  author Katherena Vermette. They discuss the inspiration behind her work, her experience as an Indigneous author, and get to know the kind hearted woman behind her successful books. Part 2/2.

Join Emily, Bailey and Erin with the MNA Youth Team as they interview prominent Métis  author Katherena Vermette. They discuss the inspiration behind her work, her experience as an Indigneous author, and get to know the kind hearted woman behind her successful books. Part 1/2. 

This week's Metis Monday interview features inspiring Metis leader, Marilyn Lizee. Marilyn is President of the New Dawn Women's Society and a strong advocate for Metis women across Alberta. Tune in to hear some of her fun childhood stories from growing up on Elizabeth Settlement, the history of New Dawn Women's Society, and her hope for getting youth involved in governance within th...

Join us as we discuss Metis governance across the homeland from a youth perspective! We talk to youth leaders Mitch Case (MNO), Cassidy Caron (MNBC), and Brett Chernow (MNA) about the importance of youth involvement in Metis Nation governance, the future of Metis youth in politics, and ways to get involved! 

Join us to chat with Brianna about how she got involved playing the fiddle and why she sticks with it!

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