One Nation. One Tribe. The Peyakôskân Podcast

How do we encourage youth to embrace their cultural identity? In this episode of The Peyakoskan podcast, Russell Willier, Brett English, and Remi Tucker sat down with Len Auger, President of the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre, business owner, Knowledge Keeper and youth mentor. Len is an inspiring community development leader whose impact on the lives of youth is evident through his simple but pr...

Indigenous Canadian Veterans have played an integral role in the nation's military history, yet their contributions and sacrifices have often gone unrecognized and underappreciated. For centuries, Indigenous peoples across Canada have answered the call to defend their lands, allies, and the principles of freedom and justice. It is estimated that 7,000 First Nations People served in the First and S...

Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for first-yeDisclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.ar students.    The On-Campus Friendship Centre supports a smooth transition for students entering the community to become college students...

Have you ever wondered what the 2S means in the acronym for 2SLGBTQ+? 2S stands for Two-Spirit, an English word created to define a unique spiritual way of being that has existed in Indigenous communities for millennia. Today's guest on the Peyakoskan Podcast, we welcome Jaylenn Tourangeau. Jaylenn is a Two-Spirit Traditional Knowledge Seeker and caregiver of the Two-Spirit Medicine Bundle. They a...

This podcast episode covers discrimination, oppression, racism, eraser, 2SLGBTQIA+, privilege, mental health and disabilities.   When I lived in Grande Prairie from 2014-18, I was lucky to work as the Youth Services Supervisor for the Municipality. As part of my role, I was responsible for facilitating the city youth council, a group of 24 young people with direct access to the city council as adv...

I'm Kaylee Nitsiza, and this is the Peyakoskan Podcast. One Nation. One Tribe. I was one of the delegates at the 2023 Growing The North Conference in Grande Prairie, Alberta, which brought together many economic leaders and innovators from around the province. One of the themes of this conference was discussing technology's role in driving growth and innovation in the North, from things like remot...

The Growing the North Conference takes place in Grande Prairie, AB and brings innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers together to explore opportunities and solutions for economic growth in northern regions. The conference showcases the latest developments in agriculture, energy, technology, and other sectors, highlighting the potential of Northern communities to drive sustainable...

Loretta Parenteau-English is an Indigenous Black Foot Elder from Piikni Nation. Through her stories and teaching, listeners gain a new appreciation for the wisdom and resilience of the First Nations people and the importance of passing on culture to the next seven generations.   Loretta Honors traditional ceremonies in many ways, such as through dance, storytelling and the vital connection, a rela...

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is a leading organization in community development, leadership, and comradery. That is why it is a perfect place to host this podcast program that brings together multicultural youth and different generations to learn how to work together and discuss complex topics such as racism, Truth & Reconciliation: @2SLGBTQ+ perspectives, disabilities and much more.  ...