Radicle Narrative

Mylan sits down as a guest with Decolonized Buffalo to discuss indigenous media, The Radicle Narrative Podcast, Parenting, Language Learning and Politics. Show Notes: Decolonized Buffalo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/decolonized_buffalo/?hl=en Decolonized Buffalo Twitter https://twitter.com/DecolonizedBP Decolonized Buffalo Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbCdJwIdDxEorSGKYaITsQ Dec...

In this episode we sit down with Comanche Language Department Director and Coordinator Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Bryner, who worked behind the scenes on the Comanche version of the new Predator franchise film, Prey,. We discuss the Comanche Language, Comanche Language Learning, its use in mainstream Hollywood, and the emergent popularity of Comanche Language via the Comanche language dubbed version o...

Special Episode where Mylan was a guest on Unmaking Saskatchewan, here is the episode for our Radicle Narrative Listeners. "On July 17, 2022, Colby Tootoosis was attacked and beaten by settlers as he returned a trailer to a friend. The assault, which was caught on camera and happened not far from where settler farmer Gerald Stanley shot and killed Colten Boushie in August 2016, laid bare the juxta...

On this episode we sit down with NYC-based fitness expert Antonio Valladares who has been involved with the North American fitness and health scene for decades!  Antonio speaks out against problematic wellness, fitness and health approaches being touted today by influencers, grifters, and business peoples. Listen in as Antonio lays the North American historical foundations to much of the fitness a...

Craig Ferris is the head varsity boy's basketball coach at Wyoming Indian High School in Ethete, Wyoming. He is Northern Arapaho/Northern Chevenne. Craig played at Wyoming Indian HS winning a state championship in 1992 and graduated in 1995. He played two years of 'juco ball' at Casper College winning a NJCAA Region 9 championship in 1996. Heplayed two more years at NCAA DII Eastern New Mexico Uni...

John the Duncan is a PhD researcher from Scotland currently living in London. Their work centres on human rights, austerity and neoliberalism. He recently made a YouTube video  “Left Wing White Supremacy?” that highlighted some shit takes white leftists had on indigenous nationhood and land back movements. Listen in as we talk about settler colonialism, Scotland, white supremacy and other coo...

Arlana Bennett (Redsky) is Anishinaabe and a member of the Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in northwestern Ontario. She is a Ph. D. student in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. Her research is focused on aspects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management, and Indigenous consultation and engagement. Arlana’s current areas of research and specialization include wildlife disease...

Mylan takes time to share his current reflections on this time of year and hold space for other Radicle Narrative listeners navigating the holidays. Stay Safe!

RG Harris is Ponca/Sac & Fox from Oklahoma. He is a world champion fancy dancer having won multiple times at Ponca Powwow which is known for hosting the Fancy Dance World Championships. Listen in as he shares story of his experience, understanding and knowledge around the dance. Note from Mylan: "I never realized how much in the north we are conditioned to gender this style of Fancy-Dancing an...

Kamuela Enos was born and raised in Waianae, on the island of O`ahu. He received his AA from Leeward Community College, BA in Hawaiian Studies from UH Manoa, MA in Urban and Regional Planner. His masters thesis is titled "Utilizing Traditional Hawaiian Land Use Practices to Create Sustainability Paradigms for the 21st Century." He sits on the boards of numerous community based non-profits. He is a...

Nicola Classen(They/Them) is on our Radicle Narrative team and has been with us for several months, so far they are here to stay! They have helped develop some amazing episodes with us and we are grateful for Nicola’s help and support. They are up and coming educator by trade with a major in Biology and a minor in English. They are currently pursuing an Arts and Science degree with a major in Heal...

Terri Suntjens is the director of Indigenous Initiatives and kihêw waciston at MacEwan University. She is also the co-creator and co-host of her successful podcast 2 Crees in a Pod.  She is now a PhD Student at the University Of Calgary in the Department of Social Work. She is a hunter and has a long history of being a professional target shooter since she was a child. Listen in as we talk ab...

Lema Ijetmaye is an Afghan Woman living in the diaspora. She lives in Ottawa and holds an undergraduate and masters degree in Political Science. She has no plans to do a PhD.  I had the pleasure of sitting with her on Poundmaker Indian Reserve while shares her thoughts and tells her story,  this episode was recorded outside, socially distanced, while masked up. Listen in as we talk about...

Peace Akintade is a Nigerian born story-telling creative making a home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan's Youth Poet Laureate for 2020-21 and Saskatoon’s Youth Slam Champion in 2017-19, her poems touch on growing up in Kuwait, Nigeria and Canada, the impact of slavery in the village in which she lived in Africa, colourism, and relearning her culture in the face of colonization. She is inve...

Philip Brass is from Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Treaty 4 Territory. Philip has much experience hunting and living on the prairie and is keenly aware of the ecological situation taking place on the prairies. A forever learner, he shares and teaches traditional land-based skills, knowledge and language with children and youth, both on reserve and throughout the Prairie Valley School Division. Listen...

Misimi Kolawole and Julia Luna are two young entrepreneurs who live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. They are the creators of Noble Lipgloss, an inclusive brand that is Vegan and Cruelty Free and both affordable and homemade. Listen in as we highlight these two local-home grown young entrepreneurs who started a side hobby project, figured out how to create cosmetics,  and launched a business whi...

A citizen of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma (People of the Red and Yellow Earth), April also has heritage to the Tonkawa and Wichita people. April is a mixed media installation artist, community organizer, and advocate for Indigenous Women. She is a founding member of The Humble art collective of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which worked to create accessible and diverse art environments to the commun...

Diane Lam (Lam Tu Nghi) is the owner and operator of new Saskatoon fav, Diane’s Place. Serving delicious vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese food. Diane operates out of her home kitchen on weekends while working from home full time. Her food is only available through her social media pages. Listen in as we talk about Vietnamese food, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and ultimately what the heck is going...

Ashley Callingbull has become a popular public figure across Canada and the world. She is an actress who has starred in various television series over the past decade.  In June 2010, Ashley placed 2nd Runner up in the Miss Universe Canada 2010 Pageant.  Ashley was chosen as Miss Canada in 2010 and represented her nation in international pageants in China, Europe and Barbados.  She a...

Dulce Meza is originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. She is starting a food fundraiser to help with dental work. Listen in as we talk about her family story, the effort going into making real-deal Mexican food in rural Saskatchewan and ultimately how to get your hands on this amazing food.  Put your pre-order in here: 639-317-4261 (You can send your order between Monday to Friday before...

Dr. Lyle Williams has been a practicing family physician for the last ten years in Unity, Saskatchewan.  Dr. Williams is passionate about primary and emergency care in the rural setting and is excited to work towards addressing the challenges in the northwest area through continuous improvement initiatives and a focus on improving the patient experience. Listen in as we talk about the life of...

Treaty 6ix is a small, local, & Indigenous-owned business based out of Saskatoon in Treaty Six Territory.  Listen in as we discuss the origins of this brand, the messaging behind it, and what Tesler Mosquito has planned for the future of this clothing line. Shownotes: Treaty 6ix Clothing Website Treaty 6ix Clothing Instagram Family Photo wearing Treaty 6ix Tesler Mosquito Instagram ...

Micheal Cleveland is from Humbolt, Saskatchewan. Listen in as we talk about how an act of vandalism leads to having to acknowledge some major problems that exist in Saskatchewan. Show Notes: Humboldt building owner saddened and concerned about racist graffiti The shooting of Leo LaChance: 20 years later (2011) Sculpture unveiled in memory of Leo LaChance Nazi flag flap highlights Saskatchewan’s ra...

Peshawn Bread is a screenwriter, poet, and cinematographer from the Penatʉkʉ (sugar eater) and Yapurʉkʉ (root eater) bands of the Comanche tribe. Her writing capitalizes Indigenous women, sexuality and humorous experiences. In the winter of 2015, she was introduced and welcomed as one of Sundance Institute's Full Circle Fellows. She was a 2015-16 recipient of the 4th World-Indigenous Media Lab Fel...

Hal Cameron is from amongst the Willow Cree people more formally known as the Beardy’s & Okimâsis First Nation. He has a passion for creating spaces where Nêhiyawêwin can exist in my daily life, to encourage learners to break through barriers and to promote the beauty of our indigenous languages through art. For Hal Nêhiyawêwin is more than a mode of communication. It has a profound ability to...