Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

Bestselling author of In My Moccasins and Becoming a Matriarch , Helen Knott, joins Breanne Smith to talk about grief as both a pain and a portal, intergenerational trauma, healing from sexual violence, the medicine of boundaries, and the act of remembering our inherent worth. Helen opens up about her healing journey, ancestral connection, spirituality, and what it means to show up in the world wi...

We’re celebrating Indigenous storytelling by talking about what it really means to decolonize your bookshelf and reclaim the stories that shape identity, culture, and connection. Breanne sits down with Dominique Burleson, Lumbee bookseller and founder of Paperbacks & Frybread, to explore the power of Indigenous representation in literature and the role books play in remembering who we are. Dom...

Orange Shirt Day is more than a date on the calendar - it’s a powerful call to remember, learn, and act. In this solo episode, co-host Breanne explores the  history of Orange Shirt Day , the  legacy of residential schools in Canada , and the story of  Phyllis Jack Webstad , whose stolen orange shirt sparked a nationwide movement for  truth and reconciliation . You’ll hear: Why  September 30th  was...

If you’ve been feeling torn between who you are & who you're trying to become, this Indigenous story offers powerful guidance. In this episode of  Unrooted , we explore the powerful Cherokee story of the two wolves that live inside each of us-one fueled by fear, anger, & ego… the other by love, peace, & compassion. Through this wise Indigenous teaching, we uncover what it means to...

What if every decision you made today could impact the lives of those who come seven generations after you? In this episode of the Unrooted Podcast , our co-host Breanne explores the deep roots & modern relevance of the Seven Generations Principle - an Indigenous philosophy grounded in ancestral wisdom, long-term thinking, & collective responsibility. We dive into the origins of this princ...

Tansi! Hello! In this episode of Unrooted, join podcast host Lazaya in a conversation on the significance of Introducing one another, and how you can introduce yourself in an Indigenized way. Introductions are quite often overlooked in today’s fast-paced society, and this episode illustrates the importance of slowing down and really understanding our peers through introductions. This episode highl...

In this episode of Unrooted one of TIF’s podcast hosts; Kasey McDonald is joined by Leo Manning, host of the “Words of Medicine” podcast and Jeremy Ratt, host of the CBC podcast “Pieces”. This episode titled “Connecting Conversations” is meant to bring a sense of connection, community and an outlet to share and reflect. In this episode, we talk about identity, language learning, re-connecting and...

In this episode, co-hosts Kasey and Chloe talk about an important case in the Supreme Court this January. This case is so significant that could potentially be used to overrule the Indian Child Welfare Act and even threaten indigenous sovereignty. This case is Brackeen vs. Haaland, the result of a lawsuit in 2018 in which the federal district court of Texas ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act...

Hi everyone!! We missed you! In this episode of the 21 Things series under the Unrooted (@theindigenousfoundation) podcast, co-hosts Roaa and Izzy will be discussing and enlightening each other on the topics of expropriation and European names, the next two items in the Indian Act. They will also be adding an additional item this week. As always please enjoy and remember learning is the minimum, e...

Aanii! Boozhoo! Tânisi! Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation. In today's episode, our two co-hosts, Lazaya (a part Plains Cree woman from Sweetgrass First Nation and Onion Lake First Nation) and Kelsey (an Anishinaabe and Dutch woman from Saugeen First Nation), will be talking about Indigenous perspectives of our current education syst...

WELCOME BACK!! In this episode of the 21 Things series under the Unrooted (@theindigenousfoundation) podcast, the co-hosts Izzy and Roaa will be unpacking, learning and discussing the next two topics in the Indian Act, reserves and enfranchisement! In this episode we mention many action items individuals can partake in and share with those around them. We wanted to highlight some Indigenous led or...

Aanii! Boozhoo! Tânisi! Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation. In today's episode, our two co-hosts, Lazaya (a part Plains Cree woman from Sweetgrass First Nation and Onion Lake First Nation) and Kelsey (an Anishinaabe and Dutch woman from Saugeen First Nation), will be talking about the crisis of clean drinking water in Indigenous comm...

Boozhoo! Ayukîi! Héehe! Hau! Hey everyone! We are so excited to share another episode of The Indigenous Foundation's podcast, Unrooted. In today's episode, our podcast hosts Chloe, Katie, and Kasey will be diving into the topic of Indigenous representation in universities across Turtle Island, as well as their experience as Native students when it comes to the admission process and university expe...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation (@theindigenousfoundation) on Instagram. In today's episode, our co-hosts Roaa Abdalla and Isabella Thurston will be introducing their new podcast series, which will be covering around 2 to 3 topics each episode relating to the bestseller, "21 Things You Might Not Know About The Indian Act." In this epis...

In this episode, our co-hosts Meera and Sena invite Michaella Shannon, (of Nehiyaw, Lakota, and Irish heritage) who is an eTalks correspondent host, actress, activist, and model, as they explore the representation of BIPOC, especially Indigenous peoples in the media industry. They cover a variety of topics, including the difference between diversity and inclusion, the ever changing diversity found...

In this episode, our co-hosts Meera and Sena along with our guest host, Jordan Marie Daniel talk about the crisis of MMIWG, as well as Jordan's inspirational journey of how she decided to advocate for MMIWG rights through her passion for running, and what inspired her to do so. This podcast is a part of The Indigenous Foundation, a youth-led not for profit organization seeking to raise awareness a...