Ep. 1 - Setting the Indigenous Sexual Futures Table

In Episode One, Doris speaks with Randy Jackson and Grace Dillion about how Indigenous Futurisms is integral to Indigenous sexual futures. Indigenous Sexual Futures is a term coined by the Feast Centre that delineates a vision for tomorrow’s grandchildren that is sexually expansive, healthy, and safe. We consider Indigenous futurisms as foundational to the work we do at the Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research moving forward. In the last decade, the Indigenous research community has embedded strengths-based approaches and are already leading the way into the future by prioritizing Indigenous ways of knowing and being in how we conduct research. The Anishinaabe word ‘biskaabiiyang’ is an Anishinaabe concept of ‘returning to ourselves’ and is now widely used as a replacement word for decolonizing the tremendously important work of Indigenous Futurisms. As a fluent Anishinaabe speaker, this word has a deep resonance for Doris, and she hopes it resonates for all of you listeners too. Kwa’Nu’Te, sung by Elder Catherine Martin. Intro/Extro spoken Anishinaabe word by Elder Gayle Pruden. Navigate to the Feast Centre Podcast Webpage to see Guest BIOs:http://bit.ly/feast_podcast  OUR FEATURED GUESTSRandy Jackson (Anishinaabe) is Associate Professor at McMaster University in the School of Social Work with a cross-appointment in the Department of Health, Aging and Society. Randy is a key figure in Community-based research and is considered an expert in HIV in Indigenous communities in Canada. Grace L. Dillon (Anishinaabe)  is a Professor in the Indigenous Nations Studies Department at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, Grace is a key figure in contemporary conversations about Indigenous Futurisms.   We would like to acknowledge the following for their contributions towards Episode 1 of Indigenous Sexual Futures Guests Dr. Grace Dillon  & Dr. Randy Jackson  Kwa’Nu’Te - Ceremonial Song sung by Elder Catherine Martin  Host Storyteller/Producer Doris Peltier  Technical ProducerPaula Burrows - Jupiter Productions  ISF Theme Music and Creative SoundCozmic Cat, Classic Roots, Elder Gayle Pruden  Indigenous Knowledge Advisory Feast Centre Council of Elders and Gathering Lodge Committee   Executive Producers Feast Centre Co-Leads - Randall Jackson & Renée Masching Feast Centre Staff Will Gooding (National Director), Catherine Booker (Research Coordinator), Miranda Black (Research Coordinator), Doris Peltier (Community Engagement Coordinator) and Bridget Marsdin (Research Assistant) Podcast Branding Design Compassion Creative Podcast Web Development Catherine Booker  Marketing & Promotion Miranda Black Feast Centre Research Assistants  For reading and summarizing articles on Indigenous Futurisms    We acknowledge our funders Canadian Institutes of Health Research   Indigenous Sexual Futures is produced on the ancestral lands of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum. We acknowledge the ancestors of this territory, and we also acknowledge the lands and territories of all our guests. Suggested Reading list coming soon...