Ep. 60: The Art of Indigenous Media with Nicole Robertson

In this episode, host Dr. Candace Manitopyes speaks  with Nicole Robertson, a Cree media specialist from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation and one of the most respected voices in Indigenous communications.With over 30 years of experience across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., Nicole has shaped the way Indigenous stories are told through her work as a journalist, producer, and media strategist. This dialogue invites listeners to embrace the cyclical nature of life, recognizing that growth often requires moments of grief, stillness, and surrender. Relentless QuestionsWhat expectations am I carrying that were never truly mine to begin with?In what ways can I offer myself more grace as I step into a new season or identity?How can I stay grounded in my values and identity while navigating systems that may not reflect or affirm them?Relentless ActionsPause and reflect before reacting. Give yourself space to process emotions, ask deeper questions, and respond with intention rather than urgency.Stay rooted in community and culture. Whether through language, ceremony, or relationships, continue to reconnect with the spaces and practices that ground you. Growth does not always have to happen in isolation.Relentless ResourcesFollow Nicole Robertson and her work in Indigenous storytelling and media at @muskwamedia on InstagramListen to the Stolen Voices Podcast, which explores human trafficking in Indigenous communities and amplifies critical conversations around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit peoples.Send Us a Text with Your Thoughts or Questions!Join the RIW Patreon Community RIW WebsiteMusic Produced by Award-Winning Anishnaabe DJ Boogey the Beat