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Change makers from across Canada celebrate Indigenous voices and cultures as they share the stories of First Peoples and the land. To Join our community and learn about our media training opportunities and special online events: Subscribe: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe Support:www.goodinfluencefilms.com/podcasts

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Episodes

  1. We can't just hope that the right leaders come along: Youth Engagement & Leadership Development

    What role does youth engagement play in leadership development? What role does it play in building relationships and meaningful careers? Host Sam Bird speaks with veteran youth engagement expert Jocelyn Formsma, CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) about how her extensive...

  2. How does this work to support the bus ride home?: Youth Engagement & Compensation

    How should young people be compensated for their time and expertise? What constitutes fair remuneration? What challenges do young people face when it comes to requesting compensation? Host Sam Bird digs into these questions as well as the hidden costs of youth engagement that Indigenous young...

  3. Let's chat about good policy that works for people: Youth Engagement & Policy Change

    How are young people reforming practices within youth councils? How have Indigenous young people led policy change that has improved the lives of Indigenous people and Canadians more widely? How are youth creating systemic change in the institutions they are a part of? Host Sam Bird explores…

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  4. I love that you think we deserve suits: Youth Engagement & Participation

    What are the mechanics of effective youth engagement? How do you create an environment where everyone present feels comfortable to participate? In other words, how do you get Shy Native Youth to speak up? What do you do when Indigenous youth are speaking up and they're tremendously pissed off?…

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  5. This stems back to being named after my great grandmother: Youth Engagement & Identity

    What role does identity and culture play in the lives of Indigenous youth? How is one's sense of identity impacted when representing the voices of Indigenous youth to a larger institution? What is required for youth to fully engage? Our host Sam Bird explores these questions through conversations...

  6. Introducing Young People Know - A Special Series

    Young People Know, a special five-part podcast seriest hosted by Sam Bird, explores best practices in becoming youth-led through conversations with nine Indigenous changemakers from across the country. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast app and stay tuned for this important new series...

  7. A Bird's Eye View Across 2022

    Join Indigenous 150+ hosts Kathleen Doxtator and Samantha Loney, and co-founder JoAnne Fishburn, who end Season 3 with highlights from the diverse stories created throughout the year and look behind the scenes at the Indigenous 150+ training programs. Tune in to learn how Indigenous 150+ got...

  8. Zorga Qaunaq: Cultivating Inuit Identity

    Zorga Qaunaq, a self-taught Inuit tattoo artist and multidisciplinary artmaker, educator and business owner shares her story with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasm. Zorga shares what drew her to Inuit tattooing and how that's led to her to start her own podcast that connects young...

  9. Kathleen Doxtator (Yakotshanuni ): Honouring Her Gifts

    Join us for a fun and insightful episode as Indigenous 150+ podcaster, former councillor, educator, and entrepreneur Kathleen Doxtator (Yakotshanuni / "She is Happy") shares how her love for meaningful conversations inspired her to launch her own podcast, Divine Rezolutions, a space for her to...

  10. Amanda Elizabeth: Youth Helping Youth

    Season 3 host, Amanda Elizabeth, a youth from the Kitchener Waterloo Region shares their experiences navigating the realities of mental health as an Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit youth and her dream to help youth reconnect with their cultures with "The Urban Indigenous" podcast. This episode was...

  11. Hanna Sewell: Health Care Meets Self Care

    Have you ever thought of working in health care? Indigenous 150+ podcaster Hanna Sewell, a nurse and member of Batchewana First Nation speaks to the rewards and challenges of nursing and the stresses of the past few years. This interview is a healthy reminder about the importance of self-care and...

  12. Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau: Irradicating Stereotypes and Saving Lives

    What does it take to move the dial on MMIWG2S+? Meet Inuk advocate and activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau as she shares about the ground-breaking research she did with the Iskweu project that revealed many more missing individuals than had been recorded by police. Learn about her work with Iskweu and...

  13. Danasco Chakasum: Activating Narratives

    Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasam, raised in Moosonee with family roots from Attawapiskat, speaks with host Zorga Qaunaq. Beading and learning traditional crafting skills from the age of nine, Danasco speaks about her love for fashion activism and her experience with the First People's...

  14. Mathieu Germain Goodman: Making Ancestors Proud

    Mathieu Germain Goodman, an innu-montangais Mashteuiatsh comunity member, shares his aspirations and journey to create Naturally Nomadic, a mobile production studio and podcast that journeys to Indigenous communities to highlight traditional teachings and green energy projects. For this episode...

  15. Kassidy Bernard: Love, Art and Community Homelands

    Host Nika Paziuk speaks with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kassidy Bernard, a Two-Spirit L'Nu from We'koqma'q, Unama'ki about their love and connection to their home community. Kassidy, a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shares her journey as a graphic design artist and...

  16. Nika Paziuk: Curse-breaker and Métis theatre kid turns Podcaster

    Host Kassidy Bernard speaks with fellow Indigenous150+ podcaster Nika Paziuk, a Métis woman based in Treaty 6 territory, otherwise known as Edmonton, Alberta. She speaks about her childhood, her experiences at a catholic school, and reconnecting to her culture. They discuss her dreams for Métis...

  17. Tia Kennedy: Pursuing Dreams with Gratitude

    Tia Kennedy, a dedicated activist and entrepreneur from the Oneida Nation of The Thames and Walpole Island First Nation shares with host Danasco Chakasum, how her committment to being a good community member evolved into her role as an activist. They discuss her use of social media, volunteering…

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  18. A Matriarch in Medicine : The Journey of Healthcare Specialist Elaine Johnston

    Elaine Johnston, Former Chief and Councillor of Serpent River and leader in delivering frontline health care shares her days as a student and how her journey evolved from a helicopter paramedic into helping create the first Indigenous Health Access Centre in Ontario. She also shares her journey…

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  19. The Art of Sovereignty: The Heart of Indigenous Art

    Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk discuss the making of The Art of Sovereignty podcast (TVO), the abscence of Indigneous artists in art history curriculum, and their journey to shine a light on 8 First Nations artists who fought to reclaim their voices and their identities through their work. Hosted…

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  20. Oneida Realities: A Holistic Approach for a Vibrant Future

    Brandon Doxtator, community leader and environmental advocate in the role of environmental and consultation coordinator for the Oneida Nation of the Thames speaks with his real life cuz and host Kathleen Doxtator. They discuss challenges facing the Oneida Nation, including their 3-year boiled…

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  21. The Dynamic Life of Alice Qannik Glenn: From NASA to Podcasting

    Alice Qannik Glenn is an Inupiaq person with both NASA and podcasting on her resume. Qanu? How? Host Zorga Qaunaq was intrigued and needed to know more and so invited Alice to talk about her life, the lack of Inupiaq representation in Alaskan media and learned how it inspired her to create the...

  22. The Iskweu Project: Raising Awareness for Change

    Host Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau and guest Jessica Quijano discuss the beginnings of the Iskweu project and the launch of their new podcast. The Iskweu project, launched by the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal aims to raise awareness about Indigenous realities, provide support for families and help...

  23. Teigan Gayse: A Country Career Through Authenticity

    Métis country singer Teigen Gayse, shares her journey with music from a guitar dabbler to a rising contemporary country star with host Nika Paziuk. They also discuss what it means to succeed, the importance of being your authentic self, and bond over what it means to be a proud Métis woman. To...

  24. Mikwendaagwad (It is remembered, it comes to mind): Culture-Based Counselling

    Charity Fleming, C.E.O and Co-owner of Qualia Counselling, digs into what inspired her creation of an Indigenous Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme, and how its success is leading to its expansion across South-Western Ontario. Hosted by Amanda Elizabeth. To learn more about Quaila...

  25. Marley Max: Indigenizing Beauty Spaces

    In this episode, host Kathleen Doxtator speaks with Marley Max from the Navajo Nation. They discuss the lack of Indigenous representation in the beauty community, transforming makeup from a hobby to a potential career, and using makeup to step into feminine power. They also give a shout out to…

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  26. Terry Uyarak: A Million Beautiful Songs

    Terry Uyarak, a Juno nominated Inuk artist from Iglulik, Nunavut discusses his journey of keeping Inuit traditions alive, and how joining the circus has led to a career in music. Hosted and produced by Zorga Qaunaq. To follow Zorga's upcoming podcast on Instagram and tiktok: @inuverypodcast To...

  27. Connie Walker: Sharing Stories from the Indigenous Side of History

    MMIWGT2S activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau sits down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning journalist and podcaster Connie Walker (Finding Cleo, Stolen) to discuss her growth and career as a storyteller, examine how her podcasts like Finding Cleo and Stolen have allowed for a form of...

  28. Power of a Fiddle: Healing through Music

    Métis fiddler Brianna Lizotte and podcast host and childhood friend, Nika Paziuk reminience about growing up, discovering their culture and being proud Métis. They discuss the power of the fiddle, and how it connects and binds the Métis community. To follow and learn more about Brianna Lizotte:...

  29. Power of Creation: Reclaiming Narrative Soverignty through film and sound

    Host Mathieu Katekiashka Germain Goodman speaks with Guillaume Collin and Jack Belhumeur, about how creativity, passion, and divine timing played a role in jump-starting their careers as filmmakers. They also discuss the inspiring work they do with Wapikoni Mobile, a project that supports...

  30. Maisyn and Camryn Sock: L'nu twinsters spill the tea and set new dreams

    Host Kassidy Bernard speaks with burnt toast & pitewey, podcasters Mais and Cam, L'nu twinsters from Eskasoni First Nation, the largest Mi'kmaq community. They spill the pitewey on how a rapper helped get them started, how their lived experiences as L'nu'k influence their podcast, and their…

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  31. Back to the Culture: A Right of Passage

    Marie Bowering, a mixed-Mohawk woman and dedicated youth worker, from the Niagara region, discusses the benefits and drawbacks that come with reclaiming identity through Indigenous Based Education. Her story and journey of well-briety takes place over 25 years; from chosing sobriety and…

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  32. Rising, Thriving and Vibing: Building Community with Healing and Humour

    In this episode hosted by Kathleen Doxtator, we meet the cycle-breaker and host of Rising Thriving and Vibing Podcast, Kesha Tipewan. Kesha joins us from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where the conversation holds space for sharing the highs and lows of her healing journey, language learning, and making...

  33. Creating Magic & Meaning: Dance, Movement and Tattooing with Simik Komaksiutiksak

    Host Zorga Quanaq speaks with Simik Komaksiutiksak, a two-spirit Inuk dancer and movement artist from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, raised in Ottawa. They explore Inuit culture, self-expression and harm reduction through art, movement and dance. To follow Simik on instagram: @komak_komak To follow…

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  34. Nakuset & The Montréal Native Women's Shelter: Restoring lives with Care

    MMIWG2ST+ activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau and Nakuset, from Native Women's Shelter of Montreal discuss the harms of youth protection, homelessness and other harsh realities facing Indigenous peoples. The conversation turns to the dreams and simple solutions that are being actualized, what…

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  35. Auntie Up!: Defining a True Indigenous Lens and Why it Matters

    Host Nika Paziuk turns the mic on Jolene Banning and Kim Wheeler, co-hosts and producers who share their orgin story of Auntie Up!. They discuss the importance of a true Indigeous lens, and their committment to creating new narratives by showcasing women knowledge keepers across Turtle Island....

  36. Season 3: Indigenous 150+ Celebrating Voices Coast to Coast to Coast

    Indigenous 150+ celebrates a new season with 30+ episodes celebrating Indigenous knowledge keepers, podcasters, community leaders and change makers from coast to coast to coast. All of the stories are produced and hosted by 10 new creators and graduates of the 2022 Introduction to Podcast…

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  37. Walking the Red Road / Ep 2 Breaking Point : Recovering (Part 2)

    In this episode of "Walking the Red Road" the conversation between Jim and Michelle about the impacts of trauma in their lives continues, with a shift and focus towards their recoveries. with a shift and focus towards their recoveries. They discuss some of the things that worked for them like...

  38. Walking the Red Road - Ep. 2 Breaking Point (Part 1): Surviving

    In this episode of "Walking the Red Road", Sámi speaker, Jim Mandelin, and author of "Life Worth Dying For" shares the hardships of bullying, violence, systemic racism and the breaking point which led him on a path of drugs, whiskey, gangs and his ultimate death at the age of 22. This episode may...

  39. Gigashki'ewizimin ("we do things because of our power") - Ep 2 - Identity and the Gifts of Ojibwemowin

    In this episode of the Gigashki'ewizimin ("we do things because of our power"), host Tamika-Jo Andy speaks with Nyleta Belgarde, a Turtle Mountain member and language-keeper talk about their language journeys, the gifts and relationship of language to Anishinaabe Identity, and important tips on…

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  40. Migwitétmeg ( "we remember") / Ep 2: Sacred Medicines & Ceremony

    Elder Jean Bartibogue, a Mi'kmaq Elder from the community of Esgenoôpetitj shares her journey from a young girl to Clan Mother of the Jagej (Lobster) Clan. Beginning with the traumatic days at Indian Day school, Jean traces with host Julianna Peter-Paul, her return to her culture, the importance…

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  41. Migwitétmeg ( "we remember") - Ep 1: Connecting our Spirit and Body

    Migwitétmeg ("we remember") is a new podcast celebrating oral histories of the Wabanaki territory. Host, Julianna Peter-Paul, from Metapenigiag Mi'kmaq Nation, takes listeners into the homes of knowledge keepers, women, men, elders and youth who share their perspectives of their identity and...

  42. Walking The Red Road: Ep 1 - Safety & Security

    Walking the Red Road is a podcast that explores the world of wellness and healing modalities with leaders and warriors drawing on both lived experience and academic perspectives. Episode 1: Safety & Security Trauma therapist Kenndey Lewis, speaks to host Michelle Jarvis about the fundamental need...

  43. Herstory - Ep 2 - "Witchy Woman"

    After they land in the 1600's and Sammy is accused of being a witch, Jordan must rescue Sammy from being hanged. To do this she must empower a witch coven, but will she empower them too much? (FOR MATURE AUDIENCES) Herstory was written and produced by Samantha Loney, a Métis writer and filmmaker...

  44. Herstory Ep 1 - "It's A Man's World"

    Herstory is a satirical comedy about two women who are tired of living in the patriarchy, so travel back in time to rewrite history in the favour of women. (For Mature Ears and Audiences!) Episode 1 - "It's A Man's World" After Sammy fails to learn the art of female masturbation, and her roommate...

  45. Decolonizing Through Parenting: Sobriety the First Act of Decolonizing

    Decolonizing Through Parenting is a podcast that focuses on parents who are striving to return to their Indigenous ancestral teachings to raise their children as strong, healthy Indigenous children who take pride in their culture and bring healing to their families. In this first episode, Sheila...

  46. Exposing the Garden Path: Controversy

    Exposing the Garden Path is a podcast that reports on the dirty secrets of the climate crisis. In this pilot episode, Métis journalist Erin Blondeau, digs into the Alberta government's controversial claim that anyone who opposes the tar sands is a part of a foreign-funded conspiracy. She also...

  47. Gigashki'ewizimin (We can do things because of our power) - Ep 1 - Keeping Stories Safe

    Welcome to the pilot for the Gigashki'ewizimin podcast which in Ojibwe means "We can do things because of our power". Gigashki'ewizimin celebrates Anishinaabeg identity - specifically Anishinaabemowin, land and law. In this first episode knowledge-keeper Elaine Fleming, of Leech Lake Band of…

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  48. Season 2: Indigenous 150+ Celebrates New Voices in Podcasting

    In celebration of Indigenous History Month, Indigenous 150+ celebrates a new season of episodes featuring collection of pilots, proposed by recent graduates of the Indigenous 150+ Advanced Digital Storytelling Program. Join us for a diverse range of critical and fun topics from decolonizing...

  49. Wasps, Privilege and All Living Things

    Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kayla Tillapaugh shares how a drowning wasp launched her on her journey as an environmentalist, and the importance of listening and working respectfully with First Nations. Host: Kayla Stepens

  50. Creating and Sustaining: Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Kayla Stephens

    Indigenous 150+ Podcaster Kayla Stephens discusses the need to expand the sustainability mindset and shares her journey to braid sustainability, art making and self-care. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh

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