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Many Different Birds
by CJSW 90.9 FM
Many Different Birds is a podcast that dives into Indigenous health, well-being, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Through in-depth conversations, bringing together Elders, knowledge keepers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and community members, we amplify Indigenous voices and challenge systemic inequities.Many Different Birds goes beyond academic discussions and institutional perspectives, offering a platform for lived experiences, personal storytelling, and critical reflections. By sharing these perspectives, we hope to educate listeners, challenge preconceived notions, and contribute to meaningful change in how healthcare is understood and delivered.If you’re curious, open-minded, or just want to learn more about how we can create a just, equitable healthcare system, tune in. Let’s ask the tough questions, challenge our biases, and rethink what we think we know—together.Edited by: Lionel Seward
Episodes
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Many Different Birds - Episode September 22, 2026
Episode 20: Special Episode on the TRC What does real reconciliation actually look like beyond a September 30th? In this educational episode, we break down the historical and legal foundation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, from the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement...
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Many Different Birds - Episode August 25, 2026
Episode 19: Music Therapy with Jennifer Buchanan In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Jennifer Buchanan to explore the profound intersection of sound, science, and human connection through her work as a pioneering certified music therapist. She opens up about her personal journey into...
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Many Different Birds - Episode November 25, 2025
Episode 18: Misdiagnosis with Samaria Nancy Cardinal In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Samaria Nancy Cardinal to explore the many ways she supports healing and transformation through her work. She opens up about her personal journey, navigating the challenges of being misdiagnosed...
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Many Different Birds - Episode August 26, 2025
Episode 16: Stories in Stone with Ben Kucher In this episode, we sit down with Ben Kucher, a Métis/Cree anthropologist, poet, and advocate whose work centers on Indigenous sovereignty, historical memory, and decolonisation. We explore archaeology from an Indigenous perspective, highlighting the...
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Many Different Birds - Episode June 24, 2025
Beyond Indigenization: Métis Strength and Generational Change In this episode, we speak with Sharon Goulet, a Red River Métis woman and long-time advocate for Indigenous communities in Calgary. Sharon shares her powerful journey of reconnecting with her Métis identity and passing that connection…
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Many Different Birds - Episode May 27, 2025
Episode 14: Dr. Allison Kelliher: Bridging Medicine, Culture, and Healing We’re honored to welcome our first international podcast guest, Dr. Allison Kelliher—a Koyukon Athabascan physician, traditional healer, and advocate for Indigenous health on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. In this…
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Many Different Birds - Episode November 26, 2024
Episode 13: Courtney Clark: Healthy Homes Model & Plant-based Medicine In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Clark to discuss the complexities of addiction medicine and its impact on individuals and communities. Courtney shares her journey into the field, highlighting the challenges and...
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Many Different Birds - Episode October 29, 2024
Episode 12: Dr. Cheryl Barnabe’s Journey in Rheumatology Join us for an insightful conversation with a Métis rheumatologist as we explore the intersection of heritage, medicine, and identity. In this episode, we unpack what rheumatology is and discuss how Indigenous identity shapes the experience...
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Many Different Birds - Episode July 23, 2024
Episode 11: Reconnection Journey with Bridgette Elliot Join us for a compelling exploration of holistic and Western medicine with Bridgette Elliot. Drawing from her Métis heritage and guided by her grandmother's wisdom, Bridgette's journey offers profound insights into cultural connection and...
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Many Different Birds - Episode June 25, 2024
Episode 10: Oceanwise Reflections with Nidhi Kotikalapudi Welcome to a special episode of Oceanwise Reflections, an episode with the founder of this podcast. In this episode, we embark on a unique journey, focusing on a range of compelling topics that highlight the intersection of ocean...
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Many Different Birds - Episode April 23, 2024
Episode 9: Embracing Diversity - Indigenous Voices and Strategies with Gerald Ratt and Norma Jeremick'ca Gresl In this podcast episode, the focus is on dispelling the misconception that all Indigenous peoples are homogenous and highlighting the importance of recognizing their diversity. It delves...
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Many Different Birds - Episode April 9, 2024
Episode 8: Operation Eyesight: Insights from Sidney Gill, Darcy Hipkiss In this episode, we explore how community-centered approaches within the human services sector are transforming access to eyecare for Indigenous peoples. Through sharing circles and blanket exercises, we witness the profound...
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Many Different Birds - Episode January 9, 2024
Episode 7: Dr. Peter Choate - Taking a social work perspective This podcast is an engaging conversation with Dr Peter Choate on the critical role of social work in society. We cover the following topics in this episode: child welfare, the definition of culture, critical race theory and much more....
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Many Different Birds - Episode December 12, 2023
Episode 6: Dr. Julie Drolet - How will future disasters impact vulnerable communities? Are we prepared as a community for future disasters? How about more vulnerable, marginalized communities? Hear more about the floods and the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to listen to the disaster preparedness and...
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Many Different Birds - Episode November 28, 2023
Episode 5: A generalist lens to research practices with Dr.Rita Henderson Inequity vs inequalities in the healthcare system? Breaking down white systems through a generalist lens to research practices? If you are interested in learning more about how we can make our systems, practices and…
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Many Different Birds - Episode November 14, 2023
Episode 4 - An “energetic” approach to healthcare with Aubrey-Anne Laliberte-Pewapisconias How can we make our healthcare system energetically green? We were fortunate to host an episode with our first out-of-province speaker Aubrey-Anne Laliberte-Pewapisconias, a nêhiyâskwew (nehiha-skwayo) from...
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Many Different Birds - Episode August 22, 2023
Episode 3: Unravelling Health Data Sovereignty with Carolyn Horwood Indigenous health data sovereignty? In this episode, we dissect this topic with the expertise of Carolyn Horwood who has dedicated her thesis to this research topic. She is passionate about Indigenous health equity, International...
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Many Different Birds - Episode July 25, 2023
Episode 2: Trauma and Healing with Elder Kerrie Moore Where do the negative emotions underlying our behavior originate from? We invite you to embark on a journey with us to learn about trauma, wellness, and healing with Elder Kerrie Moore. She is a Cree/Metis elder, an integrative…
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Many Different Birds - Episode July 11, 2023
Episode 1: Ink to Manifestation - the journey Many different birds. How was this name conceived? What is the backstory behind the manifestation of this podcast? Who are we and why are we so passionate about exploring Indigenous approaches to healthcare? Watch this episode to learn more about the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Many Different Birds is a podcast that dives into Indigenous health, well-being, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Through in-depth conversations, bringing together Elders, knowledge keepers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and community members, we amplify Indigenous voices and challenge systemic inequities.Many Different Birds goes beyond academic discussions and institutional perspectives, offering a platform for lived experiences, personal storytelling, and critical reflections. By sharing these perspectives, we hope to educate listeners, challenge preconceived notions, and contribute to meaningful change in how healthcare is understood and delivered.If you’re curious, open-minded, or just want to learn more about how we can create a just, equitable healthcare system, tune in. Let’s ask the tough questions, challenge our biases, and rethink what we think we know—together.Edited by: Lionel Seward
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CJSW 90.9 FM
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Many Different Birds is a podcast that dives into Indigenous health, well-being, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Through in-depth conversations, bringing together Elders, knowledge keepers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and community members, we amplify...
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