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Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees
by Kate Adams & Madeleine Begin
Kwe’! Ullaakut! Welcome! Coming to you from Lkwungen & Algonquin territories, just two Indigenous girls tryna make it in an Urban world! Join us in discussing who we are, how we got here and everything between. Co-host & co-creator is Madeleine Begin who is Mi’kmaw from Nova Scotia, as well as co-hosted & co-creator Katelynne Adams who is Inuk from Kuujjuaq and Kangiqliniq. Follow us on: Instagram: @SpillingteaPod, @kate.adams_ & @madzbeginTikTok:@spilabteaundercedartreewebsite: www.spillingtea.caEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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Special Episode: SLTUCT x Raised Voices
In this special crossover episode, we’re joined by our friends from the Raised Voices team for a wide-ranging conversation on gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health. Together, we explore how these issues affect families and communities—both in Zambia and in the Canadian North—and…
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Special Episode: Gender Based Violence Discussion
Hi folks, Welcome back to another Special 'sode, this one was created in partnership and with support from Pauktuutit. Please note the trigger warnings concerning this episode, we do talk about sexualized violence and other forms of violence against Indigenous women and gender diverse peoples....
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Special Episode: Jordan: A Hero's Journey Home
Tune into one of two special episodes in our inter-season break. Listen to Kate and Madz interview Yvette and Jimmy who have created an incredible theatre performance telling the important and impactful story of Jordan River Anderson. The performance runs April 3-13 in Montreal. Follow them at...
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What did we even talk about?
Listen to Kate and Teach talk about... everything and also absolutely nothing at the exact same time. Keep an eye out for our two special episodes! Follow us: @spillingteapod @kate.adams_ @madzbegin www.spillingtea.land
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We said it, and we’ll keep saying it
That's a wrap on Season 3 Distorted Path: Indigenous Stories of the Child Welfare System. We've heard from youth that experienced the system, those who work in it, teachers and decision makers. Kate & Teach close this one out with our own reflections and hopes for the future of the system. Stay...
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Is the Table Big Enough?
Welcome Jordan, also known as Kate’s law school friend! Today we are getting into the legal side of the child welfare system (don’t worry, you don’t need a law degree to listen). Tune in to hear about Jordan’s experience in Government and the Assembly of First Nations AND why we think it is…
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Let's Hear it for the Teachers
Big welcome to Autumn, a brilliant teacher and Kate’s longtime friend. She’s joining us from Treaty 6 in central Alberta and supports many kids in care in her role as a teacher! Today we’re chatting about different categories of care and how deeply important school is for many kids with...
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That's None of my Business
Put the kettle on and brew a strong cup of tea! Meet the charming and hilarious Keira, born and raised in the beautiful NWT (that’s the Northwest Territories for international listeners). We are looking for all the Dads out there - not really, but it is a common thread! We’re out here thinking...
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There's Room for Improvement
Put the kettle on and meet Kate’s good friend Charmaine from Baker Lake Nunavut. Heads up, we’re continuing to chat about the child welfare system today. Char generously shares her own experiences navigating foster care and moving between many living situations and communities. We also chat about...
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You Didn't Ask but We'll Tell You
We went LIVE to show our love for VIDEA and their annual Global Solidarity Challenge fundraiser (which you can check out for yourself https://videa.ca/solidarity/ ) We’ll be sharing our VIDEA origin stories and why we love working at and serving on the Board of this organization - tune in to hear…
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Kate & Madz Have Entered the Villa
No chance to miss us! We are back with even more updates in the exciting lives of Kate and Teacher Madz! Law school, reality shows, thoughts on sorority life and learn more about Kate’s mom! We also chat about folks and their caffeinated beverages - what is your drink of choice first thing in the...
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Showing up Smiling
Welcome back! Keep the water boiled because this is a great one! Join Teach, Kate & Magdalena Kelly! Magdalena shares with us her story and the power of intergenerational healing through language, reconnection and learning together. Instagram: @spillingteapod @madzbegin @kate.adams_ Website:...
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Evolution of the Child Welfare System * Bill C-92
Welcome back! Today - it’s just us, no guests! Fair warning, we are not legal scholars or historians and there is SO MUCH information when it comes to the child welfare system. We encourage everyone to keep their learning going beyond this podcast. We’d love to hear what you learn! Today we’re...
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Building Community for Our Youth
Welcome to our first ‘real’ episode of season 3! Real as in we have an actual interview so you don’t have to just listen to us gab. Meet our good friend Jenna and welcome to season 3 - Distorted Path: Indigenous Stories of the Child Welfare System! ?Ixc’amgilakw /Jenna has done so many cool…
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Reconnecting Our Youth
Moving right along to episode 3 of season 3! Listen in and join us in welcoming our good friend Brandi! ƛ̓alittli'lakʷ /Brandi has worked as a Cultural Support Worker with Surrounded By Cedar for awhile, supporting youth currently in the child welfare system and those aging out through LOTS of...
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Here’s to a Remarkable start!
Season 3: Distorted Path - Indigenous Stories of the Child Welfare System. This season, we are bringing it closer to home and focusing on Canada’s child welfare system. As second generation survivors of the 60s scoop ourselves, we wanted to spend some time sharing stories of folks who have grown…
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Just Some Ads & Nonsense (Catch up Episode)
Did you miss us? We missed you! Season 3 is coming to you very soon (we promise) but FIRST let’s chat and catch up on what Kate and Teacher Madz have been up to! Kate moved out, met the Prime Minister and completed her Masters of Geography. It’s been a chill few months. Teacher moved across the...
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Well That's a Wrap!
And we did it! Thanks everyone for joining us on our journey learning about colonization around the world! We loved hearing what all of our special guests loved about being Indigenous! And while we don’t love that the colonial playbook has been used in so many places, it is so good to hear from...
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What Would Sedna Do?
Keep that tea hot, as we are travelling to another circumpolar region!! All aboard your flight to Kalaallit Nunaat!! (Greenland). Join us as we chat with Nivi about all things Inuk, and the Danish Kingdom everything in between. Like, follow & subscribe PS, our distribution platform changed! We...
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This One is for the Youth
We’re heading back up north to meet our neighbours in Alaska! Meet our new friend Charitie (listen to hear more about our meet-cute moment). Charitie encourages young people to connect and be proud of their culture and has worked hard to pass policy to allow students to wear their regalia at...
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A "Brief" Māori History with Indie
We’re crossing the Pacific (ocean) and since there’s so much to talk about, we’re going to bring you a two parter that focuses on Aotearoa (so-called New Zealand). For part 1, meet our good friend and cat auntie India Logan-Riley! Aotearoa wasn’t colonized until the 1840’s (for context…
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Land = Language
The journey continues - today we are visiting the African continent and having tea with our good friend Michael Songiso in Zambia. Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa with 72 tribes, 73 languages and 7 regional languages (fun fact, Michael can speak 5 out of 7)! Zambia was known as...
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Makin' the Ancestors Proud
Hi friends! Keep your bags pack! Today, we are traveling south to learn about the colonization of the lands currently known as Mexico. Home to 68 Indigenous Peoples groups, each with their own languages and over 364 language variants, Mexico has and continues to face colonization in many forms...
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Say, Don't Colonize
TW: GBV, SA, Torture, & Colonialism. Hi friends! It’s a new year and it is time for us to continue learning about colonization around the world! Today we are leaving the country (at least in our imaginations) and traveling to Korea! Come with us and hopefully we all learn something new along the...
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Trade Without Borders
Hi friends! We missed you! Today we are joined by two First Nations friends - Marlo from Wiikwemkoong, one of the biggest Anishnaabek communities on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, and Peter from the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation on Vancouver Island in British Columbia! We’re going both east and west today! With...
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Yeah, No Next Question
Join Kate and Teacher on the couch with some hot coco as they play the 100 question game. If you listen closely you can hear Kate throwing the ones she doesn't like out of the deck. Learn more about their friendship, opinions and of course laughs.
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Pt 2: In the North & In Every Major City
Welcome back! Are you ready for part two of In the North & In Every Major City?? Stay ulaakkut to Paige Kimiksana Kreps, Paige chats with us about being an Urban Inuk in the big city of Tkaronto (Toronto). We'll give ya a little bit of background Information... Due to many complicated and...
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Pt 1: In the North & in Every Major City
Ulaakkuut everybody! Join Kate and Teacher for part one of two, of In the North & in Every Major City. Part one is taking us back up to Nunavut with Katie May Anawak Dunford! Just to get us started Inuit Nunangat are the traditional and current homelands of Inuit people, made up of 53 communities...
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No Script Needed!
Welcome to episode 1 of Season 2! We are soooo excited to kick off Season Two with the Metis Nation! Known for the colorful Métis sash, lively jigs, red river carts and intricate beadwork, the Métis Nation descends from the children of First Nations women and European fur traders beginning in the...
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Where one season ends, another begins ✨
WooooW!!! We are at our season finaalllleeeee of season 1!! What a wild ride this has been. Listen to Kate & Teacher catch up and reflect on their highlights of creating Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees. Hope to see you around for season 2! Stay tuned.
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Indigeneity, Pride & Spotty Wifi
Happy Indigenous History month!! Aaannnnd Happy Pride! Tune in and listen to Kate and Teacher sit down with their friend Jukipa! This time Teacher’s outnumbered by Inuuk! Listen in as we discuss community, topics of LGTBQIA2S, culture and space.
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Brought back more than souvenirs from Europe
You're gonna need a mask to listen to this episode, Kate & Teacher have tested positive for the vid. We're locked in for the week and doing our best to stay sane. We've watched everything from aliens to dinosaur documentaries. Listen to us recap the busy month of May and reminisce about being…
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Who Needs a Map When you Have a Geographer?
Sit down with your favourite cup of tea and tune into this episode! Kate & Teacher Madz are joined on the couch by one of our favourite set of siblings, Sheldon (Muskwa) & Shelby (Sekwanacahk) Anderson. They're Cree and Metis from Treaty 8 territory. Listen to the laughs, lessons and medicine…
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We Understood the Assignment 👩🏽🏫📚
This episode is Kate's assignment for Indigenous Geographies, a guided conversation between Kate, Teacher & Jess! Tune in to us share our stories and experiences as Indigenous women in relation to land, community and sovereignty.
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Who's Got the Time for Tea?! 💁🏽♀️🫖
Teacher & Kate run through all the exciting things in their lives, and there is no time for tea in their schedules.
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The true crime was it was too short of a trip 🧳
The joke continues of how we are gonna be a true crime podcast at any given moment. Then Kate shares and reflects on her trip to Iqaluit, Nunavut for the first time!
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Spilling Water Not Tea
This time around Teacher and Kate take a dive into what has been going on in their lives. Good luck tryna keep up!
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But is it Art? 💁🏽♀️🎨
Join Kate and Madz as they spill tea with Jessica Joseph about her art and Indigenous art as a whole. Learn about about what are inspires and fills our hearts.
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Category Is?! What's in a Name?
This episode Kate & Teacher dive into names, what they mean and why they are important. Stay tuned for more stories and tea! See ya later.
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Somehow Colonialism Makes it Past the Post
This episode Kate & Teacher Maddz dive into politics, because this election really could have been an email, as well they discuss their experiences of being Indigenous in heavy colonial spaces and finally they wrap up with the highly anticipated haikus.
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What do aliens have to do with post colonial theory and the GSC?
This episode Kate and Teacher Maddz take on the challenge of how many topics they can cover in 45 mins. As well are vying for your donations to the VIDEA’s Global Solidarity Challenge.
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Half mast..more like half assed
**Trigger Warning** In this episode Kate & Teacher Madds discuss the recent findings of remains at Kamloops Residential Schools along with Brandon, MB, the two schools in Saskatchewan and Carlisle PA. Kate & Teacher Madds also touch on allyship and provide resources for further education.
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The City, is it the Rez? Is it the Village?
Welcome back! Spilling some tea on Urban Indigenous identity, what it is, and why it’s complicated! Listen to Teacher Madz share a story and Kate talk about being a kid in a inner city school. Enjoy a cup on us!
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Kamiks & Mocs
The kettle is hot and we are ready to spill the tea on the 60’s Scoop, the contentious battle of how we got our name, listen to Maddz talk about her moms adoption and share a song that she learned from Gail Higginbottom. Then to fill up our cup Kate tells her favourite story from her territory.
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Lightening meets sand, snow and sea (Trailer)
Welcome to the trailer of our new podcast! We’re Madeleine and Katelynne and we are glad you stopped by for a listen.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kwe’! Ullaakut! Welcome! Coming to you from Lkwungen & Algonquin territories, just two Indigenous girls tryna make it in an Urban world! Join us in discussing who we are, how we got here and everything between. Co-host & co-creator is Madeleine Begin who is Mi’kmaw from Nova Scotia, as well as co-hosted & co-creator Katelynne Adams who is Inuk from Kuujjuaq and Kangiqliniq. Follow us on: Instagram: @SpillingteaPod, @kate.adams_ & @madzbeginTikTok:@spilabteaundercedartreewebsite: www.spillingtea.caEmail: [email protected]
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Kwe’! Ullaakut! Welcome! Coming to you from Lkwungen & Algonquin territories, just two Indigenous girls tryna make it in an Urban world! Join us in discussing who we are, how we got here and everything between. Co-host & co-creator is Madeleine Begin who is Mi’kmaw from Nova Scotia, as well as...
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