Episodes
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Valedictorian Speech
In this episode, the Kid Advocate give us a slice of her life and a moment of victory, with the goal of inspiring others who are feeling down on themselves. At one time, she didn't think she would graduate. As it turned out, not only did she graduate, but she was named class valedictorian. This…
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9. Kids Will Be Kids
"While on my educational journey, I honestly did not believe I was ever going to graduate, especially when I was held back in grade 11. My last year is when I thrived. I learnt things about myself that I never knew I was ever capable of doing." This podcast episode from the Kid Advocate is about…
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8. Forgiveness
Sexually abused in foster care and not believed. In this episode, the Kid Advocate discusses her experience with ongoing sexual abuse in foster care, the failure of those in the system to believe her, and her work on overcoming its impacts. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with serious subject...
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7. Just Run With It#2
With this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA'TSE Jordan, launches a new series, "Storytime", in which she shares her own personal journey through the foster care system. Topics may be triggering for some people. If you feel triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call…
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6. The Chauffeur
If being in foster care is hard, aging out can be even harder. In this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA'TSE Jordan poetically describes this harrowing experience from the inside.
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5. Residential School Aftermath Part 2
The Kid Advocate, SEMA'TSE Jordan, links residential schools with the foster care system and looks at what needs to happen, from the perspective of an Indigenous youth from care, to lower the number of Indigenous kids in care.
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Residential School Aftermath Part 1
How does the legacy of residential schools affect youth today? In part I of a two-part series, SEMA'TSE Jordan's latest podcast episode tackles that topic from the perspective of an Indigenous youth in care.
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3. Inter Generational Trauma Nov 1
In this episode, SEMA'TSE Jordan provides her own definition of intergenerational trauma.
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The Kid Advocate: Foster kids are like pit bulls
Like pit bulls? What? In this episode, SEMA'TSE Jordan thoughtfully explores the comparison and discusses what kids in foster care most need.
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1. Kid Advocate Introduction Sept 21
“Hi there, it is the Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE- Jordan. I work at RCY on the Social Media Youth Team. I am First Nations, from Ahousaht (Nuu-Chah-Nulth), Nanaimo (Snuneymuxw), and Terrace (Nisga'a) B.C. I have been in and out of care my whole life. This podcast is based on my own opinions and...