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Send a textTeddy Manywounds returns with season two of the We Are Here podcast, reflecting on five years of work with First Nations communities and introducing a new focus on elder wisdom from the Tsuut'ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations located in Treaty 7. Hosted by Nicole RobertsonFrom my home fire to yours, we are here, we have been here, and I'm excited that you are here listening with us.Sīyísgáàs (Thank you, Tsuut’ina) Îsniyés (Thank you, Stoney) Support the show

Send a textEllery Starlight discusses the history of warriors and their importance of warriorship in our current time.  How do we foster community initiatives that can lead to greater support for those that considered themselves warriors?  We will discuss importance of our First Nations worldview and specifically the Tsuut’ina Nations views on what it means to be a warrior. Hosted By Nicole Robertson.Support the show

Send a textElder Vera Marie Crowchild shares with us some history of the Tsuut'ina people, including how important traditions, language, and ways of being are and how they have changed the Tsuut'ina people today. Elder Crowchild tells us stories about the Tsuut'ina and how the strength of a people continues to shape the future. Hosted By Nicole Robertson. Support the show

Send a textElder Valentina Fox shares what it means to be educated and why education is so important to this current generation. Elder Valentina Fox explains how traditional education contributes to the development of sustainable and thriving futures within the Stoney Nakoda Nation. What opportunities will education create for younger generations to inherit more than wealth—cultural pride, knowledge, and community resilience. Hosted by Nicole Robertson.Support the show

Send a textElders Micheal and Violet Meguinis explore celebrations and how they have changed over the decades. How do we continue to weave our traditional ways of celebrating in this current day? What is the role that younger generations can play in helping to create these celebrations on the Tsuut’ina Nation? We must continue to celebrate! Hosted by Nicole Robertson.Support the show

Send a textStoney Nakoda Nation (Mini Thni) Council Woman Krista Hunter discusses the importance of cultural pride, traditional practices, and how reconnecting with First Nations culture can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. CouncilwomanHunter shares the significance of traditional attire and the role of clothing and beadwork in cultural expression and identity. She also shares her knowledge of the differences between tribal symbolism and the gifting of First Nations sacred objects. Hosted By Nicole Robertson.Support the show

Send a text Elder Regena Crowchild of the Tsuut’ina Nation shares her decades of immense knowledge on Treaties that First Nations entered into with the Crown. Elder Crowchild shares the Spirit and Intent of Treaties from her Tsuut’ina Nation perspective and also known as “The Treaty Godmother.” Elder Crowchild has been on the front lines as a Council woman, advocating to ensure that First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights are implemented and honoured by the Crown. Hosted by Nicole RobertsonSupport the show

Send a textElder Aroha Crowchild of the Tsuut’ina Nation discusses from her international perspective, natural laws from her Māori- Aotearoa lens. Elder Crowchild moved to the Tsuut’ina Nation in the mid-70’s and walks with a unique outlook of our seven sacred teachings from both a Plains First Nation and Māori viewpoint.  Elder Aroha shares through humour and singing her perspective on natural laws and Indigenous worldview. Hosted by Nicole RobertsonSupport the show

Send a text Elder Jackie Lefthand of the Stoney Nakoda Nation (Mini Thni) shares the role of Two Spirited Peoples and their historical roles within their communities. They share the challenges, stereotypes, and the current space they created for Indigenous Two Spirited Peoples. Jackie also shares their experiences with being a part of Pride Calgary and the broader LGBTQTS++ community. Hosted by Nicole Robertson.Support the show

Send a text Elder Peter Manywounds shares his knowledge on the history of the Tsuut’ina perspective on technology and data sovereignty and the role it played in making the Tsuut’ina Nation a  progressive First Nation steeped in traditions and modern ways of being. Elder Manywounds discusses the history on how Tsuut’ina helped to write Section 35 into the Canadian constitution and the current role of walking in balance in both worlds in the fast-paced world we live in, while retaining what makes us unique as First Nations. Hosted by Nicole RobertsonSupport the show

Send a text Elder Alice Kaquitts of the Stoney Nakoda Peoples (Mini Thni) shares the role of the Matriarchy and the reclamation of the spirit of womanhood in First Nation communities. Elder Kaquitts shares the history and the current ways of being as a Matriarch. Elder Alice bridges the traditional values with modern practices from her Stoney Nakoda perspectives. Hosted by Nicole RobertsonSupport the show

Send a textThe Separation Story: The story of how the Tsuut'ina people came to lands which we now call home. Teddy Manywounds sits down with William BigPlume, Director of Legislative Procedures and Technical Services (LPTS), and William BigCrow record’s clerk (LPTS) to discuss how we Tsuut’ina people have all inherited this story from our Tsuut'ina Elders, and the importance of those teachings today.  For more information from today’s guests please visit. https://tsuutina.com/ You may also reach Tsuut’ina Nation Legislative Procedures and Technical Services  @ [email protected] and [email protected] Support the show

Send a textMuriel Manywounds is a Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and one of our senior elders,she is currently in her 90s, but I won’t tell you her exact age. Muriel Grew up on Saddle Lake reservation in Northern Alberta, which is where she also survived attending residential School. As a young woman she pursued a career in teaching first attending the University of Alberta, upon completion of her studies Muriel moved to Tsuut’ina Nation where she began her professional teaching career. She also became a citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation by becoming a part of the Manywounds family and subsequently starting a family of her own. While raising 4 young children she decided to go back to university, obtaining another degree from the University of Calgary. Muriel also happens to be my grandmother and I am so excited and happy to share this conversation with all of you. We conducted this interview in her main living room, at her dining room table on a beautiful summer day, you will hear background and one text message notification, which happened to be from my father, her youngest son. During a portion of our interview Muriel and I talk about the use and the intent of language, as it pertains to First Nation legislation. In Bill c92 which is an Act according to the Government of Canada “Respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Children Youth and Families. An act to affirm and recognize our jurisdiction over the Child and Family Services. In the Act it states, “In the best interest of the child”, this Language is left much to open to interpretation. In the past, our First Nations “Best Interests” were interpreted by those who governed us. Using residential schools as an example, “our best interests” are not always taken into full account when decisions are made on our behalf. Muriel believes that the wording should be changed to “Love and Respect for the Child”.. so we always need to be mindful of language! Please join me in a conversation with Grandma Muriel.Support the show

Send a textJeanne Crowchild is the current Director for the Treaty Initiatives, Jeanne has hold extensive knowledge about Treaty, specifically Treaty 7. Please join us in a conversation about what Treaties are, what Treaty 7 is, and how we work with Treaty everyday to safeguard our future. Support the show

Send a textJordan BigPlume is a 30 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation. In our conversation with Jordan Today we learn about her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what being a Tsuut’ina Naion citizen is to her. Jordan shares with us the impacts of Bill C-31 and how she is working to break the cycle of that bill for herself and for future generations. Please join me I this important and beautiful conversation with Jordan Bigplume. Support the show

Send a textIn part two of our conversation, we learn from Britney what it means to her to be a Tsuut’ina Woman. We learn about the challenges she has faced while living in the world as a First Nations Woman. She also let us into her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what growing up on the Nation has been to her. Please join me in part two of my conversation with Britney Meguinis TwoGuns. Support the show

Send a textBritney Meguinis TwoGuns is a 26 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation, and currently works as a Technical writer for the LPTS Department. Britney has been working as a Technical Writer for 6 years. Today in our conversation we are going to hear from Britney about what a technical writer does in LPTS. Join me in a conversation where we discuss the duties and the perspective Britney has gained in working as a technical writer, we also hear about some of the people that have influenced her throughout her career with LPTS. Support the show