Burning Sage

Send a textArsan, Keri, and Christine share their thoughts and reflections on the season and all the cool guests we got to interview and share a bit about the future of Burning Sage.Support the show

Send a textAmarjeet is the 36th mayor of Edmonton, and was sworn in October 26, 2021.We have a chat with him and ask him questions about current issues as well as some of his reflections during his time as mayor.To learn more about Mayor Sohi: https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/the-mayorSupport the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Vanessa Denman, running for Mayor of Edmonton. You can learn more about Vanessa's platform at: https://www.vanessadenman.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Atiq Rehman, running in Ward Karhiio for councillor.You can learn more about Atiq and his platform at: https://atiqrehman.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Michael Walters, running for Mayor of Edmonton. Michael had been on city council previously for two terms.You can learn more about Michael's platform at: https://www.michaelwalters.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Ramey Demian currently running for a councillor position in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi.You can learn more about Ramey and his platform at: https://ramey.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Farhan Chak currently running for a councillor position in Ward Tastawiyiniwak.You can learn more about Farhan and his platform at: https://farhanchak.com/Support the show

Send a textIn this episode Christine and Arsan have a chat and touch base on a few things. We do a memorial of a former staff, we share stories of summer 2025, and we do some myth-busting and read some comments off social media.Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Nicholas Rheubottom currently running for a councillor position in Ward IpiihkoohkanipiaohtsiYou can learn more about Nicholas and his platform at: https://www.vote4nicholas.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Annie Chua running for councillor of Ward Sspomitapi.You can learn more about Annie and her platform at: https://www.anniechuafrith.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Rajah Maggay running for councillor of Ward Nakota Isga.You can learn more about Rajah and her platform at: https://www.rajahmaggay.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Ashley Salvador,  current councillor and running for re-election for Ward Métis.You can learn more about Ashley and her platform at: https://www.ashleysalvador.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Olney Tugwell, running for Mayor of Edmonton.You can learn more about Olney's platform at: https://olneytugwellcampaign.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Thu Parmar, running for a city council position in Ward sipiwiyiniwak.You can learn more about Thu and her platform at: https://www.thuparmar.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Jason Bale, running in Ward Karhiio for councillor.You can learn more about Jason and his platform at: https://www.jasonbale.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Ali Al Kassab, running in Ward Anirniq for councillor.You can learn more about Ali and his platform at: https://alialkassab.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Erin Rutherford,  current councillor and running for re-election for Ward Anirniq.You can learn more about Erin and her platform at: https://www.erinrutherford.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Anne Stevenson,  current councillor and running for re-election for Ward O-day'min.You can learn more about Anne and her platform at: https://www.annestevenson.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Joseph Mugodo,  running for councillor for Ward Nakota Isga. You can learn more about Joseph and his platform at: https://voteforjoseph.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Fidel Ammar,  running for councillor for Ward tastawiyiniwak. You can learn more about Fidel and his platform at: https://fidelammar.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Tim Cartmell, who served as a city councillor for 8 years is currently running for Mayor of Edmonton.You can learn more about Tim's platform at: https://www.timcartmell.ca/You can also learn about the Better Edmonton party at: https://www.votebetteredmonton.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Jon Morgan,  running for councillor for Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi. You can learn more about Jon and his platform at: https://www.jonmorgan.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Jimmy Clement Idi, running for councillor for Ward tastawiyiniwak. You can learn more about Jimmy and his platform at: https://jimmyclement.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Giselle General, running for councillor for Ward sipiwiyiniwak. You can learn more about Giselle and her platform at: https://www.gisellegeneral.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Andrew Knack, who served as a city councillor for 12 years and is currently running for Mayor of Edmonton.You can learn more about Andrew's platform at: https://andrewknack.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Jesse Watson, running for councillor for Ward anirniq. You can learn more about Jesse's platform at: https://www.jessewatson.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Danny Heikkinen, running for councillor of Ward sipiwiyiniwak.You can learn more about Danny’s platform at: https://dan4yeg.com/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Omar Mohammad, the first Mayoral candidate we've gotten the pleasure of interviewing! You can learn more about Omar's platform at: https://www.omar4mayor.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Jackie Liu, running for councillor for Ward pihêsiwin. You can learn more about Jackie's platform at: https://www.jackieliu.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Rozalia Janiszewska, running for councillor for Ward papastew. You can learn more about Rozalia's platform at: https://www.rozaliajaniszewska.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this episode we interview Roger Kotch, running for councillor for Ward sipiwiyiniwak. You can learn more about him and his platform at: https://www.kotch.ca/Support the show

Send a textIn season 2 we'll be spending time with individuals running for the municipal election here in Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan). In this first episode we interview Keren Tang, current Councillor for Ward Karhiio. You can learn more about her and her platform at: https://www.kerentang.ca/Support the show

Send a textMay 12th to May 18th is Nurse week in Canada and Niginan relies on it's health care team to give the care and dignity our many tenants deserve.Christine is off this week so Keri filled in as a guest host!Also in this episode Dyan, shares her story as a 60's scoop survivor and her journey to find her identity and her family. All while pursuing a career in nursing.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode we chat with Lance Marty, one of the first students of Inner-City High School in Edmonton. Where he shares about his life navigating addictions and trying to escape street life. Where years later he's found his calling as an addictions support worker.As a Youth he was featured in a National Film Board documentary called Beating the Streets. Support the show

Send a textIn this lived experience episode we sit and chat with Bryce Ward who shares his experience in recovery and finding his calling in helping others.His journey takes him to the streets of Vancouver and returning back to Edmonton along with all the learnings that guiding him along the way.Support the show

Send a textIn this quick episode we banter about a few things,Christine speaks about her experiences in developing training and shares information on United Way's Red Tie Gala.Arsan shares information on the Ballentyne Project, and their new supportive housing initiative in Maple Ridge, BC.For more info: https://theballantyneproject.com/You can also search them on facebook.and Arsan shares about his experience running for council, the triumphs and failures.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode Christine and Arsan give a short update on what they've been up to.With featured guest Sean Arceta who is the Director of Community Engagement with iHuman Youth Society. Sean has been a registered social worker for over 13 years and has spent a majority of that time working for iHuman and in Edmonton's inner-city supporting generations of young people.iHuman is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to altering the trajectory of at-risk youth through wrap-around services, arts programming and mentorship.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode we get to sit down with Jessica Day, who is the Chief Programs Officer with YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services). Jessica shares a bit about her own life and why she got into Youth work as well as sharing information about what is YESS.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode, Burning Sage co-host, Christine Davies shares her story of how she navigated a life of addictions and survival crimes to eventually working in the human services field.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode we talk about lived experience and how one from that back ground works their way up to leadership. Along with how working in human services in different workplaces all contributes to personal growth.Our guest speaker this episode is Sarah who at the time of recording was a Site Supervisor for the Pimatisiwin permanent supportive housing site. Support the show

Send a textThis is the first in a series of interviews were we chat with individuals who do support work and come from a background of lived experience. Lived experience can represent many things from overcoming health crisis or other experiences which in most cases have life-long effects on the individual. For the context of these interviews lived experience refers to one who went through hardships in life from mental health, drug abuse, intergenerational trauma, or even conflicts with the justice system. In this episode we chat with Ryker who is a young Indigenous Man that navigated several challenges in his youth to find his way to eventually work with people in supportive environments. Support the show

Send a textIn October 2024 Christine and Arsan got to attend the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness which was held in Ottawa. They share about their experience there. As well as having both Matthew 'Gus' Gusul and Blaine Paul coming to share about the training program they facilitated for Niginan Housing Ventures.A short bio on both guests:Matthew “Gus” Gusul, PhD, based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He earned his PhD from the University of Victoria in community-based theatre. Gus has extensive experience working with Indigenous communities, including serving as a theatre instructor at Maskwacis Cultural College since 2017, where he teaches students to use puppetry to tell traditional Indigenous stories. Gus has facilitated storytelling workshops across Canada, including Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, throughout Canada, rural Mexico, Guatemala, China, and India. Blaine Paul, currently works for Niginan Housing Ventures as Director of Cultural Supports. He is a Knowledge Keeper originally from Saddle Lake Cree Nation.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode we get to sit down with Carola Cunningham. Carola has was the first CEO of Niginan Housing Ventures and has recently retired kinda, but is still doing a lot of work in the community. Carola's Bio:Carola has over 40 years of experience in education, justice, community health and wellness and addictions recovery. She has designed developed and delivered programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities. The majority of the client base groups service has been delivered to or for individuals coming from high risk lifestyles. Carola is a seasoned manager with 30 years of direct management skills. She possesses first hand knowledge of the complexities and diversities of Indigenous peoples in Canada and abroad. Not only has she developed, designed and initiated cutting edge programming in the human service field, Carola is confident in her expertise in negotiating and partnership planning with communities, various levels of government , profit /non profit societies as well is knowledgeable of the funding process through proposal writing. Regardless of the project and work need, Carola is consistent in the use of Indigenous methodologies and cultural protocol. She has the ability to effectively market initiatives nationally and internationally.Throughout her career, Carola has demonstrated strong dedication in bridging cultural differences and creating understanding in the sectors she works in and with. She is an outstanding visionary who supports the changing needs of the people and has been repeatedly recognized by communities and peers as an individual with a diverse skill set and exceptional abilities.Support the show

Send a textWe introduce ourselves, and talk a bit about the intentions of the podcast.Topics include mental health, deaths related to homelessness, and of course, what it's like working in the field.Support the show