Coming Home: In Conversation with Kukpi7 Wayne Christian

In this final episode of In Conversation, Charlene and Chief Wayne will be reflecting on the past five episodes, the lessons shared and learned, time spent, and what it truly means to walk down the path forward, out of pain, trauma, and grief, and step into the future YOU want. You can expect this episode to talk about; Finding the connections to light the way forward Defining meaningful relationship to self, community, and to the land Building reciprocal relationships with friends, family, and community Our sincerest thank you for joining us on this journey together! Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/

As we come to the second last episode in this limited series, Charlene and Chief Wayne discuss letting go which, for some, will be the hardest part of healing. This episode features a deeply personal story from Chief Wayne about the loss of a family member to suicide. This content may be upsetting to some listeners, and if that's you, you're welcome to skip this episode and join us again for the next, or follow the instructions at the beginning of the episode that will explain how to jump past that segment. You can expect this episode to talk about; Why it's important to let go of the things that hold us in the past How to begin a journey of self-forgiveness Building and sticking to practices of releasing tension and emotion in the body safely and practically Learning to rely on your relationships with others for support and asking for help Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/

In conversations past, Wenecwtsin and Charlene have talked about how important connection is to healing - their connection to the land, to ceremony, to the people they belong to and to their own sense of self. You can expect this episode to talk about; How to ground in nature and ceremony for healing The impact of loss or lack of connection on the self Our connection to all things - and responsibility Looking back on the journey of life as a process of lessons For more insights on connecting with the land for self-reflection and healing, check out this article with Wenecwtsin: https://windspeaker.com/buffalo-spirit/ask-water-help-you-cope-anger Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/

In conversations past, Wenecwtsin has shared with Charlene some reflections around the role of safety in healing and community, what it means to find protection in the self and how to foster a feeling of safety to weather any storm. You can expect this episode to talk about; What it means to be safe within yourself The role of safety in healing, rebuilding and recovering How leaders and bosses can establish a new sense of safety Building trust in yourself, in community and in leaders Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/

In conversations past, Wenecwtsin has shared with Charlene some tools he's used in his own recovery from trauma and generational pain in the journey to heal himself and his family in three generations. In this second episode of the podcast, Wenecwstin shares how he came to find and use these tools, one of which he calls the cognitive life raft. You can expect this episode to talk about; Understanding the WHY of YOU The role of ceremony and connection in healing How pain manifests in daily life Moving forward in knowledge and understanding Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/

In conversations past, Wenecwtsin has shared with Charlene his belief that we as a people are at the end of a very dark chapter. Dark, but short in the span of our time here on earth and one that, like all chapters, has a final page. In this first episode of the podcast, Wenecwstin shares how he believes we turn that page together, and how our work now ensures a greater, more empowered future for those yet unborn. You can expect this episode to talk about; Moving forward in a good way Healing ourselves and our families in three generations The hope that spirit provides Finding the path forged by our ancestors, and then forging our own path for our children Coming Home: In Conversation is a production of reGEN Impact Media, the first and only Indigenous-owned and female-led wrap-around ecosystem that facilitates the creation, funding, and distribution of regenerative media projects through a relational filmmaking model. Learn more about Coming Home, by visiting https://www.regenimpactmedia.com/projects-coming-home/