S2E6: Recreating Gently on the Land with Myia Antone

Sierra Youth Podcast

English - March 15, 2022 18:36 - 48 minutes - 111 MB
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Previous Episode: S2E5: The Ugly Truth of Outdoor Recreation and Resort Development

Next Episode: S2E7 Celebrating National Poetry Month: A Conversation with White Settler-Nehiyaw Writer Selina Boan

Today’s episode features Myia Antone - a proud youth from Squamish nation. Myia is a teacher of the Skwxwú7mesh language, the founder of Indigenous Women Outdoors, and also a wicked mountain biker, skier, and paddler.

Together we discuss the evolution of outdoor recreation in Squamish and beyond. We touch on how colonialism and climate change have affected the spaces that have been stewarded by Myia’s ancestors since time out of mind. We also explore the role of language and culture in revitalising these lands, and how non-Indigenous folks can help share the load of radical change.

To learn more about Skwxwú7mesh place names in the Sea to Sky corridor, check out Squamish Atlas. Myia’s nonprofit is Indigenous Women Outdoors. Follow her on instagram here! If you enjoyed today’s episode, or learn anything from these organizations - please support them directly with your time and donations :)

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