#64 - Á’a:líya Warbus: Sharing Indigenous Culture Through Art

Á'a:Líya Warbus is a writer, director, actress, hip hop artist, mother, paddler, pow-wow dancer, activist and business owner. She owns Salish Legends Media, an Indigenous film and media team. In this conversation, Aaron Pete and Á’a:líya talk about Indigenous values and how to share them through mediums like music, film and podcasts. The two also discuss the importance of identity, finding your passion, lifting up your community and the benefits of canoe races. 

Á’a:líya Warbus is a First Nations filmmaker from the Stó:lō Nation and a graduate of the University of British Columbia Film Production Program. Á’a:líya is a very active member in her culture and community, balanced by a healthy lifestyle in sports and fitness. She is an loving wife and mother of 3.

Learn more about Salish Legends Media: https://www.salishlegendsmedia.com/

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Chapters: 

0:00:00 Introduction 

0:17:57 Finding Your Passion 

0:33:00 Overcoming Adversity 

0:49:43 Hip-Hop Artist 0:58:45 

Most Meaningful Songs 1:05:41 Advice for Creators 

1:10:21 How to Stop Hobbies from Becoming Jobs 

1:39:45 Becoming a Filmmaker  

2:06:34 What Can People Learn from Indigenous Culture? 

2:30:14 Creating Podcasts & Comics 2:52:47 Benefits of Canoe Racing 

3:08:57 Connecting with Á’a:líya

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