Indigenous Vision
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 88 ratingsTwo aunties sharing and examining the world through the lense of an Anishinaabe and Blackfoot experience.
Indigenous Vision (IV) is led by an all-Indigenous team who work to "revitalize Indigenous communities - culture, people, and land - by providing educational resources through quality programs that promote well-being."
Based in Montana and Arizona.
Produced by Melissa Spence and Souta Callinglast
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Episodes
29. In Blackfoot/Salish Territory
July 01, 2021 01:16 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIVPodcast Ep. 29 | In Blackfoot Territory Souta & Melissa record episode 29 together in person for the first time since 2019! Recorded live in a secret remote mountainside location on gorgeous Blackfoot land, the conversation carries out in the middle of nature's unique ambiance. The background noises of a multitude of insects, birds, and the odd plane can be heard. If you're sensitive to insect sounds this might be a little distracting. What a beautiful experience! Let us sponsor you...
28. Thunderstorms
June 20, 2021 21:18 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIVPodcast Ep. 28 | Thunderstorms Souta & Melissa give life updates, discuss colonialism, addiction, and plans roll out a special project with the help of the legendary Blackfoot dog companions. Trigger warning for those struggling with addiction. Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provide limited classes: ...
27. Kola Shippentower of The Wisawca Project
June 12, 2021 03:29 - 43 minutes - 60 MBIVPodcast Ep. 27 | The Wisawca Project with Kola Shippentower Kola Shippentower-Thompson is a pro-fighter and the creator of The Wisawca Project; a downloadable worksheet and safety plan to ensure Indigenous Women of all ages make it home. She shares why she started the project and how to utilize it and share the project with friends and family. Get the safety plan here: https://enoughizenough.regfox.com/the-wisawca-project Let us sponsor your self-defense classes! Submit this request f...
26. The 215 and more...
June 05, 2021 00:28 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIVPodcast Ep. 26 | The 215 and more... June 2021 We're going through it this week. Souta and Melissa discuss balancing life's responsibilities while processing intergenerational trauma. We may be grieving this week but we're also thriving and know in our hearts that's what the 215+ would have wanted... We are our ancestors' wildest dreams come true, so we push on. *Please submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! O...
25. Vaxxed Life & Mapping
May 28, 2021 02:11 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBIVPodcast Ep. 25 | Vaxxed Life & Mapping - May 2021 Souta and Melissa discuss vaccinations, why they're continuing to wear masks, the significance of land mapping and when they can get back to work and celebrating with all their relations across International borders impacted by the virus. *Please submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once submitted, IV will work with you and the nearest gym to provide limited ...
24. Pretendians with Tamara Bell
May 14, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBIV Podcast Ep. 24 | Pretendians with Tamara Bell This week Souta and Melissa are joined by Tamara Hall (Haida Gwaii) to discuss the ways non-Indigenous people exploit Indigenous culture for financial gain. Earlier this year Tamara introduced the 'Indigenous Identity Act' to protect Indigenous identity from ethic fraud in the arts and how it affects us directly. *Please submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! Once...
23. Montana, your hate is showing. (Towards the Indigenous & LGBTQ)
May 08, 2021 20:39 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIV Podcast Ep. 23 | Montana, your hate for the Indigenous & Queer is showing. This week Souta and Melissa are joined by Adrian Jawort (Cheyenne) to process and discuss the blatant hate from extremists throughout the state of Montana. After becoming a direct target via an article published online, Adrian shares her journey and fight for Trans and Indigenous rights. *Please submit this request form if you or someone you know is in need of a self-defense class sponsorship at a gym near you! O...
22. Our Indigenous Vision
May 01, 2021 02:05 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBIVPodcast Ep. 22 - Our Indigenous Vision Indigenous Vision executive director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfeet) shares the dynamic meaning behind why she named her much needed non-profit, 'Indigenous Vision'. Also discussed are Indigenous Vision's frequent misinterpretations (due to spiritual exploitations), berries, and the core values of Earth. You can support Indigenous Vision here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok, @last_war_cry on IG Follow the sh...
IVPodcast #21 - Hemp with Alex White Plume
April 20, 2021 14:16 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIVPodcast #21 | 420 with Alex White Plume Lakota industrial hemp farmer, Alex White Plume joins us to discuss how honoring the plant nation, finding alternatives like hemp for plastic, and how Indigenous sovereignty are all ways to benefit the Earth and ensure a happy long life for future generations. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by ...
21. Hemp with Alex White Plume
April 20, 2021 14:16 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIVPodcast #21 | 420 with Alex White Plume Lakota industrial hemp farmer, Alex White Plume joins us to discuss how honoring the plant nation, finding alternatives like hemp for plastic, and how Indigenous sovereignty are all ways to benefit the Earth and ensure a happy long life for future generations. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by ...
20. PRADOS BEAUTY
April 09, 2021 20:12 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBIVPodcast Ep. 20 | PRADOS BEAUTY The beautiful Cece joins Souta and Melissa to share about her Indigenous Beauty Brand, Prados Beauty! Proudly Indigenous. Unapologetically Beautiful. Cece shares her journey from her time as a NYC Fashion Week makeup artist, collaborating with artist Steven Paul Judd, to her philanthropic work as the founder of one the most exciting new beauty brands in the world! You can support Prados Beauty at pradosbeauty.com/ and follow the brand on Instagram at @prado...
IVPodcast #19 - Imposter Syndrome
April 03, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIVPodcast Ep. 19 | Imposter Syndrome Souta and Melissa discuss imposter syndrome, what choices there are to overcome it and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousvision.org/
19. Imposter Syndrome
April 03, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIVPodcast Ep. 19 | Imposter Syndrome Souta and Melissa discuss imposter syndrome, what choices there are to overcome it and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousvision.org/
IV Podcast #18 | Pollution Choices
March 26, 2021 04:08 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIVPodcast Ep. 18 | Pollution Choices Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of pollution, what choices there are to make an impact and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousv...
18. Pollution Choices
March 26, 2021 04:08 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIVPodcast Ep. 18 | Pollution Choices Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of pollution, what choices there are to make an impact and how to keep your head up in general despite it all. Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousv...
IVPodcast #17 - Sage Culture & Respect
March 19, 2021 01:58 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBIVPodcast Ep. 17 | Sage Culture & Respect Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of Sage culture, what Indigenous medicines means, sharing versus secret, and how to come correct on the living land you're on. Don't forget March 22 is World Water Day, follow us on Facebook and share your water acknowledgments with us! Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) a...
17. Sage Culture & Respect
March 19, 2021 01:58 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBIVPodcast Ep. 17 | Sage Culture & Respect Souta and Melissa discuss the effects of Sage culture, what Indigenous medicines means, sharing versus secret, and how to come correct on the living land you're on. Don't forget March 22 is World Water Day, follow us on Facebook and share your water acknowledgments with us! Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @helloivmusic The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) a...
IVPodcast #16 - Indigenous Sisters
March 08, 2021 04:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIVPodcast Ep. 16 | Mia Warpath - Indigenous Sisters Souta and Melissa are joined by Mia Warpath of the Comanche Nation who uses her platform for spread awareness on cultural appropriation and MMIWG. We celebrate our unique birthright as Indigenous Women to lead, live life without limits and look out for one another. Follow Mia: @miastaygold on TikTok & IG The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spenc...
16. Indigenous Sisters
March 08, 2021 04:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIVPodcast Ep. 16 | Mia Warpath - Indigenous Sisters Souta and Melissa are joined by Mia Warpath of the Comanche Nation who uses her platform for spread awareness on cultural appropriation and MMIWG. We celebrate our unique birthright as Indigenous Women to lead, live life without limits and look out for one another. Follow Mia: @miastaygold on TikTok & IG The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spenc...
15. Stay Treaty, Stay Glam
February 11, 2021 23:37 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIV Podcast Ep. 15 - Stay Treaty, Stay Glam - Feb 2021 This week's show focuses on the endless struggle to educate on Indigenous Sovereignty and Treaty Rights, then flips into Indigenous beauty and the power of "war paint". The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousvision.org/
IVPodcast #15 - Stay Treaty, Stay Glam
February 11, 2021 23:37 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIV Podcast Ep. 15 - Stay Treaty, Stay Glam - Feb 2021 This week's show focuses on the endless struggle to educate on Indigenous Sovereignty and Treaty Rights, then flips into Indigenous beauty and the power of "war paint". The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe). Check out our site for all our projects, events and music show!www.indigenousvision.org/
IVPodcast #14 | PRIDE with Anita Stallion
January 22, 2021 00:55 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBIVPodcast #14 | PRIDE with Anita Stallion - Jan 2021 Winnipeg's Anita Stallion joins Souta and Melissa to chat about her multi-decade legacy, being the matron of Club 200, coping with covid and the evolution of pronouns - also, she's Aunty of the Year! Follow Anita on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/anitastallion/ instagram: @an_ita6459 To learn more about Indigenous Vision: www.indigenousvision.org/ This show was recorded Jan 20, 2021 hosted by Souta Callinglast and produced by Meliss...
14. PRIDE with Anita Stallion
January 22, 2021 00:55 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBIVPodcast #14 | PRIDE with Anita Stallion - Jan 2021 Winnipeg's Anita Stallion joins Souta and Melissa to chat about her multi-decade legacy, being the matron of Club 200, coping with covid and the evolution of pronouns - also, she's Aunty of the Year! Follow Anita on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/anitastallion/ instagram: @an_ita6459 To learn more about Indigenous Vision: www.indigenousvision.org/ This show was recorded Jan 20, 2021 hosted by Souta Callinglast and produced by Meliss...
13. Plastic Indians
January 16, 2021 07:32 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIVPodcast #13 - Plastic Indians Souta and Melissa discuss the toxicity of plastic Indians, cultural appropriation, and the exploitation of spiritual practices. Indigenous Vision is an educational non-profit based in Montana and Arizona. Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot) is the Executive Director, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe) is the producer. Learn more about us here: www.indigenousvision.org/
IVPodcast #13 - Plastic Indians
January 16, 2021 07:32 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIVPodcast #13 - Plastic Indians Souta and Melissa discuss the toxicity of plastic Indians, cultural appropriation, and the exploitation of spiritual practices. Indigenous Vision is an educational non-profit based in Montana and Arizona. Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot) is the Executive Director, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe) is the producer. Learn more about us here: www.indigenousvision.org/
IVPodcast #12 - Mental Health & The Colony
January 08, 2021 03:32 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBSouta (executive director) and Melissa (producer) dive deep into mental health, processing white supremacy, and how to overall stay healthy during one of the most toxic political environments of our time. Join the next Indigenous Vision 'Cultural Humility Training' event this Jan. 26th! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility Hosted by Souta Calling Last and produced by Melissa Spence.
12. Mental Health & The Colony
January 08, 2021 03:32 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBSouta (executive director) and Melissa (producer) dive deep into mental health, processing white supremacy, and how to overall stay healthy during one of the most toxic political environments of our time. Join the next Indigenous Vision 'Cultural Humility Training' event this Jan. 26th! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility Hosted by Souta Calling Last and produced by Melissa Spence.
11. Happy New You!
January 01, 2021 04:11 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBJoin Indigenous Vision's executive director, Souta Calling Last and producer Melissa Spence on a deep conversation on how the last 12 months shaped them into even stronger, more resilient Indigenous women. They also recap some of the highlights from Indigenous Vision's many projects this year. Thanks for sharing your time with us, happy new year! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, produced by Melissa Spence.
IVPodcast #11 - Happy New You!
January 01, 2021 04:11 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBJoin Indigenous Vision's executive director, Souta Calling Last and producer Melissa Spence on a deep conversation on how the last 12 months shaped them into even stronger, more resilient Indigenous women. They also recap some of the highlights from Indigenous Vision's many projects this year. Thanks for sharing your time with us, happy new year! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, produced by Melissa Spence.
10. Bigfoot with Lailani Upham
December 24, 2020 04:06 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBExecutive Director Souta Calling Last shares her Bigfoot experience with fellow Blackfeet woman Lailani Upham who's storyteller series on Bigfoot is growing a cult following on Youtube! Check out her channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJtRKIeSIsD-gnFfmjWIHw Produced by Melissa Spence Dec 23, 2020
IVPodcast #10 - Bigfoot with Lailani Upham
December 24, 2020 04:06 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBExecutive Director Souta Calling Last shares her Bigfoot experience with fellow Blackfeet woman Lailani Upham who's storyteller series on Bigfoot is growing a cult following on Youtube! Check out her channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJtRKIeSIsD-gnFfmjWIHw Produced by Melissa Spence Dec 23, 2020
9. Indigenize Thanksgiving
December 24, 2020 03:57 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBA conversation on how to be more inclusive when performing thanks on Thanksgiving. Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta and Melissa "the music lady" discuss the origin of Thanksgiving, the commercialism, and the environmental impact of one of North America's most cherished holidays. Leave us a comment on how you celebrate! Produced by Melissa Spence.
IVPodcast #9 - Indigenize Thanksgiving
December 24, 2020 03:57 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBA conversation on how to be more inclusive when performing thanks on Thanksgiving. Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta and Melissa "the music lady" discuss the origin of Thanksgiving, the commercialism, and the environmental impact of one of North America's most cherished holidays. Leave us a comment on how you celebrate! Produced by Melissa Spence.
IVPodcast #8 - Idle No More with Alex Wilson
December 24, 2020 03:51 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIndigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last sat down with Idle No More's Alex Wilson to reflect and share the ever evolving legacy of Idle No More eight years after the movement was ignited in Canada. Alex Wilson is an Idle No More organizer, professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and behind the 'One House, Many Nations' housing campaign. Join in a peaceful revolution: idlenomore.ca/ Thank you for listening! This podcast was produced by Melissa Spence.
8. Idle No More with Alex Wilson
December 24, 2020 03:51 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIndigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last sat down with Idle No More's Alex Wilson to reflect and share the ever evolving legacy of Idle No More eight years after the movement was ignited in Canada. Alex Wilson is an Idle No More organizer, professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and behind the 'One House, Many Nations' housing campaign. Join in a peaceful revolution: idlenomore.ca/ Thank you for listening! This podcast was produced by Melissa Spence.
IV Podcast #7 | Landback, Pipelines & Paradigms
December 24, 2020 03:46 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis conversation between Executive Director (Souta) and Producer (Melissa) goes deep into the Indigenous paradigms and perspectives on land, how we got here and where we're trying to go. Are you truly connected to the land you're on? Follow Souta Callinglast on Tiktok: LastWarCry as she spotlights the 12 endangered animals who once thrived where pipelines are being constructed. To learn more about our Cultural Land Trust project please visit: www.indigenousvision.org/landtrust/ Thank yo...
7. Landback, Pipelines & Paradigms
December 24, 2020 03:46 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis conversation between Executive Director (Souta) and Producer (Melissa) goes deep into the Indigenous paradigms and perspectives on land, how we got here and where we're trying to go. Are you truly connected to the land you're on? Follow Souta Callinglast on Tiktok: LastWarCry as she spotlights the 12 endangered animals who once thrived where pipelines are being constructed. To learn more about our Cultural Land Trust project please visit: www.indigenousvision.org/landtrust/ Thank yo...
IVPodcast #6 - Souta and Melissa talk life and music.
December 24, 2020 03:37 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBJoin Executive Director of Indigenous Vision, Souta Calling Last and IVMusic producer and host, Melissa Spence on the 6th official IVPodcast where they discuss life as an Indigenous Woman, HBO, music and of course IV! Recorded October 9, 2020 and produced by Melissa Spence.
6. Souta and Melissa talk life and music.
December 24, 2020 03:37 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBJoin Executive Director of Indigenous Vision, Souta Calling Last and IVMusic producer and host, Melissa Spence on the 6th official IVPodcast where they discuss life as an Indigenous Woman, HBO, music and of course IV! Recorded October 9, 2020 and produced by Melissa Spence.
5. Cher Thomas & Souta Calling Last
December 24, 2020 03:31 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBOn the 5th official Indigenous Vision Podcast Executive Director Souta Calling Last is joined by Cher Thomas of Cher Thomas Designs to talk about life as an Indigenous activist, food sovereignty, and land acknowledgement. Recorded October 5, 2020 produced by Melissa Spence.
IV PODCAST #5 - Cher Thomas & Souta Calling Last
December 24, 2020 03:31 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBOn the 5th official Indigenous Vision Podcast Executive Director Souta Calling Last is joined by Cher Thomas of Cher Thomas Designs to talk about life as an Indigenous activist, food sovereignty, and land acknowledgement. Recorded October 5, 2020 produced by Melissa Spence.
4. Ask An Indian - Part 1
December 24, 2020 03:21 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode #4 features answers to questions sent in by listeners around local and national issues from an Indigenous perspective. Our show is Native woman powered! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, Blackfeet/Blood Produced by Melissa Spence, Ojibway The podcast features views and perspectives of Souta Calling Last and/or guest Indian. It is not meant to represent the views of all Indigenous people.
IVPocast #4 - Ask An Indian - Part 1
December 24, 2020 03:21 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode #4 features answers to questions sent in by listeners around local and national issues from an Indigenous perspective. Our show is Native woman powered! Hosted by Souta Calling Last, Blackfeet/Blood Produced by Melissa Spence, Ojibway The podcast features views and perspectives of Souta Calling Last and/or guest Indian. It is not meant to represent the views of all Indigenous people.
3. MMIWG National Day Of Awareness 2019
December 24, 2020 03:13 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin us for a dialogue on the National Day of Awareness on May 5th (2019) for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls (MMIWG). Recap and live interviews from the Standing in Solidarity event at the Arizona State Capitol.
IVPodcast #3 - MMIWG National Day Of Awareness 2019
December 24, 2020 03:13 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin us for a dialogue on the National Day of Awareness on May 5th (2019) for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls (MMIWG). Recap and live interviews from the Standing in Solidarity event at the Arizona State Capitol.
IVPodcast #2 - Cultural Humility - Luck & Privilege
December 24, 2020 03:07 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this second official episode join Souta (executive director) as she updates on some of the amazing projects at Indigenous Vision! From offering self defense classes, hosting Cultural Humility events to overall badassness!
2. Cultural Humility - Luck & Privilege
December 24, 2020 03:07 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this second official episode join Souta (executive director) as she updates on some of the amazing projects at Indigenous Vision! From offering self defense classes, hosting Cultural Humility events to overall badassness!
IVPodcast #1 - Enough Already - MMIW
December 24, 2020 03:01 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBMelissa (producer) and Souta (executive director) talk about the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and taking our protection into our own hands. You can't fight violence with violence, but when encountering violence, it's important to know how to defend yourself.
1. Enough Already - MMIW
December 24, 2020 03:01 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBMelissa (producer) and Souta (executive director) talk about the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and taking our protection into our own hands. You can't fight violence with violence, but when encountering violence, it's important to know how to defend yourself.