Talks With A Fox Podcast
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago -Oki! Welcome to the fox den, I'm your host Andrea True Joy Fox, a Blackfoot woman, teacher, and artist. Join me on this colourful journey of learning where conversations with inspirational leaders share their gifts, teachings and stories with the world. ••SEASON 3 Motherhood Series•• is Live!
Recorded in Blackfoot Territory 👣
Host: Andrea True Joy Fox
Producer: Andrea True Joy Fox
Co-Producer: Javier Rodriguez
Editor: Javier Rodriguez
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Motherhood Series: Camie Goldhammer PT. 2
June 19, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBCheck out Part 2 of my conversation with Camie Jae Goldhammer, (Sisíthuŋwaŋ-Waȟpéthuŋwaŋ Oyáte) Founding Executive Director of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services, Clinical Social Worker, Lactation Consultant and Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula. 🪶 We talk babies, breastfeeding, hospital care, and much more! Support the Show.
Motherhood Series: Camie Goldhammer PT. 1
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB🪶 We are so excited to share this conversation with Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LICSW, IBCLC (Sisíthuŋwaŋ-Waȟpéthuŋwaŋ Oyáte) a Clinical Social Worker, Lactation Consultant and Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula. 🪶 Camie is the founder and chair of the Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. She is also a founding mother and President Elect of the National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color. 🪶 She is now putting all of her effort into a new non-pr...
Motherhood Series: Isabel Healy
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB✨ Welcoming in the new year with strong Blackfoot Matriarch, Isabel Healy! 🪶 In this special conversation with Isabel, listeners will enjoy hearing about her love for beading, working hard, raising her children, and learning about her culture! 🪶 Isabel grew up in the Kainai Blood Tribe, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy, where she learned her first language, Blackfoot and all about her culture. 🪶 She is a gifted artist with all the beadwork she does and all the regalia and moccasins sh...
Indigenous People's Day: Tyler White (Holy Eagle Shield)
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSupport the show
National Indigenous People's Day: Dr. Tyler White (Holy Eagle Shield)
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB🪶In honour of National Indigenous People’s Month, we wanted to feature a special conversation that focuses on some big things happening in the Blackfoot territories that are connected to Indigenous Health and Wellness! Recorded live at the Annual Siksika Nation Health Fair on the Siksika Nation, we share this inspiring conversation with Chief Executive Officer for Siksika Health Services for 22+ years, Dr. Tyler White (Naa Taoyi Piita Wo Taan – “Holy Eagle Shield”). 🪶Dr. White is a member o...
Motherhood Series: Dr. Cindy Blackstock
June 16, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB✨Dr. Cindy Blackstock✨ 🪶In this conversation with Dr. Cindy Blackstock, we talk about childhood dreams, envisioning the powerful future of Indigenous children and their legacies, Spirit Bear, and stories of the places that are close to Cindy's heart. 🪶Cindy is a member of the Gitxsan First Nation, the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and a professor at McGill University’s School of Social Work. 🪶 Cindy is a recipient of the SSHRC Gold Medal, she wa...
Motherhood Series: Katherena Vermette
May 17, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode I chat with award winning, super cool, fun to hang out with inspirational author, writer, storyteller, Katherena Vermette. Katherena, a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation. She has worked in poetry, novels, children’s literature, and film. Her first book, North End Love Songs, also her debut novel won the Governor General's Literary Award for poetry, and her debut novel, The Break, was a finalist for the Rogers Writers' Tru...
Motherhood Series: Autumn EagleSpeaker
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to the Motherhood Series! I am so excited to share the first episode in our new Motherhood Series where I talk with Autumn EagleSpeaker! Autumn is a member of the Kainai First Nation. She is from the All Short Peoples Clan and the Running Antelope Band. Autumn was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and resides in Calgary. Autumn is the daughter of Diane EagleSpeaker and Michael Williams and is the grand daughter of the late Glen and Leona EagleSpeaker and Helen and Stanley Wi...
Wellness Series: Caroline Sekaquaptewa
March 09, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBJoin me in conversation with Caroline Sekaquaptewa, a 47 year old Hopi woman from Sipaulovi, Arizona. She is from the Patkiwungwa (Water) clan. Caroline is a mother of four daughters: Jaime, Jelani, Jaya, and Makenna and grandmother to one grandson. She resides in the Phoenix area and is an Early Childhood Educator and has taught in a family literacy program located on the Salt RIver Pima Maricopa Indian Community for 17 years. Caroline has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Ma...
Wellness Series: Caroline Sekaquaptewa
March 09, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBJoin me in conversation with Caroline Sekaquaptewa, a 47 year old Hopi woman from Sipaulovi, Arizona. She is from the Patkiwungwa (Water) clan. Caroline is a mother of four daughters: Jaime, Jelani, Jaya, and Makenna and grandmother to one grandson. She resides in the Phoenix area and is an Early Childhood Educator and has taught in a family literacy program located on the Salt RIver Pima Maricopa Indian Community for 17 years. Caroline has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Ma...
Wellness Series: Jillene Joseph
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBJillene Joseph (Aaniiih) raised four children and a nephew for many years as a single mother and now is in a beautiful and healthy relationship. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in community health education and is currently the Executive Director for the Native Wellness Institute, a national non-profit organization that she and a handful of others founded in 2000. For the past 35 years she has traveled throughout North America providing wellness and healing training and technical assi...
Wellness Series: Ryan Fahey
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBRyan Fahey is a three-time Author, Educator, and International Speaker of all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to great. Born in Nova Scotia, Ryan has dedicated his life to pursuing wellness and is widely considered a leader in the wellness and education sectors. Join Talks With A Fox Podcast host Andrea in conversation with Ryan, a return guest as part of the Wellness Series and get ready to b...
Wellness Series: Ryan Fahey
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBRyan Fahey is a three-time Author, Educator, and International Speaker of all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to great. Born in Nova Scotia, Ryan has dedicated his life to pursuing wellness and is widely considered a leader in the wellness and education sectors. Join Talks With A Fox Podcast host Andrea in conversation with Ryan, a return guest as part of the Wellness Series and get ready to b...
Wellness Series: Paula Naponse
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin me in conversation for the first episode in the Wellness Series with Paula Naponse, an Anishinaabe kwe from Aitkameksheng Anishinaabek in Ontario. Paula is a designer, educator and entrepreneur. All the work that Paula does is based on the belief that Indigenous people have cultural knowledge that can drive communities ahead if we embrace who we are. We have languages, systems, teachings that can be used to create our own education systems, economic development initiatives and improve o...
Author Series: Richard Van Camp - Part 2
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin Talks With A Fox Podcast for Part 2 of the final episode of the Author Series in conversation with notable author and storyteller, Richard Van Camp. Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 26 books in just about every genre and his novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films. He lives in Treaty 6 Country in Edmonton with his family. Richard Van Camp is on YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter and his offi...
Author Series: Richard Van Camp
June 01, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJoin Talks With A Fox Podcast for Part 1 of the final episode of the Author Series in conversation with notable author and storyteller, Richard Van Camp. Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 26 books in just about every genre and his novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films. He lives in Treaty 6 Country in Edmonton with his family. Richard Van Camp is on YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter and his offi...
Author Series: Richard Van Camp - Part 1
June 01, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJoin Talks With A Fox Podcast for Part 1 of the final episode of the Author Series in conversation with notable author and storyteller, Richard Van Camp. Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 26 books in just about every genre and his novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films. He lives in Treaty 6 Country in Edmonton with his family. Richard Van Camp is on YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter and his offi...
Tchadas Leo: A Colourful Journey in Broadcasting and Journalism
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode I talk with Tchadas Leo, who is from the Homalco First Nation, in Campbell River, Vancouver Island where he grew up. Tchadas Leo is the host of the podcast, Our Native Land, where he shares stories from his life, interviews guests, and shares weekly Indigenous news stories. At 12 years old Tchadas started working part time as an apprentice at Campbell River’s local TV station, where he trained as a junior production assistant. At age 15 he was hired as an assistant producer ...
Tchadas Leo: A Colourful Journey in Broadcasting and Journalism
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode I talk with Tchadas Leo, who is from the Homalco First Nation, in Campbell River, Vancouver Island where he grew up. Tchadas Leo is the host of the podcast, Our Native Land, where he shares stories from his life, interviews guests, and shares weekly Indigenous news stories. At 12 years old Tchadas started working part time as an apprentice at Campbell River’s local TV station, where he trained as a junior production assistant. At age 15 he was hired as an assistant producer ...
Tchadas Leo
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode I talk with Tchadas Leo, who is from the Homalco First Nation, in Campbell River, Vancouver Island where he grew up. Tchadas Leo is the host of the podcast, Our Native Land, where he shares stories from his life, interviews guests, and shares weekly Indigenous news stories. At 12 years old Tchadas started working part time as an apprentice at Campbell River’s local TV station, where he trained as a junior production assistant. At age 15 he was hired as an assistant producer ...
Author Series: Jill Featherstone
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJill Featherstone is a mother of 5 and step-mom to 3. She is a wife, a grandmother, a university instructor, and now an author. For the first half of her career, Jill taught middle school. Then in 2011 after obtaining her Master’s degree Jill went on to become a University Instructor teaching in the bachelor of education program for University College of the North in Northern Manitoba. Jill is also the founder of Featherstone Support Services, a business which provides motivational workshops...
Author Series: Helen Knott - Part 2
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin me in conversation with Helen Knott, super talented author of In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience, as we reflect on her inspirational journey through writing, healing, family, and advocacy. Helen is a Dane Zaa, Cree, and mixed Euro-descent woman from Prophet River First Nations. She has her Bachelor’s in Social Work. She has worked primarily with Indigenous families that have been involved with the Ministry of Child and Family Development in the area of advocacy and wellness. H...
Author Series: Helen Knott - Part 1
April 28, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBJoin me in conversation with Helen Knott, super talented author of In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience, as we reflect on her inspirational journey through writing, healing, family, and advocacy. Helen is a Dane Zaa, Cree, and mixed Euro-descent woman from Prophet River First Nations. She has her Bachelor’s in Social Work. She has worked primarily with Indigenous families that have been involved with the Ministry of Child and Family Development in the area of advocacy and wellness. ...
Author Series: Gordon A. Fox
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBFor the second episode in the Author Series, Andrea gets to have a conversation with her dad, Gordon! In this episode you will get to hear some of Gordon's stories as he shares many memorable moments from his journey. Gordon A. Fox is a proud member of the Blood Tribe, where he has resided for most of his life. He is an Elder, husband, father, grandfather, Indigenous Children’s advocate, and writer. His Blackfoot name is Iipisowaahsa (Morning Star). Gordon enjoys reading and writing fict...
Author Series: Elaine Alec - Part 2
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit! Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advi...
Author Series: Elaine Alec - Part 1
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit! Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advi...
Love Series: Desiree & Shelby
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBFor our Love Series Finale, I had a fantastic time talking to Desiree and Shelby who are truly kindred spirits, and whose love for each other complements their union. Desiree, who you met in Season 1 returns with her other half to share their love story and all the things that make it sweet! Desiree Morrisseau Keesick is anishinaabe, born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End with maternal ties to Crane River, MB and paternal ties to Grassy Narrows First Nation. Shelby is anishinaabe and Bel...
Love Series: India & Will
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis episode introduces us to the love birds behind Diary of Two Teachers, India and William Garcia-Morel. They take us through their journey as best friends and share their wisdom in parenting, as well as the everyday stuff that makes their union beautiful and unique. India has been a K-6 public school teacher for the past 10 years, and Will is in his 4th year teaching high school English. They are a blended family of 6, with two girls and two boys. India is a Lumbee from Lumberton, NC ...
Love Series: Guy & Stephen
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode we welcome Guy and Stephen, who we are excited to feature in our Love Series. Guy Robert Morin is of Cree descent and a member of the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, Alberta. Guy is a graduate of the University of Alberta where he earned his Bachelor of Education degree. He went on to earn his Masters in Education from Gonzaga University in Washington State. Guy has worked in Education for almost 24 years, first as a teacher, a Vice Principal, a Principal, and just rec...
Love Series: Tillie & Jesse
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we welcome Tillie and Jesse, who are the first couple we feature in our Love Series. Read on to learn more about who Tillie and Jesse are, and tune in to hear their beautiful love story. Oki, my name is Tillie Torpey. I am an enrolled member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and also a descendent of the Navajo and Rocky Boy Cree tribes. I was raised in Plummer, ID on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation with both of my parents and two older brothers. Jesse and I have been marr...
A New Year, A New Season
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBTune into Talks With A Fox Podcast as host Andrea True Joy Fox & guest co-host Blackfoot Scientist, Corey Gray talk all things fun & fascinating including what’s ahead for Season 2 and much more! • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.co...
A New Year, A New Season
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBTune into Talks With A Fox Podcast as host Andrea True Joy Fox & guest co-host Blackfoot Scientist, Corey Gray talk all things fun & fascinating including what’s ahead for Season 2 and much more! • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.co...
Andrea True Joy Fox: 2020 Life Lessons and Celebrating Season 1 Guests
January 12, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Andrea reflects on all her incredible guests from Season 1 and shares what she has learned from them. Tune in to hear some valuable life lessons that will help you start off your new year with a wealth of knowledge, a positive mindset and a new excitement for 2021! Featuring the teachings of: - Joy SpearChief-Morris, Champion Athlete, Woman in Leadership - Rilee Manybears, World Indigenous Games Gold Medalist, Wellness Champion - Jacqueline Ahcahkoskwew, Teacher, Woman in...
Sunshine Tenasco: Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Clean Drinking Water Activism
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBSunshine Tenasco is a First Nations mommy of four funny kids from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. She is a social entrepreneur and author who believes that business is an exciting place where people can create positive change. Sunshine launched Her Braids in 2015, which is a business that aims to create awareness about the issues of clean drinking water in First Nations communities through beaded pendants, workshops and her children's book, “Nibi’s Water Song”. Her Braids has committed to dona...
Sisters Sage: Indigenous Wellness Brand, Self-Care Products & A Story of Success
November 24, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode Lynn-Marie Angus co-owner of Sisters Sage, shares her inspirational story of starting and running a successful business with her sister Melissa. Sisters Sage is a unique brand that creates many beautiful products that are culturally connected and handcrafted by two talented Indigenous women from the Gitxaala, Nisga'a, and Metis Nations. Sisters Sage creates Indigenous wellness and self-care products using traditional knowledge and ingredients. You will feel motivated, inspire...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Special Announcements!
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MBTo stay connected and catch the latest news with Talks With A Fox, follow me and subscribe to my Social Media and YouTube Channel, where special announcements are shared! https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFox... https://www.instagram.com/talkswithaf... https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafo... https://twitter.com/talkswithafox https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0Rfuw To listen to The Great Canadian Woman SHE SPEAKS Podcast episode featuring Andrea, visit: https...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Special Announcements!
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MBTo stay connected and catch the latest news with Talks With A Fox, follow me and subscribe to my Social Media and YouTube Channel, where special announcements are shared! https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFox... https://www.instagram.com/talkswithaf... https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafo... https://twitter.com/talkswithafox https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0Rfuw To listen to The Great Canadian Woman SHE SPEAKS Podcast episode featuring Andrea, visit: https...
Andrea True Joy Fox: The Undergrad Years - Things I Learned as a Post-Secondary Student
November 11, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Andrea shares what she learned as a post-secondary student throughout her journey in university. From these experiences she developed important skills that helped her build confidence and helped her to navigate successfully in university and in other areas of life. To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ FB: https://www.fac...
Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick: An Annishinaabekwe’s Teachings On Confidence, Education, Healthy Relationships and her Business Makeupbydcmk
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDesiree Morrisseau-Keesick is an Anishinaabe woman born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her maternal family comes from Crane River, MB and her paternal family comes from Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario. She has been running her business, Makeupbydcmk, as a freelance makeup artist for the past six years. She also works at the University of Manitoba as Lead for the Indigenous Student Recruitment team. Desiree is best known for her work within the wedding industry and giving back to he...
Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick: A Strong Annishinaabekwe’s Story About Confidence, Education, and Valuing Relationships in her Business - Makeupbydcmk
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDesiree Morrisseau-Keesick is an Anishinaabe woman born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her maternal family comes from Crane River, MB and her paternal family comes from Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario. She has been running her business, Makeupbydcmk, as a freelance makeup artist for the past six years. She also works at the University of Manitoba as Lead for the Indigenous Student Recruitment team. Desiree is best known for her work within the wedding industry and giving back to he...
Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick: An Annishinaabekwe’s Teachings On Confidence, Education, Healthy Relationships and her Business Makeupbydcmk
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDesiree Morrisseau-Keesick is an Anishinaabe woman born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her maternal family comes from Crane River, MB and her paternal family comes from Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario. She has been running her business, Makeupbydcmk, as a freelance makeup artist for the past six years. She also works at the University of Manitoba as Lead for the Indigenous Student Recruitment team. Desiree is best known for her work within the wedding industry and giving back to he...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Education Systems - Indigenous Student Engagement, Addressing Racism, and Connecting with Families
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, I address some of the issues that impact many Indigenous students attending education systems off the reserves and I talk about certain factors that either support or hinder Indigenous students. As a Blackfoot teacher, I share my experiences, and my knowledge on these important matters that affect Indigenous people in these education systems. I also address the racism that is deeply embedded in off-reserve education systems that Indigenous educators encounter. I share how n...
Mya Beaudry: Kokom Scrunchies - A Colourful and Unique Business, A Talented Algonquin Entrepreneur
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMya Beaudry is the creator of successful and highly creative business Kokom Scrunchies! Mya is Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi, and she is currently in grade 4. Mya loves her culture and has been dancing at pow wows since she could walk. She has thought herself how to dance jingle, fancy shawl, hoop and traditional. In this super fun and inspirational conversation, I learn about Mya’s exciting journey as an entrepreneur and what inspired her to start her business Kokom Scrunchies. As we listen ...
Mya Beaudry: Kokom Scrunchies - A Colourful and Unique Business, A Talented Algonquin Entrepreneur
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMya Beaudry is the creator of successful and highly creative business Kokom Scrunchies! Mya is Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi, and she is currently in grade 4. Mya loves her culture and has been dancing at pow wows since she could walk. She has thought herself how to dance jingle, fancy shawl, hoop and traditional. In this super fun and inspirational conversation, I learn about Mya’s exciting journey as an entrepreneur and what inspired her to start her business Kokom Scrunchies. As we listen ...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Honouring Our Women and Girls, Celebrating our Cultures
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Andrea shares her reflections and perspectives on the importance of October 4th - the day when Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are honoured and remembered. Andrea also talks about the importance of celebrating Indigenous cultures and histories and how designated days such as Indigenous People's Day creates opportunities for communities to come together. Andrea shares a few stories from her teaching journey as well as the things she does to keep safe as an Ind...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Honouring Our Women and Girls, Celebrating Our Cultures
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Andrea shares her reflections and perspectives on the importance of October 4th - the day when Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are honoured and remembered. Andrea also talks about the importance of celebrating Indigenous cultures and histories and how designated days such as Indigenous People's Day creates opportunities for communities to come together. Andrea shares a few stories from her teaching journey as well as the things she does to keep safe as an Ind...
Macyn Morning Bull: A Blackfoot Woman's Leadership Journey in Competitive Sports, Education and Cultural Identity
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMacyn Morning Bull's Blackfoot name is “Istiniimaki” and she comes from the Piikani First Nation. She exemplifies the strength, resilience, and connection to her culture that Indigenous women in leadership embody. Macyn started her leadership journey at a young age and has continued to achieve her goals in academics and athletics. Macyn has been honoured for her cultural engagement and leadership through various awards including the Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award by the City of Calgary. ...
Andrea True Joy Fox: Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn honour of Orange Shirt Day, I dedicate this episode to all Residential School Survivors. In this episode I share my perspective as a Blackfoot woman and teacher on the history of Residential Schools and the intergenerational impact it has had on Indigenous people in Canada. I also share stories from my own experiences attending colonial schools and how teachers can support Indigenous students and connect with Indigenous families and communities. May we never forget those who were taken an...
Julia Rose Sutherland: A Mi'kmaq Woman's Transformative Journey through Art that Informs and Inspires
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBJulia Rose Sutherland is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the trauma and social issues associated with her aboriginal roots as a Mi'kmaq woman of the Metepenagiag Nation of Canada. She is addressing the systems of commodification, representation, worth, as well as the identity politics surrounding Indigenous Peoples of North America. With this, she fosters a dialogue regarding the treatment, representation, and voice of these marginalized communities. Often the work emphasizes ...