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WE ARE HERE

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The We Are Here Podcast, G4 Justice, bring conversations on justice, experience, and wisdom from the First Nations people of the Tsuut'ina and Stoney Nakoda . Treaty rights, First Nations justice, ideas, and knowledge will all be explored through conversations with the First People of these lands... We Are Here!

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Tsuut'ina seperation story with William BigPlume and William BigCrow

September 06, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Separation Story: The story of how the Tsuut'ina people came to lands which we now call home. Teddy Manywounds sits down with William BigPlume, Director of Legislative Procedures and Technical Services (LPTS), and William BigCrow record’s clerk (LPTS) to discuss how we Tsuut’ina people have all inherited this story from our Tsuut'ina Elders, and the importance of those teachings today.   For more information from today’s guests please visit. https://tsuutina.com/  You may also reach Ts...

Muriel Manywounds.

July 28, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Muriel Manywounds is a Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and one of our senior elders,she is currently in her 90s, but I won’t tell you her exact age. Muriel Grew up on Saddle Lake reservation in Northern Alberta, which is where she also survived attending residential School. As a young woman she pursued a career in teaching first attending the University of Alberta, upon completion of her studies Muriel moved to Tsuut’ina Nation where she began her professional teaching career. She also beca...

Muriel Manywounds, Tsuut'ina Nation Elder.

July 28, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Muriel Manywounds is a Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and one of our senior elders,she is currently in her 90s, but I won’t tell you her exact age. Muriel Grew up on Saddle Lake reservation in Northern Alberta, which is where she also survived attending residential School. As a young woman she pursued a career in teaching first attending the University of Alberta, upon completion of her studies Muriel moved to Tsuut’ina Nation where she began her professional teaching career. She also beca...

Muriel Manywounds, Tsuut'ina Nation Elder.

July 28, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Muriel Manywounds is a Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and one of our senior elders,she is currently in her 90s, but I won’t tell you her exact age. Muriel Grew up on Saddle Lake reservation in Northern Alberta, which is where she also survived attending residential School. As a young woman she pursued a career in teaching first attending the University of Alberta, upon completion of her studies Muriel moved to Tsuut’ina Nation where she began her professional teaching career. She also beca...

Muriel Manywounds, Tsuut'ina Elder.

July 28, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Muriel Manywounds is a Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and one of our senior elders,she is currently in her 90s, but I won’t tell you her exact age. Muriel Grew up on Saddle Lake reservation in Northern Alberta, which is where she also survived attending residential School. As a young woman she pursued a career in teaching first attending the University of Alberta, upon completion of her studies Muriel moved to Tsuut’ina Nation where she began her professional teaching career. She also beca...

Jeanne Crowchild, Director Treaty Initiatives

July 16, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Jeanne Crowchild is the current Director for the Treaty Initiatives, Jeanne has hold extensive knowledge about Treaty, specifically Treaty 7. Please join us in a conversation about what Treaties are, what Treaty 7 is, and how we work with Treaty everyday to safeguard our future. 

Jeanne Crowchild, Director Treaty Initiatives

July 16, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Jeanne Crowchild is the current Director for the Treaty Initiatives, Jeanne has hold extensive knowledge about Treaty, specifically Treaty 7. Please join us in a conversation about what Treaties are, what Treaty 7 is, and how we work with Treaty everyday to safeguard our future. 

Alison Heavenfire Director Lands Environment Resource Development Part 2.

July 08, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In part two on our conversation with Alison Heavenfire we discuss the current Draft Constitution of Tsuut’ina Nation, as well as the declarations within the Constitution and why they are important aspects of the Document. Alison also shares with us some of the people that have been influential on her life and her career. To close off the interview we will hear from Alison what her hopes are for the future Generations on the Tsuut’ina Nation. Please join me for part two of our conversation. 

Alison Heavenfire Director Lands Economic Resource Development Part 2.

July 08, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In part two on our conversation with Alison Heavenfire we discuss the current Draft Constitution of Tsuut’ina Nation, as well as the declarations within the Constitution and why they are important aspects of the Document. Alison also shares with us some of the people that have been influential on her life and her career. To close off the interview we will hear from Alison what her hopes are for the future Generations on the Tsuut’ina Nation. Please join me for part two of our conversation. 

Alison Heavenfire Director Lands Economic Resource Development Part 1.

July 08, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Alison Heavenfire is a citizen on Tsuut’ina Nation and the currency Director for the Lands and Economic Resources Development program on Tsuut’ina Nation otherwise known as LERD. Before holding her current position Alison was the Director the Legislative Procedures Technical Services. Alison has been involved with so much development on Tsuut’ina throughout her professional career, and I am so happy to share her story with all of you. Please join me in part one of our conversation with Aliso...

Alison Heavenfire Director Lands Environment Resource Development Part 1.

July 08, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Alison Heavenfire is a citizen on Tsuut’ina Nation and the currency Director for the Lands and Economic Resources Development program on Tsuut’ina Nation otherwise known as LERD. Before holding her current position Alison was the Director the Legislative Procedures Technical Services. Alison has been involved with so much development on Tsuut’ina throughout her professional career, and I am so happy to share her story with all of you. Please join me in part one of our conversation with Aliso...

Councilor Steven Crowchild Part 2.

July 08, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In part two of our conversation with Steven Crowchild we continue our discussion on language, but in this episode we focus on the English Language and how that has been a barrier to understanding for First Nations People. A barrier as it pertains to Legislation, and how we have understood and interpreted legislation to this day. We also discuss intergenerational Trauma and how we as a Nation are currently working towards our own healing. Please join me in Part two with Steven Crowchild. 

Councilor Steven Crowchild Part 1.

July 08, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Please join me in a two part conversation with Councilor Steven Crowchild. Steven is a citizen of Tsuut'ina Nation, and is currently serving on his first time as a leader on the Tsuut'ina Nation. Before holding a position of leadership Steven was heavily involved in the Language revitalization on Tsuut'ina Nation. Work that is currently being carried out by the Gunaha Institute. In part one we discuss what being in leadership has been like during a Global Pandemic, also we discuss his work i...

Jordan BigPlume.

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jordan BigPlume is a 30 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation. In our conversation with Jordan Today we learn about her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what being a Tsuut’ina Naion citizen is to her. Jordan shares with us the impacts of Bill C-31 and how she is working to break the cycle of that bill for herself and for future generations. Please join me I this important and beautiful conversation with Jordan Bigplume. 

Britney Meguinis TwoGuns Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services Part 2

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In part two of our conversation, we learn from Britney what it means to her to be a Tsuut’ina Woman. We learn about the challenges she has faced while living in the world as a First Nations Woman. She also let us into her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what growing up on the Nation has been to her. Please join me in part two of my conversation with Britney Meguinis TwoGuns. 

Cree BigPlume Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Cree BigPlume is a 30 year old Citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation who is currently a Technical Writer for the Legislative Procedures Technical Services on the Tsuut’ina Nation. Cree is a passionate and intelligent woman who has been involved in Legislation throughout most of her life. Today we hear from her about her journey working with LPTS, as well we will hear about what Her hopes are for the next generations of young Tsuut’ina People. Join me in a conversation with Cree Bigplume.  

Jordan BigPlume Executive Director Governance.

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jordan BigPlume is a 30 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation. In our conversation with Jordan Today we learn about her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what being a Tsuut’ina Naion citizen is to her. Jordan shares with us the impacts of Bill C-31 and how she is working to break the cycle of that bill for herself and for future generations. Please join me I this important and beautiful conversation with Jordan Bigplume. 

Britney TwoGuns Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services Part 2

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In part two of our conversation, we learn from Britney what it means to her to be a Tsuut’ina Woman. We learn about the challenges she has faced while living in the world as a First Nations Woman. She also let us into her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what growing up on the Nation has been to her. Please join me in part two of my conversation with Britney Meguinis TwoGuns. 

Jordan BigPlume Executive Director Governance.

July 07, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jordan BigPlume is a 30 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation. In our conversation with Jordan Today we learn about her life on Tsuut’ina Nation and what being a Tsuut’ina Naion citizen is to her. Jordan shares with us the impacts of Bill C-31 and how she is working to break the cycle of that bill for herself and for future generations. Please join me I this important and beautiful conversation with Jordan Bigplume. 

Britney TwoGuns Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services Part 1.

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Britney Meguinis TwoGuns is a 26 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation, and currently works as a Technical writer for the LPTS Department. Britney has been working as a Technical Writer for 6 years. Today in our conversation we are going to hear from Britney about what a technical writer does in LPTS. Join me in a conversation where we discuss the duties and the perspective Britney has gained in working as a technical writer, we also hear about some of the people that have influenced her thro...

Marcie Meguinis TwoGuns Community Educator and Facilitator Legislative Procedures Technical Services

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Marcie Meguinis TwoGuns is a thirty six year old citizen of the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the current community educator and facilitator for the Legislative Procedures Technical Services of Tsuut’ina Nation. Marcie has been working on engaging citizens on the Draft Constitution throughout the Pandemic. Today we sit down for a conversation to hear about the challenges and the opportunities that have been presented. The work Marcie does is vital of the Legislative development here on Tsuut’ina Nat...

Britney TwoGuns Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services Part 1.

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Britney Meguinis TwoGuns is a 26 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation, and currently works as a Technical writer for the LPTS Department. Britney has been working as a Technical Writer for 6 years. Today in our conversation we are going to hear from Britney about what a technical writer does in LPTS. Join me in a conversation where we discuss the duties and the perspective Britney has gained in working as a technical writer, we also hear about some of the people that have influenced her thro...

Britney Meguinis TwoGuns Technical Writer Legislative Procedures Technical Services Part 1.

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Britney Meguinis TwoGuns is a 26 year old citizen of Tsuut’ina Nation, and currently works as a Technical writer for the LPTS Department. Britney has been working as a Technical Writer for 6 years. Today in our conversation we are going to hear from Britney about what a technical writer does in LPTS. Join me in a conversation where we discuss the duties and the perspective Britney has gained in working as a technical writer, we also hear about some of the people that have influenced her thro...

William BigCrow Records Clerk Legislative Procedures Technical Services.

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

William Bigcrow is a 26 year old citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation and the current Records Clerk of Legislative Procedures Technical Services on Tsuut’ina Nation. William began his career on Tsuut’ina Nation at the age of 18, and has been working with LPTS for the past 6 years. In today’s conversation we are going to learn about the duties in handling confidential and important documents, as well, we will learn about what living and growing up in the Tsuut’ina Nation has been like for William ...

William BigPlume Director Legislative Proedures Technical Services.

July 07, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode we sit down for a conversation with William Bigplume, the current Director of the LPTS Program on the Tsuut'ina Nation. William is a 27 year old citizen of Tsuut'ina Nation, and has worked with the LPTS Department for 5 years. The Legislative Procedures Act is the Process in which we follow on Tsuut'ina Nation to develope our own Legislation, more commonly referred to as the LPA. Join me in a conversation with William Bigplume. 

We Are Here, Welcome to Legislative Procedures Technical Services of Tsuut'ina Nation

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

Thank you for joining us and welcome to the Legislative Procedures Technical Services on Tsuut'ina Nation. Please join us in conversations with the the citizen's  who make up the Legislative Department.  In Season one we will explore Tsuut'ina Nation and some interesting and important subject matter. WE ARE HERE. 

We Are Here, Welcome to Legislative Procedures Technical Services of The Tsuut'ina Nation

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

Thank you for joining us and welcome to the Legislative Procedures Technical Services on Tsuut'ina Nation. Please join us in conversations with the the citizen's  who make up the Legislative Department.  In Season one we will explore Tsuut'ina Nation and some interesting and important subject matter. WE ARE HERE.