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Indigenous Pathways: Matthew Wood: Indigenous Artist in Residence

Indigenous Pathways - February 15, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes
Cheryl Croucher profiles hip-hop artist and dancer Matthew Wood upon his appointment as Edmonton's third Indigenous Artist in Residence.

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Matthew Wood | Edmonton's Indigenous Artist in Residence

Indigenous Pathways - February 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Matthew Wood talks with Cheryl Croucher about his new role as Edmonton's 2021 Indigenous Artist in Residence

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Bert Crowfoot |Multilingual Indigenous Radio on The Crow

Indigenous Pathways - February 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Bert Crowfoot of AMMSA, Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta, speaks to Cheryl Croucher about launching a new Indigenous radio station called The Raven 89.3 FM

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Christine Sokaymoh Frederick | Taran Kootenhayoo

Indigenous Pathways - February 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Christine Sokaymoh Frederick talks to Cheryl Croucher about the short yet prolific life of Filmmaker and poet Taran Kootenhayoo and plans to commemorate his life at Dreamspeakers

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Melissa-Jo Belcourt || Showcasing Indigenous Artwork

Indigenous Pathways - January 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Cheryl Croucher speaks with Métis artist Melissa-Jo Belcourt Moses about her new role at the Art Gallery of Alberta as the Adjunct Curator of Indigenous Art

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Wilma Spear Chief | Blue Monday

Indigenous Pathways - January 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Cheryl Croucher speaks with Iikaisskini Centre psychologist Wilma Spear Chief about the extra challenges for Indigenous students on Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.

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Indigenous Pathways | Michael Frank: Director of Indigenous Education and Communications

Indigenous Pathways - January 11, 2021 18:01 - 6 minutes
In our fourth extended interview this season, host Cheryl Croucher profiles the philosophy and accomplishments of Michael Frank, the newly appointed Director of Indigenous Education and Communications at the University of Lethbridge.

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Crystal Good Rider | Blackfoot Women's Empowerment

Indigenous Pathways - January 11, 2021 17:41 - 1 minute
Crystal Good Rider is the project manager for the Indigenous Women’s Council, which promotes entrepreneurship and prosperity based on shared Blackfoot principles.

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Michael Frank | Director of Indigenous Education and Communications

Indigenous Pathways - January 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute
Blackfoot consultant Michael Frank returns to the University of Lethbridge to become the Director of Indigenous Education and Communications, an important new leadership position created through a partnership between The University of Lethbridge and Mastercard Foundation.

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Tristen Sanderson | Tattoo artist and painter

Indigenous Pathways - December 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
In less than two years, Tristen Sanderson has pivoted her career path from roofing contractor to tattoo artist and painter, with clients all across North America.

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Tanya Rushton |Discovering Cree culture through artistic expression

Indigenous Pathways - December 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Art has become the vehicle for Tanya Rushton to discover her Cree culture and spirituality.

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Frances Whitford |Traditional Métis artisan

Indigenous Pathways - December 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Frances Whitford is a Métis artisan who crafts traditional mukluks and mitts using hides and furs from animals caught on her family trapline in Northern Alberta.

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Indigenous Pathways | Don McIntyre: An open conversation on Indigenization

Indigenous Pathways - December 07, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes
Lawyer turned academic Don McIntyre specializes in Indigenous issues as an Assistant Professor in the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge.  His course called "Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation" invites people to talk openly about language and defini...

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Lorrie Lawrence | Indigenous Artists Market Collective

Indigenous Pathways - December 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Lorrie Lawrence is a Métis artists and co-founder of the Indigenous Artists Market Collective in Edmonton.  The planned Indigenous Holiday Market has been moved online. 

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Don McIntyre | Understanding Indigenization

Indigenous Pathways - November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Lawyer and University of Lethbridge academic Don McIntyre talks about his upcoming course called Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation

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Lisa Cruickshank | Director for Métis Education and Learning

Indigenous Pathways - November 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Lisa Cruickshank is the Director of Métis Education and Lifelong Learning at the Rupertsland Institute. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the organization has launched a new funding program for post-secondary Métis students.  https://www.rupertsland.org/  

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Adrienne Heavy Head |Preserving Blackfoot history and culture

Indigenous Pathways - November 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
The University of Lethbridge is home to the Blackfoot Digital Library, researched and developed by Adrienne Heavy Head and her husband Ryan. https://www.blackfootdigitallibrary.com/

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Michelle Nieviadomy | Cree excerise and wellness advocate

Indigenous Pathways - November 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Cheryl Croucher speaks with Cree exercise and wellness advocate Michelle Nieviadomy, the force behind the fitness studio Iskwew Health fitness.

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Indigenous Pathways | Wanda Dalla Costa: Canada's first female Indigenous architect

Indigenous Pathways - November 09, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes
Cheryl Croucher Profiles Wanda Dalla Costa, Canada's First female Indigenous architect.

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Danielle Stanley |Special Projects Coordinator

Indigenous Pathways - November 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
Danielle Stanley is utilizing her talents in fashion and commerce in her position at CANDO as the Special Projects Coordinator. One Project is the indigenous Housing Innovation Initiative. http://www.edo.ca/links-to-learning https://icenet.work

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Paul Macedo | Indigenous Economic Development

Indigenous Pathways - November 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute
CANDO is the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers. Paul Macedo explains how the national organization is supporting indigenous economic development.

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Wanda Dalla Costa | Traveling toward Indigenous architecture

Indigenous Pathways - October 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute
Wanda Dalla Costa from Saddle Lake Cree Nation is a trailblazer. As Canada's first female Indigenous architect, she now teaches at Arizona State University. 

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Director Benjamin Ross Hayden on AI

Indigenous Pathways - October 19, 2020 19:23 - 1 minute
Metis Filmmaker Benjamin Ross Hayden questions technological determinism, imbuing a trickster spirit into an artificial intelligence that goes rogue in his film "Parallel Minds".

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Benjamin Ross Hayden

Indigenous Pathways - October 13, 2020 16:33 - 1 minute
Metis film maker Benjamin Ross Hayden uses science fiction as a way to explore Indigenous traditional knowledge. His new film "Parallel Minds" pits artificial intelligence against ancient wisdom.

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Director Benjamin Ross Hayden

Indigenous Pathways - October 13, 2020 16:33 - 1 minute
Metis film maker Benjamin Ross Hayden uses science fiction as a way to explore Indigenous traditional knowledge. His new film "Parallel Minds" pits artificial intelligence against ancient wisdom.

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Senator Dr. Patti Laboucane-Benson

Indigenous Pathways - October 05, 2020 16:49 - 10 minutes
After 23 years with Native Counselling Services of Alberta, Dr. Patti Laboucane-Benson embraced a new challenge.  In the fall of 2018, this brilliant Metis woman was appointed to the Canadian Senate to represent Alberta. Two years in, she reflects on her new role and her accomplishments.

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