Matriarch Movement

From Prison to Purpose: How Sean Rayland Built Red Rebel Armour

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Sean Rayland Boubar, the founder of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand and social justice business. Sean shares his transformative journey from being a gang member to becoming an entrepreneur focused on social impact. He discusses the importance of mentorship, cultural identity, and the challenges he faced while building his business. He highlights the the mission of Red Rebel Armour to create employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, while also addressing systemic barriers that affect Indigenous individuals. Sean envisions a hopeful future for Indigenous communities, where traditional values are integrated into modern life, fostering a sense of belonging and support.

More about Sean Rayland:

Sean Rayland (he/him) is the owner of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-led streetwear brand with a social mission. It aims to reduce recidivism by offering paid on-the-job training to those reentering the community from the criminal justice system. This initiative has significantly aided formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives, fostering healing and empowerment.

Red Rebel Armour integrates Anishinaabe culture into contemporary streetwear, forming a unique and impactful style that celebrates Indigenous identity and pride. The brand not only focuses on fashion but also on social impact, helping community members overcoming barriers to employment post-incarceration. It appeals to those who value Indigenous culture, authenticity, social responsibility, and artistic expression.Offering a diverse clothing line that fuses Anishinaabe motifs with streetwear designs, Red

Rebel Armour collaborates with Indigenous artists, designers, and activists. These collaborations result in limited-edition collections that elevate Indigenous voices and generate economic opportunities within Indigenous communities.

https://redrebelarmour.ca/

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Osamuskwasis: From $500 to Vogue

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Osamuskwasis, a Cree and Dene fashion designer. She discusses her journey in fashion, starting beadwork at age seven, and launching her brand in 2020 with $500. She emphasizes the importance of patience and cultural connections in her work that have been passed down through generations.

Together, Shayla and Osamuskwasis explore the deeper meaning of Indigenous fashion - not simply as clothing, but as a living expression of culture, healing, and sovereignty. From honoring hunters and warriors through her latest collection to dreaming of collaborations with global brands, her story is one of resilience, creativity, and matriarchal strength.

More About Osamuskwasis:

https://osamuskwasis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/osamuskwasis/
https://www.vogue.com/article/osamuskwasis-roan-indigenous-fashion-designer

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Angel Aubichon and Indi City: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Angel Aubichon, co-founder of Indi City, a brand rooted in cultural heritage and Indigenous economic sovereignty. Angel discusses her journey from beadwork to tech regalia, incorporating wearable tech into traditional regalia. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and cultural resurgence. Angel shares her challenges, including domestic abuse and scaling her business sustainably. She plans to relaunch her website in 2026 and expand her product line, emphasizing women in leadership roles. Shayla reflects on her journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur, inspired by a 2020 vision.

More About Angel Aubichon:

Angel Aubichon is a Cree/Metis woman from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation. Angel was born and raised in northern Saskatchewan and is currently residing in Calgary, AB. In her work, Angel is working to shift the current paradigm of Indigenous people and create a new perspective of the modern Indigenous person, using her experience as a urban native woman who grew up on the Rez, amalgamating her experiences. Currently Angel is working with partner Alex Manitopyes, towards building Indi City, a social enterprise consisting of an online store offering authentic Indigenous beadwork, custom visual design, community and storytelling. Currently they operate as an online community that is working towards rebranding the image of Indigenous Peoples’ from a first person perspective.

https://www.instagram.com/indi_city/

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Plant Medicine, Reciprocity & Indigenous Futurism with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

In this enlightening conversation, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild and renowned author Robin Wall Kimmerer explore the profound connections between Indigenous wisdom, language, and the natural world. You Robin shares her journey understanding the strength of the earth through plants and the importance of intergenerational knowledge. They discuss the responsibility we have towards the land, the healing power of nature, and the significance of curiosity in fostering relationships with the environment. The conversation also touches on the challenges of urban living, the importance of rituals for resilience, and the concept of two-eyed seeing, which integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Robin emphasizes the need for a grassroots movement to support the environment and advocates for the idea of 'land back' as a means of healing and restoration.

More About Robin and Her Work:

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Bud Finds Her Gift, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us.

Her website: robinwallkimmerer.com

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinwallkimmerer/

Her movement Plant, Baby, Plant: plantbabyplant.com

Photo credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Wisdom and Healing

(03:22) The Power of Language and Medicine

(05:14) Childhood Connections to Nature

(08:01) Responsibility Towards the Land

(11:33) Intergenerational Knowledge and Healing

(14:24) Embodied Healing Through Nature

(17:53) Curiosity and Connection with the Natural World

(20:30) Finding Grounding in Urban Spaces

(24:42) Rituals for Resilience and Service

(27:07) Two-Eyed Seeing and Indigenous Knowledge

(29:24) Indigenous Futurism and Land Back

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Copper Canoe Woman: Vina Brown

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Vina Brown, an entrepreneur and artist known as Copper Canoe Woman. Vina shares her journey of healing through art and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of her name and cultural heritage. She discusses the impact of trauma, the importance of cultural humility, and the role of art in healing. Vina also highlights her "Generational Love" collection, inspired by her matriarchs, and her nonprofit, Rooted Resiliency, which focuses on community wellness. She stresses the need for grace, self-acceptance, and the power of transforming pain into empowerment. Vina encourages support through her social media and community initiatives. More About Vina Brown:

Vina Brown is Nuučaan̓uɫ and Haíłzaqv, so her art reflects that. As a mother, trauma informed yoga teacher, and a full-time artist, Vina exudes a deep understanding of the world around her. Originally a beader, Vina follows the words of her Grandmother and adapts to materials as the world expands. Outside of work, she’s traveling between homelands, spending time raising her tiny human, and thinking through the next collection.

https://www.coppercanoewoman.com/https://www.instagram.com/coppercanoewoman/https://www.rootedresiliency.com/

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Shina Nova: Navigating Identity as an Inuk Creator

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:13:00 -0000

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild welcomes Shina Nova, an Inuk creator from Tiohtià:ke /Montréal, who shares her journey becoming a content creator rooted in Inuit culture.

Shina discusses the importance of representation, her relationship with her first matriarch, her mother, and the challenges she faces as an Inuk creator in a big city. The conversation also touches on the significance of language revitalization, the impact of social media, and advice for young Indigenous women looking to share their voices online.

Shina and Shayla explore the importance of disconnecting from technology to reconnect with oneself through movement and nature. They discuss the personal significance of tattoos as symbols of growth and identity, particularly in relation to Inuit womanhood. The dialogue shifts to mental health, emphasizing the need for open discussions within Indigenous communities and the journey of healing.

Shina Nova is an Inuk creator based in Montreal, Canada. She uses her platform to share and celebrate Inuit culture, language, and traditions while advocating for Indigenous representation. Through storytelling and lifestyle content, she fosters awareness and educates her audience on the realities of Indigenous communities—breaking stereotypes and reclaiming space in the digital and media landscapes. Beyond her advocacy, Shina is also a beauty and fashion enthusiast, embracing her femininity while staying true to her roots.

Photo credit: Kevin Millet

https://www.instagram.com/shinanova/

https://www.youtube.com/@shinanovaYT

https://www.tiktok.com/@shinanova

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Chyana Marie Sage’s ‘Soft as Bones’: Healing Through Indigenous Storytelling

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild hosts Chyana Marie Sage on the Matriarch Movement Podcast, discussing her new book ‘Soft as Bones,’ which has become a national bestseller. Chyana shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by abuse and intergenerational trauma to becoming a renowned storyteller. She emphasizes the importance of cultural roots, storytelling, and healing through writing and ceremony. Chyana also discusses her foundation's mission to create spaces for Indigenous storytelling and her ongoing projects, including a novel adaptation and a short film. The conversation highlights the power of Indigenous storytelling in healing and community building.

More about Chyana Marie Sage:

Chyana Marie Sage is a Cree, Métis, and Salish writer from Edmonton, Alberta. She has an MFA in creative nonfiction from Columbia University and lives in New York City. Chyana loves to travel and be with nature.

She shares the pain of growing up with her father, a crack dealer who went to prison for molesting her older sister. In revisiting her family's history, Chyana examines the legacy of generational abuse, which began with her father's father, who was forcibly removed from his family by the residential schools and Sixties Scoop programs. Yet hers is also a story of hope, as it was the traditions of her people that saved her life, healing one small piece in the mosaic that makes up the dark past of colonialism shared by Indigenous people throughout Turtle Island.

https://www.instagram.com/softasbones/

https://storestock.massybooks.com/item/temoIPlhFAidq8S_8vUqOw/⁠

https://chyanamariesage.com/

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The Good Canadian: Leena Minifie on Systemic Injustice in Canada

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:56:00 -0000

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Lena Minifie (Gitxaala/British), a Vancouver-based film and television producer. They discuss Lena's latest documentary, 'The Good Canadian,' which explores systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. The conversation delves into the documentary's reception, the selection of interviewees, the emotional toll of filmmaking, and the importance of collaboration and trust in storytelling. Lena shares her personal connection to the issues presented in the film and emphasizes the need for self-care during the production process. The discussion also touches on the definitions of reconciliation, calls to action for viewers, and advice for storytellers. Lena expresses her hopes for the future of Indigenous storytelling and the importance of matriarchy in her culture.

More About Leena Minifie:

Her work includes producing Bones of Crows, Lily Gladstone: Far Out There, and British Columbia - An Untold History. An award-winning series producer, Leena has led impact campaigns for Indian Horse, The Grizzlies, and The New Corporation. She’s a Reelworld Producers Program fellow and 2024 Trailblazer. Leena’s upcoming directorial debut is THE GOOD CANADIAN, an investigative feature documentary that she has co-directed for APTN/CBC.

WEBSITE: thegoodcanadian.film

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Lena Minifie and Her Work

(01:11) The Good Canadian: A Documentary Overview

(04:10) Audience Reception and Intentions

(06:08) Interviewee Selection and Perspectives

(09:10) Exploring Systemic Injustices

(11:30) Filming Process and Emotional Impact

(14:24) Collaboration and Trust in Storytelling

(18:01) Personal Connection to the Stories

(20:58) Self-Care During the Documentary Process

(25:10) Navigating Discomfort in Conversations

(30:41) Defining Reconciliation in 2025

(31:26) Calls to Action for Viewers

(34:34) Advice for Indigenous Viewers

(36:36) The Future of Indigenous Storytelling

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Minister Gull-Masty: Matriarchy in Indigenous Leadership

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:15:00 -0000

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Canada's first Indigenous Minister of Indigenous Services. They discuss the importance of Indigenous leadership, the role of Indigenous Services Canada, and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities. The minister shares her personal journey to leadership, the significance of matriarchs in her life, and the need for holistic approaches to health and well-being for Indigenous women and girls.

The conversation also touches on the vision for Indigenous futurism and the importance of representation in all aspects of society, including policy-making. She offers advice for Indigenous youth aspiring to enter politics highlighting the importance of community engagement. Ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, she discusses the need for healing, and the critical issues surrounding child welfare and Jordan's Principle.

More About Minister Gull-Masty

The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, member of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, was elected as the Member of Parliament for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou on April 28, 2025. On May 13, 2025, she was appointed Minister of Indigenous Services, becoming the first Indigenous person to hold this role.

Gull-Masty began her political career in 2014 when she was elected Deputy Chief of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, where she held key portfolios including finance, housing, mining, and administration.

In 2017, she later served as the Deputy Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government, and in 2021, she made history as the first woman elected Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government representing the Cree people in Northern Quebec.

During her time as Grand Chief from 2021 to 2025, Minister Gull-Masty was recognized for her leadership in expanding protected lands, advancing moose conservation initiatives, revitalizing Cree language and culture, and promoting transparent governance and economic planning across the region and for promoting Indigenous women’s leadership.

As Minister of Indigenous Services, Gull Masty brings a wealth of experience in Indigenous governance, environmental stewardship, and community-led development.

https://www.canada.ca/en/government/ministers/mandy-gull-masty.html

https://www.instagram.com/mandygullmastymp/

https://www.instagram.com/mandyingaround/

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Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson on Reclaiming Indigenous Fire Practices

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:17:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild welcomes guest Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson to discuss the significance of fire in Indigenous culture and its power in reconnecting us to the land amidst climate change. She shares her journey in bridging Indigenous knowledge with Western science and the challenges faced in reclaiming traditional fire practices. They explore the revival of traditional fire stewardship practices, the need for Indigenous leadership in fire management, and the role of matriarchs in these efforts.

More About Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson and her work:

Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson is Métis and grew up in Treaty 8 territory (northern Alberta, Canada). Her Métis relations are the Cardinal (Peeaysis Band) and Laboucane (Laboucane Settlement) families. She currently lives near Rocky Mountain House in Treaty 6 (central Alberta). Christianson was formerly a Research Scientist with the Canadian Forest Service (Natural Resources Canada) and an Indigenous Fire Specialist in the National Fire Management Division of Parks Canada. Christianson works with Indigenous Nations across Canada on fire stewardship practices like cultural burning and collaborates with Indigenous peoples from around the world on decolonising land management. She also studies wildfire evacuations and advocates for Indigenous wildland firefighters.

https://www.ilinationhood.ca/team-members/amy-cardinal-christianson

She is the co-author of the books, First Nations Wildfire Evacuations: A guide for communities and external agencies and Blazing the Trail: Celebrating Indigenous Fire Stewardship.

Christianson also cohosts the Good Fire podcast, which looks at Indigenous fire use around the world.

https://thunderbirdcollective.ca/

https://yourforestpodcast.com/good-fire-podcast/2019/9/2/welcome-to-good-fire

https://www.ilinationhood.ca/publications

https://www.youtube.com/@indigenousleadershipinitiative/

https://www.ubcpress.ca/first-nations-wildfire-evacuations

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Lorelei Williams: Advocacy for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

*Disclaimer* This episode discusses sensitive topics including violence against missing and murdered Indigenous women, children and two spirit people which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with Lorelei Williams, a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). Lorelei shares her personal experiences with violence and loss in her family, which have shaped her advocacy work. She discusses the systemic issues surrounding MMIWG, the role of racism in law enforcement, and the importance of community healing through initiatives like Butterflies in Spirit, a dance group that raises awareness and honors the lives of those lost. The conversation highlights the emotional impact of their performances and the collective healing that occurs through dance, as well as the ongoing challenges and aspirations for change in the fight against violence towards Indigenous women and girls.

More About Lorelei Williams

Lorelei Williams is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and a dedicated voice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Born in Mission, BC and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada, Lorelei is from Skatin Nations, BC on her mother’s side and Sts’ailes aka Chehalis, BC on her father’s side. Driven by her own family’s experiences of loss and resilience, Lorelei has become a prominent figure in the movement for justice and healing. She is known for her tireless work with organizations and committees such as the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Coalition, the Sisterwatch Committee, West Coast Leaf, the National Security Transparency Advisory Group, Sovereign Bodies Institute in California and the National and International Brigades in Mexico.

Lorelei is the founder of Butterflies in Spirit, a dance group that raises awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and LGBTQQIA+ and the Disappeared through powerful performances. Her advocacy work has taken her around the world, across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and around Europe, more specifically, Graz, Austria, Rome, Italy, Cannes and Paris, France. Lorelei has gone as far as Mexico, Colombia, and Europe to speak at conferences, rallies, and events to shed light on the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities in Canada.

https://www.instagram.com/butterfliesinspirit/

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From Saddle Lake to Sony: Tia Wood's Journey in Music

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:58:00 -0000

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Tia Wood, a rising Indigenous artist from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Tia shares her journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming the first Indigenous woman signed to Sony Music. She discusses the importance of representation and the challenges she faced while navigating the music industry. Tia emphasizes the significance of authenticity in her music and offers advice for young Indigenous artists looking to pursue their dreams. She also discusses her experiences moving between Canada and LA, her signing with Sony, and reflects on the responsibilities that come with her platform. As well, she tells Shayla about her creative process and the significance of mental health in her music.

More About Tia Wood:

https://tiawood.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/tiamiscihk/

https://youtu.be/ZJUl_voev0k

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Rebeka Tabobondung: Reclaiming Indigenous Birth Knowledge

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild speaks with filmmaker and Indigenous knowledge researcher Rebeka Tabobondung about the importance of reclaiming Indigenous birth knowledge. They discuss the Spirit of Birth, an eight-part docu-series that highlights Indigenous midwives and families restoring traditional birthing practices across Turtle Island. The conversation explores the role of midwives, the significance of community in the birthing process, and the empowerment that comes from reclaiming Indigenous knowledge. Rebeka shares insights on the importance of cultural ceremonies, the role of men in birth, and more!

Spirit of Birth is a groundbreaking new unscripted series from Rezolution Pictures, now streaming in English and James Bay Cree on APTN Lumi.

Created, written, and hosted by Anishinaabe filmmaker and MUSKRAT Magazine publisher Rebeka Tabobondung, Spirit of Birth brings viewers into the intimate and powerful stories of Indigenous birthers and the birth workers revitalizing ancestral practices.

Based on Tabobondung’s 2016 short documentary The Spirit of Birth, this new series expands that vision into a vital resource for families and health care providers, and a compelling portrait of cultural revitalization in action.

Currently available on APTN Lumi Watch the Trailer (2MIN): HERE

Website: rezolutionpictures.com

Facebook @spiritofbirth

Instagram @spiritofbirthtv

Learn about the Spirit of Birth App: spiritofbirth.ca

⁠https://indigenousmidwifery.ca/⁠

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Chasity Delorme: The Tools to Heal Are Within Us

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild welcomes mental health and wellness advocate Chasity Delorme to discuss generational healing, community leadership and truth and reconciliation in action. Chasity shares her journey becoming an educational psychologist, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the roots of trauma. She discusses the impact of intergenerational trauma, and the significance of traditional healing practices as the antidote in reversing the effects. Chasity also discusses the role of matriarchs in Indigenous communities, the need for genuine reconciliation, and the power of language and cultural revitalization in healing.

More about Chasity:

Chasity Delorme is from the Cowessess First Nation; she is a mother of two daughters, and one culturally adopted son. Chasity is a graduate from First Nations University of Canada graduating with two certificates: in Intercultural Leadership and in Health Studies, also graduating with bachelor’s degree in Health Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Health. Most recently she completed a master’s certificate in Sustainable Community Development out of Royal Roads University in British Columbia. She continues her studies enrolled in the Master of Education Psychology program at the University of Regina; with this advanced education, it is her vision to provide alternative mental health therapy to indigenous youth. Her educational accomplishments have allowed her to be a part of the development of health programs that encompass Holistic, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing as part of healing and also promoting actionable movements of Truth & Reconciliation in the City of Regina. Between parenting, studies, and work she has volunteered for many community groups in Regina. In 2016 she was a recipient of CBC’s future 40 under 40 award, most recently she was awarded the “Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Award” for her many years of committee work and advocacy in Saskatchewan. She is an alumni to the Board of Directors in Regina, for YWCA Regina and the Community Engagement Research Unit at the University of Regina.

https://www.facebook.com/chasity.delorme

https://www.instagram.com/chazzydanielle

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasity-delorme-bhs-227114a5/

https://redbearlodge.ca/

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram:

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Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matriarchmovement.ca/⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/matriarch-movement/⁠

(00:00) Introduction to Chasity Delorme

(02:15) Growing Up in Cowessess First Nation

(06:30) The Journey into Wellness

(11:45) Defining Indigenous Healing

(17:20) Acknowledging Trauma as the First Step

(22:10) The Role of Matriarchs in Community

(27:50) Language and Healing

(32:40) Intergenerational Trauma and Healing

(35:15) The Importance of Spirituality

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Kaitlin B. Curtice: Keeping Our Stories Alive

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:37:00 -0000

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild speaks with Kaitlin B. Curtice, an award-winning author and poet. They explore themes of identity, belonging, and the intersection of Indigenous spirituality and Christianity. Kaitlin shares her journey in reclaiming her Potawatomi identity, the importance of rituals in her spiritual practice, and her approach to writing and storytelling. The conversation also delves into the concept of resistance, defining it in a holistic way that encompasses personal care, community building, and ancestral connections. They also discuss the challenges posed by AI in literature, the necessity of reconnecting with Mother Earth, and envisioning a future where Indigenous voices thrive and are celebrated.

Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity and how that shifts throughout our lives. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing.

In 2020 Kaitlin’s award-winning book Native: Identity, Belonging and Rediscovering God won Georgia Author of the Year in the religion category. Native explores the relationship between American Christianity and Indigenous peoples, drawing on Kaitlin’s experiences as a Potawatomi woman.

In 2023, Kaitlin released two books, first, Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day, which examines the journey of resisting the status quo of hate by caring for ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth, and second, her first children’s book called Winter’s Gifts: An Indigenous Celebration of Nature, which is the premier book in a series of four books on the four seasons coming out with Convergent, RandomHouse Books. Her second book in the series called Summer’s Magic was released in 2024.

Kaitlin's newest book, Everything Is a Story, is about the power of storytelling and how we use stories to harm or heal ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth.

⁠kaitlincurtice.com⁠

instagram.com/kaitlincurtice

The Liminality Journal: ⁠https://kaitlincurtice.substack.com⁠

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This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

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(00:00) Introduction to Caitlin B. Curtis

(02:03) Exploring Identity and Belonging

(06:47) The Intersection of Christianity and Indigenous Spirituality

(11:34) Rituals and Personal Spiritual Practices

(15:11) The Journey of Writing and Storytelling

(17:52) Defining Resistance and Its Realms

(22:48) Navigating the Realms of Existence

(27:14) The Power of Storytelling and Writing

(31:27) The Impact of AI on Literature

(34:25) Reconnecting with Mother Earth

(36:50) Envisioning Indigenous Futurism

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Sobriety, Storytelling, and Inuit Futurism with Braden Kadlun

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:05:00 -0000

*Episode Disclaimer* This episode mentions suicide and discusses a journey to sobriety; the content may be triggering for some and listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild engages in a heartfelt conversation with Braden Kadlun, an Inuk content creator and advocate for Indigenous culture. They discuss Braden's journey of healing and sobriety, the importance of matriarchs in Indigenous communities, and the role of social media in amplifying Inuit voices. Braden shares insights on his experiences growing up in different regions, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations for the future of Inuit culture. He also talks about his book on sobriety and offers advice for those looking to learn more about Inuit culture and content creation.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Braden's Journey

(06:04) Healing Through Rehabilitation and Cultural Affirmation

(11:58) The Impact of Social Media on Storytelling

(17:51) Writing a Book on Sobriety

(23:56) Inuit Futurism and Community Aspirations

More About Braden Kadlun:

Whether he’s in front of the camera, spending time in his community, or speaking to an audience, Braden Kadlun strives to bring the power of storytelling to life – and to celebrate Inuit culture. Growing up between Nunavut, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories, Braden always remained immersed in his culture even as he encountered mental health and substance use challenges.

In 2022 Braden decided to take an active role in this conversation on social media. He has since immersed himself in content creation by sharing language, traditional food, and his sobriety journey. In fall 2024, he published his first book, A Guide to Sobriety: 10 Gentle Reminders, where he shares how specific practices helped transform his own life, encouraging readers to explore what may work for them—whether from his experience or their own.

Now a sought-after keynote speaker at various venues across Canada, Braden never misses an opportunity to share insights about the realities of Northern living, sobriety, healing, and Inuit culture.

Braden’s recent endeavors include winning the 2024 Indspire Inuit Youth of the Year award, facilitating workshops in community alongside his mother, Hovak Johnston, which highlight their respective healing journeys. He also co-produced and hosted Local Lives, a 2023 television series through StoryHive which provided an Indigenous lens on the experiences of Indigenous small business owners, Knowledge Keepers, artists, and activists in Treaty 6 and 7 Territories.

Always learning, Braden is dedicated to creating positive change wherever he goes!

Follow Braden on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bradenkadlun/ ⁠

Find out more about Braden and his work:⁠ https://linktr.ee/kadlun⁠

Other creators and links Braden mentioned in this episode:

Learn about Inuit Culture: ⁠https://www.itk.ca/⁠

Susan Aglukark Inuit Foundation: ⁠https://arcticrose.org/⁠

⁠https://gem.cbc.ca/north-of-north⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinanova/⁠

https://www.instagram.com/willow.allen/⁠

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/⁠⁠

Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠https://matriarchmovement.ca/⁠

This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/matriarch-movement/

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Dr. Lyla June: Turning Pain into Power

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

In this conversation, Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Dr. Lyla June Johnston, an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer. Dr. Johnston shares her journey of overcoming trauma and addiction, emphasizing the importance of prayer and connection to Creator in her healing process. She discusses the significance of service to the community and how education can be a powerful tool for Indigenous empowerment. Lyla advocates for building alternative systems that honor Indigenous values and knowledge, highlighting the need for regenerative practices to heal both people and the earth. Shayla and Lyla explore the significance of matriarchy, the importance of healing within Indigenous communities, and the role of future generations in the fight for justice and equality.

More Info about Lyla and Her Work:

Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is a poet, singer-songwriter, hip-hop artist, human ecologist, public speaker and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective and ecological healing. Her messages focus on Indigenous issues and solutions, supporting youth, inter-cultural healing, historical trauma, and traditional land stewardship practices. She blends her study of Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. Her doctoral research focused on the ways in which pre-colonial Indigenous Nations shaped large regions of Turtle Island (aka the Americas) to produce abundant food systems for humans and non-humans. Her internationally acclaimed live performances are conveyed through the medium of speech, hip-hop, poetry, and acoustic music. Her personal goal is to grow closer to Creator by learning how to love deeper.

https://www.lylajune.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lylajune/

https://www.youtube.com/@LylaJune

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/⁠⁠

Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠https://matriarchmovement.ca/

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This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

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Sherri Mitchell: Sacred Instructions and Rematriation

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

In this conversation, Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Sherri Mitchell, an Indigenous author, attorney, and activist. They discuss the concept of rematriation, Sherri's personal journey and connection to the land, the changes in Indigenous representation, and the impact of technology on our connection to nature. Sherri shares her insights on the importance of collective healing and the role of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people in leadership. They also explore the significance of Indigenous oral traditions, and the need for guidance from elders, discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies and the responsibility of individuals to co-create a harmonious future together.

More Info about Sherri and Her Work:

Sherri Mitchell -Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset, is an Indigenous attorney, activist, and author from the Penobscot Nation. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona’s Roger’s College of Law, specializing in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy. She is an alumna of the American Indian Ambassador Program, and the Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program. Sherri is the author of the award-winning book, Sacred Instructions; Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, which has been published in four languages. She is also a contributor to more than a dozen anthologies, including the best seller, All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, along with Resetting Our Future: Empowering Climate Action in the United States, and My life: Growing Up Native in America. Sherri is also the founding Director of the Land Peace Foundation, an Indigenous educational organization that focuses on Indigenous leadership, environmental justice, land rematriation, and kinship building. The Land Peace Foundation has provided training for some of the largest environmental NGO’s on the planet, helping them develop better policies and procedures for engaging with Indigenous Peoples living on the front lines of climate change.

https://www.landpeacefoundation.org/

https://www.landpeacefoundation.org/events

https://www.sacredinstructions.life/

https://www.instagram.com/sacred_instructions/

https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/sacred-instructions/

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/⁠

Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠https://matriarchmovement.ca/

This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

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Matriarch Rising: Chief Tréchelle Bunn

Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is back with a new season and special guest, the just-elected Tréchelle Bunn; the first woman and youngest Chief of BirdTail Sioux Dakota Nation. They discuss Tréchelle's historic election, her journey of leadership, the influence of matriarchs in her life, and her advocacy for Indigenous women and girls. Tréchelle shares her experiences growing up between two cultures, the importance of community support, and her vision for the future. The conversation also highlights the Reconciliation Run, a healing initiative that honors residential school survivors and promotes awareness of Indigenous issues.

More About Tréchelle Bunn:

Tréchelle Bunn is the first woman and youngest person ever elected Chief of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, and one of the youngest serving Chiefs in Canada.

She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a minor in Indigenous Studies, and is currently pursuing a law degree at Robson Hall, the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.

A dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights and youth empowerment, Tréchelle has spoken on provincial, national, and international stages, including at the United Nations. She is the founder of the Reconciliation Run - Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation half-marathon. A former university hockey player, she also established the first Indigenous student-athlete scholarship at the University of Manitoba.

Her leadership and advocacy have been recognized with numerous honours, including the Indspire First Nations Youth Award, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the CBC Manitoba Future 40 Award, and the University of Manitoba Outstanding Young Alumni Award

https://www.reconciliationrun.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/trechellle/

https://scoinc.mb.ca/congratulations-chief-trechelle-bunn/

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https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/

Find more about Matriarch Movement at https://matriarchmovement.ca/

This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network

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Jacqueline Jennings: The Future of Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:04:00 -0000

The future of Indigenous entrepreneurship looks like a circular economy. But how do we get there?

Jacqueline Jennings, entrepreneur coach and startup strategist, joins the Matriarch Movement to lay everything on the table about what it takes to be an Indigenous entrepreneur. She also unpacks the relationship between financial decision-makers, pan-indigeneity, rematriation and what the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs looks like.

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: @shayla0h

Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Himikalas Pam Baker: Weaving Indigenous Heritage into Fashion

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Indigenous fashion trailblazer Himikalas Pam Baker. They discuss Baker's journey into fashion, her experiences in fashion school as a single mother, and the cultural influences that have shaped her designs. The conversation also touches on the significance of the red dress in raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and the challenges faced by Indigenous designers in the industry. Baker emphasizes the importance of mentorship, cultural responsibility, and community empowerment through her work. She reminds Indigenous designers to define success through happiness with a focus on positivity and community support for Indigenous artists.

Find out more about Himikalas Pam Baker:

toclegendshouseofdesign.ca

www.legaleriste.com/touch.of.culture

flow/page/pambakerhimikalas

https://www.instagram.com/himikalas

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! Leave comments and a thumbs up for us on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app!

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/

Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this podcast!

Hiy Hiy!

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Fashion and Community Empowerment

(01:59) The Journey into Fashion Design

(06:27) Navigating Fashion School as a Single Mother

(11:29) Cultural Influence in Fashion Design

(14:34) The Significance of the Red Dress

(21:57) Mentorship and Cultural Responsibility in Design

(23:40) Challenges Faced as an Indigenous Designer

(24:12) Giving Back and Defining Success

(27:06) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(29:07) The Future of Indigenous Fashion

(33:36) Reinventing Oneself in the Fashion Industry

(36:39) Staying Positive and Supporting Indigenous Artists

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Cynthia Lickers-Sage: Building Creative Community

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

What happens when Indigenous creatives are recognized in the mainstream?

Cynthia Lickers-Sage, community-building powerhouse and co-founder of the renowned ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival, joins Matriarch Movement to share how a long-standing relationship to storytelling has helped create so many internationally recognized gatherings of Indigenous creators.

She discusses what it meant to see the first Indigenous film festival qualify a film for Oscar consideration, how fast an artist's life can change when they’re given opportunity, and how we pay it forward to the next generation. Plus she and Shayla can’t help but dig into the impact AI could have on Indigenous storytellers!

Find out more about Cynthia Lickers-Sage: https://ipaa.ca/indigenous-artist/?member=c_lickers_sage

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

This episode is distributed by the Women in Media Network.

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Asha Frost: Cycles, Seasons, and the 13 Moons

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

What would happen if we stopped following the Gregorian calendar – January to December – and instead, we reclaimed our relationship to time living by the 13 moons?

Best-selling Author of “You Are the Medicine”, “The Sacred Medicine Oracle” and Indigenous healer, Asha Frost, joins the Matriarch Movement podcast and discusses the impact of following the calendar of the 13 moons, and why there seems to be more reclamation and acceptance around Indigenous ways of healing these days. She also pulls some Sacred Medicine oracle cards for the listening collective, and discusses her journey to homeopathy after being diagnosed with Lupus.

Find out more about Asha Frost: https://ashafrost.com/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

This episode is distributed by the Women in Media Network.

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Lauren Good Day: The Beads, The Buffalo, and Their Stories

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:50:00 -0000

Host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Lauren Good Day, a multi-award-winning Indigenous artist and fashion designer. They discuss the significance of matriarchy in Indigenous cultures, Lauren's journey into fashion, and the essence of her brand, which honours cultural heritage through art and design. Lauren shares her creative process, the challenges she faces as an Indigenous entrepreneur, and offers advice to young Indigenous creatives. Together, they highlight the importance of cultural appreciation and the future of Indigenous fashion.

Lauren Good Day “Good Day Woman” is an Multi- award winning Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet and Plains Cree artist & sought after fashion designer. She is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation) of the Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, USA and also a registered Treaty Indian with the Sweet Grass Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has shown her artwork at the world’s most prestigious Native American juried art shows such as the Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe NM, Heard Guild Museum Market in Phoenix AZ, Autry American Indian Arts Marketplace Los Angeles CA, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market Indianapolis IN, Cherokee Indian Market in Tulsa OK, Red Earth Fine Arts Festival in Oklahoma City OK and the Northern Plains Indian Art Show in Sioux Falls SD. Her Awards include many First Places in Tribal Arts, Traditional Arts, Cultural Arts, Diverse Arts, Beadwork, Drawings, Textiles and the prestigious Best of Tribal Arts award. Lauren’s artwork has been part of numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums across the Country.

Being a sought after artist and designer her work is in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States, Canada and the World, including the The National Museum of American Indian Washington DC and New York City, The Heard Museum, Phoenix AZ, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Plains Indian Museum Cody Wyoming, and Red Cloud Heritage Center Pine Ridge SD. You can find her work and mentions in publications such as Vogue, InStyle Magazine, New York Times, Fashion Magazine, Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Cosmopolitan and numerous national and international publications.

Find out more about Lauren Good Day:

https://laurengoodday.com/pages/about-the-artist

https://www.instagram.com/laurengoodday/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this podcast!

Hiy Hiy!

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Art and Culture

(01:55) Understanding Matriarchy in Indigenous Cultures

(05:00) The Journey into Fashion and Art

(09:14) The Essence of the Lauren Goodday Brand

(16:05) Creative Process and Cultural Significance

(19:59) Challenges of Being an Indigenous Entrepreneur

(28:10) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(30:59) Cultural Appreciation and Future of Indigenous Fashion

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Adeline Bird: Memoirs of an Afro-Indigenous Creative

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:57:00 -0000

Indigenous media creators often end up in this trope of educating their audiences. It can be exhausting rehashing intergenerational trauma, reconciliation, and calls to action.

More and more Indigenous creatives are looking for the space to just exist and advocate for joy, and Adeline Bird is one of them. In this episode, she joins Matriarch Movement to discuss the things that are top of mind for storytellers: where is there room for representation in the media landscape, who really “owns” the Indigenous stories, and how will all of this impact the future of Indigeneity in media?

More About Adeline Bird:

Adeline Bird is an Afro-Anishnabe author, filmmaker, and producer. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but is a proud member of Treaty #4 Rolling River First Nations. She has produced segments for daytime television hit shows such as CTV’s The Social & Etalk. Adeline is a graduate of the National Screen Institute’s CBC New Indigenous Voices program, where she made her directorial debut with the short film Nappy Hair and Eagle Feather, now featured on CBC Gem. Adeline was one of the 2018 ImagiNative-APTN pitch winners, and part of the 2019 cohort of Telefilm Canada’s Talent To Watch.

https://indigenousfashionarts.com/profiles/adeline/

https://www.instagram.com/adeline.bird/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

This episode is distributed by the Women in Media Network.

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Justin Jacob Louis: Section 35 and The Rise of Indigenous Streetwear

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

On this episode, host Shayla Ouellette Stonechild speaks with Justin Jacob Lewis, the founder of Indigenous streetwear brand Section 35. They discuss the inspiration behind the brand's name, which is derived from Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution which recognizes and protects Indigenous and treaty rights. Justin shares his journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in the early stages of his business. He also talks about the collaboration with Roots and the importance of incorporating Indigenous language and culture into his designs. Justin also mentions his plans to launch a new luxury brand, Justin Jacob Lewis, which will offer more refined and tailored pieces, inspired by the lack of Indigenous menswear in the fashion industry. He emphasizes the importance of Indigenous designers being part of mainstream and luxury fashion and hopes to see more independent Indigenous designers thriving. He also addresses the issue of cultural appropriation and encourages non-Indigenous people to support Indigenous designers by buying their clothes. Justin also shares his challenges in balancing family, business, and creativity, and highlights the significance of self-care and grounding practices.

Find out more about Justin Jacob Louis and Section 35:

Justin Jacob Louis is a fashion designer from the Samson Cree Nation and was born and raised in Nipisihkopahk (Samson Reserve) on Treaty 6 Territory in Alberta, Canada. He is the Founder and Creative Director of acclaimed Indigenous streetwear label SECTION 35 and recent founded eponymous Label Justin Jacob Louis. Justin was a finalist for Menswear Designer of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Canadian Art and Fashion Awards ("CAFA") in Toronto. His work has seen features in numerous publications from Vogue to Complex, and was included in the Metropolitan Museum of New York’s "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”.

https://www.sectionthirtyfive.com/pages/about

https://www.instagram.com/sweetloo35

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Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

This episode is produced by Sarah Burke and the Women in Media Network.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this podcast!

Hiy Hiy!

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Feature Fridays and Justin Jacob Lewis

(02:23) Inspiration Behind Section 35 and Indigenous Rights

(06:29) Challenges and Lessons of an Indigenous Entrepreneur

(10:11) Advice for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs

(13:12) Collaborating with Roots and the Meaning Behind the Collection

(18:08) Incorporating Language and Culture in Fashion

(20:33) The Importance of Language and Identity

(22:30) Sustainability and Accessibility in Fashion

(26:00) Introducing Justin Jacob Lewis: A New Chapter in Indigenous Luxury

(28:09) Showcasing Indigenous Fashion in Toronto and New York

(30:07) Being a Part of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Fashion Events

(32:33) The Reception of Indigenous Fashion on the World Stage

(35:14) Supporting Indigenous Designers and Addressing Cultural Appropriation

(38:18) Balancing Family, Business, and Creativity

(45:31) Reconnecting with Spirit and Grounding Practices

(47:22) Supporting Justin Jacob Louis and Section 35

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Chelsee Pettit: Economic Reconciliation and Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Chelsee Pettit has spent the last number of years rethinking her relationship with money.

After founding Aaniin retail inc, the first Indigenous streetwear brand with a storefront in Treaty 13 territory in Tkaronto, with only $250, she’s experienced a whirlwind journey and countless lessons of reciprocity. She joins the Matriarch Movement to discuss why it can be so hard for Indigenous entrepreneurs to find capital, saying “no” to “opportunities”, and what it means to reclaim the Indigenous economy.

Find out more about Chelsee Pettit and her company: https://www.aaniin.shop/pages/our-story

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/

Find more about Matriarch Movement: https://matriarchmovement.ca/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matriarch.movement

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Walking Together in Truth with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:45:00 -0000

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day, a time to honour the Indigenous children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

In recognition of this important day, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau joined host Shayla Oulette Stonechild for a reflective conversation on how healing and empowerment through wellness can support us in navigating the necessary, but often challenging, conversations around reconciliation.

This event brings together the unique perspectives of Shayla, a Red River Métis and Nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree woman), founder of the Matriarch Movement and global yoga ambassador for lululemon, and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, an author and passionate mental health advocate committed to supporting reconciliation.

Shayla's lived experience as an Indigenous woman, paired with Sophie’s role as an ally, offers a powerful dialogue on how both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can engage in the reconciliation process. Their collaboration emphasizes the importance of honouring Indigenous voices while encouraging non-Indigenous individuals to actively participate in reconciliation through awareness, healing, wellness, and meaningful action.

The session includes a discussion on the significance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day for both Shayla and Sophie, followed by a guided meditation, breathwork, and accessible movement (yoga). The event concluces with a Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage in thoughtful dialogue.

Shayla shared her personal connection to residential schools through her father's experiences. Sophie emphasized the importance for non-Indigenous people to learn from Indigenous healing practices. They discussed the significance of community, the role of wellness practices like fasting and yoga, and the importance of addressing trauma through movement and support.

Follow along with the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VH-4kD8N1Ec

Links and resources from this discussion:

94 Calls To Action:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf

More about “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

More about “Orange Shirt Day” and its origins:

https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/#story

Donate to Matriarch Movement:

https://buy.stripe.com/28og0zcec1Gy4ZG145

Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Fund:

https://www.irsss.ca/

Hope for Wellness Line

https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada: 1 855 242 3310

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society operates a 24-hour crisis line to support survivors and families across British Columbia and beyond. Survivors can also access support as part of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The crisis line will remain open during the winter holidays.

Lamathut Crisis Line Call at 1 800 721 0066

Continue learning:

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

https://www.ictinc.ca/books/21-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-indian-act

Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality by Bob Joseph

https://www.indigenousrelationsacademy.com/products/indigenous-relations

How to be a force for change: Jody Wilson Raybould

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/true-reconciliation-how-to-be-a-force-for-change/9780771004384.html

Who We Are - Four Questions for a Life and a Nation: Murray Sinclair

https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9780771099106/murray-sinclair/who-we-are

Indigenous Healing by Rupert Ross

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/392410/indigenous-healing-by-rupert-ross/9780143191100

Sacred Instructions by Sherri Mitchell

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36626827-sacred-instructions

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Jori Brennon: Traditional Beadwork and the Future of Indigenous Fashion

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Jori Brennon is part of an exciting movement of young Indigenous artists telling stories through tradition.

The talented 2Spirit, queer bead artist crafts thought-provoking accessories from bags to hair pieces and earrings, and joins the Matriarch Movement to discuss the power of storytelling in fashion. In this episode, Jori shares his insights on the intricacies and intention behind beadwork, what it means to blend modern fashion and traditional craftsmanship, and the impact of sharing it across broad audiences.

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app!

Find out more about Jori and their work: https://joribrennon.com/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gihp_-qHz0A

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Lesley Hampton: Indigenous Designs Belong in High Fashion

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

What would it take to start seeing Indigenous fashion brands held to the same regard as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Prada? Lesley Hampton is at the forefront of that question.

Leslie Hampton’s work as a fashion designer has been making waves across the fashion industry. She’s dressed A-listers like Lily Gladstone, and been named Forbes 30 Under 30 and Vogue’s No. 1 Canadian designer. In this episode, Leslie unpacks what it means to be a trailblazer in Indigenous Fashion, the inspiration behind her pieces and her style sessions – especially as a body neutrality advocate, and what she means when she says that her designs are for everyone.

More about Lesley Hampton:

Lesley Hampton is an Anishinaabe artist and fashion designer focused on mental wellness and body neutrality in fashion through the lens of the Indigenous worldview.

Lesley is a member of Temagami First Nation, and she identifies as an adult 'Third Culture Kid' with her formative years spent in Canada's Arctic and Atlantic, Australia, England, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. This amalgamation of her Anishinaabe Indigeneity and her international upbringing nurtured a passion for socio-cultural causes as she uses her work as a catalyst for research, conversation, and community building.

https://lesleyhampton.com/

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Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gihp_-qHz0A

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Sage Paul on Telling Traditional Stories Through Modern Indigenous Fashion

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Indigenous Fashion Designer and Founder of Indigenous Fashion Arts, Sage Paul, joins the Matriarch Movement (again!) for a discussion ahead of the 2024 IFA festival and fashion show.

Sage shares a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the show and how IFA is different from the mainstream Fashion Weeks. She also discusses how she got involved with the Eaton Centre in Toronto, finding trusted brands to work with in the fashion industry, and the importance of keeping community amongst it all.

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: @shayla0h

Find more about Matriarch Movement at matriarchmovement.com

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Deanne Hupfield: Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Pow Wow Dancing

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Regalia isn’t a costume, it’s a connection to self and community.

Deanne Hupfield, Speaker, Pow Wow Dancer and Teacher, and Regalia-Making Instructor, joins the Matriarch Movement to have a candid conversation about her journey into pow wow dancing, regalia making, and matriarchy.

Deanne shares her insights on the realities of generational trauma from the Sixties Scoop; from overcoming addiction and juvenile detention, to rebuilding her family.

Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: @shayla0h

Find more about Matriarch Movement at www.matriarchmovement.com

Find more about Deanne Hupfield at https://www.deannehupfield.com/

Our producer is Nicole Robertson with Muskwa Productions.

Our podcast producer is Kattie Laur.

Our videographer is Sara Cornthwaite.

Behind the scenes photography is by Kiki Guerard, Michelle Aregentieri, and Stephanie Neves.

Special thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office for supporting this video podcast!

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Living life through Ceremony. Ft. Santee Siouxx

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:48:00 -0000

Indigenous peoples have overcome a lot of darkness, and we’re still able to dance.

In this episode, Shayla Stonechild is joined by Jingle Dancer, Content Creator and Indigenous Advocate, Santee Siouxx, to chat about what it means to go back to the ceremony and tap into your dream state. Santee shares how finding ceremony evolved her relationship with dance, grief, and kinship.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur.

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Matriarch Movement is a non-profit, platform and podcast amplifying Indigenous voices through story, meditation, movement and medicine. Learn more at matriarchmovement.ca

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How Kairyn Potts is helping Indigenous youth thrive by meeting them where they’re at.

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Advocating for Indigenous youth means you need to be tapped into a lot of different sources. For Kairyn Potts, that means not only being ultra internet-savvy, but also having a personal connection to the system that impacts Indigenous youth on a massive scale: the foster care system.

Kairyn is passionate about advocating for young people, and has gained an incredible following on social media for the careful and clever content that he creates around Indigenous issues. Kai is also the co-founder of Neechi Clan, an Indigenous gaming community of over 600 members that is connecting Indigenous young people while advocating for support from big names in the gaming world, like EA.

In this episode, Shayla Stonechild has a very transparent conversation with Kairyn to find out more about what it means to meet Indigenous youth where they’re at, how addiction is impacting them, and what two spirit representations means for decolonization.

Content Warning: This episode has discussions around addiction, suicide, and violence.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur.

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The power of Indigenous influencers. Ft. Marika Sila

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

What does it mean to be an “Indigenous Influencer”?

Marika Sila is an Inuvialuk actress, stunt performer, and activist who also shares content with over half a million followers across Instagram and Tiktok. She and her dad blew up the internet this year showcasing traditional snow blinders made from antler.

Marika joins the Matriarch Movement podcast to share an inside perspective on the nuances of being an “Indigenous Influencer”, how she approached brand deals and partnerships, and the responsibilities that come with a significant public platform. Shayla and Marika also share some hilarious stories from their experiences on the Amazing Race Canada.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Jeremy Thompson discusses his spiritual connection to lacrosse.

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:17:08 -0000

Lacrosse is more than a game, it’s medicine.

Jeremy Thompson, professional lacrosse player from the Onondaga Nation, is known around the world for his incredible athleticism and activism within the sport of lacrosse.

He joins the Matriarch Movement podcast to unpack lacrosse’s historical context and roots in indigeneity, and he shares how the sport has helped him heal.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Why children are essential in decision-making spaces. Ft. Councilor Michelle Friesen.

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:55:26 -0000

What does it mean to bring Indigeneity into colonial spaces, especially into the government?

Michelle Friesen, City Councilor for the City of Whitehorse, knows a thing or two about it. In October 2021 she was elected as the first Indigenous woman to serve on Whitehorse City Council – the first Indigenous person to sit in City Council in 30 years. Early this year, Michelle and her son, Theo, were in the media after she faced complaints by fellow city council members to stop bringing her son to meetings, an act that is rooted in her Indigeneity.

Michelle joins Shayla to look at the cultural and historical context of Matriarchy and motherhood in places of decision making and how she views her role, and the role of Matriarchs-in-the-making, in colonial governing institutions.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Owen Unruh discusses addiction, his digital community, and what it means to be Two-Spirit.

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:15:25 -0000

Growing up as an Indigenous and queer person isn’t easy.

Owen Unruh, a Two-Spirit, Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) adoptee, felt ashamed of his identity until well into adulthood which led him to a battle with addiction. He joins the podcast to discuss his experience with substance abuse and how building a community online on TikTok has helped him through his recovery.

In this episode, Owen opens up about his near-death experience, and he and Shayla have a frank conversation about addiction and its impact on Indigenous youth and their families.

They also trade plenty of pisces love, and Shayla shares some little-known history about her own background as a computer-game streaming “pioneer”... well, sort of.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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How Stephanie Peltier understands the role of Matriarchy in Indigenous futures.

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:30:52 -0000

What is the role of Matriarchy in Indigenous futurism? Stephanie Peltier can tell you from experience, it’s critical.

Stephanie Peltier is well known across Canada as “The Matriarch Who Raised One of Canada’s Leading Indigenous Water Activists”. As the single mother to Autumn Peltier, along with her two other daughters Naomi and Ceira, she’s experienced all of the ups and downs of supporting her family and fighting for a better world, while staying connected to community and ceremony.

Stephanie joins the Matriarch Movement podcast to share her insights on the connection between Matriarchy, teachings from the land, and Indigenous futures, and she shares what it’s been like to raise three daughters with Indigenous values at her core.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Indigenous value systems while working in colonial institutions. Ft. Jesse Wente

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:47:04 -0000

How do you stay connected to Indigenous values like kinship, community and sustainability while living in a colonial society?

In this episode, Jesse Wente, an award-winning, Anishinaabe writer, broadcaster, and arts leader, joins the Matriarch Movement podcast to discuss what it really looks like to be a changemaker in colonial institutions as an Indigenous person.

Jesse has made a massive imprint in the Canadian arts sector, working at the CBC and TIFF, and leading the Indigenous Screen Office and the Canada Council for the Arts. Shayla and Jesse have a candid conversation about their experiences working in colonial institutions, therapy and burn out, Bill C-11 and creating opportunities for Indigenous creators, and they discuss what it means to shift their values from “doing” to “being”.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele talks representation, solidarity, and Afro-Indigeneity.

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:29:00 -0000

What does “Indigeneity” look like to you?

In this episode, The Matriarch Movement podcast is joined by Shanese Indoowaaboo Steel. Shanese is an Afro-Indigenous, Fat Femme who's fought for the advancement of Indigenous and Racialized student rights within the Post-Secondary institution. Shanese also consults on curriculums and training around Black and Indigenous issues.

We discuss the histories of Black and Indigenous peoples in Canada and the imprint that those histories have left. We explore topics of kinship, solidarity and accountability within Indigenous communities. We also discuss the importance of Afro-Indigenous media representation and notably, what came from calling out a large make-up brand’s “Indigenous” campaign.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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How telling our own stories can help us heal. Ft. Connie Walker

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:30:00 -0000

For a long time it’s been non-Indigenous people telling Indigenous stories, and that means that stereotypes and a lack of humanity and empathy has been perpetuated in the media for years.

Award-winning Indigenous podcaster and journalist, Connie Walker, joins the Matriarch Movement podcast to discuss her approach to trauma-informed storytelling, and what it was like to uncover the truth behind her family’s history in Canada’s residential school system. We unpack the power in giving Indigenous people the agency and the opportunity to tell their own stories, why we’re so inspired by the younger generation, and what a meaningful future could look like for native journalists.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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How are Indigenous youth thinking about reconciliation? Ft. Riley Yesno

Mon, 08 May 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Where do Indigenous youth find the space to be revolutionary?

Riley Yesno has explored the many facets of Indigenous resurgence throughout most of her life, and has been advocating for “reconciliation” since she was 15 years old. Her time on the Prime Minister's Youth council was troubling – proudly hailing herself as a “shit disturber” – but that time still inspired her interest in native politics. Today she’s working on her PhD, studying Indigenous youth and reconciliation and hosts the podcast, REDsurgence.

We discuss the state of Indigenous youth revolutions from in-person community, to organizing and representation in the digital age, and Land Back and what it really means for Indigenous futurism.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur. Theme music is "Sisters" by Wolf Saga, Chippewa Travellers and David R. Maracle.

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Sage Paul: Indigenous fashion going global.

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0000

What happens when Indigenous fashion is on the global stage?

In February 2023, Sage Paul took seven Indigenous designers to Milan Fashion Week as a part of a three-year partnership between Indigenous Fashion Arts and White Milano, a tradeshow for international womenswear.

Sage Paul is the Founding Executive and Artistic Director at Indigenous Fashion Arts, and in this episode I talk to her about her goal of increasing the visibility of Indigenous artists and the impact of partnerships like the one with White Milano. We also unpack some of the important themes that come up in the Indigenous fashion space in North America like family and sovereignty, but also our complex relationships to fur and the Hudson's Bay Company, and how those themes impact Indigenous fashion.

Matriarch Movement is created and hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild and produced by Kattie Laur.

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Asia Youngman: Telling Authentic Stories

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:16 -0000

In this first 2022 episode of Matriarch Movement, Shayla welcomes award-winning Cree/Métis director and screenwriter, Asia Youngman. Asia’s films have been screened at a variety of festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, the St. Louis International Film Festival, and the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival. Her latest film, HATHA, received support from the Harold Greenberg Fund and Creative BC through the BC Shorts Program and premiered at the 40th Vancouver International Film Festival. Asia is an alumna from the TIFF Filmmaker Lab, the TIFF Talent Accelerator, the Canadian Academy Directors Program for Women, the Berlinale DocSalon Toolbox Programme and the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative. She is the owner of Visceral Village Productions which she founded in 2019.

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Dr. Shannon Prince: Discussing Law, Matriarchy and Heritage

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

This week on Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Dr. Shannon Prince, Attorney, Legal Commentator, and Author of Cherokee descent. Her book Tactics for Racial Justice: Building an Antiracist Organization and Community is forthcoming from Routledge on November 30th as part of the Giving Voice to Values series. She represents the Cherokee Nation in its landmark lawsuit against the opioid industry for causing the opioid epidemic on its reservation as well as the Oneida Indian Nation and is helping launch her firm’s Tribal Affairs Task Force.

Dr. Prince has also done volunteer work creating resources for Native American nations seeking to gain federal recognition and is trained in Native American mediation practices. She earned her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Dartmouth College, her law degree from Yale Law School, and her master’s degree and doctorate from Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Her writing has been published in Indian Country Today, I Am Where I Come From: Native American College Students and Graduates Tell Their Life Stories, and Native American Voices, among other venues. She is an avid fancy shawl dancer, medicine keeper, yogi, and beadworker.

In this episode, Shannon discusses how she got into law, her experience in university, and talks about being a matriarch and being a good ancestor. She also talks about her Cherokee background and how her cultural practices have helped her ground herself in her career and life, her experience being the only Black, Indigenous or person of colour in a room, and shares advice to the younger generation on how to get into law.

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Jessica Barudin: Bringing People Together Through Movement

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Jessica Barudin. Jessica is Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, a member of the 'Namgis First Nation with ties to the Kwakiutl and Haxwamis on her mother’s side and Russian-Jewish on her father’s side. She is a proud mother of two daughters, wife, Sundancer, Indigenous health researcher, yoga teacher and doula. She has spent the last ten years working professionally in Indigenous peoples’ health and education including a variety of roles in health research, health promotion, project management, and community engagement. Jessica has a Masters of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from the McGill University and an Undergraduate Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. She currently works with the First Nations Health Authority as the Traditional Wellness Specialist for Vancouver Island.

Listen to this episode to hear Shayla and Jessica discuss going from urban life in Montreal back to her home community in Vancouver Island, Jessica’s Kwakwaka’wakw heritage, her process of becoming a yoga teacher in 2012, and how the wellness industry has changed since then; further, they discuss the First Nations Womens’ Yoga Initiative, and the cohort of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people she has brought together during quarantine to learn and practice yoga, and how she has integrated her language into this practice.

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Jessica Matten: Using your privilege

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Jessica Matten is of Red River Metis-Cree descent and is directly a descendant of Cuthbert Grant, the first rebel Metis leader famously known for the Battle of the Seven Oaks in Canada. Most recently, Jessica is set to star in Robert Redford, George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones) and Graham Roland's produced "Dark Winds" television series opposite Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon for the AMC Network this Fall 2021. You can find Jessica on 3 Canadian Screen Award nominated and winning shows: Frontier, Blackstone and Mohawk Girls. She has also developed a small cult following in North America for her performance in the starring role of ElleMaija Tailfeather's short film, "A Red Girl's Reasoning".

Besides acting, Jessica runs an Indigenous wellness and fitness company with her family called Lemon Cree where which has helped thousands of Indigenous people achieve their fitness, wellness and health goals. She also runs the viral campaign #N8Vgirls to help spread awareness globally on the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women in Canada.

Listen to this episode to hear Shayla and Jessica discuss the similarities in their upbringings, using privilege to uplift other Indigenous people in the film industry, fitness and how Jessica does her own stunts, the unglamorous side of acting, Jessica's friendship with Jason Mamoa, how limited resources are on reserves, and missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit—along with why this cause hits so close to home for Jessica.

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Aly Bear: the laws come from the land

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Aly Bear (Tatanka Ska Win) is a proud mother and descendant of Dakota, Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw heritage. She is a member of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation where her father, Darcy Bear, currently serves as the Nation's Chief. Aly has worked tirelessly to advance her education while balancing her duties as a single parent. She obtained her juris doctor from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law, in 2020. Since, Aly worked on a wide range of files, including corporate commercial, labour and employment, civil litigation and intellectual property. However, her passion and primary focus as a lawyer has been, and continues to be, revitalizing and implementing traditional Indigenous laws and finding expression for these laws in modern-day Indigenous governance structures. One of the highlights of Aly's legal career to date has been the opportunity to work on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation's Self Government and Dakota Treaty files.

After much thought and careful consideration, Aly has decided to run for third Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Aly is passionate about her roots, and connecting to her identity through ceremony.

In this episode, Aly talks about being from Saskatchewan, what law school was like as a single mother, why she went into law, how reclaiming the Indigenous governance systems with the 7 sacred teachings, rather than the western governance systems, is so crucial, the negative effects of western law's fragmented systems, the need for sacred Indigenous ceremonial space in public settings, and the RCMP in Canada.

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Nicole McLaren: a safe space to learn

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Nicole McLaren. Nicole is a mother, wife and entrepreneur at heart. Her steady search for opportunities, combined with her enterprising, Indigenous roots led her to launch Raven Reads – a subscription box featuring literature and goods from Indigenous authors and entrepreneurs across North America. Nicole is also the Founder and Chair of the Indigenous Women’s Business Network, an expanding non-profit network that provides support for other Indigenous women looking to start or grow their own businesses.

In this episode, the duo discusses Nicole's journey to entrepreneurship, the grassroots origins of Raven Reads, how Nicole's commute laid the groundwork for Raven Reads, what it's like to be an Indigenous Entrepreneur and the challenges she has surmounted as a result, being a mother, how a Raven Reads box is curated, creating a safe space for non-Indigenous people to learn about Indigenous people, being Metis and feeling disconnected from her heritage, and some tips for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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Chelsea Vowel and Sandra Lamouche: decolonizing storytelling

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we welcome two very impressive women. Chelsea Vowel is a Métis writer and educator from manitowsâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, residing in amiskwacîwâskihikan (Edmonton). She is a Cree language instructor at the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta and author of Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada. She and her co-host Molly Swain produce the Indigenous feminist sci-fi podcast Métis in Space. Sandra Lamouche is Chelsea's mentee. Located in Fort MacLeod, Sandra works in fiction and poetry. She is a Nehiyaw Iskwew wife and mother and member of the Bigstone Cree Nation. She is a champion hoop dancer, award-winning Indigenous Educational Leader, and a two-time TEDx speaker.

Listen to this episode to hear about mentorship, their journey to writing that was very motivated by the lack of representation of Indigenous people, how the landscape of writing is changing, Indigenous vs. western storytelling, and the true meaning of decolonization.

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Caitlyn Kasper: know your rights

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, a fan favourite is back for round two! This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined once again by Caitlyn Kasper. Caitlyn is an Anishinaabek woman from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She holds an Honours Specialist in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall. She is currently a candidate for a Master of Laws at Osgoode Hall, with a specialization in Constitutional Law. In 2014, Caitlyn joined Aboriginal Legal Services as legal counsel in Toronto, Ontario. Her legal expertise is in appellate court law reform and test case litigation in criminal, child welfare and civil rights. Her work for Indigenous people centres on police violence, investigation of sudden death, inquest, and victim advocacy. Caitlyn has represented clients at every level of court within the country, including the Supreme Court of Canada, always advocating for recognition of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspective and representation on issues that most impact Indigenous people in Canadian law.

In this episode, the two talk about knowing your rights as Indigenous people, how to deal with police if stopped as Indigenous people, the prison system and how the child welfare system is almost a new version of the residential school system, defunding the police and the Land Back movement from a legal perspective.

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Chelsey Luger: the whiteness of the wellness industry

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oullette Stronechild is joined by Chelsey Luger. Chelsey is a Writer and Wellness Advocate, originally from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Born and raised in North Dakota, she was educated on the East Coast and is now based in Arizona with her husband and two daughters. Chelsey's writing and broadcast work has been published by dozens of internationally recognized publications. She is a trainer/facilitator for the Native Wellness Institute and is the co-founder and editor of Well For Culture, an Indigenous wellness initiative, and media platform. Her wellness work is rooted in Indigenous knowledge and focuses on reclaiming wellbeing in Native American communities.

In this episode, the duo talk wellness, what matriarchy means to her as a new mom, the origins of wellness practices from Indigenous peoples, the whiteness of the wellness industry that has caused her to come face-to-face with discrimination, cultural appropriation, and more, how being Lakota and Anishnaabe has informed her wellness practices and career, and finally Chelsey gives advice on having a strong and healthy relationship based on her own relationship experience.

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Christi Belcourt: earth inspires art

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:30:00 -0000

Christi Belcourt is a Michif (Métis) visual artist and author living and working in Canada with a deep respect for Mother Earth, the traditions, and the knowledge of her people. Belcourt's work often focuses on questions around identity, culture, place, and divisions within communities. In addition to her paintings, she is also known as a community-based artist, environmentalist, and advocate for the lands, waters, and Indigenous peoples. She is currently a lead organizer for the Onaman Collective which focuses on the resurgence of language and land-based practices. She is also the lead coordinator for Walking With Our Sisters, a community-driven project that honours murdered or missing Indigenous women.

Christi was named the Aboriginal Arts Laureate by the Ontario Arts Council in 2015. In 2016 she won a Governor General’s Innovation Award and was named the winner of the 2016 Premier’s Awards in the Arts. Christi’s work is found within the permanent collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Gabriel Dumont Institute, the Indian and Inuit Art Collection, Parliament Hill, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Canadian Museum of Civilization, First People’s Hall.

Listen to this episode to hear an insightful conversation about the earth, and how Christi's love for the earth and life fuel and inspire her art, the importance of Indigenous languages, how we all need to work together to fight for the future, being Metis, and how why she doesn't subscribe to colonial labels.

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Kelly Boutsalis: good and accurate representation of Indigenous people

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by none other than Kelly Boutsalis. Kelly is a writer and journalist, based in Toronto. She is Mohawk, and from the Six Nations reserve. Her words have appeared in the Toronto Star, CBC, Elle Canada, Fashion, Flare, and more. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes as a journalist. Listen to how Kelly got her start in writing, how she sometimes needs to bends the rules with certain publications when faced with any sort of censorship, often in order to protect people she interviews, going to university as an Indigenous person, how it can be difficult when you are one of the few Indigenous people, the evolution of the industry, the network of female writers who help and lift each other up, the importance of Indigenous people telling their own stories, and how important representation is, and how good and accurate representation of Indigenous people is hard to come by.

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Leah Gazan: genocide takes many forms

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Meet Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. Leah is a member of Wood Mountain Lakota Nation, located in Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 territory. Leah's lineage has played a big role in her fight, she credits a lot of her inspiration to her mother, a Chinese Lakota and her father, a Jewish Holocaust survivor. Currently the NDP Critic for Children, Families, and Social Development, as well as the Deputy Critic for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Leah is a champion in the fight for a permanent guaranteed livable basic income in Canada. Earlier this year, she was named to Maclean's 2021 Power List. She was a prominent Winnipeg lead during Idle No More and co-founded the #WeCare campaign aimed at ending violence against Indigenous women and girls. In June, Leah brought forward a unanimous consent in the House of Commons to recognize Canada's Indian Residential Schools as an act of genocide. Listen to this episode to hear about Leah's love for her community, Winnipeg center, the definition of genocide and Canada's role in it, her family origins, and the power of matriarchy.

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Adeline Bird: removing the white lens in media

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This week's episode is about finding self-love and learning to love yourself. Adeline Bird is an Afro-Anishnabe Author, Filmmaker, and Producer. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but is a proud member of Treaty #4 Rolling River First Nations. Adeline currently works as a writer and freelance producer, producing segments for daytime television hit shows such as CTV's The Social & Etalk. A graduate of the National Screen Institute's CBC New Indigenous Voices program, Adeline made her directorial debut with the short film Nappy Hair and Eagle Feather, now featured on CBC Gem. Adeline was one of the 2018 ImagiNative-APTN pitch winners, with her web series entitled iNdigiThreads (currently in pre-development), and part of the 2019 cohort of Telefilm Canada's Talent To Watch. She wrote her first book in 2016, Be Unapologetically You: A Self-Love Guide for Women of Color and currently sits in the Visioning Committee of BIPOC TV & Film, and is a regular speaker for various organizations, as an advocate and thought leader on the ongoing discussions on equity & inclusion in the Canadian media industry.

Listen to this episode to hear Adeline speak of the power of Indigenous women, how people treat her and label her as intimidating, about the white gaze and how media often tells BIPOC stories through a white lens, her hometown of Winnipeg, performative activism, and how quickly our society commodifies Indigenous and Black trauma.

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Caitlyn Kasper: we are all treaty people

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, host Shayla Stonechild is joined by Caitlyn Kasper. Caitlyn is an Anishinaabek woman from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She holds an Honours Specialist in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall. She is currently a candidate for a Master of Laws at Osgoode Hall, with a specialization in Constitutional Law. In 2014, Caitlyn joined Aboriginal Legal Services as legal counsel in Toronto, Ontario. Her legal expertise is in appellate court law reform and test case litigation in criminal, child welfare and civil rights. Her work for Indigenous people centres on police violence, investigation of sudden death, inquest, and victim advocacy. Caitlyn has represented clients at every level of court within the country, including the Supreme Court of Canada, always advocating for recognition of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspective and representation on issues that most impact Indigenous people in Canadian law. In this episode, Caitlyn and Shayla discuss the importance of non-Indigenous people/settlers' need to hold up their end of the treaties, and how we are all "treaty people" in this country. Caitlyn also discusses why she thinks the Catholic Church refuses to apologize to Indigenous communities about Residential Schools.

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Mumilaaq Qaqqaq: leading change and defending human rights

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0000

If you've been following Shayla for a while, you know that this episode has been highly anticipated. This week, host Shayla Stonechild is joined by Inuk politician, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ), is an Inuk woman, Member of Parliament, and human rights defender. Elected in 2019, she is one of the few people to have given a speech in the House of Commons before being elected. The two dive deep into how Mumilaaq got into politics, her experience as an Inuk woman in the House of Commons, and why she believes her ideologies were different from other politicians. Shayla and Mumilaaq discuss the differences between Inuit culture and other Indigenous cultures, and what life is like in the North. Mumilaaq explains her experience with the NDP party, and what she plans on doing next.

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Falen Johnson: the future is Indigenous

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by writer, podcaster, and CBC Radio host, Falen Johnson. Falen is Mohawk and Tuscarora (Bear Clan) from Six Nations Grand River Territory. Her writing has been featured in Brick, The Canadian Theatre Review, Granta Magazine, and she was named one to watch in 2020 by Maclean’s magazine. In this episode, Shayla and Falen discuss the importance of Indigenous storytelling and the necessity for Indigenous people to be in control of their own narratives. Falen discusses the power of rage and how this emotion should not be ignored, especially as Indigenous people continue to live through colonization. The two also discuss how Indigenous futurism is happening right now, as more Indigenous folks are making their own content and connecting with one another.

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Angela Sterritt: more than a reporter

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Vancouver-based, award-winning journalist, author, and artist from the Gitanmaax band of the Gitxsan nation, Angela Sterritt. In 2021, Angela won a Canadian Screen Award for reporter of the year for her coverage of an Indigenous man and his then 12-year-old granddaughter who was racially profiled and arrested while trying to open her first bank account at BMO. Furthermore, in 2020, Angela was nominated for the best local reporter by the Canadian Screen Awards for her reporting on Indigenous babies apprehended by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. In all of her work, Angela aims to break stereotypes, create meaningful change, and form relationships in Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

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Chief Lady Bird: beyond the artist

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Chippewa and Potawatomi artist from Rama First Nation and Moosedeer Point First Nation, Chief Lady Bird. You may have seen her thought-provoking artwork that explores contemporary colonialism and Indigenous futurism on murals in Toronto, or in illustrations for the Art Gallery of Ontario, Vice, and Flare Magazine. Chief Lady Bird is also a book illustrator, and in 2019, she illustrated the Scholastic children’s book Nibi’s Water Song by Sunshine Tenasco of Her Braids, which is being released in the US in Fall 2021. Tune in to listen to the duo discuss the importance of reconnection to land-based knowledge and various forms of love (self-love, lateral love, ancestral love).

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Monday Blues: finding inspiration in dual identities

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by guest Monday Blues. Monday is a Two-Spirit Togolese-Secwépemc showgirl, model, decolonial life & business coach, and jewelry designer. Monday is a grad of the Erickson International Coaching Program, and has been a professional burlesque performer since 2011. She has traveled the globe as a solo female adventurer and loves to live outside her comfort zone. Monday strives to exist without limits and hopes to help those who have also experienced marginalization feel just as empowered. She is a member of Virago Nation, an all-Indigenous burlesque troupe on a mission to reclaim Indigenous sexuality from the toxic effects of colonization, and signed with Supernaturals Modelling, an Indigenous boutique modelling agency.

In this episode, Monday discusses the importance of being rooted in authenticity, and the journey she has been on towards reclaiming her two identities. The two discuss the importance of being rooted in ancestral knowledge, the anti-racism work both Shayla and Monday have been doing, and her exciting new jewellery line that launches on June 30th.

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Ashley Callingbull: making history and creating a new narrative

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Ashley Callingbull is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada. She is a model, actress, jingle dress dancer and First Nation’s activist who was the reigning Mrs. Universe 2015. She is perhaps best known for her role on the Gemini award-winning series Blackstone and Tribal, but her work goes well beyond the screen. Ashley is also an international motivational speaker who has spoken at Harvard University and TED Talks. She is devoted to her culture and people, and takes great pride in her Native Cree heritage, and has shown this through her volunteer work with community Elders and youth. Listen to this episode to hear Ashley's story, why she does the work that she does, and what her goals are for the future.

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Leigh Joseph: honouring our food and plant medicine

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Leigh Joseph is a member of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nation; her ancestral name is Styawat and she is an ethnobotanist by training who completed a Masters of Science in Ethnobotany at the University of Victoria under the guidance of her Skwxwú7mesh community. She is also the founder of Sḵwálwen Botanicals, a line of botanical skin care products that honours traditional Skwxwú7mesh plant knowledge, in which only sustainably-harvested plants and organic, high quality ingredients are integrated.

In this conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Leigh speaks of her family traditions, who instilled a deep respect for the natural world in her starting at a young age, as well as the links between food and culture in ancestral Indigenous culture. She recounts her childhood memories of eating freshly harvested ingredients as well as the spirituality woven into the process of growing and preparing food — an offering of thanks to the plants and animals that had given their lives for our nourishment. In this beautiful exchange, Leigh shares how her work with plants offers a renewed connection to the land and to traditional Squamish knowledge.

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Lesley Hampton: decolonizing fashion

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:30:00 -0000

Lesley Hampton is an Anishinaabe and Mohawk womenswear designer and artist based in Toronto whose fashion label is focuses on body positivity and Indigenous representation. Lesley’s brand offers collections that range from eveningwear to athleisure—Lizzo was recently seen working out in one of her two-piece sets. Lesley also believes in the importance of partnering with other Indigenous designers; a recent collab with Scott Wabano saw her create a jacket inspired by traditional jingle dresses. In this conversation, Lesley speaks to host Shayla Oulette Stonechild about the challenges she faces in the fashion industry; raising awareness for mental health; and the subtle nuances that make cultural appropriation different than appreciation.

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Ilona Verley: the first Indigenous and first Two-Spirit queen on Canada’s Drag Race

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Ilona Verley is Nlaka'pamux and the first Indigenous, Two-Spirit and LA-Based queen to appear on Canada's Drag Race, and in the franchise as a whole. Originally from so-called Vancouver, Ilona identifies as non-binary. She* auditioned for Drag Race a total of three times before making it onto the Canadian version of the show where she made it to 6th place, and appeared until episode 7. In this conversation, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild and Ilona speak about representation, Ilona’s journey as Two-Spirit, and they discussed the importance of honouring the Indigenous way of life and values through one’s work and culture.

This episode was recorded before the devastating news of the finding of the unmarked buried remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia just a few days ago. “Only when Indigenous peoples have the opportunity, authority, accountability and support to care for their own communities and families – through the governments they have determined and according to their own laws and traditions – will the challenges that are with us be addressed.” (Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond)

*Ilona’s pronouns are she/her.

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Tanya Talaga: the power of journalism and writing to defend Indigenous rights

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Tanya Talaga does not need an introduction at this point: she is an award-winning Canadian journalist and author of Polish and Indigenous descent, and the First Ojibway woman to deliver the CBC Massey Lectures. Her book Seven Fallen Feathers, a national bestseller that tells the story of even Indigenous high school students who mysteriously died in Thunder Bay, won the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize. Through her work, Tanya shares Indigenous stories from across Turtle Island and the world, humanizing the legacy of residential schools and colonization and sharing her hope for a more inclusive and equitable future. Tanya’s great-grandmother was a residential school survivor and her great-grandfather was an Ojibwe trapper and labourer. Today Tanya works for The Globe and Mail, after spending most her career at The Toronto Star.

In this conversation, Tanya speaks to host Shayla Oulette Stonechild about her motivation to write and share Indigenous stories for greater representation, of the impact her writing can have to defend human rights, and she speaks of the matriarchs who have influenced her along the way. And you'll definitely want to hear her intro to the Seven Truths.

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Nimkish: sharing Indigiqueer stories through music

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Nimkish is a rising Indigiqueer pop artist living on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, known as Vancouver, Canada. Her first album, Heartbreak On The Coast, was released in 2019 and and her latest single, YSB, featuring artist ASCXNSION, came out just a few days ago, to her fans’ great delight. Her new album, Damage Control, was written during a period of uncertainty, offering an intimate and vulnerable glimpse into her life.

In this conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Nimkish speaks of her creative process, of the challenges that come with being an Indigiqueer artist, and she shares her views on a future anchored in matriarchy and a return to an Indigenous way of life.

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Nahanni Fontaine: the matriarchy in power for the people

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This episode features host Shayla Oulette Stonechild in conversation with Nahanni Fontaine, a Canadian politician, MLA with the NDP in Manitoba, public speaker, advocate, and Indigenous Matriarch, about last week's erasure and censorship of posts about Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-spirit by Instagram. In this raw conversation, Nahanni also opens up about her journey, with no details off limits, because the past makes the present. Listen as she shares her previous struggles with addiction, and recounts the life-changing encounter with an elder who helped reset her course by making her realize the power of her Indigenous lineage. Shayla and her guest also discuss colonization and systemic racism; the work Nahanni does with and for Indigenous women; and why she's unapologetic in her fight for equality and change through politics and policy, including the defence of #MMIWG2S. Trigger warning: this conversation contains discussion of drug addiction, and overdose.

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Korina Emmerich: fighting for greater sustainability in fashion

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Originally from the US Pacific Northwest, Korina Emmerich was inspired to create clothes and accessories that honour her patrilineal Indigenous heritage from The Coast Salish Territory, Puyallup tribe. Today her brand, EMME Studio, is a fixture in leading fashion publications, and her approach to sustainable clothing is recognized by her peers and loyal clients across the US and globally.

Focused on shining a spotlight on social and climate justice in addition to fighting for increased industry responsibility and accountability, Korina’s goal is to dismantle systems of oppression, and challenge colonial ways of thinking.

As part of her work as an educator for sustainability and impact, she is a member of the Board of Directors for The Slow Factory Foundation as well as a speaker who attends global conferences to address slow fashion, dismantling white supremacy, environmental racism, sovereignty, climate and social justice, and combating systemic racism.

In her conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Korina reflects on what sustainable choices look like when it comes to the way we consume fashion, and talks about how Indigenous communities have always incorporated principles of circularity and sustainability in their way of life.

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Michelle Chubb: the power of vulnerability on social media

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:16:51 -0000

Michelle Chubb, known by her handle @indigenous_baddie, is a 23-year-old social media star, with almost half a million followers on TikTok where she shares content blending Indigenous regalia, relatable anecdotes, and social justice activism. She is Néhinaw, or Swampy Cree, currently part of Oxford House, a First Nations Cree community in Northern Manitoba. Growing up in the city of Winnipeg, Michelle spent summers with family at Cross Lake reservation, a place where she could learn ancestral traditions. After going through a difficult time when she lost her grandfather, she reconnected with her Indigenous identity through ancestral art forms, including jingle dress dancing, a practice which she shares a lot about with her followers, including making her own dresses and regalia, in additional to traditional beading. Michelle believes in the power of authenticity and vulnerability showing through her social media presence, and she frequently calls out daily incidents of racism, discrimnation and brings awareness for issues facing Indigenous communities in the Prairies, Canada and beyond. She’s attracted attention from mainstream brands, including eyewear brand BonLook which featured her in a campaign recently, and she was featured by Teen Vogue, in addition to being named one of Canada’s ‘Women of Influence’ in the latest cohort. Listen to her conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild where Michelle talks about finding her voice, staying true to her roots and tapping into the infinite potential of authenticity.

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Cheyenne Leskanic: a different approach to recovery

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Cheyenne Leskanic is of Mvskoke, Italian & Scottish ancestry and she is the founder of Three Medicines Longhouse & Three Medicines Birth. With a little over a decade of experience as a Yoga teacher, and as many years of recovery from substance addiction behind her, Cheyenne has made it her purpose to live in integrity and to create places of connection for all people. Drawing on her own experience, she is also a drug and alcohol abuse counsellor who has brought wellness programs into schools, halfway houses, rehab centres & studios. She is also focused on honouring her Mvskoke heritage and works to protect tribal sovereignty while also integrating intersectional partnerships with All Our Relations on this land. Finally, she is a mom of four, and a wife. Cheyenne spoke to host Shayla Oulette Stonechild about her experience with addiction, and how her work today is to teach what she wished she was taught.

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Nikki Sanchez: the future is our responsibility

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

“The history is not your fault, but it is absolutely your responsibility.” In this episode, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with decolonial educator Nikki Sanchez, a Pipil/Maya and Irish/Scottish academic, who is also an Indigenous media maker and environmental educator.

Nikki holds a masters degree in Indigenous Governance and has completed her Ph.D. with a research focus on emerging visual media technology as it relates to Indigenous ontology; she has been the David Suzuki Foundation’s “Queen of Green” where her work centered on environmental journalism, social media and digital media creation to provide sustainable solutions for a healthy planet, as well as content creation to bring more racial and gender inclusivity into the environmental movement. Nikki led the 8-part documentary VICELAND series “RISE” focused on global Indigenous resurgence; she is a TEDx speaker; she has been a wilderness guide and environmental educator in the Nuu-chah-nulth territory of Clayoquot Sound for over 10 years; and she is the creator and director of “Decolonize Together” a collective of Indigenous women who offer decolonial and inclusivity workshops and curriculum creation. Nikki is a guest contributor for DavidSuzuki.Org, Loose Lips Magazine, ROAR Magazine and more.

Nikki believes that an equitable and just future depends on the courage we show today and in this conversation, she shares her advice for settlers who want to begin decolonization work; she talks about the meaning behind the concept of ‘matriarchy’ and she speaks of her lifelong pursuit to inspire a bright future for the next Indigenous generations.

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Tenille Campbell: celebrating Indigenous joy

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

“For too much of my youth I did worry about what my friends thought, I did worry about what boys thought and I did worry about what people I didn’t know thought of me.”

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with Tenille Campbell, a Dene and Métis poet, photographer and advocate for body positivity and for Indigenous rights from English River First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her acclaimed poetry collection, #IndianLovesPoems (Signature Editions), was shortlisted for the Indigenous Voices Award. Campbell is the force behind sweetmoon photography, which specializes in capturing Indigenous joy in its many forms. She is also the co-creator and a blogger at tea&bannock, an online collective for Indigenous women photographers and artists to share their stories. Tenille completed her MFA in creative writing at the University of British Columbia and is working on a doctoral degree in Indigenous Literature at the University of Saskatchewan. She just released her second book titled nedi nezu (which means good medicine) with Arsenal Editions; it’s a celebratory, slyly funny, and bluntly honest take on Indigenous sex and romance.

In this conversation, Tenille talks about her journey as a writing student and poet (often the only Indigenous in the room), she shares the lessons she’s learned along the way including the ones she hopes to impart on her daughter, and she addresses how her work contributes to decolonization.

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Megan Tipler: teaching Indigenous excellence

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with Megan Tipler, a Métis, Edmonton-based educator and artist who believes in the power of representation, and of teaching Indigenous success. Last summer, when her classes moved online due to COVID-19, she came up with an idea to profile some of the people who inspire her most. Megan completed 30 illustrations, one for each day of Indigenous History Month, and posted the illustrations online throughout the summer, along with a biography outlining her subject’s respective achievements. “Bringing in much more representative text really pushes kids to consider an experience outside their own.”

Megan is also a member of the Nîsohkamâkewin Council, an Indigenous-led advisory focused on systemic change in Edmonton’s Police Service. With Indigenous children making up over 50% of the foster care population across Canada and 70% in Alberta; and Indigenous prisoners representing over 30% of incarcerations in the country (that figure being higher too in the Prairies), she believes schools are a microcosm of society where the interconnectedness of systems of oppression cannot be ignored, and she hopes that the voices of Indigenous peoples will be heard to create lasting change.

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Jordan Marie Daniel: running for justice and visibility

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

“It’s because Indigenous people are constantly fighting our own erasure. The stereotypes that exist out there portray a certain image or behaviour about us that was chosen for us and not by us. Representation matters so much whether it’s from storytelling, through filmmaking — that way we don’t have harmful stories, narrative, perpetual violence cycles or harmful insensitive language being perpetuated about us in the film world. We don’t need another story like Pocahontas.”

Jordan Brings Three White Horses Daniel is Kul Wicasa Lakota, a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate, also known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. As a passionate advocate for her Indigenous relatives and communities, she founded the organization Rising Hearts through which she is fighting for justice and visibility as it intersects across all movements of climate, racial, social, and economic justice. Rising Hearts aims to dismantle white supremacy and racism, rebuild a better future and elevating Indigenous, Black, Brown, Asian, Immigrant, Muslim, Jewish, Two Spirits, LGBTQ+ & non-binary voices and relatives with disabilities.

Jordan is also a professional athlete, and as a fourth-generation runner, she has given her running a new purpose: to raise awareness and draw support for the initiatives she believes in -- currently, this includes bringing awareness for the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

In this conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Jordan speaks about her approach to wellness and connecting with her Indigenous culture and community and she addresses the importance of our relationship to the land, and of Indigenous communities’ roles as guardians of it for the future of mankind, and of our planet.

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Sierra Tasi Baker: decolonizing urban design

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This first episode of Matriarch Movement features a conversation with Sierra Tasi Baker, lead design consultant at Sky Spirit Studio, the urban planning organization founded by her family on principles of ancestral governance, Indigenous law and respectful protocols. Sierra is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and is also xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Kwakwaka’wakw/Musgamagw Dzawada'enuxw, Tɫingit, Xaayda (Haida) and Magyar (Hungarian). Her Kwak'wala name is "Gesuqwaluck" which means "Creator or Creative one" and was given to her by her late grandmother and Grand-Matriarch Chief Emily Nelson Baker, T̓łaḵwagila̱'og̱wa.

Sierra studied Environmental Design at UBC and completed a Masters of Science in Sustainable Urbanism at the Bartlett School of City Planning at University College London, UK, one of the top ten universities in the world for the built environment. Her work focuses on decolonization through design; she has worked extensively with museums, universities, municipalities, and businesses to further Indigenous lead design and engagement. Sierra is also one of the choreographers for Butterflies in Spirit, a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's advocacy and dance group founded by #MMIW advocate Lorelei Williams.

In this conversation with host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Sierra shares the meaning of her work, where she implements a Two-Eyed seeing approach to research and honour her lineage and traditions; she addresses the importance of decolonization, the need for preserving mental health, and her commitment to community and matriarchy.

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Welcome to Matriarch Movement

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:34:16 -0000

On Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild shares stories of Indigenous women, from Canada to Turtle Island and beyond. Through interviews where issues facing Indigenous women are brought to light, and with portraits that challenge the mainstream narrative around Indigenous identity, Matriarch Movement offers up a new category of Indigenous role models, to inspire the next seven generations.

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