Go Smudge Yourself

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green interviews Dorron Fox. They discuss Dorron's loss of his sister, Tsalazra, as well as Land-based healing at Tsalazra (his company named after his late sister), journeys to mentorship, Coming of Age and finding your gift to find your journey. They also have the opportunity to discuss Dorron's many contributions to his community (ranging from family level to across North America) through projects like tiny homes to increase home security for Indigenous Peoples in the Yukon.Topic warning** This podcast episode discusses, family loss, drugs and alcohol, addiction and sobriety,Episode Resources: https://www.jengreenway.com/post/episode-27-land-based-healing-ft-dorron-fox-of-tsalazraMusic by Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG https://instagram.com/indianactmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Linktree Quick Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Gosmudgeyourself—Contact DorronFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doronn.fox.5/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doronn-fox-206568106Contact JenLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jen-greenway-gosmudgeyourselfemail jen@naqsmist.comGSY Community and Website (free resources)http://www.jengreenway.com (written work, workshops, etc.)http://buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself (support the podcast or get free resources)Book a  Cultivating Safe Spaces workshop or Land Acknowledgement Workshop with Jen  Greenwayhttps://www.jengreenway.com/copy-of-workshops-1Upcoming Workshops (as of posting)Reconciliation Event Sept 29https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naqsmist-reconciliation-event-tickets-720820713157?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Free/donation 90 Min CSS Workshop Oct 5https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultivating-safe-spaces-with-jen-green-tickets-699267446757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlFree/donation 60 Min Land Acknowledgment Workshop Oct 26https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/land-acknowledgement-workshop-with-jen-green-tickets-727310173307?utm-campaSupport the show

**Trigger Warning: This episode is a discussion about gender-based and domestic violence. If you need help, please see the resources below.In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green meets with Raven and Sage Lacerte from the Moose Hide Campaign. They discuss gender-based violence and how the Moose Hide Campaign, which started in 2011, has worked hard to raise awareness of gender-based violence against Indigenous women, children and Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer people. The Campaign just passed out its 4 millionth pin and will be hosting the next Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 11, 2023!Mahsi Meduh Thank YouMusic by Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG  — Help Resourceshttps://moosehidecampaign.ca/help/ Moose Hide Campaign Printable/Downloadable Resourceshttps://moosehidecampaign.ca/team/ Moose Hide Campaign Instagram and LinkedInhttps://www.instagram.com/moose_hide_campaign/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/moose-hide-campaign/ Donate, Order Pins, Register for Moose Hide Campaign Day (2023) and morehttps://linktr.ee/moosehide —Community and Website (free resources)http://www.jengreenway.comhttp://buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants Go Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blog Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses Land Acknowledgements, what they are, why they're important, and how to do one. She teaches the approach to Land Acknowledgements that take them from a token or checkmark on your ally sheet to an expression of true gratitude and reflection.Mahsi Meduh Thank You**website update pendingMusic by Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG —Community and Website (free resources)http://www.jengreenway.comhttp://buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfPNG of Land Acknowledgement Infographichttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself/land-acknowledgement-infographic-pngFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blog—Links Mentioned:My Land Acknowledgements: https://www.jengreenway.com/land-acknowledgementsTraditional Land Map: https://native-land.ca/Other Resources:Make Coast Salish Territorial Acknowledgements Matter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tei5tGoQ4sSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green presents the Four Conditions of Cultivating Safe Spaces from the CSS Podcast: Understanding Self, Love-Based Practices, Patience and Discipline. She discusses the Four Conditions, expands on the Love-Based Practices and gives examples of how these Conditions are affirmed and implemented. Jen also touches on Nested Systems and how the Conditions fall within a Nested System.Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You"I think so many of us have lofty expectations for ourselves, again coming back to that 'ideal contributing citizen, family member, etc.' that's sold to us from a young age. We're taught that we have to be great and do great things, but the reality is that only creates an ideal self. So when your current self, the Being you are today, doesn't measure up, it's upsetting.”Episode Resources: https://www.jengreenway.com/post/bonus-from-cultivating-safe-spaces-the-four-conditions-of-css —Blog Post Referenced: https://www.jengreenway.com/post/my-journey-understanding-selfIntro Music: Indian Act Music  @indianactmusic on IGBuy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) and Websitebuymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfwww.jengreenway.comFollow us on InstagramJen @among.sleeping.giantsElaine @elainealec_ CSS @cultivatingsafespacesSupport the show

*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!—In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen gives an overview of the Four Protocols of Cultivating Safe Spaces. These protocols are a crucial part of working from a position of love and of working in love-based practices. Listeners will learn not only each of the Four protocols of CSS but also the corresponding fear-based colonial practice that they counter. Episode 4 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/episode-4-the-four-perspectives —Buy Me a Coffee Community and Website (free resources, blog, Cultivating Safe Spaces workshops)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfwww.jengreenway.comFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blogFollow us on InstagramJen @among.sleeping.giants Elaine @elainealec_CSS @cultivatingsafespacesSupport the show

*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!—In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains why we need to cultivate safe spaces. Often times we might question if changing the way we do things is even really necessary, so in this episode, we discuss who most spaces are currently made safe for as a default, what a safe space actually is, and what some of the benefits of cultivating safe spaces are. — Episode 2 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/why-do-we-need-to-cultivate-safe-spacesBuy Me a Coffee Community and Website (free resources, blog, Cultivating Safe Spaces workshops)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfwww.jengreenway.comFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blogFollow us on InstagramJen @among.sleeping.giants Elaine @elainealec_CSS @cultivatingsafespacesSupport the show

*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!—In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the Four Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation, and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach, and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for an upcoming En'owkinwixw episode. —Episode 1 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/blog-post-title-one-f7zmy — Buy Me a Coffee Community and Website (free resources, blog, Cultivating Safe Spaces workshops)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfwww.jengreenway.comFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blogFollow us on Instagram Jen @among.sleeping.giants Elaine @elainealec_ CSS @cultivatingsafespacesSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses how borders are colonial. She also explains some of the impacts that these imposed borders have had, and continue to have, on the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. This episode uses the example of territorial overlap between the White River First Nation and Kluane First Nation, and how the colonial legality of territorial overlap has left White River First Nation without recognized Land.Jen also uses the short story, “Borders,” by Thomas King to further explain how borders are used in the colonization of Indigenous Peoples and our Land.Mahsi Meduh Thank YouEpisode Blog Posthttps://www.jengreenway.com/post/ep-24-we-weren-t-meant-to-have-borders Intro Music: Indian Act Music  @indianactmusic on IG—Buy Me a Coffee Community and Website (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfwww.jengreenway.comFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Blog https://www.jengreenway.com/blog—Links Mentioned:We Weren't Meant to Have Borders Blog Posthttps://www.jengreenway.com/post/we-weren-t-meant-to-have-bordersReal Map of Indigenous Nations of Turtle Islandhttps://native-land.ca/Umbrella Final Agreement (1990)https://cyfn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/umbrella-final-agreement.pdf“Borders” by Thomas KingShort Story Version:https://pennersf.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/borders.pdfGraphic Novel Version:https://www.amazon.ca/Borders-Thomas-King/dp/1443460672/ref=sr_1_1?crid=210QKPEDKSGTP&keywords=borders+thomas+king&qid=1662145072&sprefix=borders+thomas+king%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-1Liminal Space Article:https://www.verywellmind.com/the-impact-of-liminal-space-on-your-mental-health-5204371Dr. Roshan Danesh Quote (P.3) "Shared Territories"https://www.bcafn.ca/sites/default/files/docs/events/Shared Territories Cover Paper Overview_FINAL.pdfAnother Great Reading Source:https://www.bcafn.ca/sites/default/files/docs/events/Final(2)_METL_Canadian Law and Indigenous Law-Shared Territories and Overlaps.pdf Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green celebrates Go Smudge Yourself's one-year anniversary and announces big updates for the podcast: a website, a blog, and a newsletter.Mahsi Meduh Thank You for an amazing first year!—The new Intro was produced by Indian Act Music, an independent instrumental artist from Winnipeg. Follow them @indianactmusic on IG https://instagram.com/indianactmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=—The New Website! (resources, workshops, newsletter signup)jengreenway.comBuy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blogSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses how colonization has impacted our view of disabilities and the shame that we now carry for having them. Listeners also learn how Indigenous communities and Nations accommodated disabled individuals prior to colonization, as well as how heteropatriarchal systems promote ableism, shame, exclusion and erasure. Jen discusses her own experience with living with disabilities, internalized ableism and the pain of relearning who she is while accepting disabled living with gratitude.Mahsi Meduh Thank YouCheck out all GSY episode reference pages at www.jengreenway.com/go-smudge-yourself-podcast Episode 23 resources: jengreenway.com/post/episode-22-colonization-and-ableism-rethinking-disability—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giantsGo Smudge Yourself Bloghttps://www.jengreenway.com/blog—Links Mentioned:“Am I Disabled - Changing the Way I Look at Disability and My Body” by Jen Greenway“Definition of Disability”https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/arc/reference-guide.html#h2.3-h3.1Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green and Lisa Dutchak discuss decolonizing gender and sexuality, as well as changing how we measure success from the colonial metric to one that is more Spiritually fulfilling. Lisa is a White woman of privilege actively fighting to use her privilege to decolonize. Not only is she a certified Cultivating Safe Spaces facilitator and a 3rd-year psychology student, but she's also a single mom, a mental health and neurodivergence advocate, a feminist and a fat-phobia fighter!Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You**correction: When speaking about forest fires, I meant to say that all of the major fires that were used towards justifying stricter and stricter legislation against Cultural Burns were actually fires that were started by Settlers. I've linked an example of one such fire below, but several more were used against Indigenous Peoples to take away our food sovereignty through Land activation.—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants—Where to Find LisaLisaDutchak.comInstagram @i.am.lisa.trishTikTok @i.am.lisa.trishEmail: lisa@lisadutchak.comThe book, Fire, Indians and the Land of the Pacific Northwest by Robert Boyd, details the Bush Fire Act of 1874, but you can read a small bit about the letters in the Narwal article below. They feature an excerpt from the chapter “Time to Burn," written by Nancy Turner.https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-cultural-burning/The Great Fire of 1919 PDFhttps://foresthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2015_GreatFireof1919.pdfSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses her struggles with ADHD, work output while grieving, and getting to know her Grandma through memories after she passed. She also discusses 3 decolonial books she recently purchased and the important topics they cover, including being stuck in liminal spaces, Two-Spirit representation, and challenging the colonial narrative Westerners have attempted to write for us.Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giantsCalling My Spirit Back BlogCultivating Safe Spaces Podcast—Books Mentioned (support local bookstores if you can!)Borders Paperback by Thomas KingDaughters of the Deer by Danielle DanielDog Flowers by Danielle GellerMedical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal (Revised and Expanded Edition) Hardcover by Anthony WilliamSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen brings in a bonus discussion from the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast. She uses this episode to discuss how perfectionism is a colonial tool that upholds White supremacy and how perfectionism shows up in our behaviours and thought patterns. Jen also explains how perfectionism differs from excellence and teaches listeners how to cultivate their own standard of excellence.**The link for the new trainers is pending.If you want to train with me, send me an email at jengreen.business@gmail.comMahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)Follow Us on InstagramJen @among.sleeping.giantsElaine @elainealec_CSS @cultivatingsafespaces—Episode 3 ResourcesWhere to Find Jen and more CSS content:Calling My Spirit Back BlogThe Cultivating Safe Spaces PodcastSupport the show

In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the 4 Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for our upcoming En'owkinwixw episode.—Episode 1 Resources:www.elainealec.com/blog/css-podcast-episode-1-resources—Where to Find Jen and more CSS contenthttps://www.elainealec.com/blogThe Go Smudge Yourself Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1ZsaRZQK48KhnZYsvf2Lre?si=ZrZgCEhWQBqiDHQ6u90utQBuy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow us on InstagramJen @among.sleeping.giantsElaine @elainealec_CSS @cultivatingsafespacesSupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses 6 fiction books to add to your decolonial bookshelf. She discusses 2SLGBTQQIA+ and BIPOC representation in literature, goes over some of her favourite quotes, and explains the importance of not pigeonholing Indigenous Literature and Indigenous authors. She also challenges listeners to spend a month only reading and buying books from BIPOC authors (a year if you're feeling extra spicy). What BIPOC and 2SLGBTQQIA+ books are you adding to your bookshelf?Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants —Books Mentioned:MOCCASIN SQUARE GARDENS: SHORT STORIES by RICHARD VAN CAMPLESSER BLESSED by RICHARD VAN CAMPLAND-WATER-SKY / Ndè-Tı-Yat'a By KatłıàJONNY APPLESEED by Joshua WhiteheadYUME by Sifton Tracey AnipareFIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline BoulleySupport the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses decolonizing our approach to creativity and the differences in how Western and Indigenous worldviews treat creativity. She also addresses why decolonizing and Cultivating Safe Spaces is crucial for everyone to be their most authentic and creative selves. Mahsi Meduh Thank You — New Cover Art by Bryanna Steele Instagram @bry_steele — Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources) buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants — Links Mentioned: https://www.elainealec.com/ Elaine's Instagram: @elainealec_Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green sits down with Leo Isaac to discuss decolonizing gender. In this first part of the 3 part series, we hear about Leo's spiritual journey in finding his Two-Spirit identity and what it means to be Two-Spirit (featuring a question from one of our Buy Me a Coffee community members). Leo Isaac is a Dakelh Two-Spirit man who has been documenting his inspiring journey on Instagram with the hashtag #leolivingloud since 2016. He has a speaking event available on Vimeo through the Raven Institute called “Leo Isaac: Living Loud,”(linked below) and he continues every day to step into his light, grow spiritually, and be a form of true Two-Spirit representation for those around him. Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourselfFollow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants  —   Where to Find Leo Isaac Instagram @dakelh.twospirit.starseed Leo Isaac: Living Loud on Vimeo Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green sits down with Peternotsowhite (Peter White) from TikTok and Instagram to discuss spiritual wellness, holism and his journey as an Indigenous content creator. Peter is an incredible Traditional Powwow dancer, educator and activist on social media, as well as the host of his own podcast called the Wealthy Warriors (linked below). His content is grounding, spiritually uplifting and you always walk away inspired or educated!  Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants —Where to Find Peter Instagram @peternotsowhite TikTok @Peter.notso.white The Wealthy Warriors Podcast  The Wealthy Warriors Youtube—Links Mentioned CLIMATE ACTION SECRETARIAT: FUTURES ZINE https://www.alderhill.ca/zine (CLOSED)Support the show

In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses four of the lessons she received during 2021 and how she plans to implement them into her lifestyle during 2022. She also discusses her Spiritual theme for the year and how it will impact her Spiritual healing, goals and growth. Mahsi Meduh Thank You**** Trigger warning for Lesson 3 (midway through the show: brief mention of suicide and self-harm) Canada's Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 Hours: 24/7/365. Languages: English, French — Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants — Links Mentioned: Cindy Deschenes's lateral violence workshop: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/organizer/cindy-deschenes/ Elaine Alec's lateral violence workshop: https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-trainingSupport the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the difference between treating yourself and self-care, as well as lists 10 ways to care for your Spirit that help you feel safe and connected with the universe around you. Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Community buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants — Links Mentioned: Where to Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild: Instagram @shayla0h https://www.matriarchmovement.ca/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3poD5zBFMD0g822xs2p5Uj?si=0y6v-ZkcT6e7feR5vzp6uASupport the show

Warning: This podcast episode contains details of residential schools that may be upsetting. Canada's Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419.  In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses residential schools and the Canadian public schools, Pierre Bourdieu (cultural theorist) and the reproduction of social inequality through education systems. She also compares Indigenous Knowledge systems with the Western Knowledge system, as well as opens up about her decision to leave university. During this discussion, she highlights what she believes needs to change in Western academia to be safer for Indigenous Peoples.Mahsi Meduh Thank You — Buy Me a Coffee Community (Free Resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants — Links Mentioned: Mapping the missing: Former residential school sites in Canada and the search for unmarked graves https://globalnews.ca/news/8074453/indigenous-residential-schools-canada-graves-map/ Canadian Association of Public Schools https://caps-i.ca/education-in-canada/ — People Mentioned: Pierre Bourdieu - Cultural Reproduction and Social Reproduction https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781351018142-3/cultural-reproduction-social-reproduction-pierre-bourdieu Marlene Brant Castellano - Revealed KnowledgeSupport the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses tips the last 6 out of 10 tips to start your decolonization journey. This episode is suitable for both Indigenous folx and Settlers. Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Community buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants —  Click here for a downloadable PDF document of the 94 Calls to Action https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Click here to read RCAP Volume 3, Gathering Strength http://data2.archives.ca/e/e448/e011188230-03.pdf Vicarious Trauma with Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-training — Books Mentioned - Calling my Spirit Back by Elaine Alec 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality by Bob Joseph Talking Back to the Indian Act: Critical Readings in Settler Colonial Histories by Mary-Ellen Kelm Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Issues in Canada by Chelsea Vowel Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses tips the first 5 out of 10 tips to start your decolonization journey. This episode is suitable for both Indigenous folx and Settlers, and will be followed up with a second episode this week for steps 6-10! Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Community buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants —  Click here for a downloadable PDF document of the 94 Calls to Action https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Click here to read RCAP Volume 3, Gathering Strength http://data2.archives.ca/e/e448/e011188230-03.pdf Vicarious Trauma with Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-trainingSupport the show

*** When the original Episode 10: 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey mysteriously disappeared RIGHT AFTER I RECORDED IT, my first instinct was to have a meltdown. I wanted to come back to the podcast strong and give you guys the episode you were all waiting for. Everything happens for a reason, though, and I followed my Spirit's nudging to do a What's on My Heart episode first. I have no notes, just my microphone and the want to show up authentically for you all and show you how painful decolonization work is for me as well. I will be re-recording my original 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey, and it's going to be even better! In this episode, Jen Green cultivates a safe space for her listeners, discusses traumatic life updates and welcomes new subscribers. What's on my heart exercises follow Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces protocol and allow one's Spirit to show up authentically, as well as give permission for every other Spirit to show up authentically. Mahsi Meduh Thank You— Buy Me a Coffee Communitybuymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself  Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants — Elaine's website and book https://www.elainealec.com/ Calling My Spirit BackSupport the show

This episode features guest host Chelsea Vowel, Metis author, lawyer, educator and proud mother. In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green and Chelsea Vowel discuss acceptable names for Indigenous Peoples and Settlers, the importance of acknowledging Whiteness and White Privilege, how descendants of Black slaves cannot be Settlers, and why names are always evolving.Mahsi Meduh Thank You —Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram @among.sleeping.giants— Chelsea's Website and book https://apihtawikosisan.com/  INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel  Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the differences between White Saviours and White Allies and how to tell if you're actually a White Saviour even though you mean well. She also provides tips for how to switch from White Saviourism to White Allyship so you can support the Indigenous causes you care about and have the back of the Indigenous Peoples you love. Mahsi Meduh Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself The Shareable Infographic Links for the 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants —One of my favourite books to recommend for dismantling white privilege: The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses Indigenous Leadership and what traits make a good leader in Indigenous culture. She also compares Indigenous Leadership styles to Western leadership styles and discusses the impacts of colonization and the Indian Act on Indigenous Leadership. Lastly, Jen provides 7 tips for implementing Indigenous Leadership skills into your life, even if you're not Indigenous. Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen defines colonial authenticity markers, lists 6 markers that are consistently used to invalidate Indigenous peoples' identities, as well as discusses 7 alternative ways to be measuring or approaching Indigeneity. Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself The Shareable Infographic for the 6 Colonial Authenticity Markers That Don't Make You Any Less IndigenousThe Shareable Infographic for 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous PeoplesFollow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants Book Mentioned and referenced (p. 82) WARRIOR LIFE: INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE AND RESURGENCE by Pamela Palmater Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses blood quantum, how it's used in Canada, its ramifications, and alternatives to how Indigenous peoples should be measuring Indigeneity. (PLEASE NOTE: I dropped my fancy mic...now I sound like a robot for the history sound clips. It's not the entire podcast....I'm sorry lol) Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants The book I reference in this podcast (support your local bookstore first): INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel  Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the complexities of being an Indigenous ally, how you can use your White privilege for good, her 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples. Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants The Shareable Infographic Links for the 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples —  The book that inspired the topic for this podcast: The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen discusses the importance of honouring ally spirits and vicarious trauma during the decolonization process. We speak about the importance of our ancestor's original vision for Turtle Island and leading with ancestral teachings when sharing the land with each other. Show correction: Jen said the Metis predate the Wampum Belt, but she meant to say they predate the Wampum Belt that was given during the Treaty of Niagara 1764. Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses five of her top book recommendations for decolonizing your bookshelf! These are the books that will help you have bigger, badder LandBack conversations. What books do you recommend?Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants ---------- Links To Books at Chapters-Indigo Please try to support your local bookstores before you order them from an online source. All of these books are available on Amazon as well, but I have chosen to put the Indigo links because many people, myself included, are attempting to lessen Amazon's influence on their lives. All of these books are also available in ebook format for my e-reader lovers out there (I'm half and half), so if you prefer to keep your footprint small, go digital! RED SKIN, WHITE MASKS: REJECTING THE COLONIAL POLITICS OF RECOGNITION by Glen Sean Coulthard CALLING MY SPIRIT BACK by Elaine Alec INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel  WARRIOR LIFE: INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE AND RESURGENCE by Pamela Palmater THE POWER OF PRIVILEGE by June Sarpong Support the show

In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses cultivating a safe space for your spirit after attending Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces Workshop. Today you will learn how to spot the signs that your spirit doesn't feel safe, how to create a safe space, and what fear, love, sovereignty and colonialism all have to do with it that safe space for your spirit. Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You—Buy Me a Coffee Community (free resources)buymeacoffee.com/smudgeyourself Follow Jen on Instagram@among.sleeping.giants — Where to find Elain Alec: https://www.elainealec.com/ (Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of the page) Instagram: @elaine_alec_writer_speaker https://www.facebook.com/ElaineAlec/ Her book, CALLING MY SPIRIT BACK  Support the show